Concert for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Chamber orchestra and Megan Hendrickson, soprano, present Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3, the Symphony of Sorrowful Souls. The symphony has three movements and was composed by Górecki
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Chamber orchestra and Megan Hendrickson, soprano, present Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3, the Symphony of Sorrowful Souls. The symphony has three movements and was composed by Górecki in Katowice, Poland, between October and December, 1976. The work is indicative of the transition between Górecki’s earlier dissonant style and his later more tonal style and represented a stylistic breakthrough: austerely plaintive, emotionally direct and steeped in medieval modes. It was premièred on April 4, 1977, at the Royan International Festival.
A solo soprano sings Polish texts in each of the three movements. The first is a 15th-century Polish lament of Mary, mother of Jesus; the second a message written on the wall of a Gestapo cell during World War II; and the third a Silesian folk song of a mother searching for her son killed by the Germans in the Silesian uprisings. The first and third movements are written from the perspective of a parent who has lost a child, and the second movement from that of a child separated from a parent. The dominant themes of the symphony are motherhood, despair and suffering.
Until 1992, Górecki was known only to connoisseurs, primarily as one of several composers from the Polish School responsible for the postwar Polish music renaissance. That year, Elektra-Nonesuch released a recording of the 15-year- old symphony performed by the London Sinfonietta that topped the classical charts in Britain and the United States.
It has sold more than a million copies, vastly exceeding the expected lifetime sales of a typical symphonic recording by a 20th-century composer.
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Friday, January 27, 2023 7:00 pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm(GMT-05:00)
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First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
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Wednesday, September 25, 9:30am / Parlor Presbyterian Women will sponsor a program with Kim Jockl and Melody Smith whose parents Bill and Corrine Borchers were
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Wednesday, September 25, 9:30am / Parlor
Presbyterian Women will sponsor a program with Kim Jockl and Melody Smith whose parents Bill and Corrine Borchers were killed when American Airlines flight 191 crashed into an open field just north of Touhy Avenue in Elk Grove Township on May 25, 1979.
After decades of grieving, soul searching, recollecting and connecting with the families of others who were killed in the crash, the siblings have put their personal story of survival and dealing with such a sudden loss into a book titled Safe Landing. It’s a combination of pictorial essay and a series of personal accounts of how the family has coped for the last 45 years with the sudden loss of their parents.
Books will be available for purchase at the program. For questions please contact JoAnn Thompson
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024 9:30 am 9:30am(GMT-05:00)
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First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights - The Parlor
302 N. Dunton
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OCTOBER 2, 12:10 PM
Brian Schoettler, organist
We are thrilled to welcome the immensely talented Brian, who will be kicking off our Wednesdays @ Noon recital series this year. Brian is the esteemed Minister of Music & Organist at First United Methodist Church in Evanston, Illinois, and also serves as the chair of the Organ Department at the Music Institute of Chicago. With a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Organ Performance and Literature from the prestigious Eastman School of Music, Brian brings a wealth of expertise and passion to every performance. Join us for an unforgettable musical experience as Brian shares his remarkable artistry with our community. Don’t miss this wonderful start to our recital series!
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 12:10 pm 12:10pm(GMT-05:00)
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First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 4:00 PM
Adam Hendrickson, conductor; Christopher Urban, organ
You’re invited to a special musical event on Sunday, October 13 at 4:00 PM. Join us for an enchanting afternoon as conductor Adam Hendrickson and organist Christopher Urban present a captivating program of music for organ and orchestra. The highlight of the performance will be Camille Saint-Saëns’ majestic Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, famously known as the “Organ Symphony.” Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a masterpiece in a breathtaking setting!
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Sunday, October 13, 2024 4:00 pm 4:00pm(GMT-05:00)
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First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
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Sunday, October 20, 11:45am We warmly invite you to our next New Members Class on Sunday, October 20 at 11:45 AM in the Boardroom. This
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Sunday, October 20, 11:45am
We warmly invite you to our next New Members Class on Sunday, October 20 at 11:45 AM in the Boardroom. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our church, connect with others, and explore what it means to be a part of our community. Whether you’re new to the area or have been attending for a while, we’d love to have you join us. For more details or to sign up, please reach out to Rev. Laura Sherwood. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:45 am 11:45am(GMT-05:00)
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First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
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Join us for a heartfelt community-wide All Saints’ Day service, where the power of music will bring us together. The Concert Series proudly presents Rutter’s Requiem, performed by a combined choir featuring singers from First Pres and neighboring Arlington Heights choirs, accompanied by talented soloists and a full orchestra. This moving tribute promises to be a beautiful and uplifting experience for all who attend.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:00 pm 7:00pm(GMT-05:00)
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First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
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