Lichfield Cathedral Chorus

Easter Oratorio world première (Sat 15 Jul 2000)

As part of the Lichfield International Arts Festival.

Pieces

• Easter Oratorio (commission, 2000) — Spicer

Venue

Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD [map]

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Reviews

Paul Spicer's Easter Oratorio

In July 2000, the first performance of Paul Spicer's Easter Oratorio took place as the finale to the Lichfield International Arts Festival:

The last major concert of this year's Lichfield International Arts Festival was devoted to the world premiere of the Easter Oratorio, a setting by Festival Director, Paul Spicer, for soloists, boy's choir, orchestra, organ, and congregation of Chapters 20 and 21 of the St John Gospel in a fresh translation by New Testament scholar Dr Tom Wright...