Michiel van der Borch, Last Supper, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, 1332
Christ Church Cathedral Choir Notes
Holy Monday through Easter
April 2-8, 2012
Click to go immediately to:
1) The Music Programme Homepage
2) The Music Calendar for Choral Eucharist and Evensong
3) The Concert Calendar.
On Monday and Tuesday, at Christ Church Cathedral, compline will be sung at 7:30 pm.
Click to read about compline at St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas, and listen to a wide variety of the music performed there.
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Michiel van der Borch, Crucifixion, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, 1332
O vos omnes qui transitis per viam, attendite et videte:
O all you who walk by on the road, pay attention and see:
Si est dolor similis sicut dolor meus.
if there be any sorrow like my sorrow.
Attendite, universi populi, et videte dolorem meum.
Pay attention, all people, and look at my sorrow:
Si est dolor similis sicut dolor meus.
if there be any sorrow like my sorrow.
Gregorian Chant:
Performed by the Benedictine Sisters of Regina Laudis [Grooveshark]
Performed by the monks of L'Abbaye de Ligugé [musicMe] (info)
Tomás Luis de Victoria:
Performed by the American Boychoir, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz conducting [Grooveshark] (info)
Performed by the American Boychoir, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz conducting [Grooveshark] (info)
Performed by the Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner conducting [musicMe] (info)
Performed by Les Petits Chanteurs de la croix-en-bois, Monseigneur Maillet conducting [musicMe] (info)
Carlo Gesualdo:
Performed by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Performed by the St Martin's Chamber Choir, Timothy Krueger conducting [musicMe] (info)
Salvador Dali, Et tu, puer, propheta altissimi, lithograph, 1964-67
Carlo Gesualdo, Benedictus Dominus Deus, performed by The Hilliard Ensemble [YouTube]; performed by The King's Singers. [BNQ; BM] (info)
Alessandro Stadella, performed by Sandrine Piau, soprano; Gérard Lesne, countertenor; and Il Seminario Musicale [BNQ; BM] (info)
Gregorian Chant, performed by Giovanni Vianini [YouTube] (begins at 2:01, two minutes and 1 second)
Jean-Baptiste Lully, performed by Le Concert spirituel, Hervé Niquet conducting. [YouTube] [BNQ; BM] (info)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel, quia visitavit, et fecit redemptionem plebis suae:
Blessed be the Lord, God of Israel, because He has visited us and wrought redemption for His people.
Et erexit cornu salutis nobis in domo David pueri sui.
And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the House of David, His servant.
Sicut locutus est per os sanctorum, qui a saeculo sunt, prophetarum eius:
As He hath promised through the mouths of His holy ones, the prophets of old:
Salutem ex inimicis nostris, et de manu omnium qui oderunt nos:
Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us.
Ad faciendam misericordiam cum patribus nostris: et memorari testamenti sui sancti:
To show mercy to our forefathers and to be mindful of His holy covenant:
Iusiurandum, quod iuravit ad Abraham patrem nostrum, daturum se nobis;
The oath, which He swore to Abraham, our father, that He would grant us,
Ut sine timore, de manu inimicorum nostrorum liberati, serviamus illi.
That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve Him without fear.
In sanctitate et iustitia coram ipso, omnibus diebus nostris.
In holiness and justice before Him all our days.
Et tu puer, propheta Altissimi vocaberis: praeibis enim ante faciem Domini parare vias eius:
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,
Ad dandam scientiam salutis plebi eius: in remissionem peccatorum eorum:
To give knowledge of salvation to His people through forgiveness of their sins.
Per viscera misericordiae Dei nostri: in quibus visitabit nos, oriens ex alto:
Because of the compassionate kindness of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us
Illuminare his qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent: ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis.
To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace.
Thomas Tallis, O Sacrum Convivium:
Melisma [YouTube]
Camerata Nova [listen]
Tomás Luis de Victoria, O Sacrum Convivium: performed by Chanticleer. [listen]
Gregorian Chant: O Sacrum Convivium, mode 5, performed by the Monks of the Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maur, Clervaux. [listen]
Il Sodoma, Flagellation of Christ, Szépmûvészeti Múzeum, Budapest, c. 1510
Click to read about and listen to a number of performances of the Improperia / Reproaches / Popule Meus.
Click to learn about Gregorio Allegri, Miserere, and listen to performances by The Sixteen; the Tallis Scholars; the Ensemble A Sei Voci; the Taverner Consort; and the choirs of King's College, Cambridge; Trinity College, Cambridge; and St. John's College, Cambridge.
Gregorio Allegri
Click to go to other Miserere for online listening.
To listen to Johann Sebastian Bach, St John Passion, BWV 245, by the Trinity Wall Street Choir and Baroque Orchestra, Mark Molomot (evangelist), Robert Mealy (concertmaster), Andrew Parrott conducting, while following the text in German and English, right-click here, then left-click on "Open in New Window," then click here. Arrange windows. Click for programme.
Caravaggio, Ecce Homo, Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, 1606
There are English sub-titles. To follow the German, click on "show more" and German text will appear.
Giovanni Bellini, Resurrection of Christ, Staatliche Museen, Berlin, 1475-79
Performance of Agnès Mellon, soprano; Andreas Scholl, countertenor; Mark Padmore, tenor; Peter Kooy, bass; Collegium Vocale, Gent; Philippe Herreweghe conducting.
Performance of Soprano: Joanne Lunn; Alto: Elisabeth Jansson; Tenor: Jan Kobow; Bass: Gotthold Schwarz; Kammerchor Stuttgart / Barockorchester Stuttgart; Frieder Bernius conducting.
Performed by the Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner conducting [YouTube]
Performed by Les Éléments, Joël Suhubiette conducting
Performed by the Ensemble Vocal Européen de la Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe conducting [YouTube]
Performed by the Cambridge Singers, John Rutter conducting [YouTube]
Performed by Les Éléments, Joël Suhubiette conducting
Performed by the Ensemble Vocal Européen de la Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe conducting [YouTube]
Performed by the Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly conducting (five voicers) [Grooveshark]
Performed by Pomerium, Alexander Blachly conducting [Grooveshark]
Charles Gounod:
Performed by Michèle Laporte, soprano; l'Atelier vocal des Herbiers; Dominique Gauvrit conducting [YouTube]
Pablo Casals:
Performed by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Performed by the St Martin's Chamber Choir, Timothy Krueger conducting [musicMe] (info)
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The Benedictus Dominus Deus sung at Choral Tenebrae will be that of Carlo Gesualdo.
Salvador Dali, Et tu, puer, propheta altissimi, lithograph, 1964-67Carlo Gesualdo, Benedictus Dominus Deus, performed by The Hilliard Ensemble [YouTube]; performed by The King's Singers. [BNQ; BM] (info)
Alessandro Stadella, performed by Sandrine Piau, soprano; Gérard Lesne, countertenor; and Il Seminario Musicale [BNQ; BM] (info)
Gregorian Chant, performed by Giovanni Vianini [YouTube] (begins at 2:01, two minutes and 1 second)
Jean-Baptiste Lully, performed by Le Concert spirituel, Hervé Niquet conducting. [YouTube] [BNQ; BM] (info)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel, quia visitavit, et fecit redemptionem plebis suae:
Blessed be the Lord, God of Israel, because He has visited us and wrought redemption for His people.
Et erexit cornu salutis nobis in domo David pueri sui.
And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the House of David, His servant.
Sicut locutus est per os sanctorum, qui a saeculo sunt, prophetarum eius:
As He hath promised through the mouths of His holy ones, the prophets of old:
Salutem ex inimicis nostris, et de manu omnium qui oderunt nos:
Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us.
Ad faciendam misericordiam cum patribus nostris: et memorari testamenti sui sancti:
To show mercy to our forefathers and to be mindful of His holy covenant:
Iusiurandum, quod iuravit ad Abraham patrem nostrum, daturum se nobis;
The oath, which He swore to Abraham, our father, that He would grant us,
Ut sine timore, de manu inimicorum nostrorum liberati, serviamus illi.
That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve Him without fear.
In sanctitate et iustitia coram ipso, omnibus diebus nostris.
In holiness and justice before Him all our days.
Et tu puer, propheta Altissimi vocaberis: praeibis enim ante faciem Domini parare vias eius:
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,
Ad dandam scientiam salutis plebi eius: in remissionem peccatorum eorum:
To give knowledge of salvation to His people through forgiveness of their sins.
Per viscera misericordiae Dei nostri: in quibus visitabit nos, oriens ex alto:
Because of the compassionate kindness of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us
Illuminare his qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent: ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis.
To shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace.
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On Maundy Thursday the Liturgy of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at 7:30 pm.
Duccio di Buoninsegna, Last Supper, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Siena, 1308-11
The Communion motet will be Giovanni Croce, O Sacrum Convivium. Cappella Marciana [YouTube]
O
sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur: recolitur memoria passionis
eius; mens impletur gratia et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur.
Alleluia.
O
sacred banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of his passion
renewed, the mind filled with grace, and a promise of future glory given
to us. Alleluia.
Thomas Tallis, O Sacrum Convivium:
Melisma [YouTube]
Choir of New College, Oxford [YouTube]
Cappella Novocastriensis [YouTube]
Ensemble Vocal Pythagore [listen]
Camerata Nova [listen]
William Byrd, O Sacrum convivium, performed by The Cardinall's Musik, Andrew Carwood conducting. [listen]
Tomás Luis de Victoria, O Sacrum Convivium: performed by Chanticleer. [listen]
Olivier Messiaen, O Sacrum Convivium, performed by the Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Sir George Guest conducting. [musicMe]
Gregorian Chant: O Sacrum Convivium, mode 5, performed by the Monks of the Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maur, Clervaux. [listen]
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Good Friday Observance
Good Friday Observance
Click to go to Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Stabat Mater, conducted by Brown, Christophers, Fasolis, Parrott and Willcocks, as well as a wide selection of other Stabat Maters for online listening.
Albrecht Altdorfer, Crucifixion, Staatliche Museen, Berlin, c.1526
Il Sodoma, Flagellation of Christ, Szépmûvészeti Múzeum, Budapest, c. 1510
Click to read about and listen to a number of performances of the Improperia / Reproaches / Popule Meus.
Click to learn about Gregorio Allegri, Miserere, and listen to performances by The Sixteen; the Tallis Scholars; the Ensemble A Sei Voci; the Taverner Consort; and the choirs of King's College, Cambridge; Trinity College, Cambridge; and St. John's College, Cambridge.
Gregorio Allegri
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Caravaggio, Ecce Homo, Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, 1606
Johann Sebastian Bach, St. John Passion, BWV 245, by Gerd Türk, Evangelist; Stephan MacLeod, Jesus; Midori Suzuki, soprano; Robin Blaze, alto; Chiyuki Urano, bass; Bach Collegium Japan; Masaaki Suzuki conducting [YouTube]
There are English sub-titles. To follow the German, click on "show more" and German text will appear.
El Greco, Christ carrying the cross, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, c. 1580
To listen to Johann Sebastian Bach, St John Passion, BWV 245, by Mark Padmore, tenor; Peter Harvey, baritone; Katharine Fuge, soprano; Robin Blaze, countertenor; Nicholas Mulroy, tenor; Jeremy Budd, tenor; Matthew Brook, bass; English Baroque Soloists; Monteverdi Choir; John Eliot Gardiner conducting, while following the text in German and English, right-click here, then left-click on "Open in New Window," then click here. Arrange windows.
To listen to Johann Sebastian Bach, St John Passion, BWV 245, by Olga Kondina, soprano; Elena Rubyn, mezzo-soprano; Andrew Goodwin, tenor; Vincent Haab, baritone; Vyacheslav Lukhanin, bass; Andreas Wagner, tenor; Olga Mayorova, harpsicord; Dmitry Grigoriev, organ;
The Chorus of Kazan State Conservatory; The Chorus of the Opera
Studio of Kazan State Conservatory; The Chamber Orchestra of Kazan
State Conservatory; Leo Kremer conducting; while following the text in German and English; right-click here, then left-click on "Open in New Window," then click here. Arrange windows.
Hieronymous Bosch, Christ mocked, National Gallery, London, c. 1490-1500
Orlando di Lassus: Lagrime di San Pietro
Sir Anthony van Dyke, Penitent Apostle Peter, State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, 1617-18
Easter Celebration
Caravaggio, The crowning with thorns, Cassa di Risparmio, Prato, 1602-03
Hieronymous Bosch, Christ mocked, National Gallery, London, c. 1490-1500
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An English version of Tomás Luis de Victoria, The Passion according to St. John, performed by the Renaissance Singers of Montreal, Donald Mackey conducting. [YouTube]
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Orlando di Lassus: Lagrime di San Pietro
Sir Anthony van Dyke, Penitent Apostle Peter, State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, 1617-18
Easter Celebration
1890 Cavaillé-Coll organ, St-Ouen, Rouen
Click to go to Johann Sebastian Bach, Christ lag in Todesbanden / Christ lay in death's bonds, Cantata 4 (BWV 4):
Performance of El Coro y Instrumentalistas de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Andrés Aciar conducting.
Performance of Monteverdi Choir / English Baroque Soloists; John Eliot Gardiner conducting.
Performance of Boy Soprano: (No Name); Alto: Paul Esswood; Tenor: Kurt Equiluz; Bass: Max van Egmond; Wiener Sängerknaben and Chorus Viennensis (Chorus Master: Hans Gillesberger) / Concentus Musicus Wien; Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting.
Performance of Soprano: Barbara Schlick; Alto: Kai Wessel; Tenor: Guy de Mey; Bass: Klaus Mertens; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir; Ton Koopman conducting.
Performance of Soprano: Emily van Evera; Alto: Caroline Trevor; Tenor: Charles Daniels; Bass: David Thomas; Taverner Consort Players; Andrew Parrott conducting.
Performance of Bass: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau; Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach Orchester; Karl Richter conducting.
Performance of Soprano: Judith Nelson; Alto: Daniel Taylor; Tenor: Benjamin Butterfield; Bass: Kurt-Owen Richards; American Bach Soloists (no choir); Jeffrey Thomas conducting.
Giovanni Bellini, Resurrection of Christ, Staatliche Museen, Berlin, 1475-79
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Click to go to Johann Sebastian Bach, Easter Oratorio, BWV 248:
Performance of Soprano: Kimberly McCord; Alto: Robin Blaze; Tenor: Paul Agnew; Bass: Neal Davies; Gabrieli Consort and Players; Paul McCreesh conducting. Recorded at Ev.-Luth. Kirche, Brand-Erbisdorf (Saxony), Germany.
Performance of Emily van Evera, soprano; Caroline Trevor, alto; Charles Daniels, tenor; David Thomas, bass; Taverner Consort & Players; Andrew Parrott conducting.
Performance of Soprano: Kimberly McCord; Alto: Robin Blaze; Tenor: Paul Agnew; Bass: Neal Davies; Gabrieli Consort and Players; Paul McCreesh conducting. Recorded at Ev.-Luth. Kirche, Brand-Erbisdorf (Saxony), Germany.
Performance of Agnès Mellon, soprano; Andreas Scholl, countertenor; Mark Padmore, tenor; Peter Kooy, bass; Collegium Vocale, Gent; Philippe Herreweghe conducting.
Performance of Soprano: Joanne Lunn; Alto: Elisabeth Jansson; Tenor: Jan Kobow; Bass: Gotthold Schwarz; Kammerchor Stuttgart / Barockorchester Stuttgart; Frieder Bernius conducting.
Eugène Burnand, Les disciples Pierre et Jean courant au Sépulcre le matin de la Résurrection, Musée d'Orsay, Paris, 1898