at the Vatican

PASSIONOF ITALYSPRING 2011

Join the festival choir in singing the Mass atSt Peter’s Basilica

Conducted by:

Eric Dale Knapp

Perform in a festival gala concert in Rome with an option for individual concerts throughout Italy

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Highlights Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Program Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Passion of ItalyERIC DALE KNAPP

PASSIONOF ITALY

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ExPLORE ThE BRILLIANT MuSIc OF ITALYFrom Medieval to Renaissance, from Baroque through Classic, Romantic and Modern, the great musical masterpieces by Italian composers are nothing less than brilliant. Breathtaking in their compositions their music has stood the test of time. Whether you enjoy something sublime, whimsical or grandiose, the Passion of Italy will offer an extraordinary musical journey paired with amazing architecture and culture.

Our program includes music from many of the great Italian composers including Palestrina, Vivaldi, Monteverdi and Verdi. Opportunities for the women and men to sing as a separate chorus are also a part of this festival program. In addition, the music selected is appropriate for Lenten season in Italy. This music will bring the musicians very close to an understanding of how connected the people of Italy are with the beautiful Cathedrals and their traditions. The slated repertoire is chosen to offer choirs the opportunity to excel, grow and celebrate great music both at home and abroad.

Throughout history music, art, and architecture have reflected world politics and culture. This remains true in our time as well. Singing the great music of Italy will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the world and how music and people are not that different across the globe.

Please join me for what will be a very memorable tour to Italy!

- Eric Dale Knapp

REPERTOIREThe final program will be selected from the following repertoire based on the participating choirs

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Adoramus te, Christe (SATB)

Antonio Vivaldi Salve Regina RV 616 (SATB)

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi Stabat Mater (SA)

Claudio Monteverdi Beatus Vir (SSATB)

Arvo Pärt De profundis (TTBB)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ave verum (SATB)

Mack Wilberg My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (SAB)

Giuseppe Verdi Libera Me (SATB | SOPRANO SOLO) from Messa da Requiem

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ERIc DALE KNAPPEric Dale Knapp is a dynamic conductor whose commitment and energy empower the musicians he leads to give performances that stir the souls of his audiences. Maestro Knapp’s mastery of the repertoire spans the full spectrum, from fresh, authentic interpretations of traditional works to visionary performances of multimedia works of the new millennium. A versatile musical leader, equally adept

with Classics and Pops, Knapp’s finely honed ability to communicate through both gesture and speech place him at the forefront of the rising conductors of his generation.

In 2001 Mr. Knapp’s Carnegie Hall debut met with critical acclaim. International appearances have included being the first American to perform a series of organ recitals at the International Bach Festival in Warsaw, Poland; being guest conductor for the International Advent Sing in Vienna, Austria; conducting the Vratsa Philharmonie of Bulgaria in the Bulgarian premiere of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite; and serving as guest conductor with the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonie and Kromeriz Chamber Orchestra in the Czech Republic, and the Basel Academic Orchestra in Switzerland. His successful concerts in such distinctive concert environments as Carnegie Hall, The Sydney Opera House, Shanghai’s Oriental Art Center, The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Dvorak Hall and Vienna’s famed Musikverein have given him a special place within the international musical community.

Knapp’s wealth of experience spans the breadth of the musical world, having served as Music Director and Sr. Organist at Faith Lutheran Church in Des Moines, IA and as Conductor-in-Residence at MidAmerica Productions, where he conducted the New England Symphonic Ensemble and Festival Chorus annually at Carnegie Hall. He has enjoyed success as a Music Educator at elementary, secondary and collegiate levels, and as a conductor of community and professional choral and orchestral organizations. Mr. Knapp is a graduate of Drake University where he was appointed a Drake Fellow in conducting and has studied at The Juilliard School. He has pursued professional study with such luminaries as Jorge Mester, John Alexander, Helmuth Rilling, Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Vincent LaSelva, Kirk Trevor, Tsung Yeh, Gary Fagan, and Johannes Schlaefli. Carnegie Hall has recognized Mr. Knapp as one of the “rising generation of choral and orchestral leaders,” inviting him to take part in their annual Professional Conductors’ workshops with Robert Shaw.

Most recently Mr. Knapp conducted the triumphal closing concert of the Perform in Harmony with Olympic Spirit Festival celebrating the 2008 Beijing Olympics which featured 600 singers with the KI North American Festival Chorus, the Youth Chorus of the Tianjin Conservatory and the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra on July 3, 2008.

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Italy is the cradle of so much magnificent music and culture. Everybody deserves a chance to sing there at least once.

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ROME ONLY – 2011Tuesday, March Depart USA

Wednesday, March Arrive in Rome Orientation Check in Dinner

Thursday, March Sightseeing Rehearsal Welcome dinner

Friday, March Rehearsal Sightseeing (optional individual concert)

Saturday, March Vatican sightseeing St Peter’s Mass

Sunday, March Free morning Festival concert Farewell dinner

Monday, March Departure

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VENIcE, FLORENcE, ROME – 2011Saturday, March Departure

Sunday, March Arrive Venice

Monday, March Tour of Venice Performance

Tuesday, March Travel to Florence Sightseeing

Wednesday, March Visit Pisa or Lucca (optional individual concert)

Thursday, March Travel to Rome Rehearsal Welcome dinner

Friday, March Rehearsal Sightseeing (optional individual concert)

Saturday, March Sightseeing Sing Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica

Sunday, March Sightseeing Gala concert at Santa Maria Sopra Minerva or Santa Maria degli Angeli Farewell Festival Dinner

Monday, March Departure for home

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ROME ONLY – 2011Tuesday, March

• DepartGatewayCity

Wednesday, March• ArrivalinRome

• MeetKIconcertstourmanager

• TransfertoMestre

• Checkin

• Dinner

• OvernightinRome

Thursday, March• Breakfast(daily)

• Enjoya3hoursguidedwalkingtourofColiseum

• ContinueaguidedwalkingtourofAncientRome.Seethe Capitoline Hill, citadel of ancient Rome, the Tarpeian Rock and the Roman Forum

• Transfertorehearsalvenue

• Rehearsal

• FestivalWelcomedinner

• OvernightinRome

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Friday, March• Morningrehearsal

• GuidewalkingtouronthehistoricalcentreofRomeincluding Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and piazza Campo de’ Fiori

• Optionalindividualconcert

• Dinner

• OvernightinRome

Saturday, March• TodaywehaveaguidedtouroftheVaticanMuseums,

including the Sistine Chapel, with its breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo, and the Raphael Rooms, which established Raphael’s reputation in Rome. See St. Peter’s Square, the largest part of Vatican City, the world’s smallest state

• SingMassatStPeter’sBasilica

• Dinner

• OvernightinRome

Sunday, March• FreemorningtoexploreRome

• Transfertofestivalvenue

• FestivalConcert

• FarewellDinner

• OvernightinRome

Monday, March• Transfertoairportandtravelbackhome

**Itinerary subject to change.

**Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire

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VENIcE, FLORENcE, ROME - 2011Saturday, March

• DepartUSA

Sunday, March• ArrivalinVenice

• MeetKIconcertstourmanager

• TransfertoMestre

• Checkin

• Dinner

• OvernightinMestre

Monday, March• Breakfast(daily)

• EnjoyaguidedvisitofthehistoricalcenterofVenice:the golden Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto, the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison

• Performance

• Dinner

• OvernightinMestre

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Tuesday, March• TraveltoFlorence.FlorenceisacityinwhichItalian

artistic and intellectual genius flourished. Dante, poet and historian, Michelangelo, painter, architect and sculptor found the city to be an ideal forum for their intellectual and artistic development. Upon arrival we have a guided tour of Florence. Visit the Piazza Del Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Accademia Museums and Piazza della Signoria

• TransfertoMontecatini

• Check-in

• Dinner

• OvernightinMontecatini

Wednesday, March• VisitPisalocatedontheArnoRiverontheLigurianSea.

The city is known worldwide for its famous bell tower

• orvisitLucca,withitsancientrampartsthatringtheold city featuring some of Italy’s finest medieval and Renaissance architecture. See San Michele in Foro, San Frediano, the cathedral San Martino, the shopping street via Fillungo, Palazzo and Torre Guinig

• Independentlunch

• ReturntoMontecatini

• Exploretheoldcity

• Optionalindividualconcert

• Dinner

• OvernightinMontecatini

Thursday, March• Morningrehearsal

• TraveltoRome

• FestivalWelcomeDinner

• OvernightinRome

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Friday, March• TodaywehaveaguidedtouroftheVaticanMuseums,

including the Sistine Chapel, with its breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo, and the Raphael Rooms, which established Raphael’s reputation in Rome. See St. Peter’s Square, the largest part of Vatican City, the world’s smallest state

• Rehearsal

• Dinner

• OvernightinRome

Saturday, March• GuidedtourofAncientRome.SeetheCapitolineHill,

citadel of ancient Rome, the Tarpeian Rock, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum

• MassatSt.Peter’sBasilica

• DinnerandovernightinRome

Sunday, March• GuidedtourofRome.SeeCircoMaximus,

Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna.

• GalaconcertatBasilicaSantaMariaSopraMinerva or Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli

• Farewelldinner

• OvernightinRome

Monday, March• AfterbreakfastwetransfertoRomeairportforyour

return flight home

**Itinerary subject to change.

**Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire

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