Lament for Jerusalem: a mystical love-song – October 23 and 30

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Mid-western premier of a new choral/orchestral work by John Tavener

• Matthew Christopher Shepard, conducting
• Sarah Tannehill Anderson and Jay Carter, soloists
• The Village Choir and Orchestra
• The William Jewell College Concert Choir (October 23)
• Anthony Maglione, conductor

English composer John Tavener’s Lament for Jerusalem weaves Islamic, Christian, and Jewish texts, representing Jerusalem’s three religions. Tavener describes his piece as a mystical love song: “It is only through love that there can be a transcendent unity of all religions and all manifestations of God.” Persons of every faith tradition will be warmly welcomed to this event. The concert will last one hour without intermission.  

No admission charge. Retiring offering to benefit KC Interfaith Youth Alliance.