Sneak-peek at St. Martin's Chamber Choir's 17th Season, 2010-11

I. Brahms Requiem

Johannes Brahms' own 4-hand piano chamber arrangement of his beloved German Requiem, and two
of Brahms' a cappella motets. SMCC is joined by pianists Tamara Goldstein and James Meyers.
[Concert program] [Program notes]

Fri. Oct. 1, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 3, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Denver
Montview Presbyterian Church, Denver

II. Lux Perpetua
(Cameo Concert *)

Tomás Luis de Victoria's soaring Requiem for six voices, and other musical exequies.
[Concert program] [Program notes]

Fri. Nov. 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 14, 2010, 4:00 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Denver

III. A Boy Was Born

“One of the region’s most magical holiday traditions” (Denver Post) will feature Benjamin Britten’s
“A Boy was Born” and other beautiful seasonal works.
[Concert program] [Program notes]

Fri. Dec. 17, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 18, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 19, 2010, 4:00 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Denver
First United Methodist Church, Boulder
King Center Aud., Auraria Campus, Denver

IV. King Solomon’s Love Songs
(Cameo Concert *)

Romantic, evocative texts from the “Song of Solomon” set by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
and many other composers. [Concert program] [Program notes]

Fri. Feb. 11, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 13, 2011, 4:00 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Denver

V. Hosanna! The Music of Palm Sunday

Music for Palm Sunday, both celebratory and somber, including an a cappella Passion by Renaissance composer Leonhard Lechner, as well as works by Distler, Weelkes, Graun and Victoria.
[Concert program] [Program notes]

Fri. April 15, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. April 17, 2011, 4:00 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Denver
Montview Presbyterian Church, Denver

VI. A Mighty Fortress

20th century settings of Psalm 90, “Lord, thou hast been our refuge” by Vaughan Williams, Ives,
and Bairstow; Howells’ rarely heard Missa Aedis Christi. Organist Richard Robertson joins the choir
in the gala finale to the season. [Concert program] [Program notes]

Fri. June 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. June 12, 2011, 4:00 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Denver
Grace & St. Stephen Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs

* Cameo Concert: St. Martin's special concerts that are about one hour in length, with a lower ticket price, unusual programs, intimate venues, and always 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.