World Premiere of Hollis Thoms’s one-act opera: And did the world with devils swarm, all gaping to devour us...

Bach: Cello Suite in G, BWV 1007 – Prelude
Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin, BWV 1060 – Adagio
Bach: Chorale Prelude “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” BWV 599

Hollis Thoms: Rondo 2 (2015) for horn and marimba

Sarah Bleasdale, soprano Jason Thoms, bass

Sunday, November 5 at 4 p.m.
Christ Lutheran, Inner Harbor 701 S. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21230

Maryland composer Hollis Thom’s new one-act opera commemorates the 500th anniversary of the nailing of the 95 theses by Martin Luther. Jason Thoms will perform the role of Luther and Sarah Bleasdale as Katie. Playing in the chamber ensemble is Sonja (Thoms) Winkler, oboe and Jonas Thoms, horn. The World Premiere is underwritten by The Christopher Foundation.

Admission: $20 in advance, $22 at the door