J. Reilly Lewis, conductor Jennifer Ellis Kampani, soprano Robin Beckman, soprano Roger Isaacs, countertenor Karl Hempel, bass
The powerful The Creation paints a vivid musical picture of sun and stars, mountains and rivers, birds and beasts as they emerge into being. Told through the words of Genesis, Psalms, and Milton’s Paradise Lost, this dazzling story of the beginning of the world secured Haydn’s place as one of the greatest composers of all time.
J. Reilly Lewis, conductor Lyric Brass Quintet Edward Nassor, carillon Todd Fickley, organ Children’s Chorus of Washington, Joan Gregoryk, Founder and Artistic Director Celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting. A well-loved Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert will include Christmas favorites and a festive carol sing-along. Program will feature a newly commissioned carol by British composer James Whitbourn.
Beethoven, Leonore Overture, No. 2, Op. 72 Beethoven, Choral Fantasy, Op. 80 Beethoven, Mass in C Major, Op. 86
Famously nicknamed “The Red Priestâ€? for his brightly colored hair, Vivaldi spent most of his life teaching, conducting, and composing brilliant works at the Ospedale della PietĂ in Venice, an orphanage and music school for girls. Jubilant and spontaneous, the triumphant Gloria is one of his greatest accomplishments.
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Energetic and ďŹ ery, the Leonore Overture is heroic Beethoven at his best. Lyrically grand, the virtuosic Choral Fantasy with piano solo foreshadows Beethoven’s famous Ninth Symphony “Ode to Joyâ€? theme. Surprisingly gentle and humble, the Mass in C Major approaches its subject with deep sincerity and power.
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J. Reilly Lewis, conductor Brian Ganz, piano Laura Choi Stuart, soprano Amanda Fink, mezzo-soprano Kyle Tomlin, tenor Kwangkyu Lee, bass-baritone
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J. Reilly Lewis, conductor Danielle Talamantes, soprano Peter Scott Drackley, tenor Kenneth Kellogg, bass
Sunday, May 15 | 4:00 p.m.
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PHOTO CREDITS Odyssey of the Spirit stained glass - Ken Cobb Robed singers, Children’s Chorus, Rose Window, and Reilly conducting - Don Lassell Washington Bach Consort cellist - David Betts, Metropolitan Photography Laura Choi Stuart headshot - Johnny Shryock Close up and wide shots of audience - Paul B. Jones Photography
Haydn, The Creation
Saturday, December 12 | 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13 | 4:00 p.m.
Vivaldi, Concerto for Oboe and Trumpet, RV 563 Vivaldi, Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630 Vivaldi, Dixit Dominus, RV 595 Vivaldi, Gloria in D Major, RV 589
with the Washington Bach Consort
Sunday, October 18 | 4:00 p.m.
Joy of Christmas
Sunday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.
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Haydn’s classic Creation serves as a powerful season opener. A well-loved holiday tradition celebrates the spirit of the season. A jovial all-Vivaldi program brings Washington Bach Consort to the Cathedral. A fantastic all-Beethoven concert features stunning piano and vocal soloists. This is the Cathedral Choral Society’s 2015/16 season, and you won’t want to miss a single moment.
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