Our second concert of the season includes pieces that explore themes of love, hope, inspiration, and courage. Featured are the Bach double-choir motet Fürchte dich nicht, unaccompanied motets by Orlando di Lasso, G.P. da Palestrina, and Johannes Brahms, anthems by Herbert Howells, Gerald Finzi, and Paul Mealor, and several choruses from the St. Matthew Passion accompanied by orchestra.