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Our annual fundraising concert will take place on Friday, November 5, at 7:30 pm. This year we are featuring the music of the famous Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, who celebrated his 75th birthday on September 11 last. The concert will include works for choir (with and without organ) and two organ solos. Do come along to support your music programme, and please tell your friends.
Christ Church Cathedral Choir Notes
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
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1) The Music Programme Homepage
2) The Music Calendar for Choral Eucharist and Evensong
3) The Concert Calendar
Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)
Click to read Arthur Lubow, The Sound of Spirit from The Sunday New York Times Magazine (October 17, 2010)
Listen below to works that will be performed at the fundraiser concert:
Listen below to works that will be performed at the fundraiser concert:
Choir:
Berliner Messe (1990)
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur:
et renovabis faciem terrae. Alleluia.
Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur:
et renovabis faciem terrae. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Send out your Spirit and they shall be created
and you shall renew the face of the earth. Alleluia.
Send out your Spirit and they shall be created
and you shall renew the face of the earth. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Veni Samcte Spiritus, reple tuorum corda fidelium:
et tui amoris in eis ignem accende. Alleluia.Alleluia. Alleluia.
Veni Samcte Spiritus, reple tuorum corda fidelium:
et tui amoris in eis ignem accende. Alleluia.Alleluia. Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful:
and ignite the fire of your love within them. Alleluia.
and ignite the fire of your love within them. Alleluia.
Veni Sancte Spiritus, et emitte
coelitus lucis tuae radium;
veni pater pauperum, veni dator munerum,
veni lumen cordium;
consolator optime, dulcis hospes animae,
dulce refrigerium;
in labore requies in aestu temperies,
in fletu solatium.
O lux beatissima, reple cordis intima
tuorum fidelium.
Sine tuo numine nihil est in homine,
nihil est innoxium.
Lava quod est sordidum, riga quod est aridum,
sana quod est saucium.
Flecte quod est rigidum, fove quod est frigidum,
rege quod est devium.
Da tuis fidelibus, in te confidentibus,
sacrum septenarium.
Da virtutis meritum, da salutis exitum,
da perenne gaudium. Amen. Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, and give out
the heavenly radiance of your light;
come, father of the poor, come, giver of gifts,
come, light of all hearts;
best of comforters, sweet guest of the soul,
refreshingly sweet;
rest in labour, calm in the storm,
solace in weeping.
O most blessed light, fill the inmost heart
of thy faithful.
Without your power there is nothing in a man,
nothing is wholesome.
Wash what is soiled, water what is parched,
heal what is wounded.
Bend what is set firm, warm what is cold,
rule over what has gone astray.
Give to your faithful, who trust in you,
your sevenfold gifts.
Reward the virtuous release the rescued,
give joy for ever Amen. Alleluia.
Oregon Repertory Singers, Gil Seeley conducting
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur:
et renovabis faciem terrae. Alleluia.
Emitte Spiritum tuum et creabuntur:
et renovabis faciem terrae. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Send out your Spirit and they shall be created
and you shall renew the face of the earth. Alleluia.
Send out your Spirit and they shall be created
and you shall renew the face of the earth. Alleluia.
Second Alleluia Verse [listen]
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Veni Samcte Spiritus, reple tuorum corda fidelium:
et tui amoris in eis ignem accende. Alleluia.Alleluia. Alleluia.
Veni Samcte Spiritus, reple tuorum corda fidelium:
et tui amoris in eis ignem accende. Alleluia.Alleluia. Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful:
and ignite the fire of your love within them. Alleluia.
and ignite the fire of your love within them. Alleluia.
Veni Sancte Spiritus, et emitte
coelitus lucis tuae radium;
veni pater pauperum, veni dator munerum,
veni lumen cordium;
consolator optime, dulcis hospes animae,
dulce refrigerium;
in labore requies in aestu temperies,
in fletu solatium.
O lux beatissima, reple cordis intima
tuorum fidelium.
Sine tuo numine nihil est in homine,
nihil est innoxium.
Lava quod est sordidum, riga quod est aridum,
sana quod est saucium.
Flecte quod est rigidum, fove quod est frigidum,
rege quod est devium.
Da tuis fidelibus, in te confidentibus,
sacrum septenarium.
Da virtutis meritum, da salutis exitum,
da perenne gaudium. Amen. Alleluia.
coelitus lucis tuae radium;
veni pater pauperum, veni dator munerum,
veni lumen cordium;
consolator optime, dulcis hospes animae,
dulce refrigerium;
in labore requies in aestu temperies,
in fletu solatium.
O lux beatissima, reple cordis intima
tuorum fidelium.
Sine tuo numine nihil est in homine,
nihil est innoxium.
Lava quod est sordidum, riga quod est aridum,
sana quod est saucium.
Flecte quod est rigidum, fove quod est frigidum,
rege quod est devium.
Da tuis fidelibus, in te confidentibus,
sacrum septenarium.
Da virtutis meritum, da salutis exitum,
da perenne gaudium. Amen. Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, and give out
the heavenly radiance of your light;
come, father of the poor, come, giver of gifts,
come, light of all hearts;
best of comforters, sweet guest of the soul,
refreshingly sweet;
rest in labour, calm in the storm,
solace in weeping.
O most blessed light, fill the inmost heart
of thy faithful.
Without your power there is nothing in a man,
nothing is wholesome.
Wash what is soiled, water what is parched,
heal what is wounded.
Bend what is set firm, warm what is cold,
rule over what has gone astray.
Give to your faithful, who trust in you,
your sevenfold gifts.
Reward the virtuous release the rescued,
give joy for ever Amen. Alleluia.
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Solfeggio (1963)
conducting
[listen]
Moscow Youth and Students Choir, Boris Tevlin conducting
[YouTube]
Synth Quartet [YouTube]
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Magnificat (1989)
Magnificat: anima mea Dominum.Et exultavit spiritus meus: in Deo salutari meo.Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae:ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.Quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est:et sanctum nomen eius.Et misericordia eius, a progenie et progenies:timentibus eum.Fecit potentiam in brachio suo:dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.Deposuit potentes de sede:et exaltavit humiles.Esurientes implevit bonis:et divites dimisit inanes.Suscepit Israel puerum suum:recordatus misericordiae suae.Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros:Abraham, et semini eius in saecula. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto,Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
My soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.For he hath regarded : the lowliness of his handmaiden.For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed.For he that is mighty hath magnified me : and holy is his Name.And his mercy is on them that fear him : throughout all generations.He hath shewed strength with his arm : he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.He hath put down the mighty from their seat : and hath exalted the humble and meek.He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich he hath sent empty away.He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel : as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son :and to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be :world without end. Amen.
Theatre of Voices, Paul Hillier conducting [listen]
Kaljuste conducting
[listen]
Schola Cantorum San Francisco, Paul Flight conducting [listen]
Robert Shaw Festival Singers, Robert Shaw conducting [YouTube]
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Nunc Dimittis (2001)
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace: Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum. Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum: Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto,Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace : according to thy word.For mine eyes have seen : thy salvation,Which thou hast prepared : before the face of all people;To be a light to lighten the Gentiles : and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be :world without end. Amen.
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. . . which was the Son of . . . (2000)
- And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
- Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,
- Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge,
- Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,
- Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
- Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,
- Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,
- Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,
- Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,
- Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
- Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,
- Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,
- Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,
- Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,
- Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
- Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
Luke 3:23-38
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The Beatitudes (1990)
- Blessed are the poor in spirit : for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek : for they shall inherit the earth.
- Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled.
- Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers : for they shall be called the children of God.
- Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
- Rejoice, and be exceeding glad : for great is your reward in heaven : for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Amen
Matthew 5:3-12
Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse conducting
[listen]
Choir of King's College, Cambridge; David Goode, organ; Stephen Cleobury conducting
Choir of King's College, Cambridge; David Goode, organ; Stephen Cleobury conducting
Elora Festival Singers, Noel Edison conducting
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Organ:
Pari Intervallo (1976)
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Annum per Annum (1980)