2004 - 2005 Season
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Haydn- The SeasonsSunday, November 14, 2004, 4:00 PM Cantata 169, "Gott soil allein mein Herze haben" — J. S. Bach With orchestra and soloists: Haydn’s masterpiece presented in this Alice Parker (1973) translation now becomes a “popular oratorio” for English speaking audiences as well. No musical knowledge is necessary to delight in the simple folk song melodies, and vivid orchestral tone painting. Don’t miss this exciting performance in our first concert in the wonderful new concert hall at St. Mark’s School, Southborough. |
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Messiah SingSunday, December 12, 2004, 3:00 PM Lydia Rajunas, soprano An annual Holiday Tradition — Join the Mastersingers and soloists to sing the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah. Come listen or bring/borrow from us a score and sing along in this informal, exhilarating event. |
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Lauridsen and RaminshMorten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna Sunday, March 6, 2005, 4:00 PM The powerful emotions and the serenity of Lux Aeterna have been compared by some to Brahms’ A German Requiem. Lauridsen uses exquisite harmonic colors and fluid rhythms to express the feeling and meaning of the text “light eternal.” Magnificat of Raminsh is a personal, earthly expression in stark contrast to the majesty and pomp of Bach’s more familiar setting. For Raminsh, Mary (sung by a mezzo-soprano) is a real human woman, expressing joy, confusion, and awe at the sensations of life in her womb. Pamela Dellal, alto |
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Night at the OperaSaturday, May 7, 2005, 8:00 PM The Mastersingers return for their third and always popular concert of favorite opera choruses featuring two of Central Massachusetts most thrilling and musical soloists. Jane Shivick, soprano |
