A Special Advent Choral Evensong at All Souls Episcopal Memorial Church in Washington, DC. The program included prayers for the season and in particular thanksgiving for the ministry of the St. John Eye Hospital in East Jerusalem.
Music led by the All Souls Choir under the direction of Philip Cave Music includes Preces and Responses by Thomas Morley (1557 or 1558 - 1602),
canticles from the Short Service by Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625), and other
anthems. The All Souls Choir is joined by the McLean High School Madrigal Singers.
The preacher is the Rev. Dr. William Hague, rector of Christ Church, Kensington.
The officiant is the Rev. John Beddingfield, rector of All Souls..
I knew Philip years ago and the thought of him singing RVW mystical songs in Keswick still moves me to tears... greatest musician I ever knew!!!!
Bigbearbeau 8 months ago