“Easter Reflections” with the Lux Choral Society and Lux Orchestra
Event Schedule
Sunday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.
Salt Lake Tabernacle at Temple Square
No tickets needed, free admission
Parking
Information about the event
Lux Choral society, Lux Orchestra, and Lux Alumni will all come together to sing praises to Jesus Christ in a special Palm Sunday performance.
Description
Immerse yourself in an evening of sacred music with the acclaimed Lux Men’s Chorus, Lux Women’s Chorus, Lux Singers, and the Lux Orchestra. This heartfelt journey, through sacred harmony and text, tells the story of Christ’s final week in mortality. Enjoy an evening where music and art become a vivid tapestry of faith and devotion.
This performance is free and open to the public. To maintain a respectful atmosphere, please escort all vocal children outside of the venue.
Biography
The Lux Choral Society is a sacred music choral organization based in Utah County. Established in 2014, the critically acclaimed choral society hosts 7-9 performances each season, including the Lux Guest Artist Series, A Lux Christmas, and Easter Reflections, in addition to regular appearances at interfaith music tributes and services. Under the direction of Mr. Leland Spindler, the Lux Choral Society consists of three ensembles: the Lux Men’s Chorus, the Lux Women’s Chorus, and its flagship ensemble, the Lux Singers. Because the Lux Choral Society values giving back to the choral community and inspiring the choral singers of tomorrow, we regularly perform clinics and exchanges with school and church choirs around the Intermountain West. Our mission is to create light and experiences that connect people to the Divine through sacred music.
Easter Reflections Program
Leland Spindler, conductor
Mark Johnson, piano
Dr Seth Bott, organ
Combined Lux Choral Society
Festival of Palms
Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 – 1958)
Text: Joseph Martin
arr. Barlow Bradford
Lux Men’s Chorus
If Ye Love Me
Music: Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 1585)
Text: John 14:15-17
Combined Lux Men
Gethsemane
Music and Text: Melanie Hoffman (b. 1957)
arr. Johnny C Leavitt
Lux Women’s Chorus
Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Music/Text: Traditional Folk Hymn
arr. Shane Warby
Combined Lux Women
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Music: J.S. Bach (1685–1750)
Text: From St Matthew
arr. Joel Raney
Lux Singers
Miserere, mei
Music: Gregorio Allegri (c. 1582 – 1652)
Text: from Psalm 51
Ave verum corpus
Music: Colin Mawby (1936–2019)
Text: 14th Century annon
Were You There?
Music and Text: Traditional Spiritual
arr. Ronald Staheli
Combined Lux Choral Society
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Music: Lowell Mason (1792 – 1872)
Text: Isaac Watts
arr. Gilbert M. Martin
Dies irae / Inflammatus et accensus
Featuring Dr Michelle Hatch
Music: Giuseppi Verdi (1813–1901) and Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868)
Text: From the traditional Requiem Mass and Stabat Mater
Tabernacle Organ
Tocatinno Con Rico Tino
Featuring Dr Seth Bott
Robert Hebble (1934 – 2020)
Combined Lux Choral Society
He is Risen
Text: Joachim Neander (John 20:11-18)
Music: Cecil Frances Alexander (1650-1680)
arr.Zane Harker
Lux Orchestranull
Redeemer
Featuring Mark Johnson
Music: Paul Cardall from “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Combined Lux Choral Society
Love Divinenull
Text: Charles Wesley
Music: Rowland Prichard (1811 - 1887)
arr. Mack Wilberg