The next four days are probably the most intensive period of music-making for the year, with the arrival of the great three days. Here is what is planned for the services at Christ Church.
Maundy Thursday, 8.00pm Mass of the Last Supper
The choir will sing chants from the American Gradual for the Maundy ceremonies.
Good Friday, 10.00am Liturgy
St John Passion -- plainchant
Reproaches -- Thomas Lius da Victoria
Crux Fidelis -- John IV of Portugal
God so loved the world -- John Stainer
In the afternoon I will be playing for Stations of the Cross at St Silas, Albert Park, which will include a performance of the Stabat Mater of Pergolesi.
Easter Vigil, 6.00am Sunday 5 April
Plainsong and organ music.
High Mass, 10.00am Sunday 5 April
Communion Service in F -- Herbert Sumsion
Blessed be the God and Father -- S.S. Wesley
Grand Choeur -- Theodore Dubois
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