For the first time, eight choirs from a church in Guangzhou, Guangdong, collaborated to perform a complete symphonic sacred music piece titled "Praise to Life."
Chinese composer An-lun Huang wrote the piece in 1985 specifically for Chinese church choirs, which Zion Church performed on January 27, according to the church. It is a work centered around life and faith, with the initial purpose of igniting a spiritual revival, promoting church vitality, and spreading the gospel. Through three movements, the choir sang the hymn of Jesus Christ, who, out of love, underwent death, burial, and resurrection for humanity. They led the congregation to experience the journey from darkness to light together.
Nearly a hundred choir members with different backgrounds, from age to skill level, spent half a year practicing twice a week to collectively perform this piece.
The church was established in 1936 with the name "Zion," meaning "House of God." It reopened on September 21, 1980, covering a construction area of 1,930.91 square meters (0.477 acres) and a floor area of 1,865.95 square meters (0.46 acres). It is capable of accommodating around 800 people for gatherings, with 5,000 registered believers. It holds three services every Sunday—morning, afternoon, and evening—and was designated as a historical and cultural heritage protection unit in Yuexiu District in 2012.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
广东一教堂第一次8个诗班共同参与演唱一部完整的大型交响圣乐作品 《生命的赞歌》。
据广州锡安堂，1月27日，该曲是华人作曲家黄安伦先生于1985年为华人教会诗班谱写的，是关于生命与信仰的作品。创作的初心是希望复兴灵命，兴旺教会，广传福音。 诗班通过三个乐章，述说耶稣基督因着爱，为世人受死、埋葬、复活；带领会众一起与主经历从黑暗，入光明。
该堂近百位诗班员，跨越诗班、年龄、技能，历时半年每周两次的练习，联合组成一个诗班同唱一套作品。
锡安堂始建于1936年，取名“锡安”，意为“上帝之殿”，于1980年9月21日复堂。占地面积为1930.91㎡,建筑面积为1865.95㎡,约可容纳800人聚会。目前在册信徒5000人，每周日分早、午、晚三场聚会。2012年，锡安堂被列为“广州市越秀区文物保护单位”。
广东教堂联合诗班演唱大型圣乐作品
For the first time, eight choirs from a church in Guangzhou, Guangdong, collaborated to perform a complete symphonic sacred music piece titled "Praise to Life."
Chinese composer An-lun Huang wrote the piece in 1985 specifically for Chinese church choirs, which Zion Church performed on January 27, according to the church. It is a work centered around life and faith, with the initial purpose of igniting a spiritual revival, promoting church vitality, and spreading the gospel. Through three movements, the choir sang the hymn of Jesus Christ, who, out of love, underwent death, burial, and resurrection for humanity. They led the congregation to experience the journey from darkness to light together.
Nearly a hundred choir members with different backgrounds, from age to skill level, spent half a year practicing twice a week to collectively perform this piece.
The church was established in 1936 with the name "Zion," meaning "House of God." It reopened on September 21, 1980, covering a construction area of 1,930.91 square meters (0.477 acres) and a floor area of 1,865.95 square meters (0.46 acres). It is capable of accommodating around 800 people for gatherings, with 5,000 registered believers. It holds three services every Sunday—morning, afternoon, and evening—and was designated as a historical and cultural heritage protection unit in Yuexiu District in 2012.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Joint Choirs Performs Symphonic Sacred Music Piece in Guangdong
