Good Friday performance of “The Crucifixion” at St. Paul's in Sydenham

Mar 16, 2016

John Stainer's 1870's classical oratorio titled “The Crucifixion” is a very well-traveled piece of music, and it will be performed once again by a choir of over 40 singers at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Sydenham on Good Friday, March 25 at 3:30pm. The piece, which follows very closely to the scriptures, tells the story of Good Friday, with the bass and tenor soloists, Dr. Andy Palmer and Mark Hauser leading the way. The two singers are supported throughout the piece by the talented singers of the community choir, who hail from many local communities - Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Verona, Kingston, Newburg and Napanee.

Brad Barbeau, organist and choir director at St. Paul's in Sydenham, will be conducting, and well-known conductor and organist, Brian Jackson, will be playing the organ accompaniment.

Admission is by donation, with proceeds from the performance supporting Southern Frontenac Community Services. An earlier performance will also take place at the Newburg United Church in Newburg on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30pm.

The performance is sure to be a moving one and for those who have never experienced it, John Stainer's “The Crucifixion” is well worth the trip to Sydenham.