Word: persecutest
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...first program (by 190 voices, an orchestra of 20) ranged from delicate, pure-sounding choruses, e.g., For God So Loved the World and Blessed Are the Faithful, to the haunting cantata, Saul, Saul, Why Persecutest Thou Me? Director Reese hardly expected to make Schütz fans of his audience in one concert, was ready for one listener's "My, it's very different, isn't it?", another's hopeful sigh after the final Amen, "Is it really over?" At least among his choristers, familiarity bred delight. As one young singer burbled after the music...
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