St. Bede’s Church Menlo Park

Special musical performances at St. Bede’s on March 17

by Contributed Content on March 12, 2019

St. Bede’s choir, with organist Rani Fischer and officiant Colby Roberts, will offer a service of Evensong featuring music by Canadian composer Stephanie Martin (The Selwyn Service) and American composer Richard Webster (Preces & Responses, Phos Hilaron, & Abide With Me.) on Sunday, March 17, at 4;00 pm.

Immediately following the service, distinguished Bay Area organist Jonathan Dimmock will present “Lenten Mercies”, a recital of works by Sweelinck, Matter, Brahms, Barber and Bach, based on melodies by Hegenwalt, Eccard, Crüger, and Luther on St. Bede’s Von Beckerath organ.

A reception will follow the recital. Free-will donations will be benefit Episcopal Relief and Development.

St. Bede’s is located at  2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park.
Cost: Free
Contact: Katherine McKee, [email protected], 650.854.6555
Link: www.stbedesmenlopark.org/upcoming-arts-events/

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