Passion

This concert is a special showcase for the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus and its Director Jonathan Laabs. Accompanied by eight instrumentalists, this 70-minute, 2013 work composed by Bob Chilcott, is a setting from the Gospel of Saint John, and an uplifting retelling of the Passion story. Most often an orchestra chorus director’s role is behind the scenes, preparing the choir over a period of weeks for a public concert where the orchestra’s music director serves as conductor. For this concert, Dr. Jonathan Laabs will conduct. The Chorus will be joined by soloists Chelsea Betz, Jeremiah Cawley, and Joel Rathmann. The architectural and spiritual beauty of Holy Name Catholic Church is the perfect venue to hear this music and experience the communal power of listening together.