MUSIC SERIES EVENT: KNOXVILLE EARLY MUSIC PROJECT PRESENTS SACRED MUSIC CONCERT
The Knoxville Early Music Project (KEMP), members of the Harmonia Vocal Quartet, and guest violinists will present Dietrich Buxtehude’s cycle of vocal cantatas, Membra Jesu Nostri on March 28 at 5 p.m in our Chapel. A second performance will take place in Morristown, Tennessee at All Saints Episcopal Church on March 29 at 7 p.m. An opportunity for support of the Music Series through a financial gift will be offered.
Performers for this program are: Ashley Burell (organ), Lucie Carlson (violin), Elizabeth Farr (violin), Keith Murray (tenor), Amy Porter (soprano), Maria Rist (soprano), Matt Sharp (bass/baritone), Ann Stierli (bass viol), Thomas Tallant (theorbo), Bonnie Wallis (alto).
Dietrich Buxtehude (ca. 1637-1707) was an organist and composer during the Baroque period. He composed many works for organ along with important works for singers and instruments. He was highly regarded during his day and was an influence on Johann Sebastian Bach. Membra Jesu Nostri is a group of seven cantatas for singers and instruments; it was composed in 1680. Each of the cantatas is devoted to the crucified body of Christ (feet, knees, hands, side, chest, heart, and head). This performance of Membra Jesu Nostri offers audiences a chance to hear a little-performed masterpiece of Baroque sacred music. Blending warm, vibrant instrumentals and exquisite choral and solo singing, Membra Jesu Nostri is a work not to be missed.
This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 11:03 am and is filed under Adult News, Music News.
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