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“Music is the harmonious voice of creation: an echo of the invisible world, one note of the divine concord that the entire universe is destined one day to sound.”
®
AT THE CHURCH OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA
Giuseppe Mazzini
2016-2017 SEASON-AT-A-GLANCE
K. S COTT WARRE N ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
February 24—7 PM WORLD PREMIERE OPERA with Choir, Children’s Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola
A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS December 2—7 PM December 4—4 PM
HEAVEN & NATURE SING ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS December 11—3 PM December 18—3 PM featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria
ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR
April 5—6:30 PM Wendy Baker and Tami Petty, sopranos; Sara Murphy, mezzo-soprano; Michael Sheetz, piano
CHANTICLEER: WASHING OF THE WATER April 30—4 PM
HAYDN’S THE CREATION May 24—7 PM Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola
February 1—7 PM Music of Arvo Pärt
www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
Ludwig van Beethoven
November 21—6:30 PM Jorge Ávila, violin Arthur Fiacco, cello
“Music is the mediator between the life of the senses and the life of the spirit.”
CARITAS CONCERT
CARITAS CONCERT: WINE & SONG
SEASON
October 28—7 PM Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola
March 26—3 PM K. Scott Warren
Choral Series World Premiere Opera The Best Choirs in the World Christmas Concerts Recitals and more
2016-2017
ORGAN RECITAL
March 5—4 PM
28 YEARS
Sacred Ground
SPECIAL EVENT! JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS: ZIPOLI AND HIS WORLD
October 13—7 PM
SEASON
3-Concert Choral Series Advance Ordering for Christmas Concerts, Chanticleer and the Best Choirs in the World
ERIC WHITACRE SINGERS: MUSIC FOR SACRED SPACES
SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW!
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
2016-2017
www.smssconcerts.org
September 28—7 PM Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola, string quartet and harp
UPON THIS HANDFUL OF EARTH
The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Avenue New York, NY 10028
CHORAL ELEMENTS: EARTH, AIR, FIRE & WATER
Sacred Ground
CHORAL SERIES
featuring the Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola
CHORAL ELEMENTS: EARTH, AIR, FIRE AND WATER
THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD
WHY SUBSCRIBE?
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
SAVINGS. Subscriptions are 30% off single ticket prices. Prices start at less than $20 per ticket. BEST SEATS. Subscribe before July 1, 2016, and be the first to reserve the best seats. ADVANCE ORDERING. Only subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to all other concerts (and reserve the best seats)
Thursday, October 13 at 7 PM One of the world’s most awarded choirs, having consistently won all the top prizes in most of the world’s prestigious choral competitions.
Wednesday, September 28 at 7 PM The elements portrayed in lush pieces for choir, harp and string quartet by Holst, Paulus, Kennedy and more
UPON THIS HANDFUL OF EARTH
Friday, February 24 at 7 PM A world-premiere opera by Norwegian composer Gisle Kverndokk based on Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s Mass on the World Co-presented with the New York Opera Society
With a 3-concert choral subscription, you’ll save 30% off single ticket prices—and get first access to tickets for the rest of our season’s concerts!
HAYDN’S THE CREATION
Wednesday, May 24 at 7 PM Franz Joseph Haydn’s beloved oratorio performed in English
SPECIAL EVENT JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS: ZIPOLI AND HIS WORLD
Friday, October 28 at 7 PM Music of Balbi, Alessandro Scarlatti, Pasquini and excerpts from Zipoli’s Vespers of St. Ignatius
A concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Ignatius Loyola as a Jesuit parish
Subscribers get 30% off when purchasing advance tickets!
CARITAS CONCERTS Caritas is the Latin word for “charity.” All proceeds from these benefit concerts are given directly to charities that address social justice concerns. Held in the intimate Wallace Hall, Caritas Concerts are warm, enjoyable evenings of food, wine, friendship and great music. Cocktails at 6:30 PM, Music at 7 PM Monday, November 21 Jorge Ávila, violin Arthur Fiacco, cello Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Caritas Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
Wednesday, April 5 Wine & Song Wendy Baker and Tami Petty, sopranos Sara Murphy, mezzo-soprano Michael Sheetz, piano
ERIC WHITACRE SINGERS: MUSIC FOR SACRED SPACES
Sunday, March 5 at 4 PM Eric Whitacre brings his Grammy awardwinning choir to his homeland for only the second time. Featuring Eric’s new work Music for Sacred Spaces, written especially for the occasion, the program includes some of his most loved pieces such as Sleep and Lux Aurumque alongside great works from the choral oeuvre.
Choral Elements - September 28 · Upon this handful of earth - February 24 · The Creation - May 24
Premium Preferred General Front General Rear Partial View Obstructed View
PHOTO: JOE VALDEZ
ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR: MUSIC OF ARVO PÄRT
Wednesday, February 1 at 7 PM The leading proponent of Arvo Pärt’s music in the world, this choir has won two Grammy awards for recordings of Pärt’s works. “Arvo Pärt’s music is a house on fire and an infinite calm. It brings one to a total meditative state.” ~Michael Stipe/REM Co-presented with the Arvo Pärt Project at St. Vladimir’s Seminary Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to the Best Choirs in the World Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
CHANTICLEER: WASHING OF THE WATER
Sunday, April 30 at 4 PM The symbolic power of flowing water to cleanse, redeem and restore has been extolled by composers since music began. Washing of the Water features music of spiritual intensity by Palestrina, Gibbons, Tomkins, Cardoso, Victoria, Bryars, Gabriel, Simon and Cohen.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS
HEAVEN AND NATURE SING: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Sunday, December 11 at 3 PM Sunday, December 18 at 3 PM featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria
$240 $195 $165 $150 $135 $75
$168 $136 $115 $105 $94 $52
e t choic Get firs st seats. e ! of the b e July 1, 2016 r o f e Order b
Choral Subscribers are eligible to order tickets to these events before single tickets go on sale:
SPECIAL EVENT: JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS - October 28 $35-$85 $24.50-$59.50 Choral subscribers get 30% off when purchased in advance CHRISTMAS CONCERTS $35-$85 A Chanticleer Christmas—December 2 and December 4 Heaven and Nature Sing (Annual Christmas Concerts)—December 11 and December 18 THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD $35-$85 Philippine Madrigal Singers—October 13 Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Music of Arvo Pärt—February 1 Eric Whitacre Singers: Music for Sacred Spaces—March 5 Chanticleer: Washing of the Water—April 30 CARITAS CONCERTS $50 Jorge Ávila, violin, and Arthur Fiacco, cello—November 21 Wine & Song—April 5
Friday, December 2 at 7 PM Sunday, December 4 at 4 PM
N.P. MANDER ORGAN RECITAL $20 K. Scott Warren—March 26
We need your help to make these performances possible! PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE FESTIVAL OF SAINTES
Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Christmas Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
N.P. MANDER ORGAN RECITAL
Sacred Music in a Sacred Space is not an endowed program—each season we must raise the necessary funds to cover our artistic and operating expenses. Income from ticket sales covers nearly half of each season’s expenses and as foundation support diminishes, we must rely on support from individuals to ensure that we can reach our goal. Please join us in making these extraordinary performances possible. No contribution is too large or too small, and each one goes a long way to make certain that music will be ringing from this sacred space for years to come. Seraphim $10,000+ Cherubim $5,000-$9,999 Archangel $2,500-$4,999
K. Scott Warren—Sunday, March 26 at 3 PM
PHOTOS: JOSHUA SOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY
ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.SMSSCONCERTS.ORG OR CALL 212.288.2520 CHORAL SUBSCRIPTION (3 concerts)
The N.P. Mander organ—at 5,000 pipes, 30 tons and 45 feet high—is the largest tracker-action pipe organ in the New York metropolitan area. This massive, kingly instrument bellows beneath the massive vaults at St. Ignatius Loyola. All N.P. Mander Organ Recitals feature large-screen projection, offering the audience a rare view of the organist at work.
Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Organ Recitals before public single ticket sales begin.
before single tickets go on sale to the public on July 1. PLUS subscribers get 30% off tickets to Jesuits in the Americas ordered in advance. EASY EXCHANGES. If you can’t make a concert, let us know in advance, and we’ll exchange your ticket for another Choral Subscription Concert. Original seating assignments for exchanges cannot be guaranteed.
Angel $1,000-$2,499 Benefactor $500-$999 Patron $250-$499
Sponsor Friend
$100-$249 $50-$99
Donations of $50 or more are listed in the concert programs. Deductible under the provisions of U.S. tax law.
www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
DONATE ONLINE OR CALL US TODAY! www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
CHORAL SERIES
featuring the Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola
CHORAL ELEMENTS: EARTH, AIR, FIRE AND WATER
THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD
WHY SUBSCRIBE?
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
SAVINGS. Subscriptions are 30% off single ticket prices. Prices start at less than $20 per ticket. BEST SEATS. Subscribe before July 1, 2016, and be the first to reserve the best seats. ADVANCE ORDERING. Only subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to all other concerts (and reserve the best seats)
Thursday, October 13 at 7 PM One of the world’s most awarded choirs, having consistently won all the top prizes in most of the world’s prestigious choral competitions.
Wednesday, September 28 at 7 PM The elements portrayed in lush pieces for choir, harp and string quartet by Holst, Paulus, Kennedy and more
UPON THIS HANDFUL OF EARTH
Friday, February 24 at 7 PM A world-premiere opera by Norwegian composer Gisle Kverndokk based on Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s Mass on the World Co-presented with the New York Opera Society
With a 3-concert choral subscription, you’ll save 30% off single ticket prices—and get first access to tickets for the rest of our season’s concerts!
HAYDN’S THE CREATION
Wednesday, May 24 at 7 PM Franz Joseph Haydn’s beloved oratorio performed in English
SPECIAL EVENT JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS: ZIPOLI AND HIS WORLD
Friday, October 28 at 7 PM Music of Balbi, Alessandro Scarlatti, Pasquini and excerpts from Zipoli’s Vespers of St. Ignatius
A concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Ignatius Loyola as a Jesuit parish
Subscribers get 30% off when purchasing advance tickets!
CARITAS CONCERTS Caritas is the Latin word for “charity.” All proceeds from these benefit concerts are given directly to charities that address social justice concerns. Held in the intimate Wallace Hall, Caritas Concerts are warm, enjoyable evenings of food, wine, friendship and great music. Cocktails at 6:30 PM, Music at 7 PM Monday, November 21 Jorge Ávila, violin Arthur Fiacco, cello Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Caritas Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
Wednesday, April 5 Wine & Song Wendy Baker and Tami Petty, sopranos Sara Murphy, mezzo-soprano Michael Sheetz, piano
ERIC WHITACRE SINGERS: MUSIC FOR SACRED SPACES
Sunday, March 5 at 4 PM Eric Whitacre brings his Grammy awardwinning choir to his homeland for only the second time. Featuring Eric’s new work Music for Sacred Spaces, written especially for the occasion, the program includes some of his most loved pieces such as Sleep and Lux Aurumque alongside great works from the choral oeuvre.
Choral Elements - September 28 · Upon this handful of earth - February 24 · The Creation - May 24
Premium Preferred General Front General Rear Partial View Obstructed View
PHOTO: JOE VALDEZ
ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR: MUSIC OF ARVO PÄRT
Wednesday, February 1 at 7 PM The leading proponent of Arvo Pärt’s music in the world, this choir has won two Grammy awards for recordings of Pärt’s works. “Arvo Pärt’s music is a house on fire and an infinite calm. It brings one to a total meditative state.” ~Michael Stipe/REM Co-presented with the Arvo Pärt Project at St. Vladimir’s Seminary Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to the Best Choirs in the World Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
CHANTICLEER: WASHING OF THE WATER
Sunday, April 30 at 4 PM The symbolic power of flowing water to cleanse, redeem and restore has been extolled by composers since music began. Washing of the Water features music of spiritual intensity by Palestrina, Gibbons, Tomkins, Cardoso, Victoria, Bryars, Gabriel, Simon and Cohen.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS
HEAVEN AND NATURE SING: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Sunday, December 11 at 3 PM Sunday, December 18 at 3 PM featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria
$240 $195 $165 $150 $135 $75
$168 $136 $115 $105 $94 $52
e t choic Get firs st seats. e ! of the b e July 1, 2016 r o f e Order b
Choral Subscribers are eligible to order tickets to these events before single tickets go on sale:
SPECIAL EVENT: JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS - October 28 $35-$85 $24.50-$59.50 Choral subscribers get 30% off when purchased in advance CHRISTMAS CONCERTS $35-$85 A Chanticleer Christmas—December 2 and December 4 Heaven and Nature Sing (Annual Christmas Concerts)—December 11 and December 18 THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD $35-$85 Philippine Madrigal Singers—October 13 Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Music of Arvo Pärt—February 1 Eric Whitacre Singers: Music for Sacred Spaces—March 5 Chanticleer: Washing of the Water—April 30 CARITAS CONCERTS $50 Jorge Ávila, violin, and Arthur Fiacco, cello—November 21 Wine & Song—April 5
Friday, December 2 at 7 PM Sunday, December 4 at 4 PM
N.P. MANDER ORGAN RECITAL $20 K. Scott Warren—March 26
We need your help to make these performances possible! PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE FESTIVAL OF SAINTES
Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Christmas Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
N.P. MANDER ORGAN RECITAL
Sacred Music in a Sacred Space is not an endowed program—each season we must raise the necessary funds to cover our artistic and operating expenses. Income from ticket sales covers nearly half of each season’s expenses and as foundation support diminishes, we must rely on support from individuals to ensure that we can reach our goal. Please join us in making these extraordinary performances possible. No contribution is too large or too small, and each one goes a long way to make certain that music will be ringing from this sacred space for years to come. Seraphim $10,000+ Cherubim $5,000-$9,999 Archangel $2,500-$4,999
K. Scott Warren—Sunday, March 26 at 3 PM
PHOTOS: JOSHUA SOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY
ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.SMSSCONCERTS.ORG OR CALL 212.288.2520 CHORAL SUBSCRIPTION (3 concerts)
The N.P. Mander organ—at 5,000 pipes, 30 tons and 45 feet high—is the largest tracker-action pipe organ in the New York metropolitan area. This massive, kingly instrument bellows beneath the massive vaults at St. Ignatius Loyola. All N.P. Mander Organ Recitals feature large-screen projection, offering the audience a rare view of the organist at work.
Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Organ Recitals before public single ticket sales begin.
before single tickets go on sale to the public on July 1. PLUS subscribers get 30% off tickets to Jesuits in the Americas ordered in advance. EASY EXCHANGES. If you can’t make a concert, let us know in advance, and we’ll exchange your ticket for another Choral Subscription Concert. Original seating assignments for exchanges cannot be guaranteed.
Angel $1,000-$2,499 Benefactor $500-$999 Patron $250-$499
Sponsor Friend
$100-$249 $50-$99
Donations of $50 or more are listed in the concert programs. Deductible under the provisions of U.S. tax law.
www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
DONATE ONLINE OR CALL US TODAY! www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 8835 NEW YORK, NY
“Music is the harmonious voice of creation: an echo of the invisible world, one note of the divine concord that the entire universe is destined one day to sound.”
®
AT THE CHURCH OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA
Giuseppe Mazzini
2016-2017 SEASON-AT-A-GLANCE
K. S COTT WARRE N ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
February 24—7 PM WORLD PREMIERE OPERA with Choir, Children’s Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola
A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS December 2—7 PM December 4—4 PM
HEAVEN & NATURE SING ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS December 11—3 PM December 18—3 PM featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria
ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR
April 5—6:30 PM Wendy Baker and Tami Petty, sopranos; Sara Murphy, mezzo-soprano; Michael Sheetz, piano
CHANTICLEER: WASHING OF THE WATER April 30—4 PM
HAYDN’S THE CREATION May 24—7 PM Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola
February 1—7 PM Music of Arvo Pärt
www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
Ludwig van Beethoven
November 21—6:30 PM Jorge Ávila, violin Arthur Fiacco, cello
“Music is the mediator between the life of the senses and the life of the spirit.”
CARITAS CONCERT
CARITAS CONCERT: WINE & SONG
SEASON
October 28—7 PM Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola
March 26—3 PM K. Scott Warren
Choral Series World Premiere Opera The Best Choirs in the World Christmas Concerts Recitals and more
2016-2017
ORGAN RECITAL
March 5—4 PM
28 YEARS
Sacred Ground
SPECIAL EVENT! JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS: ZIPOLI AND HIS WORLD
October 13—7 PM
SEASON
3-Concert Choral Series Advance Ordering for Christmas Concerts, Chanticleer and the Best Choirs in the World
ERIC WHITACRE SINGERS: MUSIC FOR SACRED SPACES
SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW!
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
2016-2017
www.smssconcerts.org
September 28—7 PM Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola, string quartet and harp
UPON THIS HANDFUL OF EARTH
The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Avenue New York, NY 10028
CHORAL ELEMENTS: EARTH, AIR, FIRE & WATER
Sacred Ground
CHORAL SERIES
featuring the Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola
CHORAL ELEMENTS: EARTH, AIR, FIRE AND WATER
THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD
WHY SUBSCRIBE?
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
SAVINGS. Subscriptions are 30% off single ticket prices. Prices start at less than $20 per ticket. BEST SEATS. Subscribe before July 1, 2016, and be the first to reserve the best seats. ADVANCE ORDERING. Only subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to all other concerts (and reserve the best seats)
Thursday, October 13 at 7 PM One of the world’s most awarded choirs, having consistently won all the top prizes in most of the world’s prestigious choral competitions.
Wednesday, September 28 at 7 PM The elements portrayed in lush pieces for choir, harp and string quartet by Holst, Paulus, Kennedy and more
UPON THIS HANDFUL OF EARTH
Friday, February 24 at 7 PM A world-premiere opera by Norwegian composer Gisle Kverndokk based on Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s Mass on the World Co-presented with the New York Opera Society
With a 3-concert choral subscription, you’ll save 30% off single ticket prices—and get first access to tickets for the rest of our season’s concerts!
HAYDN’S THE CREATION
Wednesday, May 24 at 7 PM Franz Joseph Haydn’s beloved oratorio performed in English
SPECIAL EVENT JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS: ZIPOLI AND HIS WORLD
Friday, October 28 at 7 PM Music of Balbi, Alessandro Scarlatti, Pasquini and excerpts from Zipoli’s Vespers of St. Ignatius
A concert to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Ignatius Loyola as a Jesuit parish
Subscribers get 30% off when purchasing advance tickets!
CARITAS CONCERTS Caritas is the Latin word for “charity.” All proceeds from these benefit concerts are given directly to charities that address social justice concerns. Held in the intimate Wallace Hall, Caritas Concerts are warm, enjoyable evenings of food, wine, friendship and great music. Cocktails at 6:30 PM, Music at 7 PM Monday, November 21 Jorge Ávila, violin Arthur Fiacco, cello Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Caritas Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
Wednesday, April 5 Wine & Song Wendy Baker and Tami Petty, sopranos Sara Murphy, mezzo-soprano Michael Sheetz, piano
ERIC WHITACRE SINGERS: MUSIC FOR SACRED SPACES
Sunday, March 5 at 4 PM Eric Whitacre brings his Grammy awardwinning choir to his homeland for only the second time. Featuring Eric’s new work Music for Sacred Spaces, written especially for the occasion, the program includes some of his most loved pieces such as Sleep and Lux Aurumque alongside great works from the choral oeuvre.
Choral Elements - September 28 · Upon this handful of earth - February 24 · The Creation - May 24
Premium Preferred General Front General Rear Partial View Obstructed View
PHOTO: JOE VALDEZ
ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR: MUSIC OF ARVO PÄRT
Wednesday, February 1 at 7 PM The leading proponent of Arvo Pärt’s music in the world, this choir has won two Grammy awards for recordings of Pärt’s works. “Arvo Pärt’s music is a house on fire and an infinite calm. It brings one to a total meditative state.” ~Michael Stipe/REM Co-presented with the Arvo Pärt Project at St. Vladimir’s Seminary Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to the Best Choirs in the World Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
CHANTICLEER: WASHING OF THE WATER
Sunday, April 30 at 4 PM The symbolic power of flowing water to cleanse, redeem and restore has been extolled by composers since music began. Washing of the Water features music of spiritual intensity by Palestrina, Gibbons, Tomkins, Cardoso, Victoria, Bryars, Gabriel, Simon and Cohen.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS
HEAVEN AND NATURE SING: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Sunday, December 11 at 3 PM Sunday, December 18 at 3 PM featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria
$240 $195 $165 $150 $135 $75
$168 $136 $115 $105 $94 $52
e t choic Get firs st seats. e ! of the b e July 1, 2016 r o f e Order b
Choral Subscribers are eligible to order tickets to these events before single tickets go on sale:
SPECIAL EVENT: JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS - October 28 $35-$85 $24.50-$59.50 Choral subscribers get 30% off when purchased in advance CHRISTMAS CONCERTS $35-$85 A Chanticleer Christmas—December 2 and December 4 Heaven and Nature Sing (Annual Christmas Concerts)—December 11 and December 18 THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD $35-$85 Philippine Madrigal Singers—October 13 Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Music of Arvo Pärt—February 1 Eric Whitacre Singers: Music for Sacred Spaces—March 5 Chanticleer: Washing of the Water—April 30 CARITAS CONCERTS $50 Jorge Ávila, violin, and Arthur Fiacco, cello—November 21 Wine & Song—April 5
Friday, December 2 at 7 PM Sunday, December 4 at 4 PM
N.P. MANDER ORGAN RECITAL $20 K. Scott Warren—March 26
We need your help to make these performances possible! PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE FESTIVAL OF SAINTES
Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Christmas Concerts before public single ticket sales begin.
N.P. MANDER ORGAN RECITAL
Sacred Music in a Sacred Space is not an endowed program—each season we must raise the necessary funds to cover our artistic and operating expenses. Income from ticket sales covers nearly half of each season’s expenses and as foundation support diminishes, we must rely on support from individuals to ensure that we can reach our goal. Please join us in making these extraordinary performances possible. No contribution is too large or too small, and each one goes a long way to make certain that music will be ringing from this sacred space for years to come. Seraphim $10,000+ Cherubim $5,000-$9,999 Archangel $2,500-$4,999
K. Scott Warren—Sunday, March 26 at 3 PM
PHOTOS: JOSHUA SOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY
ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.SMSSCONCERTS.ORG OR CALL 212.288.2520 CHORAL SUBSCRIPTION (3 concerts)
The N.P. Mander organ—at 5,000 pipes, 30 tons and 45 feet high—is the largest tracker-action pipe organ in the New York metropolitan area. This massive, kingly instrument bellows beneath the massive vaults at St. Ignatius Loyola. All N.P. Mander Organ Recitals feature large-screen projection, offering the audience a rare view of the organist at work.
Subscribers are eligible to purchase tickets to Organ Recitals before public single ticket sales begin.
before single tickets go on sale to the public on July 1. PLUS subscribers get 30% off tickets to Jesuits in the Americas ordered in advance. EASY EXCHANGES. If you can’t make a concert, let us know in advance, and we’ll exchange your ticket for another Choral Subscription Concert. Original seating assignments for exchanges cannot be guaranteed.
Angel $1,000-$2,499 Benefactor $500-$999 Patron $250-$499
Sponsor Friend
$100-$249 $50-$99
Donations of $50 or more are listed in the concert programs. Deductible under the provisions of U.S. tax law.
www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
DONATE ONLINE OR CALL US TODAY! www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 8835 NEW YORK, NY
“Music is the harmonious voice of creation: an echo of the invisible world, one note of the divine concord that the entire universe is destined one day to sound.”
®
AT THE CHURCH OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA
Giuseppe Mazzini
2016-2017 SEASON-AT-A-GLANCE
K. S COTT WARRE N ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
February 24—7 PM WORLD PREMIERE OPERA with Choir, Children’s Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola
A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS December 2—7 PM December 4—4 PM
HEAVEN & NATURE SING ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERTS December 11—3 PM December 18—3 PM featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria
ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR
April 5—6:30 PM Wendy Baker and Tami Petty, sopranos; Sara Murphy, mezzo-soprano; Michael Sheetz, piano
CHANTICLEER: WASHING OF THE WATER April 30—4 PM
HAYDN’S THE CREATION May 24—7 PM Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola
February 1—7 PM Music of Arvo Pärt
www.smssconcerts.org · 212.288.2520
Ludwig van Beethoven
November 21—6:30 PM Jorge Ávila, violin Arthur Fiacco, cello
“Music is the mediator between the life of the senses and the life of the spirit.”
CARITAS CONCERT
CARITAS CONCERT: WINE & SONG
SEASON
October 28—7 PM Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola
March 26—3 PM K. Scott Warren
Choral Series World Premiere Opera The Best Choirs in the World Christmas Concerts Recitals and more
2016-2017
ORGAN RECITAL
March 5—4 PM
28 YEARS
Sacred Ground
SPECIAL EVENT! JESUITS IN THE AMERICAS: ZIPOLI AND HIS WORLD
October 13—7 PM
SEASON
3-Concert Choral Series Advance Ordering for Christmas Concerts, Chanticleer and the Best Choirs in the World
ERIC WHITACRE SINGERS: MUSIC FOR SACRED SPACES
SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW!
PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
2016-2017
www.smssconcerts.org
September 28—7 PM Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola, string quartet and harp
UPON THIS HANDFUL OF EARTH
The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Avenue New York, NY 10028
CHORAL ELEMENTS: EARTH, AIR, FIRE & WATER
Sacred Ground