Saturday, April 11, 2009

St. Matthew's Passion




Last night, Aunt Martia treated us to a date night - tickets to see Bach's St. Matthew's Passion, while she watched the kids for us. It was held at Presser Hall in Lindsborg. I really like the music of Bach, we got great balcony seats, and I didn't have to hush any children or get anyone a drink or take anyone to the potty for two and a half hours! Recording video was not allowed, but I couldn't help it, so I set my camera under my seat so no one would notice and pressed the button for just a little bit! (So the video footage is black and the audio isn't fantastic.) But anyway, I hope it's enough to enjoy for a minute. The choir is singing the very last part of the performance - words are below. (You'll only hear a very small portion of them - I'm sharing the words for poetry's sake.) Enjoy, and have a Happy Easter!!!




Here yet awhile, Lord, thou art sleeping,


Hearts turn to Thee, O Saviour true:


Rest Thou calmly, calmly rest.


Death, that holds Thee in its keeping,


When its bonds are loosed by Thee,


Shall become a welcome portal,


Leading man to life immortal,


Where he shall Thy glory see


Saviour blest


Slumber now, and take Thy rest.


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