This evening, I took a trip back through time, 2,000 years of time! Among the privileged large crowd on hand to experience An Easter Oratorio, "Thy Will Be Done," by very talented Lexington (Kentucky, USA) composer, Angela Rice, I went back to the Holy Land where Jesus lived, died, and rose from the dead. It was an amazing work, brought to life through the talents of the singers, orchestra, conductor, and directors.
This is the third year for an Easter Oratorio by Mrs. Rice. Each year, more songs are added and the production gets larger. When Jesus was tempted by the Devil, I could picture Jesus at the very top of the temple in Jerusalem with all the lies of the Devil. When Jesus called the four-day-dead Lazarus from the tomb, I fully expected a man to emerge surrounded with the cloth wraps. Judas' performance was chilling; he betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, the Woman at the Well, and Elizabeth gave very touching performances. The choir, or "Ensemble of Followers," were outstanding, as were the narrators.
I won't name names because every one is of international, national or local importance and fame, that is, except one I will name, the Executive Producer, Dr. Everett McCorvey, perhaps the most well-known. Every production Dr. McCorvey is involved with is tops, as you know.
Tonight's performance was at my home church, Christ the King Cathedral. There is one more performance this season, next Sunday at the Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. I won't spoil the Finale for you, just know, you won't be disappointed by any part of this! Mrs. Rice's work is unique, beautiful, and most inspirational!
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