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WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL: Couperin's Leçons de ténèbres

PALM SUNDAY CONCERT: “LEÇONS DE TÉNÈBRE”

Sunday, March 28, 2021 | 6:00pm

Cathedral Music presents Leçons des ténèbres, an evocative piece conveys passion and agony. Written in 1714 and based on the anguish of the Book of Lamentations, this piece is a masterwork of French Baroque repertoire. Escape the business of the world and embark with us on a journey through Holy Week.

Featured Artists: 

Laura Choi Stuart & Elissa Edwards, sopranos

William Sims, lute 

Thomas Sheehan, organ

Loren Ludwig, viola da gamba

 

Join us after the concert at 7pm ET for a live Q&A with the artists on Zoom.

Download the program leaflet