Théodore Dubois - The Seven Last Words of Christ on Good Friday
Théodore Dubois - The Seven Last Words of Christ Good Friday, April
10, 2020, at Noon (12:00 pm)Theodore Dubois was born in France in 1837
and is best-known work is the oratorio Les sept paroles du Christ
("The Seven Last Words of Christ" 1867. He spent most of his life in
Paris, where he studied at the Paris Conservatory. While he was not
recognized as one of the great musicians of his time, he was highly
respected by his more famous counterparts, including Franz Liszt (who
gave him musical encouragement), Cesar Franck, and Camille
Saint-Saens. Dubois was the organist and choirmaster at the Church of
St. Clotilde in Paris. The Seven Last Words of Christ has become a
staple in churches all over the world on Good Friday. The piece will
be performed by St. Joseph Church Choir, The concert is free.
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