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December 15, 2012

Mormons Composing Christmas Carols

Michael Foley, Deseret News

TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Multi-Stake Cultural Arts Committee will present two free performances on April 1 and 8 of the Easter oratorio, "Lamb of God: A Sacred Work for Choir, Orchestra and Soloists."

The 80-minute production by Mormon composer Rob Gardner features a 70-voice choir, 13 soloists and a 27-piece orchestra. The production will include video imagery compiled by Krista Shawcroft.

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