November 2021

Join us for a FREE concert!

Where Is The Road? songs of solace in uncertain times

Schedule

5 pm Sunday, November 21, 2021
First Lutheran Church of Boston
299 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA

Please note:

All audience members must show proof of EITHER a valid full COVID-19 vaccination with the second or final dose dated 2 or more weeks prior to the concert, OR a valid negative PCR/molecular COVID-19 test dated 3 or fewer days prior to the concert.

All audience members must be masked (as will be all performers and concert staff).

Audience members will be spaced within the church sanctuary in accordance with standard social distancing practice.

Program

Listen to a preview from rehearsal!

Read director Walter Chapin's program notes for this concert!

Today we find ourselves engulfed in adversity -- in our nation and over the world. In response, we offer a respite: Director Walter Chapin and Assistant Director Katheryn Currie lead Oriana's 24 a cappella voices in Where is the Road? -- choral music that recalls the human capacity for overcoming adversity through the power of the human spirit. Here is what you will hear:

Frank Ticheli (b. 1958) Earth song

John Bennet (active 1599-1614) All creatures now are merry-minded

Frank Ticheli (b. 1958) There will be rest

Susan LaBarr (b. 1981) Grace before sleep

Shenandoah, arr. James Erb

Stephen Paulus (1949-2014) The Road Home

Herbert Howells (1892-1983) Requiem (selections)

Randall Thompson (1899-1984) Alleluia