"The Reformation: Influence and Inspiration"
For dates, program order and notes scroll down and CLICK ON THE PERFORMANCE DATES.
Dates marked with (*) are instrumental chamber programs by members of the Philadelphia Bach Collegium. No choir on these dates.
Dates marked with (*) are instrumental chamber programs by members of the Philadelphia Bach Collegium. No choir on these dates.
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As we celebrate the first 5-year milestone of the Bach At Seven series, we invite you to look at the way the Lutheran Reformation movement (which marks its 500th Anniversary in 2017) has shaped and inspired musical expression.
In addition to cantatas and motets by J.S. Bach, you will hear a variety of Lutheran composers: from Michael Praetorius and Heinrich Schütz -- to Felix Mendelssohn, Hugo Distler and Kile Smith. In November 2017, we will present a world premiere by the Philadelphia composer David Carpenter! The Philadelphia Bach Collegium will present three uniquely crafted chamber programs, inspired by famous Lutheran composers, as well as their lesser-known colleagues from Denmark and Sweden. We are super excited that our artistic director Matt Glandorf will once again delight our audiences with his solo organ recital in April 2018! |
Spring 2018
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PROGRAM
J.S. Bach: Jesu, Meine Freude, opening chorale from Motet BWV 227 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Jesu, meine Freude J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 93 Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten Felix Mendelssohn: Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten ("Who only lets dear God rule") POST-CONCERT RECEPTION Featuring fine wine tasting by the Moore Brothers Wine Co. |
PERFORMERS
Core Singers & Soloists: Soprano: Clara Rottsolk, Kyle Leigh Carney Alto: Robin Bier, Eve Kastner-Puschl Tenor: Chris Hodson, Stephen Ng Bass: Jean Bernard Cerin, Mark Hightower The Philadelphia Bach Collegium Violin: Rebecca Harris (Concertmaster), Christopher Richter, Gail Hernandez Rosa, Juliette Javaheri Viola: Daniela Pierson Violoncello: Eve Miller Violone: Heather Miller Lardin Oboe: Stephen Bard, Fiona Last Organ: Christopher Gage Choral Arts Philadelphia Matthew Glandorf, Conductor |
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The Art of the Chorale: Matthew Glandorf in Recital
PROGRAM Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706): Ein feste Burg J.S. Bach (1685 - 1750): Christe, Du Lamm Gottes Ein Feste Burg Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897): Mein Jesu, der Du mich Herzlich tut mich erfreuen O Welt ich muss Dich lassen (two settings) Max Reger (1873 - 1914): Chorale Fantasia on "Ein Feste Burg" Improvisation on submitted hymns (please bring suggested sheet music or title to the door) PERFORMER Matthew Glandorf, Organ |
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PROGRAM
Counterpoint from Bach to Zelenka: Kleine Kammermusik in Concert PERFORMERS
Presenting Kleine Kammermusik and Members of the Philadelphia Bach Collegium: Geoffrey Burgess and Meg Owens, oboe Rebecca Humphrey, cello Leon Schelhase, harpsichord |
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(*) indicates a chamber music program or a solo recital. There will be no choir performing at these programs.
fall 2017
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PROGRAM
J.S. Bach: Mentors, Colleagues and Students Dietrich Buxtehude (ca. 1637-1707) - Praeludium in G Minor BuxWV 163 for harpsichord - Sonata in D Major BuxWV 267 for viola da gamba and violone Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713 - 1780) - Fantasia in F Minor for organ and oboe obbligato - Chorale Prelude on Komm heiliger Geist, Herr Gott for organ Georg Böhm (1661-1733) - Klavier Suite No. 1 in C Minor for harpsichord J.S. Bach (1685-1750) - Sonata in G Major after BWV 1027 for flute, viola da gamba, and continuo Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) - Trio in D Minor TWV 42:d4 for flute, oboe and continuo |
PERFORMERS
Members of The Philadelphia Bach Collegium: Flauto Traverso: Steven Zohn Oboe: Geoffrey Burgess Violincello: Eve Miller Viola da Gamba: Heather Miller Lardin Harpsichord: Leon Schelhase Organ: Matthew Glandorf POST-CONCERT Q & A
Bring your questions for the players! |
Steven Zohn, Flauto Traverso.
Photo: Sharon Torello
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PROGRAM
J.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-Messe Part II: Motette Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe Part 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 Featuring fine wine tasting by the Moore Brothers Wine Co. |
PERFORMERS
Core Singers and Soloists Soprano: Jessica Beebe, Rebecca Myers Alto: Jenifer L. Smith, Maren Montalbano Tenor: Michael Jones Bass: Jean Bernard Cerin, Cody Müller The Philadelphia Bach Collegium Violone: Heather Miller Lardin Theorbo: Theodore Cheek Jr. Organ: Benjamin Katz Choral Arts Philadelphia Matthew Glandorf, Artistic Director and Conductor |
Winter 2018
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PROGRAM
J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 1 Wie Schon Leuchtet der Morgenstern ("How beautifully the morning star shines") Kile Smith: Epiphany Vespers, select movements POST-CONCERT RECEPTION Featuring fine wine tasting by the Moore Brothers Wine Co. |
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PERFORMERS
Core Singers and Soloists: Soprano: Kyle Leigh Carney Alto: Jenifer L. Smith, Robin Bier Tenor: Christopher Hodson, Nickolas Karageorgiou Bass: Jean Bernard Cerin, Robert Eisentrout The Philadelphia Bach Collegium: Violin: Rebecca Harris, Mandy Wolman, Evan Few Viola: Daniela Pierson Cello: Eve Miller Violone: Heather Miller Lardin Oboes da Caccia: Pirscilla Herreid, Stephen Bard Horns: Steven Marquehart, Eric Huckins Continuo: Leon Schelhase Choral Arts Philadelphia Matthew Glandorf, Artistic Director and Conductor |
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Voices from the North: Chamber Music from Germany, Denmark, Estonia and Sweden Johan Helmich Roman (1694-1758) Trio Sonata in A Major Con spirito - Largo e staccato - Allegro - Lento - Allegro assai Jacob Klein (1688-1748) Sonata Op. 4 , #5 in a minor for cello & continuo Poco Allegro - Adagio - Allegro Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) Variations on "More Palatino" Riho Esko Maimets (b. 1988) Two Pieces: Psalm 131 – Siciliana - Premiere Preview Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697) Solo Cantata Jauchzet den Herren all Welt |
Soprano Jessica Beebe
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PERFORMERS
Members of The Philadelphia Bach Collegium: Soprano: Jessica Beebe Violin: Rebecca Harris, Christof Richter Cello: Eve Miller Continuo: Leon Schelhase, Matthew Glandorf |
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J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 79 Gott der Herr ist Sohn und Schild ("God the Lord is sun and shield") David Carpenter: A Love So Still, WORLD PREMIERE Setting of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's poem Von guten Mächten Sacred choral works from XVI-XX centuries, shaped by the Lutheran Reformation: Martin Luther| Ludwig Senfl: No Moriar Johann Walter| Hans Leo Hassler| Michael Praetorius: Ein Feste Burg Johannes Brahms | Hugo Distler: Es ist das Heil uns kommen Her POST-CONCERT RECEPTION Featuring fine wine tasting by the Moore Brothers Wine Co. |
PERFORMERS
Core Singers and Soloists: Soprano: Jessica Beebe, Kyle Leigh Carney Alto: Maren Montalbano, Jenifer L. Smith Tenor: Michael Jones, Christopher Hodson Bass: Cory Müller, Jean Bernard Cerin Philadelphia Bach Collegium: Violin: Rebecca Harris (Concert master) Mandy Wolman, Christof Richter Viola: Daniela Pierson Cello: Eve Miller Violone: Heather Miller Lardin Oboe: Geoffrey Burgess, Stephen Bard Corno da Caccia: Steven Marquardt, Linda Dempf Continuo: Leon Schelhase Choral Arts Philadelphia Matthew Glandorf, Artistic Director & Conductor |
Click to view the Fall 2017 program book
ADDITIONAL NOTE for November 15 performance:
David Carpenter "A Love So Still", a World Premiere - in addition to the text provided in the program book, this piece also quotes a Martin Luther chorale in its original German:
Wär Gott nicht mit uns die-se Zeit
So soll Is-ra-el sa-gen
Wir hät-ten müs-sen ver-za-gen,
Die so ein ar-mes Häuf-lein sind,
Ver-acht’ von so viel Men-schen-kind,
Die an uns set-zen al-le.
Gott Lob und Dank, der nicht zugab,
Dass ihr Schlund uns möcht fangen.
Were God not with us at this time--
So shall Israel say--
We surely would have despaired.
We are but a poor flock,
Despised by all mankind,
Who are all set against us.
Praise and thanks be to God,
Who did not allow their maw to swallow us.
ADDITIONAL NOTE for November 15 performance:
David Carpenter "A Love So Still", a World Premiere - in addition to the text provided in the program book, this piece also quotes a Martin Luther chorale in its original German:
Wär Gott nicht mit uns die-se Zeit
So soll Is-ra-el sa-gen
Wir hät-ten müs-sen ver-za-gen,
Die so ein ar-mes Häuf-lein sind,
Ver-acht’ von so viel Men-schen-kind,
Die an uns set-zen al-le.
Gott Lob und Dank, der nicht zugab,
Dass ihr Schlund uns möcht fangen.
Were God not with us at this time--
So shall Israel say--
We surely would have despaired.
We are but a poor flock,
Despised by all mankind,
Who are all set against us.
Praise and thanks be to God,
Who did not allow their maw to swallow us.
