Choir of Clare College, Cambridge in Cleveland

Von Timothy Robson, 17 Dezember 2013

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Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Fairmount Presbyterian Church, Cleveland Heights, am 14 Dezember 2013

Programm beinhaltet:

Ramsey, O Sapientia

Howells, The Fear of the Lord

Poston, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

Britten, Hymn to the Virgin

Howells, A Spotless Rose

Pärt, O Morgenstern

Vann, There is a flow'r sprung of a tree

Williams, O Adonai et Dux domus Israel

Rutter, Christ is the morning star

Warlock, Bethlehem Down

Tavener, A Christmas Proclamation: God is with us

Howells, Gloucester Service: Magnificat

Choir of Clare College Cambridge

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Timothy Robson

We are saddened to learn of the death of Tim Robson, a long-time Bachtrack contributor (2012-21). Tim was an organist in Cleveland, Ohio and his repertoire extended to all musical periods, with a special interest in contemporary music. As a blogger he was a regular contributor to ClevelandClassical.com. In his parallel career as a librarian, Tim was Associate Director for Academic Engagement at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University. Our condolences to his family.

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