Haydn- The Seasons
Sunday, November 14, 2004, 4:00 PM
St. Mark’s School Class of 1945 Hall
St. Mark’s School, Southborough
Cantata 169, “Gott soil allein mein Herze haben” — J. S. Bach
Missa Brevis St. Joannis de Deo” Little Organ Mass” — F. J. Haydn
Introduction and Gloria RV 639, RV588 — A. Vivaldi
With orchestra and soloists:
Andrea Ehrenreich, soprano
William Hite, tenor
Steven Small, bass
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.
Messiah Sing
Sunday, December 12, 2004, 3:00 PM
St, Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
Lydia Rajunas, soprano
Denise Thibeault, soprano
Stanley Wilson, tenor
David Bonneau, bass
Lois Toeppner, organist
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.
Lauridsen and Raminsh
Morten Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna
Imant Raminsh: Magnificat
Sunday, March 6, 2005, 4:00 PM
St. Rose of Lima Church, Northborough
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
Night at the Opera
Saturday, May 7, 2005, 8:00 PM
St. Mark’s Class of 1945 Hall
St. Mark’s School, Southborough
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
Ray Bauwens, tenor