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Saint Paul within the walls Church (Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura)
My God is a Rock — A celebration of spirituals & gospel
Rome, Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura — Sala 1
About the Event
Experience a fantastic event in Rome at the beautiful Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura. "My God is Rock" is a joyful celebration of Spirituals and Gospels, with a rich history of redemption and evolution towards freedom and equality. This music's contribution to humanity is profound, with new compositions continuously enriching the genre. The programme includes beloved titles like Amazing Grace, Go Tell it on the Mountain, Every time I feel the Spirit, and many others.
The American Church of St. Paul within the Walls upholds an important musical tradition, with Spirituals deeply integrated into its culture. The choir's repertoire features several dozen songs that are a distinctive and identifying feature of the choir throughout the liturgical year.
Artists
| Conductor: | Stefano Vasselli |
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| Choir: | St. Paul's Choir |
Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura
The 'Church of St. Paul within the Walls' was the first non-Catholic church built in Rome after Italy's unification. The church was built between 1873 and 1880 as an Anglican Basilica in the district of Castro Pretorio, Via Nazionale, Rome. Constructed in the Gothic Revival style, the distinctive external facade is characterised by alternating red and limestone bricks. Four spectacular mosaics by the English pre-Raphaelite Edward Burne-Jones, in collaboration with William Morris, are the crowning glory of the church's interior. The eagle-eyed will spot several famous nineteenth-century figures among those representing the fathers of the church in the elaborate mosaics, among them the artist himself, notable donors and their families, and Abraham Lincoln, Giuseppe Garibaldi and General Grant among the 'Christian Warriors'. Many delightful classical events are hosted in this location, including performances of popular operas like La Traviata.
Address
Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura, Via Nazionale 16a, Rome, Italy — Google Maps
