Tree of Life welcomes spring with the 'Church of Vivaldi' April 3
On Sunday, April 3, the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry will present the "Church of Vivaldi" at its regular 10:45 a.m. service.
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher and cleric, is best known for his violin concertos known as the "Four Seasons" including "Spring." His work will be interpreted by members of Greenleaf Strings, violinists Paula Johannesen and Brian Ostrega, violist Emma Strohbusch, and cellist Rachel Schuld with readings and commentary by the Rev. Sean Parker Dennison celebrating spring and rebirth.
Greenleaf Strings are an up-and-coming young string quartet based in Chicago. Johannesen, Ostrega, and Strohbusch all have master's degrees from Roosevelt University and Schuld has a bachelor's degree in cello performance.
This is the third in an innovative worship service series that highlights various genres of music as spiritual experiences. "The Church of Jazz" featuring the work of Duke Ellington and the Church of folk with veteran singer and songwriter Joe Jenks were the first popular installments in the series. The fourth and final one will be the "Church of Rock" on May 1.
For information, call (815) 322-2464, e-mail office@treeoflifeuu.org, or visit treeoflifeuu.org.