Mozart wrote his Grand Mass in C minor between 1782 and 1783. Premiered in Salzburg, it featured his new bride Constanze as the lead soprano and contains nearly every style of music at the young composer’s disposal. The piece was never completed, however, and the version we will present was completed and edited by Richard Maunder. The piece is a grand celebration of love and faith, something that matters so much, especially now. Our performance will feature Grammy Award winning soprano Amanda Forsythe, and the homily will look at why art and music and joy matter so much in a time of rising fascism.