Mass for Freedom by Michael T. Roberts
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Commissioned by Oakland Symphony
World Premiere by Oakland Symphony on April 13, 2019
at First Congregational Church of Oakland
Dr. Lynne Morrow, Conductor & Chorus Director
Featuring Oakland Symphony Chorus
with Members of Oakland Symphony Orchestra
Commission Underwritten in part by
Friendship Fund
Pacific Harmony Foundation
Charlie Crane
World Premiere Performance and Video Underwritten in part by
Lisa Braver Moss & Mark Moss
Special thanks to
Mary-Jo Knight
First Congregational Church of Oakland
Introduction
I Kyrie – Come by Here
II Gloria – Woke Up This Mornin’ With My Mind Stayed on Freedom
III Credo – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round
IV Sanctus – Ain’t Got Time to Die
V Agnus Dei – We Shall Overcome