October 31, 2010


Michelangelo Buonarroti, Daniel, Cappella Sistina, Vatican, 1511

In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream [NRSV, Daniel 7:1].

Christ Church Cathedral Choir Notes
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost / All Saints


Click to go immediately to:

1) The 
Music Programme Homepage

 
2) The Music Calendar for Choral Eucharist and Evensong 

 
3) The Concert Calendar




Arvo Pärt

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.

Regular price: $25 
Students: $15; seniors: $20
Plan including reserved seat and wine and cheese reception: $50

Click to go to online performances of the evening's programme. 

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You are invited to an Organ Recital to be given by Patrick Wedd here in the Cathedral at 7:30 pm on Friday, November 12. The evening will celebrate Patrick’s 50 active years in church music, and will be followed by a reception in Fulford Hall. Admission is by donation, all proceeds going to the Montreal Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.

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Listen to other compositions by Arvo Pärt performed by the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal, Christopher Jackson conducting / The Franz Joseph Quartet / Daniel Taylor Elin Söderström Betsy MacMillan

Arvo Pärt


Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal


Christopher Jackson


Franz Joseph Quartet


Daniel Taylor

Elin Söderström

Betsy MacMillan

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Psalom performed by the Franz Joseph Quartet [listen]


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Summa performed by the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal, Christopher Jackson conducting [Right-click here, then left-click on "Open in New window."  Arrange windows to follow text.]


Credo in unum Deum. Patrem omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae, visibilium omnium et invisibilium. Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum, Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero. Genitum, non factum, consubstantialem Patri: per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nostram salutem descendit de caelis. 

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, Only begotten Son of God, Begotten of his Father before all worlds. God of God, light of light, Very God of very God. Begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father: by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven.   

Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine: Et homo factus est. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato: passus, et sepultus est. 

And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary: And was made man. And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate: suffered, and was buried.   

Et resurrexit tertia die, secundum scripturas. Et ascendit in caelum: sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria judicare vivos et mortuos: Cujus regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum sanctum Dominum, et vivificantem: Qui ex Patre, Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre, et Filio simul adoratur, et conglorificatur: 

And the third day He rose again according to the scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father And He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead: His kingdom shall have no end. And [I believe in] the Holy Ghost, Lord and giver of life: Who proceedeth from the Father and Son. Who with the Father and Son together is worshipped and glorified:   

Qui locutus est per Prophetas. Et unum, sanctum, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum Et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen. Who spake by the Prophets. 

And in one holy catholic and apostolic church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead And the life of the world to come. Amen. 

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Fratres performed by the Franz Joseph Quartet [listen]

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Es sang vor langen Jahren performed by Daniel Taylor, countertenor; Jacques-André Houle, violin; Hélène Plouffe, viola.  [Right-click here, then left-click on "Open in New window."  Arrange windows to follow text.]


Es sang vor langen Jahren
Wohl auch die Nachtigall,
Das war wohl süsser Schall,
Da wir zusammen waren.
Ich sing' und kann nicht weinen
Und spinne so allein
Den Faden klar und rein
So lang der Mond wird scheinen.
Als wir zusammen waren
Da sang die Nachtigall
Nun mahnet mich ihr Schall
Dass du von mir gefahren.
So oft der Mond mag scheinen,
Denk' ich wohl dein allein,
Mein Herz ist klar und rein
Gott wolle uns vereinen.
Seit du von mir gefahren,
Singt stets die Nachtigall,
Ich denk' bei ihrem Schall,
Wie wir zusammen waren.
Gott wolle uns vereinen
Hier spinn' ich so allein,
Der Mond scheint klar und rein,
Ich sing' und möchte weinen.

Long years ago indeed, as now
There sang the nightingale;
The sound was truly sweet;
Then, we were together.
I sing and cannot weep,
And thus, alone, I spin
The bright, clean threads
As long as the moon shines.
When we were together,
Then sang the nightingale;
Now her sound reminds me
That you are gone from me.
However often the moon shines,
I think on you alone;
My heart is bright and clean;
God grant we be united!
Since you have gone from me,
The nightingale sings constantly;
Her sound makes me think
How we were together.
God grant we be united
Where, so alone, I spin;
The moon shines bright and clean;
I sing, and would weep.

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Summa performed by the Franz Joseph Quartet [listen]


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Stabat Mater performed by Hélène Plouffe, violin; Elin Söderström, viola da gamba; Betsy MacMillan, viola da gamba; Montreal Studio of Ancient Music; Christopher Jackson conducting. [Right-click here, then left-click on "Open in New window."  Arrange windows to follow text.]


Stabat Mater dolorosa
Iuxta crucem lacrimosa
Dum pendebat Filius.


The grieving Mother stood
beside the cross weeping
where her Son was hanging.

 

Cuius animam gementem
Contristatam et dolentem
Pertransivit gladius.


Through her weeping soul,
compassionate and grieving,
a sword passed.

 

O quam tristis et afflicta
Fuit illa benedicta
Mater unigeniti!

 

O how sad and afflicted
was that blessed
Mother of the Only-begotten!

 

Quae moerebat et dolebat,
Et tremebat cum videbat
Nati poenas incliti.


Who mourned and grieved,
the pious Mother, with seeing
the torment of her glorious Son.


Quis est homo qui non fleret,
Christi Matrem si videret
In tanto supplicio?


Who is the man who would not weep
if seeing the Mother of Christ
in such agony.


Quis non posset contristari,
Piam Matrem contemplari
Dolentem cum Filio?

 

Who would not be have compassion
on beholding the devout mother
suffering with her Son?

 

Pro peccatis suae gentis
Vidit Iesum in tormentis,
Et flagellis subditum.

 

For the sins of His people
she saw Jesus in torment
and subjected to the scourge.


Vidit suum dulcem natum
Moriendo desolatum
Dum emisit spiritum.

 

She saw her sweet Son
dying, forsaken,
while He gave up His spirit.

 

Eia Mater, fons amoris
Me sentire vim doloris
Fac, ut tecum lugeam.


O Mother, fountain of love,
make me feel the power of sorrow,
that I may grieve with you.


Fac, ut ardeat cor meum
In amando Christum Deum
Ut sibi complaceam.


Grant that my heart may burn
in the love of the Lord Christ
that I may greatly please Him.


Sancta Mater, istud agas,
Crucifixi fige plagas
Cordi meo valide.

 

Holy Mother, grant this of yours,
that the wounds of the Crucified be well-formed
in my heart.


Tui nati vulnerati,
Tam dignati pro me pati,
Poenas mecum divide
.

Grant that the punishment of your wounded Son,
so worthily suffered for me,
may be shared with me.


Fac me tecum, pie, flere,
Crucifixo condolere,
Donec ego vixero.


Let me sincerely weep with you,
bemoan the Crucified,
for as long as I live.

 

Iuxta crucem tecum stare,
Et me tibi sociare,
In planctu desidero.


To stand beside the cross with you,
and for me freely to join you
in mourning, this I desire.


Virgo virginum praeclara,
Mihi iam non sis amara
Fac me tecum plangere.


Chosen Virgin of virgins,
to me, now, be not bitter;
let me mourn with you.

 

Fac, ut portem Christi mortem
Passionis fac consortem,
Et plagas recolere.


Grant that I may bear the death of Christ,
grant me the fate of His passion
and the remembrance of His wounds.


Fac me plagis vulnerari,
Cruce hac inebriari,
Et cruore Filii.


Let me be wounded with distress,
inebriated in this way by the cross
and the blood of your Son.


Inflammatus et accensus
Per Te, Virgo, sim defensus
In die iudicii.


Lest I be destroyed by fire,set alight,
then through you, Virgin, may I be defended
on the day of judgement.


Fac me cruce custodiri
Morte Christi praemuniri
Confoveri gratia.


Let me be guarded by the cross,
fortified by the death of Christ,
and cherished by grace.

 
Quando corpus morietur,
Fac, ut animae donetur
Paradisi gloria. Amen.

 
When my body dies,
grant that to my soul is given
the glory of paradise. Amen.

October 24, 2010

Click on poster for a somewhat larger version: x

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

Click to go immediately to:

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 about Arvo 
Pärt in Wikipedia.

Other websites:


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:

Choir:

Berliner Messe (1990)
 


          Kyrie [listen]

          Gloria [listen]

          First Alleluia Verse [listen]
Alleluia. 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.

          Second Alleluia Verse [listen]
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.

          Veni Sante Spiritus [listen]
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.


          Credo [listen

          Sanctus [listen]

          Agnus Dei [listen]

     Oregon Repertory Singers, Gil Seeley conducting 

          Kyrie [listen]

         Gloria [listen]

          First Alleluia Verse [listen]
Alleluia. 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.

          Second Alleluia Verse [listen]
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.

          Veni Sante Spiritus [listen]
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.


          Credo [listen

          Sanctus [listen]

         Agnus Dei [listen]

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Solfeggio (1963)

     Theatre of Voices, Paul Hillier conducting [listen]

     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]

      Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen 
      Cleobury conducting [listen]

      Schola Cantorum San Francisco, Paul Flight conducting [listen]


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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 Sonand to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be :world without end. Amen.

     University Singers; University of Missouri, Columbia; R. Paul Crabb conducting [YouTube]


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. . . which was the Son of . . . (2000)

  1. 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,
  2. 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,
  3. 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,
  4. 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,
  5. 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,
  6. 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,
  7. 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,
  8. 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,
  9. 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,
  10. 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,
  11. 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,
  12. 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,
  13. 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,
  14. 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,
  15. 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,
  16. 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)
  1. Blessed are the poor in spirit : for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  2. Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be comforted.
  3. Blessed are the meek : for they shall inherit the earth.
  4. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled.
  5. Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain mercy.
  6. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God.
  7. Blessed are the peacemakers : for they shall be called the children of God.
  8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  9. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
  10. 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
     Theatre of VoicesPaul Hillier conducting [listen

     Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse conducting  
     [listen]
    
       Choir of King's College, Cambridge; David Goode, organ; Stephen Cleobury conducting
     [listen]


     Elora Festival Singers, Noel Edison conducting 
     [YouTube]


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Organ:


Pari Intervallo (1976)

     Lorenzo Ghielmi (1998 Metzler organ/Parish Church,  
    Hopfgarten, Austria) [listen]


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Annum per Annum (1980)

     Lorenzo Ghielmi (1998 Metzler organ/Parish Church,  
     Hopfgarten, Austria) [listen]

October 17, 2010

Raffaello Sanzio, Study For St Paul Preaching In Athens

Proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. [NRSV, 2 Timothy 4:2].


Christ Church Cathedral Choir Notes
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost


Click to go immediately to:

1) The
Music Programme Homepage

2) The Music Calendar for Choral Eucharist and Evensong

3) The Concert Calendar

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.

Basilica di San Marco, Venice

The Mass setting for Choral Eucharist this coming Sunday, October 24, is Andrea Gabrieli, Missa Brevis.

Click to go to a performance by the Voci del Tesoro, Diana Daliman Silva conducting.

Click to go to a performance of Andrea Gabrieli, Missa Pater Peccavi, His Majesty's Consort of Voices, His Majesty's Sagbutts & Cornetts, Timothy Roberts conducting.


William Byrd

The organ voluntaries at evensong this coming Sunday, October 17, are the work of William Byrd Click to go to the complete keyboard compositions of William Byrd by Davitt Moroney on YouTube.

Davitt Moroney


Both motets at evensong this coming Sunday, October 17, are the work of Alessandro Scarlatti.

Here are two versions of Alessandro Scarlatti, Stabat Mater

Rogier van der Weyden, Crucifixion, Philadelphia Museum of Art, c. 1460


Sandrine Piau, Jean-François Novelli, Il Seminario musicale, Gérard Lesne conducting. [listen]

Click to go to two versions of Alessandro Scarlatti, Salve Regina, both by Gérard Lesne and Il Seminario Musicale, one with Sandrine Piau, the second with Véronique Gens.

Leonardo da Vinci, Benois Madonna, Hermitage, Saint Petersburg







Unknown Netherlandish Master, The Healing of the Paralytic, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., c.1560-90