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Programme 95 Easter at Home

Edward Elgar - Nimrod (Lux Aeterna)
A calm beginning

J.S. Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Familiar and graceful, this brings a quiet sense of hope.

Gabriel Fauré – Pavane Opus 50
Light and melodic, full of elegance and calm beauty.

Ludovico Einaudi – Primavera (7:00)
A gentle piano piece that stirs the heart, like spring awakening.

John Rutter – The Lord Bless You and Keep You
A short and heartfelt choral blessing, comforting and tender.

George Butterworth – The Banks of Green Willow
Pastoral and flowing, evoking English countryside in spring.

Morten Lauridsen – Nocturnes III Sure On This Shining Night
Lush harmonies and text that speaks of quiet wonder.

G.F. Handel – I Know That My Redeemer Liveth from Messiah HWV 56, Pt. 3_ No. 45, Aria
Uplifting and deeply rooted in Easter’s message of hope and renewal.

Eric Whitacre – Lux Aurumque
Peaceful—glowing, soft light in sound form.

Ola Gjeilo – Ubi Caritas
A serene, modern choral piece with a warm, embracing tone.

Franz Schubert - Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839
A most relaxing and pleasing song, sung by the inimitable Barbara Bonney
John Rutter - This joyful Eastertide
The perfect ending
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