To A Village Called Emmaus: An Oratorio for Easter
"The echo of Jesus drifts into dreams."
This stunning oratorio tells the compelling story of the events in the week after Christ's resurrection. The text draws from the Gospel of Luke, using multiple translations and original poetry to embrace many faith traditions. The audience joins with the unwitting disciples as they discover the origins and identity of their divine, fellow traveler.
Helmed by lead commissioner Dr. Craig Jessop and the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, To A Village Called Emmaus is a new 40-minute oratorio by librettist Glen Nelson and composer Ethan Wickman. The oratorio can be listened to on Spotify or Youtube.
Creating the Oratorio
🎙️ The Center Studio Podcast S2 E6
On the day of the premiere of this new Easter oratorio in 2019, composer Ethan Wickman previews the work its librettist Glen Nelson using excerpts and behind-the-scenes insights into its creation. The oratorio was commissioned by the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra and conducted by Craig Jessop. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
