African American Spirituals Highlighted in World Premiere on September 25th, 2 PM

Nationally recognized Baritone Vocalist, Keith Spencer and award-winning composer, pianist and arranger, Peter Hilliard have teamed up to create a unique musical tapestry of African American Spirituals, Lord Write My Name – A World Premiere on September 25th, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

Lord Write My Name is a musical blend of African American Spirituals that is interspersed with narratives, poetry, and letters penned by freed slaves and iconic Black figures throughout history. It explores the plight of those enslaved mourning in servitude, the redemptive story of the Gospel, and ultimately, their claimed identity as a freed people. Well-known spirituals performed by Mr. Spencer, include: “Deep River,” “My Good Lord’s Done Been Here,” “Nobody knows the Trouble I Seen,” “Steal Away,” and several others brilliantly arranged and played by Hilliard for the first time in public.

Pianist and arranger, Peter Hilliard

According to Keith Spencer, “It is an honor to present this concert which shares the significance and influence of the Gospel on people who had so little else to hold on to.  Slaveowners intended to use the Bible to control and coerce. Instead, within Scripture, slaves found a hope and freedom of their own that couldn’t be beaten or taken from them. We see the result in the beauty and messaging of these expressive spirituals.”

Tickets start at $30 and group discounts are available.  To purchase tickets call 609-392-3805 x 100 or go to Eventbrite HERE. Lord Write My Name is presented in partnership by On Demand Programs and Events! and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, located at 801 West State Street, Trenton, NJ.

Keith Spencer was last heard on Creative Conversations with Mandee Hammerstein on WDVR 89.7 FM on 9/12/22