Gospel Night

Stephanplatz

1010 Wien

 

Let yourself be swept away by Amazing Grace and Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho at the Gospel Night at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, groove to modern classics like Kirk Franklin’s I Smile and celebrate the global hit Oh Happy Day. The Sing along! Gospel Choir and gospel icon Kim Cooper, together with a jazz ensemble, invite you on a journey through the breathtaking world of spirituals, gospel, and traditional songs.

“Clap your hands...”, “stomp your feet...”, “sing Hallelujah...”, the audience will be urged to join in and be part of the experience. These gospel and spiritual songs—part melancholic, part rousing and spirited—“get under your skin” like almost no other music. Kim Cooper radiates so much emotion, spirit, and joie de vivre that she consistently manages to get the audience out of their seats.

“But you know, gospel isn’t about the sound—gospel is the message. When you speak of Jesus, that’s gospel!” Experience this insight from Edwin Hawkins, who won a Grammy for Oh Happy Day, in the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral—and leave the Gospel Night feeling uplifted and positive.

Under the direction of Kim Cooper, the members of the Sing along! Gospel Choir will work intensively on the songs in a series of workshops—resulting in a rousing concert experience for everyone.

Sing along! Gospel Choir
Jazz-Ensemble

Kim Cooper, Vocals and Director

Program (selection):
Oh, Happy Day
He Is the One
Amazing Grace
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Down by the Riverside
Respect Yourself
This Little Light of Mine
Joyful
Stomp
I Smile

70 Minutes, no intermission

(Source: kunstkultur.com)