Newton Oratorio

Name: Newton Oratorio
Start: 2025-10-25T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Benson Great Hall, Bethel University | Arden Hills, MN

This new oratorio tells the story of John Newton, the 18th-century prodigal and slaver who, after his dramatic conversion to Christianity, became a faithful pastor and abolitionist. Scored for chorus, orchestra, and soloists, the piece also highlights Newton’s friendship with the poet William Cowper, who collaborated with Newton on the Olney Hymns, and whose spiritual depression defined the latter part of his life. This world premiere performance features Gerard Sundberg as Newton and Richard Joseph as Cowper.
Additional concert detail at www.newtonconcert.com.

Tickets available through the Bethel University ticket office at tickets.bethel.edu.
Interested in joining the chorale? Details are at www.newtonconcert.com/sing