The intimate, delicately scored music of the Catalan composer Federico Mompou included in this Sunday’s Gathering Music seemed like the embodiment of quiet self-listening. His four volumes of Música callada (Silent Music) are inspired by the writings of the 16th-century Spanish mystic San Juan de la Cruz, who alluded to “La musica Callada, la Soledad …
The intimate, delicately scored music of the Catalan composer Federico Mompou seemed like the embodiment of quiet listening. His four volumes of Música callada (Silent Music) are inspired by the writings of the 16th-century Spanish mystic San Juan de la Cruz, who alluded to “La musica Callada, la Soledad Sonora” (Silent Music, Sonorous Solitude). As …
Lullabies from Scottish, Brazilian, and German traditions are featured in this week’s Gathering Music, and a loving message from Noel “Paul” Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary is Sunday’s Offertory. Also on hand is the CUUC Choir with the reflective “Turn, Turn, Turn” and the rousing “We Will Rise Together” to move us on our …
Music by composers of African descent, in honor of MLK Day Gathering Music: Adam Kent, pianoThe Angels Changed My Name ~ Spiritual, arr. by Samuel Coleridge-TaylorThe Bamboula ~ Caribbean, arr by Samuel Coleridge-TaylorTake Nabandji ~ South East African, arr. by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Meditation:“Footprints in the Snow” ~ Greg Gilpin – CUUC ChoirThe CUUC Choir is …
To carry on with the task of creating music even when one’s ability to hear it is waning seems to embody the essence of “purpose.” With that in mind, I have chosen the music of Ludwig van Beethoven for this Sunday’s Gathering Music, specifically a work composed at the turn of the 19th century, the …
This Sunday we welcome you to our interfaith holiday celebration, featuring Cantor Alexandra Schleuderer and our own “Gemini+1” vocal ensemble! About Cantor Alexandra Schleuderer: Residing in Kingston with her partner Shok and pets, Alexandra Schleuderer, passionate vocalist and leader of worship, is enjoying her hometown’s beauty while halfway through her Jewish and spiritual studies with …
Music for Worship, Sunday November 24, 2024 Gathering Music: Adam Kent, pianoThanks, Op. 62, No. 2 ~ Edvard Grieg“From a Native American Lodge,” Op. 51, No. 5. ~ Edward MacDowellA.D. 1620 ~ Edward MacDowellVariations on “Yankee Doodle” ~ Anonymous Colonial Era Offertory: Adam KentThanksgiving Theme from A Charlie Brown Christmas ~ Vince Guaraldi Anthem: CUUC …
Sharing music by queer composers of other times in this Sunday’s Gathering Music and Offertory. Read on for programming details. Gathering Music: Adam Kent, pianoSuite Française ~ Francis PoulencI. Bransle de Bourgogne II. Pavane III. Petite Marche Militaire IV. Complainte V. Bransle de Champagne VI. Sicilienne VII. Carillon Offertory:November, Op. 37, No. 11 “In the …
Take a deep breath before we’re swept up by the waves of change… Read on for programming details. Gathering Music: Adam Kent, piano“Waves” from Poems of the Sea ~ Ernst BlochPrelude in Db Major, Op. 28, No. 15 “Raindrop” ~ Frederic Chopin Offertory:Luminosidad de aguas ~ Adolfo Mejía Meditation Music: CUUC ChoirI’ll Walk You Through …
Diverse music this morning to join in our denomination-wide Climate Justice Revival celebration! A few Gospel numbers and a nature-inspired piano work by Unitarian composer Edvard Grieg set the tone in Sunday’s Gathering Music. The CUUC Choir is on hand with Joshua Long and Nicole Rumeau’s “We Are Earth,” and feel free to sing along …