Christmas Eve - a choral Eucharist to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord. The church will be radiant with candles, greens and flowers, and festive music. Carols for everyone to sing, with choir, soloists, floral, brass ensemble and organ, all under the direction of Gordon Turk.
Located in a picturesque town on Maryland's Eastern Shore, this is a thriving church in a traditional building. Beautiful stained glass and architectural details provide the setting for this newly installed and versatile organ, capable of playing a wide variety or organ repertoire.
Music by Theodore Dubois - The Seven Last Words of Christ. Choir and soloists, harp, cello, timpani and organ. Music of Charles Gounod, O Divine Redeemer, and Giuseppe Verdi, Agnus Dei, will be included as well. Dramatic music appropriate for Good Friday. Gordon Turk playing and conducting.
Festive Music for Easter celebrating the resurrection of Our Lord. Mass in C (the Sparrow Mass) by Mozart, Hallelujah Chorus from Mount of Olives by Beethoven and Easter from Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams. St. Marys Choir and soloists, accompanied by string ensemble and organ all under the direction of Gordon Turk.
Dueling Organs - Gordon Turk and Michael Stairs in a program for two pipe organs. The historic Jardine organ of 1855 and the Moeller organ of 1955. Tickets at the door.
Tickets in advance, and/or at the auditorium ticket office - $16 (plus applicable charges). Early arrival for ticket purchase suggested.
Guest Organist Jean Baptiste Robin from the Royal Chapel Palace of Versailles France
Gordon will be playing Concerto in B-flat by Handel for organ and orchestra with the Soloist Ensemble. Tickets in advance, and/or at the auditorium ticket office - $16 (plus applicable charges). Early arrival for ticket purchase suggested.
