Cantate Sunday is the fourth Sunday after Easter, though because of the appointed scriptures for the day (Psalm 23 and John 10), it is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. These familiar readings have inspired composers for centuries, and can be found as the text of some of the most beautiful pieces in the choral library today.
Bach composed several works for this day, and Du Hirte Israel, Höre remains one of his most beloved cantatas. Our choirs also present Edvard Grieg’s masterpiece, Fire Salmer in the original Norwegian. These four motets remain relatively unkown inspite of their haunting and majestic beauty. The Men’s Schola will also perform three settings of the 23rd Psalm, then join the LCH Choir and baritone Jeremy Wong for the last of the Fire Salmer.
LCH Choir, LCH Men’s Schola, and Bach Chamber Orchestra, under the director of Scott Fikse
Jeremy Wong, baritone, and Renson Madarang, tenor
Mark Wong, organist
Tickets available at the door. $25, general | $10, students