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Bach at Seven Series
“The Reformation: Influence and Inspiration”
2017-2018 Concert Season | Fall 2017
Third Wednesdays, 7-8 PM
September – May (no December)
S. Clement’s Church
2013 Appletree Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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S. Clement’s Church
According to legend, on October 31, 1517, an obscure monk and professor of theology from the small German university town of Wittenberg, Martin Luther, nailed a collection of 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church. Among his biggest challenges was the church’s practice of selling indulgences in order to save the souls of those in purgatory. This act changed the course of Western civilization in a way that very little had before the spread of Christianity itself!
Lest we think that the Reformation was merely about religious reform, virtually every aspect of medieval society was turned on its head as a result: the use of the printing press to disseminate ideas, the translation of the Bible into the vernacular so that everyone could now read it, the practice of religion according to one’s conscience, the education of girls, not just rich males, and of course, new forms of music.
We are calling this season “The Reformation: Influence and Inspiration” to mark the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. We’ll look at the ways the movement has shaped and inspired musical expression in the past five centuries. In the course of the year, we will make a particular emphasis on the Lutheran Chorale, on which much of the new sacred music was now based.
And there are so many other exciting reasons to celebrate this season: Choral Arts is turning 35, and our popular Bach@7 series has reached its first 5-year milestone!
In addition to cantatas and motets by one of the most famous Lutheran composers, J.S. Bach, our programs will feature a variety of emotion-stirring music from the XVI-XXI centuries: from Michael Praetorius and Heinrich Schütz to Felix Mendelssohn, Hugo Distler, and our contemporaries, Philadelphians Kile Smith and David Carpenter.
Presented by the Philadelphia Bach Collegium players, our opening night chamber program features Lutheran composers who were J.S. Bach’s mentors, colleagues and students.
Welcome to another year of unforgettable musical experiences, distinctive sounds, contagious passion, and engaging conversation about music that continues to influence and inspire!
Matt Glandorf Artistic Director of Choral Arts Philadelphia and The Bach Festival of Philadelphia
Photographer: Sharon Torello (www.storello.com)Graphic Design: GDLOFT (www.gdloft.com)
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Program 1 - September 20, 2017
J.S. Bach: Mentors, Colleagues and Students
PROGRAM ORDER Dietrich Buxtehude (ca. 1637-1707)Praeludium in G Minor BuxWV 163 for harpsichord
Sonata in D Major BuxWV 267 for viola da gamba and violoneAdagio - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro - Presto - Poco Presto
Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713 - 1780)Fantasia in F Minor for organ and oboe obbligatoChorale Prelude on Komm heiliger Geist, Herr Gott for organ
Georg Böhm (1661-1733)Klavier Suite No. 1 in C Minor for harpsichordAllemande – Courante – Sarabande - Gigue
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)Sonata in G Major after BWV 1027 for flute, viola da gamba, and continuoAdagio - Allegro ma non tanto – Andante - Allegro moderato
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)Trio in D Minor TWV 42:d4 for flute, oboe and continuo Largo – Allegro – Affettuoso - Presto
Post-Concert:Q&A and Reception with artists and peers
PERFORMERSMembers of the Philadelphia Bach Collegium
Flauto Traverso: Steven ZohnOboe: Geoffrey BurgessViolincello: Eve MillerViola da Gamba: Heather Miller LardinHarpsichord: Leon SchelhaseOrgan: Matthew Glandorf
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PROGRAM ORDERJ.S. Bach (1685 - 1750)Motet BWV 228: Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei Dir (“Do not fear, I am with you”)
Heinrich Schütz (1585 - 1672)Musikalische Exequien (op. 7, Dresden, 1636)
Part I: Concert in Form einer teutschen Begräbnis-MessePart II: Motette Herr, wenn ich nur dich habePart III: Canticum B. Simeonis Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener in Frieden fahren, SWV 281 8vv double
Knut Nystedt (1915 - 2014)Immortal Bach
Post-Concert:Reception with artists and peers Fine wine tasting sponsored by The Moore Brothers Wine Company
PERFORMERS Core Singers and Soloists
Soprano: Jessica Beebe, Rebecca MyersAlto: Jenifer L. Smith, Maren MontalbanoTenor: Michael JonesBass: Jean Bernard Cerin, Cody Müller
The Philadelphia Bach Collegium
Violone: Heather Miller LardinTheorbo: Theodore Cheek Jr.Organ: Benjamin Katz
Choral Arts Philadelphia
Matthew Glandorf, Artistic Director and Conductor
Program 2 - October 18, 2017
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Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir;weiche nicht, denn ich bin dein Gott!Ich stärke dich, ich helfe dir auch,ich erhalte dich durch die rechte Hand meiner Gerechtigkeit.Fürchte dich nicht, denn ich habe dich erlöset;ich habe dich bei deinem Namen gerufen, du bist mein!
Chorale:Herr, mein Hirt, Brunn aller Freuden,du bist mein,ich bin deinniemand kann uns scheiden.Ich bin dein, weil du dein Lebenund dein Blutmir zu gutden Tod gegeben.Du bist mein, weil ich dich fasseund dich nicht,o mein Licht,aus dem Herzen lasse!Laß mich hingelangen,da du michund ich dichlieblich werd umfangen.Fürchte dich nicht,du bist mein.
Do not fear, I am with youDo not give way, for I am your God;I strengthen you, I also help youI uphold you with the right handof my righteousness.
Do not fear,for I have redeemed you;I have called you by your name,you are mine.
Lord, my Shepherd, source of all joys!You are mine, I am yoursNo one can separate us.I am yours, since by you your lifeAnd your blood, for my benefit,Have been given in death.
You are mine, since I seize youand, O my light, neverShall I let you leave my heart!Let me, let me comewhere you by me and I by youShall be embraced in love.
J.S. BachMotet BWV 228: Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei Dir (“Do not fear, I am with you”)
i. Concert in Form einer teutschen Begräbnis-Missa, SWV 279
IntonatioNacket bin ich von Mutterleibe kommen.
SoliNacket werde ich wiederum dahinfahren.Der Herr hat’s gegeben, der Herr hat’s genommen, der Name des Herren sei gelobet.
CappellaHerr Gott Vater im Himmel, erbarm dich über uns.
SoliChristus ist mein Leben, Sterben ist mein Gewinn. Siehe, das ist Gottes Lamm, das der Welt Sünde trägt.
CappellaJesu Christe, Gottes Sohn, erbarm dich über uns.
SoliLeben wir, so leben wir dem Herren;Sterben wir,so sterben wir dem Herren.Darum wir leben oder sterben, so sind wir des Herren.
CappellaHerr Gott, heiliger Geist, erbarm dich über uns.
IntonatioAlso hat Gott die Welt geliebt, daß er seinen eingebornen Sohn gab.
SoliAuf daß alle, die an ihn glauben, nicht verloren werden, sondern das ewige Leben haben.
i. Concert in Form einer teutschen Begräbnis-Missa, SWV 279
IntonationNaked came I from my mother’s womb.
SoliNaked shall I return thither.The Lord has given, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
CappellaLord God, Father in Heaven, have mercy upon us.
SoliChrist is my life and to die is to gain. Behold the Lamb of God who carries the sins of the world.
CappellaJesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon us.
SoliWhen we live, we live for the Lord;when we die, we die for the Lord:therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.
CappellaLord God, Holy Ghost, have mercy upon us.
IntonationGod so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son.
SoliThat whosoever believeth in himshould not perish but have everlasting life.
Heinrich Schütz Musikalische Exequien SWV 279-281
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CappellaEr sprach zu seinem lieben Sohn:die Zeit ist hie zu erbarmen,fahr hin, mein’s Herzens werte Kronund hilf ihn aus der Sünden Not, erwürg für sie den bittern Tod und laß sie mit dir leben.
SoliDas Blut Jesu Christi, des Sohnes Gottes, machet uns rein von allen Sünden.
CappellaDurch ihn ist uns vergebendie Sünd, geschenkt das Leben, im Himmel soll’n wir haben,o Gott, wie große Gaben.
SoliUnser Wandel ist im Himmel,von dannen wir auch warten des Heilandes Jesu Christi, des Herren, welcher unser‘n nichtigenLeib verklären wird, daß er ähnlich werde seinem verklärten Leibe.
CappellaEs ist allhier ein Jammertal:Angst, Not und Trübsal überall.Des Bleibens ist ein kleine Zeit, voller Mühseligkeit, und wers bedenkt, ist immer im Streit.
SoliWenn eure Sünde gleich blutrot wäre, so soll sie doch schneeweiß werden. Wenn sie gleich ist wie rosinfarb,soll sie doch wie Wolle werden.
CappellaSein Wort, sein Tauf, sein Nachtmahldient wider allen Unfall;der Heilge Geist im Glauben lehrt uns darauf vertrauen.
SoliGehe hin, mein Volk, in eine Kammerund schleuß die Tür nach dir zu.Verbirge dich einenkleinen Augenblick, bis der Zorn vorrübergehe.
CapellaHe spake to his beloved Son:The time to be merciful has come,Go forth, my heart’s precious crownand redeem them from the dangers of sin,destroy for them the bitter death and let them abide with thee.
SoliThe blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, cleanseth us from all sin.
CappellaThrough Him our sins are forgiven, life is restored to us.What happy retribution shall be ours, O God, in Heaven!
SoliOur future lieth in Heaven,where we shall await our Savior, Jesus Christ, who will transfigure our corruptible body, that it may be like his transfigured body.
CappellaThis life is but a vale of tears:fear, misery and affliction everywhere.Our brief stay upon this earth is but woe,and whosoever thinketh on it is in constant strife.
SoliIf your sin be as scarlet,it shall become as white as snow.Were it red like crimson,it shall become as white as purest wool.
CappellaHis word, his Baptism, his Communionserve against all misfortune;belief in the Holy Ghost teacheth us to set our trust therein.
SoliGo hence my people into a chamberand bolt the door behind you.Hide yourselves for a brief while until the wrath hath passed.
SoliDer Gerechten Seelen sind in Gottes HandUnd keine Qual rühret sie an, aber sie sind in Frieden.
SoliHerr, wenn ich nur dich habe,so frage ich nichts nach Himmel und Erden.
SoliWenn mir gleich Leib und Seele verschmacht,so bist du Gott allzeit meines Herzens Trost und mein Teil.
CappellaEr ist das Heil und selig Licht für die Heiden,zu erleuchten,die dich kennen nicht und zu weiden.Er ist seines Volkes Israel der Preis, Ehr, Freud und Wonne.
SoliUnser Leben währet siebenzig Jahr,und wenn’s hoch kommt, da sind’s achtzig Jahr,und wenn es köstlich gewesen ist, so ist es Müh und Arbeit gewesen.
CappellaAch, wie elend ist unser Zeit allhier auf dieser Erden, gar bald der Mensch darniederleit,wir müssen alle sterben.Allhier in diesem Jammertal,auch wenn dirs wahl gelinget.
SoliIch weiß, daß mein Erlöser lebt, und er wird mich hernach aus der Erden auferwecken,und werde darnach mit dieser meiner Haut umgeben werden, und werde in meinem Fleisch Gott sehen.
SoliThe souls of the righteous are in God’s handand no torment shall touch them, but they are in peace.
SoliLord, if I have none but thee,so shall I ask nothing of Heaven or Earth.
SoliAnd if my body and my soul should so perish,yet thou art God everlasting, my heart’s comfort and part of me.
CappellaHe is the Salvation and the Blessed Light unto the heathens,to enlighten them,who know thee not and delight not in thee. He is the praise, the honour, the joy and the delight of his people Israel.
SoliThe duration of our lives is threescore years and ten, though some men may come to fourscore years, and though it be their delight, it is but labour and sorrow.
CappellaO how wretched is our time upon this earth, man is soon overthrownand we all must die.Here in this vale of tears,all is but toil and labour, though ye be prosperous.
SoliI know that my Redeemer liveth,and herealter he shall awaken me from out of the earth, then, in this my skin and in my flesh shall I see God.
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CappellaWeil du vom Tod erstanden bist,werd ich im Grab nicht bleiben.Mein höchster Trost dein Auffahrt ist. Todsfurcht kannst du vertreiben,denn wo du bist, da komm ich hin, daß ich stets bei dir leb und bin,drum fahr ich hin mit Freuden.
SoliHerr, ich lasse dich nich!, du segnest mich denn.
CappellaEr sprach zu mir: halt dich an mich, es soll dir itzt gelingen,ich geb mich selber ganz für dich, da will ich für dich ringen.Den Tod verschlingt das Leben mein, da bist du selig worden.
ii. Motette: Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe SWV 280Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe,so frage ich nichts nach Himmel und Erden. Wenn mir gleich Leib und Seele verschmacht, so bist du doch, Gott,allezeit meines Herzens Trost, und mein Teil.
iii. Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener in Friede fahren SWV 281
IntonatioHerr, nun lässest du deinen Diener.
CappellaIn Friede fahren, wie du gesagt hast.Denn meine Augen haben deinen Heiland gesehen, welchen du bereitet hast für allen Völkern,ein Licht, zu erleuchten die Heidenund zum Preis deines Volks Israel.
Seraphim 1 et 2, Beata animaSelig sind die Toten, die in dem Herren sterben. Sie ruhen von ihrer Arbeitund ihre Werke folgen ihnen nach.Sie sind in der Hand des HerrenUnd keine Qual rührt sie.Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herren sterben.
CappellaSince thou hast risen from the dead,I shall not tarry in the grave.Thine Ascension is my greatest comfort. Thou canst drive out the fear of death, for where thou art there shall I be also, that I may be with thee and I live forever,therefore I depart in joy.
SoliLord, I shall not forsake thee, for thou wilt bless me.
CappellaHe spake unto me: Cleave to me and thou shalt now accomplish it, I give myself wholly to theeand for thee shall I struggle. Death will devour my life,then thou shalt be blessed.
ii. Motette: Lord, if I Have But Thee SWV 280Lord, if I have none but thee,so shall I ask nothing of Heaven or Earth, and if my body and my soul should perish, yet thou art God everlasting,my heart’s comfort and part of me.
iii. Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener in Friede fahren SWV 281
IntonationLord, now lettest thou thy servant depart.
CappellaIn peace, according to thy word.For mine eyes have seen thy salvationwhich thou hast prepared before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles,and the glory of thy people Israel.
Seraphim 1 et 2, Beata animaBlessed are the dead which die in the Lord. They may rest from their laboursand their works do follow them.They are in the hands of Godand there shall no torment touch them. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
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Program 3 - November 15, 2017
PROGRAM ORDERMartin Luther (1483-1546): Non móriar sed vívamLudwig Senfl (1486-1542): Non móriar sed vívamJohann Walter (1496-1570): Ein Feste Burg Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612): Ein Feste Burg Michael Praetorius (1571-1621): Ein Feste Burg Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Es ist das Heil uns kommen Her Hugo Distler (1908-1942): Es ist das Heil uns kommen Her
David Carpenter (b. 1972) A Love So StillWorld Premiere
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)Cantata BWV 79 Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild (“God the Lord is sun and shield”)
Post-Concert:Reception with artists and peersFine wine tasting sponsored by The Moore Brothers Wine Company
PERFORMERS Core Singers and Soloists:Soprano: Jessica Beebe, Kyle Leigh CarneyAlto: Maren Montalbano, Jenifer L. SmithTenor: Michael Jones, Christopher HodsonBass: Cory Müller, Jean Bernard Cerin
Philadelphia Bach Collegium:Violin: Rebecca Harris (concert master), Mandy Wolman, Christof RichterViola: Daniela PiersonCello: Eve MillerViolone: Heather Miller LardinOboe: Geoffrey Burgess, Stephen BardCorno da Caccia: Steven Marquardt, Linda DempfContinuo: Leon Schelhase
Choral Arts PhiladelphiaMatthew Glandorf, Artistic Director & Conductor
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A love so still surrounds us all—The grace of a surpassing peace.With hearts aflame, we heed thy callTo praise thy name and never cease. Yet pains of times long past returnand evil darkens our brightest daysOh God, take pity, to thee we turnFor comfort of thy loving gaze. And when you pass to us the cupOf bitterest tears and grief to comeWe take it gladly and render upOur thanks to thee and thy true Son. Yet if you wish once more to blessWith sunlight bright your creatures hereWe take fresh heart, and then confessThat we are yours, our Jesu dear. A candle bright will light our wayJust as thou brought hope to men.So lead us, Lord, we humbly pray,And through thee let us live again. When silence like the snow befalls usWe wait to hear the joyful hymn,Till greater ecstacy enthralls usAnd songs of praise resound within. A perfect love protects the fearfulTill fearful not, we face our fate.With God, my end shall not be tearful:For thy salvation I surely wait.
Ein Feste BurgBy Martin Luther
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott,Ein gute Wehr und Waffen.Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not,Die uns jetzt hat betroffen.Der alt böse Feind,Mit Ernst er’s jetzt meint.Groß Macht und viel ListSein grausam Rüstung ist.Auf Erd ist nicht seinsgleichen.
A mighty fortress is our God,a trusty shield and weapon;He helps us free from every needthat hath us now overtaken.The ancient evil foenow means us deadly woe;deep guile and his great mightare his dread arms in fight;on Earth is not his equal.
Non Moriar Sed Vivam Psalm 118 verse 118
Non móriar sed vívam,et narrábo ópera Dómini.
I shall not die but live,and tell of the works of the Lord
Es ist das Heil uns kommen HerBy Martin Luther
Es ist das Heil uns kommen her von Gnad und lauter Güte;die Werke helfen nimmermehr, sie mögen nicht behüten.Der Glaub sieht Jesum Christum an; der hat g’nug für uns all getan,er ist der Mittler worden.
Now unto us Salvation comes, by grace and purest favor;our works, they offer help no more: they cannot give protection.But faith shall Jesus Christ behold; who for us all enough hath done:He is our Intercessor!
David Carpenter was born in 1972 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He studied music at Bates College, the Peabody Conservatory, and Temple University, where he completed his doctor of musical arts degree in 2011. Major performances of his works include Fredericksburg, premiered by baritone William Stone and the Temple University Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra in Philadelphia, 2007; scenes from his opera, The Age of Innocence, based on the novel by Edith Wharton, in New York, 2013; and his Romanza, premiered by cellist Štěpán Filípek and pianist Katelyn Bouska in the Czech Republic, 2017. His song cycle, From the Valley of Baca, along with two other chamber works, will be released on CD by Parma Records in the spring of 2018.
Learn more at www.davidowencarpenter.com.
David CarpenterA LOVE SO STILL World Premiere
Setting of Dietrich Bonhöffer’s poem Von guten Mächten from “Letters and Papers from Prison”English translation by David Carpenter
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Johann Sebastian BachCantata BWV 79Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild
Composed: October 31, 1725 (Leipzig) for Reformation SundayText: Mvt. 1. Psalm 84:11; Mvt. 3. Martin Rinckart, stanza 1 of Nun danket alle Gott (1636); Mvt. 6. Ludwig Helmbold, stanza 8 of Nun lasst uns Gott, dem Herren (1575)Translation: Tobin Schmuck, 2011 © Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, NYC
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1. COROGott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild.Der Herr gibt Gnade und Ehre,er wird kein Gutes mangeln lassen den Frommen.
2. ARIA ALTOGott ist unsre Sonn und Schild!Darum rühmet dessen Güteunser dankbares Gemüte,die er für sein Häuflein hegt.Denn er will uns ferner schützen,ob die Feinde Pfeile schnitzenund ein Lästerhund gleich billt.
3. CORALENun danket alle Gottmit Herzen, Mund und Händen,der große Dinge tutan uns und allen Enden,der uns von Mutterleibund Kindesbeinen anunzählig viel zugutund noch itzund getan.
4. RECITATIVO BASSOGottlob, wir wissenden rechten Weg zur Seligkeit;denn, Jesu, du hast ihn unsdurch dein Wort gewiesen,drum bleibt dein Name jederzeit gepriesen.Weil aber viele noch zu dieser Zeitan fremdem Joch aus Blindheit ziehen müssen,ach! so erbarme dichauch ihrer gnädiglich,daß sie den rechten Weg erkennenund dich bloß ihren Mittler nennen.
God the Lord is sun and shield.The Lord grants grace and honor,he will withhold no good thing from the devout.
God is our sun and shield!For this our grateful soulsextol this goodness,which he fosters for his assembly.For he will further protect uswhether the foe files arrowsor a blasphemous hound abruptly howls.
Now all thank Godwith heart, mouth and hands,who does great thingsfor us and every ending,who for us, while in the mother’s womband from early childhood on,caused immeasurably great benefitand even now does.
Praise God, we know the proper pathto blessedness;for Jesus, you have pointedthis out to us through your word,thus may your name remain ever praised.Since however, many, even at this moment,must drag a foreign yoke out of blindness,oh! do have mercyon them as well, graciously,that they recognize the proper pathand name you alone their mediator.
5. ARIA (DUETTO) SOPRANO EBASSOGott, ach Gott,verlass die Deinen nimmermehr!Laß dein Wort uns helle scheinen;obgleich sehr wider uns die Feinde toben,so soll unser Mund dich loben.
6. CORALEErhalt uns in der Wahrheit,gib ewigliche Freiheit,zu preisen deinen Namendurch Jesum Christum. Amen.
God, oh, God,abandon these your own, nevermore!Let your word shine brightly before us;even while the foe rages powerfully against us,so shall our mouths praise you.
Preserve us in truth,grant eternal libertyto praise your namethrough Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Matthew Glandorf
Matthew Glandorf has a versatile career as a conductor, teacher, organist, improviser, church musician and composer. Born in Lewisburg, PA. he began his early studies in violin (age 4) and piano (age 7), although piano practice was bargained with being allowed to have access to the organ at the church where his father served as the pastor. In 1980, his family moved to Wilhelmshaven, Germany where he began life as a chorister, and further studied organ with Professor Wolfgang Baumgratz at The Cathedral in Bremen. At the age of 16, Matthew began his studies at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia with John Weaver (organ) and Ford Lallerstedt (counterpoint and Music History). Further studies were undertaken at the Manhattan School of Music with McNeil Robinson.
Mr. Glandorf has held the position as Music Director at several historic Philadelphia churches including the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, Old Pine Presbyterian Church, Old St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and Saint Mark's Episcopal Church. He currently serves as music director at Church of the Good Shepherd in Rosemont, PA.
Since 1995, Glandorf has served in the Musical Studies department at The Curtis Institute where he has taught early music history, counterpoint, figured bass, ear training and improvisation. Most recently, he formed the Curtis Collegium, an ensemble that specializes in historical performance practice.
He has also taught at Swarthmore College, Westminster Choir College, and the Esther Boyer College of Music at Temple University.
As an organist, Glandorf has appeared as a recitalist throughout the United States, England and Germany as well as a recitalist and conductor for conventions of The Organ Historical Society, American Guild of Organists, and the Association of Anglican Musicians.
Glandorf became artistic director of Choral Arts Philadelphia in 2004. Since 2008, he has served as artistic director of the Philadelphia Bach Festival where he founded the Philadelphia Bach Collegium, a resident chamber ensemble comprised of the region's finest period instrumentalists and scholars.
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Choral Arts Philadelphia
Choral Arts Philadelphia is a premier chamber vocal ensemble of highly experienced professional and avocational musicians. Inspired by the works of J.S. Bach, the choir presents historically informed performances, explores new music, and engages the community in innovative ways. Making music since 1982, Choral Arts Philadelphia actively participates in the region’s musical community by celebrating the talents of our local musicians. The ensemble is committed to musical excellence, historically informed performance practices, and furthering the great tradition of choral music.
Since 2013, Choral Arts Philadelphia and its project, The Bach Festival of Philadelphia, have presented Bach At Seven, a midweek early evening concert series.
Under the tenure of its first artistic director, Sean Deibler, the chorus (formerly Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia) regularly partnered with the Philadelphia Orchestra in concert and on recordings. Since then, Choral Arts has built a significant reputation and artistic presence in Philadelphia as a symphonic choir, and has maintained a particularly strong commitment to exploring areas of the choral repertoire outside of the central canon.
Deibler’s successor, Donald Nally, added greatly to the chorus’s local and national successes that culminated in receiving the Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America and Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly Award during its 20th anniversary season.
Throughout its distinguished 35 year history, the choir has performed over 300 works by more than 100 composers.
Under the artistic direction of Matthew Glandorf, the ensemble has been transformed into a chamber size choir to achieve greater vocal flexibility to perform both the early and modern music repertoire.
Most recently, the choir has premiered choral works by such acclaimed composers as Kile Smith, David Ludwig, Mark Rimple, Riho Maimets, Melissa Dunphy, Daniel Shapiro, Anthony Mosakowski, and Andrew Lipke.
The Philadelphia Bach Collegium
Founded in 2008 by Matthew Glandorf, the resident chamber ensemble of the Bach Festival of Philadelphia is comprised of the region’s finest musicians and scholars who specialize in 17th and 18th century music. The ensemble is devoted to using historically authentic instruments. The principal players are veterans of the historically informed performance practice movement and are graduates of the leading conservatories and universities in the United States, Great Britain, and Holland.
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Sundays @ Christ Church Christiana Hundred & Immanuel Church Highlands
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CONCERTS
WELCOME THE PEOPLE: THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF THE REFORMATION
w/ St. Paul, MN’s award-winning chorus, The Rose Ensemble, and Kiri Tollaksen, cornettoPre-concert lecture with Matthew GlandorfOctober 20–22, 2017This concert supported in part by The Presser Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts
ES IST EIN ROS: A GERMAN RENAISSANCE CHRISTMAS
w/ Jessica Beebe, sopranoDecember 15–17, 2017
BACK BEFORE BACHw/ Kiri Tollaksen, cornetto March 9–11, 2018
THE SLAVIC CONNECTIONw/ Schola Cantorum Basiliensis-based vocalists,ensemble PeregrinaMay 11–13, 2018This concert supported in part by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
EVENTS
RECORDER FESTIVALA FREE COMMUNITY EVENTSettlement Music School, Mary Louise Curtis BranchFebruary 3, 2018 @ 7PM
WORKSHOP: LEARN TO READ ORIGINAL NOTATION
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut HillMarch 10, 2018 1–5PM
Board of Directors and Staff
Edward DeMarco
President
The Risk Management Association
Alexis Barron, Esquire
Vice President
(Bach Festival of Philadelphia)
Fox Rothschild LLP
Gwynne Scheffer
Treasurer
Drexel University
Sharene Azimi
Secretary
Mission Communications
William F. Dowling
(ex officio), Choir Liaison
Thomson Reuters
Alan Morrison
Haas Charitable Trust Chair in Organ Studies
The Curtis Institute of Music
Barbara Alton
Hospitality Committee
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Laura Baciu
Fashion Reformed
FGI Philadelphia
Lucille Amadie
Garden Spaces
Barnes Alumni Council
Theodore G. Cheeck, MD
Penn Medicine
Matthew Glandorf
Artistic Director (ex officio)
The Curtis Institute of Music
Inna Lobanova-Heasley
Director of Marketing & Communications
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Susannah Hunter
Director of Development
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Emeritus & Honorary Board Members
John Asher Jr.
Mary Louise Craig
Dorothy M. Edgar
Elizabeth Gemmill
Louise Greenberg
Peter Gulia, Esq.
Mary D. Hangley
Nancy Miller, Esq.
J. Randall Rosensteel
Dylan J. Steinberg, Esq.
Meredith Quirin Waldron
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Choral Arts Philadelphia Honor Roll 2016-2017
Choral Arts Philadelphia is grateful for the following individuals who made generous contributions during our 2016-2017 fiscal year. Our donors have made an investment in furthering our mission to bring unique, engaging programming to our audiences. It is their generosity that makes concerts such as the one we present today possible.
Shannon Cline
Edmund Cohen
Ronald and Carole Davis
Jonathan and Carolyn deJonge
L. George Detweiler
Daniel Devlin
Albert Doering
Dianne and Dave Elderkin
Heidi Foster
John Galgon
Glenn R. George
Rebecca Harris
Karen Hoepfinger
Matt Hopkins
Claire Huff
Mary Keefe
Robert Keyser
Carolyn A. Kidder
Joan Kimball
Craig Laird
Reeve Lindbergh
Carolyn Lively
Phillip L. and Joyce A. Lively
Suzanne Low
Mr. and Mrs. Rhidian M. M. Morgan In honor of Amey Hutchins and Dylan Steinberg
David B. Picker and Ann C. Trail
Shirley Philips
James Plank
Joyce Portnov
Shelia Reese
Andrew Reumann-Moore
Lionel Ruberg
Gwyn Roberts
Urike Shaprio In honor of her mother Gisela Huhs
Glenn Sickenberger
Novis Smith
Gail Snitzer
Theresa Snyder
Dr. Peter Speth
Richard Stone
M. Elizabeth Stokes
Barbara Supplee
Charles F. Tarr and Roy Zieglar
Barbara Teichert
Robert Thuener
Ryan and Katherine Tibbetts
Margo Villanova
Mark Wagenveld and Theresa A. Mond
Meredith Waldron
Samuel Whyte
Carl A. Winter
Fred Wolfe
Drs. David and Vivien Yee
David Young
Matching Gifts
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Corporate and Foundation Supporters
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Moore Brothers Wine Company
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Philadelphia Cultural Fund
The Philo Project
The Presser Foundation
Gifts-In-Kind
Ballet X
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PR Perfect LLC
S. Clement’s Church, Philadelphia
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Angels ($5,000 and up)
Ed DeMarco and Jodi Nieman
Robert K. Urquhart
Guarantors ($1,000 - $4,999)
The Rev’d Richard and Mrs. Barbara Alton
Lisa Barton
Anthony Corvaia, Jr.
Stephen J. and Karen F. Dante
William and Margaret Dowling
Kevin R. and Patricia S. Fisher In honor of their daughter Sara Fisher
Matthew Glandorf
Inna Lobanova-Heasley
Joseph Leube
Robert and Saran Hutchins
Nancy Miller
D. Alan Morrison
Dylan Steinberg and Amey Hutchins
Valerie A. Wells
Benefactors ($500 - $999)
Thomas H. Alton
Al and Martha Barron
Geoffrey Becker
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Cheek
Brian Dooner In memory of Brian Dooner
The Rev. Dr. Glenn and Raoulena Ferguson
Donald and Gywnne Grasberger
Peter J. Gulia and Patricia A. McLaughlin
Susannah T. Hunter
Kenneth Hutchins
Michael M. and Lise Potter Meloy
David N. Mosteller
Dennis P. and Ellen H. O’Brien
J. Randall Rosensteel
Judd and Linda Serotta
Kurt C. Wulfekuhler and Sharene L. Azimi
Sustainers ($250 - $499)
Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey
Radcliffe and Susannah Edmonds
Peter P. and Pamela J. Freyd
Elizabeth Gemmill
John Holmes
Richard P. King and Katia E. Strieck
Victoria McManus
John and Kathleen Reiss
Ohmny Romero
Jenna Rosania
Ryan Schaeffer
Harry C. Schaub
Drs. David and Vivien Yee
Supporters (up to $249)
Julianne Baird
William Bissell
Richard C. Boardman
Robert P. Breading
David Burns
Ira Clavner
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Choral Arts Philadelphia Honor Roll 2017-2018
Choral Arts Philadelphia is grateful for the following individuals who have made generous contributions towards our 2017-2018 fiscal year.
Angels ($5,000 and up)
Robert K. Urquhart
Guarantors ($1,000 - $4,999)
Anthony Corvaia, Jr.
Kevin R. and Patricia S. Fisher
Sustainers ($250 - $499)
Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey
Supporters (up to $249)
Jonathan and Carolyn deJonge
Mr. and Mrs. Rhidian M. M. Morgan In honor of Amey Hutchins and Dylan Steinberg
The Bach Festival of Philadelphia Honor Roll 2016- 2017
The Bach Festival of Philadelphia is grateful for the following individuals, corporations, and foundations that made generous contributions during our 2016-2017 fiscal year. Our donors have made an investment in bringing well-researched, historically informed concerts of Bach and Baroque repertoire to our audiences. It is their generosity that makes our concerts possible.
Oratorio Circle ($1,000 and up)
Al and Martha Barron
Drs. David and Vivien Yee
Cantata Circle ($250 - $999)
Peter Benoliel and Willo Carey
Susannah T. Hunter
Barbara Supplee
Motet Circle (up to $249)
Doris Dabrowski
Peter P. and Pamela J. Freyd
Glenn Sickenberger
Charles F. Tarr and Roy Zieglar
Corporate and Foundation Supporters
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Gifts-In-Kind
PR Perfect LLC
S. Clement’s Church, Philadelphia
If you would like to make a contribution in support of Choral Arts Philadelphia or the Bach Festival of Philadelphia, please contact Susannah Hunter, Director of Development, at [email protected] or (267) 240-2586.
The contributions from our generous donors received by August 2, 2017 are listed above. We carefully reviewed the names but if your name has been inadvertently misspelled or omitted please let us know.
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2017-2018 CONCERT SEASON
Special Events Claudio Monteverdi Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610)
WHEN: New Year’s Eve Sunday, December 31 @ 4 PM
WHERE: S. Clement’s Church, 2013 Appletree Street, Philadelphia
TICKETS: $10 Student | $20 Senior | $30 General Early Bird rates until December 1, 2017
Tribute to Michael Korn, Founder of The Bach Festival of Philadelphia
WHEN: Friday, March 23 @ 7 PM
WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia
TICKETS: $10 Student | $25 General | Supporter $50+
“The Reformation: Influence and Inspiration”
Bach At Seven Series WHEN: Third Wednesdays, 7-8 PM September through May (no December)
WHERE: S. Clement’s Church, 2013 Appletree Street, Philadelphia
ADMISSION: Pay What You Wish $25/person suggested donation at the door
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