Experience the Harmony of Music and Spirituality: Taylor Festival Choir’s Magnificat Concert

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Get ready for a transcendent musical experience as the Taylor Festival Choir, in collaboration with the Ensemble of Saint Clare of Mepkin Abbey, presents the enchanting choral/orchestral concert “Magnificat.” Mark your calendars for November 11th at  7:30 pm, at the historic Circular Congregational Church, and November 12th at 4 pm, at the serene Mepkin Abbey. This extraordinary event is a highlight of Mepkin Abbey’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. 

Renowned conductor Dr. Robert Taylor will lead the performance, taking you on a musical journey through the ages. The centerpiece of the evening is Johann Sebastian Bach’s majestic “Magnificat,” a 30-minute masterpiece that resonates through the annals of classical music history. Additionally, the concert will feature a stunning rendition of the Magnificat composed by former College of Charleston professor Dr. Trevor Weston, along with two captivating  movements from the Westminster Mass by English composer extraordinaire Roxanna Panufnik, and the beloved “O Magnum Mysterium” by Renaissance master Tomás Luis de Victoria.

Director Robert Taylor expressed his excitement, saying, “I am awe-struck to be directing this repertoire. Conducting this magnificent music in collaboration between the Taylor Festival Choir  and the Ensemble of St. Clare, led by my dear friend Ellen Moryl, is one of the most profound honors of my career. Mepkin Abbey and Circular Church, both deeply spiritual venues with  exceptional acoustics, promise an unforgettable concert. This is truly a pinnacle moment in my career!”

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a truly exceptional musical and spiritual experience. Secure  your tickets and find more information at www.taylormusicgroup.org.

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