Theo and Grace's Mesmerizing Duet: Mendelssohn's 'I Waited for the Lord'

by Felix Mendelssohn. Performed by
Performed at St. Peter's Church, Château d'Oex on 11 January 2024.
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About this hymn
"I waited for the Lord" is a beautiful piece from Felix Mendelssohn, a prolific 19th-century German composer, born in 1809. This hymn is part of his larger work, "Hymn of Praise" (Lobgesang), which Mendelssohn composed in 1844 to mark the 400th anniversary of the invention of the printing press. The hymn itself is a stirring duet, often performed by soprano and alto voices, and it exemplifies Mendelssohn's deep religious convictions and his remarkable ability to blend classical and romantic elements in his compositions. The text is derived from Psalm 40:1-3, reflecting a profound expression of faith and trust in God, a theme that resonates throughout Mendelssohn's sacred music.

About the artists
Grace and Theo began their musical careers while singing as young Choristers in Salisbury Cathedral and Jesus College Cambridge choirs, respectively. After both becoming head choristers in their final year, they attended King's School in Canterbury as Music Scholars, where they continued to sing weekly in the cathedral and play regularly in the school's symphony and chamber orchestras. While at the University of Leicester studying Medical Physiology, Grace continues her singing as part of Leicester Cathedral Choir. During his gap year, Theo has returned to the choir of Jesus College Cambridge as a tenor before going to study Architecture at the University of Sheffield next year.

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