The art of hymn introductions was perfected in Germany, where the “chorale prelude” was developed by Johann Sebastian Bach and other north German composers. The chorale prelude is a relatively short setting for organ that is intended to introduce the hymn tune to the congregation. This concert will feature a wide variety of Advent chorale preludes by international composers from Germany, France, Norway, and the United States: Bach, Johann Pachelbel, Hugo Distler, Marcel Dupré, Egil Hovland, Gerald Near and Paul Manz. A quartet will sing the hymns immediately following each chorale prelude.
The concert features Katherine Crosier, organist, with a quartet made up of Naomi Barrett, soprano, Sarah Young, alto, Bowe Souza, tenor, and Jeremy Wong, bass.
The concert will be livestreamed December 7 at 7:00 pm and then archived on the LCH Facebook page.
The First Mondays 2020–2021 Concert Series
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