Posts Tagged ‘Easter’
Lamb of God has become an Easter Season Tradition in Metro Denver
By Carol Gibbs, Littleton Stake Interfaith Specialist On March 21, 2024, the ninth season of the Easter Oratorio Lamb of God by Rob Gardner began at the Newman Center at the University of Denver Center for Performing Arts. Lamb of God has been presented each year since 2014 (except 2020 and 2021 due to the…
Read More4th Annual “Lamb of God” Performance Honored with Prayer by Denver Mayor’s Director of Community Affairs Shawn Johnson
On Tuesday, March 20, the Reverend Shawn DeBerry Johnson was a noted guest of honor at “The Lamb of God” oratorio held at Denver University’s Newman Center. Performances are opened with a word of prayer, and Reverend Johnson honored the show by offering Tuesday’s invocation. Reverend Johnson serves as the Director of Community Affairs, a…
Read MoreEaster Brings Together Two Faiths In Parker Colorado
This year, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church was the honored guest for the evening. Choirs and congregants from both churches performed sacred vocal and instrumental musical numbers. The quality of the performances was nothing short of stunning. There was a beautiful spirit present, with some pieces bringing several members of the audience to tears.
Read MoreLDS composer Rob Gardner reflects on inspiration behind Easter oratorio ‘Lamb of God’ + video
In November 2009, Rob Gardner emailed a proposal to the London Symphony Orchestra. He wanted to compose and conduct an oratorio about the last week of the Savior’s life, and he knew that if he could involve the London Symphony Orchestra, which he considers the best in the world, he could compose the work he…
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