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Upcoming Events and Performances
Upcoming Events
Sun, Nov 011621 University Ave NEA dramatic new song cycle for soprano and organ, created by Samuel Backman and Elena Zolnick, exploring the lives of six saints and martyrs across centuries and continents. Through music, poetry, anguish, joy, and hope, Through the Flames traces the journey from earthly trial to heavenly triumph.
Sun, Nov 15Wooddale ChurchSamuel joins the Oratorio Society of Minnesota in a performance of rarely heard works by English Composer, Harold Darke, including a reconstruction of an oratorio entitled "The Beatitudes."
Fri, Nov 20433 S 5th StSamuel plays a solo organ recital on the Cathedral's magnificent 1983, 42-rank Steiner-Reck organ. Repertoire TBD
Sat, Dec 191621 University Ave NEA candlelit musical service featuring beloved hymns and scriptures in English and Polish as well as seasonal choral works by Litzinger, Victoria, MacMillan, Peerson, Gjeilo, Dubra, Dankowski, and Howells. This event is free of charge and a festive reception will follow.
Sun, Jan 101621 University Ave NERarely heard as a complete cycle, Maurice Duruflé's organ works will be performed by Holy Cross’s own Samuel Backman to celebrate the composer's 125th birthday. Duruflé was a fierce perfectionist, publishing only a few refined gems. As such, all of his organ works heard over the course of an hour!
Sun, Oct 17Saint Mark's Episcopal CathedralSamuel plays the complete cycle of Maurice Duruflé's solo organ works at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis, MN.
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