In this house that is our sanctuary, I have shared the music of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg regularly over the past 34 years. His tuneful, emotionally engaging music embodies the widest possible range of human sentiment, and his faith as a Unitarian makes him the perfect fit for many of our services. The composer himself once characterized his music this way: “Artists like Bach and Beethoven erected churches and temples on the heights. I only wanted to build houses for people in which they might feel happy and at home.” The CUUC Choir is back with us again today, Kim and Christian Force bring us Bruno Mars’ “Count on Me,” and Lennon-McCartney have the last word.
Gathering Music:
Adam Kent, piano
Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7 – II. Andante molto ~ Edvard Grieg
Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6 ~ Edvard Grieg
Meditation:
Cradle Song, Op. 68, No. 5 ~ Edvard Grieg
Offertory:
“Old Friends” from Merrily We Roll Along ~ Stephen Sondheim
Anthem:
CUUC Choir directed by Lisa N. Meyer and accompanied by Georgianna Pappas
“We Are One” ~ Brian Tate
Postlude:
“All You Need Is Love” ~ John Lennon, Paul McCartney