Music Notes for Lent

Sarah Marino — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:10:27 +0000

Each week, the FCCW Choir will provide a movement of Haydn’s dramatic and moving oratorio, Die sieben letzen Worte des Erlösers am Kreuze (The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross), Hob.XX:2. Originally composed as an orchestral work in 1786, Haydn subsequently made a string quartet arrangement, solo keyboard version and, finally, an oratorio for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra.To begin each movement or “word,” you will hear a short chorale-like episode (in German, corresponding to the text of the 7 last words), written in traditional chant style, with no meter or rhythm. We have placed the “chant” before the sermon. The movement offered immediately following the sermon is Haydn’s own anguished reflection on the corresponding “word” or “sentence.” We are blessed to welcome the Aryaloka String Quartet to our chancel each week during Lent: Beth Welty, violin; Mark Latham, violin; Noralee Walker, viola; Joel Wolfe, guest cellist. With our own Jeffrey Mead at the organ, we have an opportunity to meaningfully and prayerfully explore these beautiful 7 last words.

Join Us for Worship & Communion This Sunday at 10 am (March 1, 2020)

Sarah Marino — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:38:38 +0000

We begin Lent this Sunday and our worship series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus from the cross. The first “word” is from Luke’s account of the crucifixion: “Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Rev. Will’s sermon will be focused on this phrase and the choir, accompanied by the Aryaloka String Quartet, will offer the first movement of Hayden’s masterpiece “The Seven Last Words”. Since this is also the first Sunday of the month, we’ll share communion as well. We hope you will join us for this rich series of worship services leading us to Holy Week and Easter.

Lenten Sermon Series – We are the First Congregational Church in Winchester

Music Notes for Lent

Join Us for Worship & Communion This Sunday at 10 am (March 1, 2020)