The Mass for All Creatures

This is a very special presentation of the Mass for All Creatures by London composer Oliver Whitehead. The performance will be held in the heart of Wortley Village at Saint James Westminster, 115 Askin Street.

The piece was originally commissioned in 1997 by St. Paul’s Cathedral (London, ON) in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis which happens to be October 4. The work explores the diversity of the natural world and our relationship to it. The music is eclectic and contemporary with influences of folk and art music from across the globe. The texts are drawn from various sources such as the writings of the medieval visionaries St. Francis of Assisi and Meister Eckhart, 18th century romantic poet William Blake and the Bible.

London Pro Musica will combine with the choir of St. James Westminster to present this exciting choral work. The concert will be conducted by Paul Grambo and will be accompanied by members of The Antler River Project which includes the composer Oliver Whitehead and St. James Westminster music director Stephen Holowitz. The performance will also include readings by Tom Cull, environmentalist and former Poet Laureate of London. This concert is made possible with the support of The Good Foundation

“This will be a very moving, joyful and thought-provoking evening of music, movement and readings, giving us an opportunity to consider the relationship between humans and animals and the natural world.” – Stephen Holowitz

Doors at 6:30 pm to allow time for viewing environmental exhibits in the church hall.

Admission by donation: a minimum donation of $20 is suggested or an amount that is within your means.

More information at www.londonpromusica.ca

Contacts:

Stephen Holowitz – Music Director, St. James Westminster Church
Phone: 519-868-5769
Email: stephenholowitz@gmail.com

Jenn Dawson – President, London Pro Musica
Email: info@londonpromusica.ca