DIANE MEREDITH BELCHER - ORGAN
Sunday, September 21, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Her playing has been described as “glowingly brilliant, rhythmically vibrant, consistently expressive, and full of both atmosphere and personality ― in short, everything that artistic organ playing should be.” We are pleased to welcome, from Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, acclaimed organist Diane Meredith Belcher as we celebrate the International Year of the Organ.
VIVALDI AND RUTTER - GLORIA
Friday, December 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.
The angels announced His birth proclaiming, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men.” Several wonderful choral works have been inspired by that Good News message. The Westwood First Chancel Choir, directed by Heather MacPhail and accompanied by orchestra and organ, heralds the Christmas season presenting two of these works: the Vivaldi Gloria and the Rutter Gloria.
STACEY WOOLLEY AND FRIENDS
Sunday, February 15, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Three outstanding performers fill our beautiful sanctuary with the lovely sounds of works by Amy Beach, Beethoven and Brahms. Westwood native son and CSO violinist Stacey Woolley, CSO principal French hornist Elizabeth Freimuth and renowned pianist Sandra Rivers will present a delightful afternoon of chamber music, including some Romances for this Valentine’s Day weekend.
THE BLARNACLES - A CELTIC BAND
Sunday, March 15, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Saint Patrick’s Day might be two days away, but you’ll want to come to this concert wearin’ your green and practicin’ your Irish brogue. The Blarnacles, a Celtic band much in demand around town (especially at this time of year), will take us on a tour of Ireland by way of its music. Ballads, jigs, Celtic, folk and bluegrass: all are a part of this group’s repertoire.
CHRIST EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP CHOIR -
A GOSPEL CHOIR
Sunday, April 19, 2009
3:00 p.m.
This well-traveled choir from Walnut Hills, under the leadership of Worship Director Glenn Hudson, has a mission of venturing into the urban centers of this world and turning the world upside-down by showing the saving and delivering power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This choir will rock the house.
* Please note that the starting time for each concert varies.