St. Martin's Chamber Choir Home2008-2009 15th Anniversary Season
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Commemorating
the 50th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams's death, St. Martin's joins with
the Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra (a program of Augustana Arts) in presenting a
musical tribute to one of the 20th century's most beloved composers. This
concert will also feature the world premiere of "The Waking", commissioned
by St. Martin's and Musica Sacra and written for this occasion by
Denver composer Terry Schlenker.
Concert underwriters: II. The Composer's
Choice When setting a poetic
text a composer faces many musical choices. A small ensemble from
St. Martin's, along with the concert audience, will explore how
different composers have tackled this thorny, beautiful dilemma.
Please plan to join us for St. Martin's first-ever Cameo Concerts.
III. Thou Little Tiny Child: Christmas with St. Martin's St. Martin’s presents one of Colorado’s most popular Holiday choral events with this program of works both ancient and modern highlighting the fragility and vulnerability of infancy, particularly through King Herod’s attempt to find and slay the Christ child.
“Thou Little Tiny Child:” Christmas with St. Martin’s
includes a cappella works by Palestrina, de Wert, Victoria,
Kirchoff, Britten and others, and concludes with Camille Saint-Saens’ elegant and infrequently performed
Christmas Oratorio for soloists, chorus, string quintet, harp, and organ.
Concert
underwriters: Weekend underwriters: IV. February
1809 We think it's great
that Abraham Lincoln, Felix Mendelssohn and Charles Darwin were all born
in February 1809. In this Cameo Concert we'll look for connections,
coincidences and curiosities involving these three 19th century
giants.
St. Martin's observes
the penitential season of Lent with a program featuring the monumental
Lamentations of Jeremiah by Thomas Tallis and John
Ferguson's "Christus" series of hymn arrangements for a cappella chorus and viola.
Matthew Dane is
the guest violist for this concert.
Tickets $25 premium, $20 adult, $18 senior,
$5 student Concert
underwriters: Although the 18th century is usually known as the era of the basso continuo, with instruments accompanying nearly all choral music, Artistic Director Tim Krueger has uncovered some wonderful unaccompanied works. We close this 15th anniversary season with a cappella chamber works of charm and passion, elegance and fire. [Concert program] [Program notes]
Tickets $25 premium, $20 adult, $18 senior,
$5 student Concert
underwriters: * Cameo Concert: St. Martin's new concerts that are one hour in length, with a lower ticket price, unusual programs, unconventional venues, and getting the audience in on the action! St. Martin's Chamber Choir gratefully acknowledges the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, the Colorado Council on the Arts, and many private and foundation donors.
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