The-Redeemer
Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker performs music from her recent album, “The Redeemer,” on the movie set of the Church’s Bible Videos Series in Goshen, Utah, USA, as part of “The Redeemer: An Easter Celebration” broadcast.2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.A recorded Easter broadcast from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints premiered Sunday, March 26, in 32 languages. “The Redeemer: An Easter Celebration” tells the story of the Savior’s life through art, music and scripture.
The hour-long Easter program, a year in the making, is the third Christ-centered production from the Church’s European areas.
“Commonly called the ‘cradle of Christian civilization,’ Europe enjoys a rich tradition of religious-themed artwork,” said Brian Cordray, an area manager in the Church’s Publishing Services Department.
“As we put this program together, the hope was to show how European artists from all ages have helped people draw closer to Christ through their inspired work. Some of the selected paintings may be more familiar than others, but all testify of the Lord’s eternal ministry.”
Filmed at the Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark, home of the famous Carl Bloch gallery, narrator Louis Herrey, a popular Latter-day Saint entertainer and Eurovision Song Content winner, introduces famous Christ-centered works of art from European artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Carl Bloch, Angelica Kaufmann, Henrich Hofmann, Francisco de Zurbarán, Bertel Thorvaldsen, Simon Dewey and others.
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Louis Herrey, a popular Latter-day Saint entertainer and Eurovision Song Content winner, introduces famous Christ-centered works of art from European artists during “The Redeemer: An Easter Celebration,” broadcast.2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Many have testified of receiving divine inspiration and spiritual guidance as they have humbly sought to draw closer to God through their artistic efforts,” Herrey states as the presentation begins. “Consequently, their works of art have inspired countless people to turn to the Savior as well.”
The introduction of each masterpiece is complemented by a performance from Latter-day Saint violinist Jenny Oaks Baker featuring music from her recent album, “The Redeemer,” composed and arranged by keyboardist and composer Kurt Bestor.
“I am so grateful to be able to perform this inspired music,” Baker said. “I hope that this production enables everyone to feel the Spirit and brings them closer to Jesus Christ.”
Some of the 11 featured songs are “The Chosen: God Love Us So He Sent His So,” “Mary Magdalene: O Divine Redeemer,” “Gethsemane: From Every Pore” and “He Lives: Theme from the movie ‘Lamb of God.’”
Baker’s performances, accompanied by the Lyceum Philharmonic and Heritage Youth Chorus at American Heritage School, were recorded in September 2022 on the movie set of the Church’s Bible Videos Series in Goshen, Utah.
“This is the first time the Church in Europe has produced a concert especially for the Easter season,” said Elder Hans T. Boom, President of the Europe North Area. “The blending of beautiful music, powerful imagery, and the art of world-renowned European painters brings an additional meaning to this very special season. We hope members and friends of Church feel inspired by watching it as well as increase in their desire to follow Jesus Christ and to be a good influence for the world.”
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The-Redeemer
Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker performs music from her recent album, “The Redeemer,” on the movie set of the Church’s Bible Videos Series in Goshen, Utah, USA, as part of “The Redeemer: An Easter Celebration” broadcast.2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
The-Redeemer
Louis Herrey, a popular Latter-day Saint entertainer and Eurovision Song Content winner, introduces famous Christ-centered works of art from European artists during “The Redeemer: An Easter Celebration,” broadcast.2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.