Soli Deo Gloria Sings Simon Bore the Cross and Christ Lag in Todesbanden

Presented by Soli Deo Gloria

Faith and Resilience - a moving program featuring two profound works that explore faith and resilience. Simon  bore the Cross by Margaret Bonds and Langston Hughes highlights Simon of Cyrene, incorporating the spiritual melody "He Never Said a Mumblin' Word." Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ lay in Death's bonds) BWV 4 by Johann Sebastian Bach, reflects on the battle between life and death through a Lutheran hymn melody.  Experience the powerful convergence of African American spirituals and Lutheran humans in this inspiring concert.  Soli Deo Gloria, with Sydney Johnson and Wilford Kelly, soloists, and Orchestra Gloria.

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City: Alameda
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$21-30
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Program Items

Margaret Bonds Simon Bore the Cross
Johann Sebastian Bach Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ lay in Death's Bonds)

Performers

Sydney Johnson Mary
Wilford Kelly Baritone

Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Episcopal Church

1700 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
United States