CHRIST CATHEDRAL CONCERTS
Second Season 2017 - 2018
Christ Cathedral Concerts’ mission is to present affordable performances on the Christ Cathedral Campus featuring world-class musicians and the finest repertoire of sacred and classical music for the cultural enrichment, education and enjoyment of Orange County, the entire Southern California region and visitors from around the world.
Christ Cathedral Concerts is made possible by a generous gift from Drs. Thomas and Cynthia Coad. and Christopher T. Coad, MD FACS and Kevin T. Kowalski.
Their support begins our journey forward to build a Center of Music and Culture at Christ Cathedral.
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The Artists of the 2017 - 2018 Season
Season Brochure
Organist Johann Vexo
Stile Antico
Christmas at the Cathedral
The Organists of Christ Cathedral
De Angelis Vocal Ensemble
Johann Vexo
JOHANN VEXO
Organist
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Monday
October 9, 2017
7:30 PM
French Organist, Johann Vexo, has performed extensively in Europe, The US, Canada, and Russia. He is the organist for both the choir organ at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, and the great organ of the Cathedral of Nancy.
Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54
Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Choral No. 2 in B minor
César FRANCK (1822-1890)
Allegro vivace (from Symphonie No. 5)
Charles-Marie WIDOR (1844-1937)
Lied (from Douze pièces)
Gaston LITAIZE (1909-1991)
Prélude et fugue sur le nom d’Alain, Op. 7 Maurice DURUFLÉ (1902-1986)
Stile Antico
STILE ANTICO
Early Music Ensemble from London
CONCERT PROGRAM
Friday
October 27, 2017
7:30 PM
Stile Antico is one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles, renowned for vibrant and expressive performances of music from the Renaissance.
“An ensemble of breathtaking freshness, vitality and balance” Steve Smith, New York Times
Perhaps the most ravishing sound I heard this year. Alex Ross, The New Yorker
PROGRAM
William Byrd Vigilate
Robert Ramsey Sleep fleshly birth
Orlando Gibbons O clap your hands together
Cristóbal de Morales Jubilate Deo
Tomás Luis de Victoria O vos omnes
John McCabe Woefully Arrayed
INTERVAL
Thomas Tallis Gloria (Puer Natus Est mass)
Sebastián de Vivanco Veni Dilecte mi
Jacobus Clemens non Papa Ego flos campi
William Byrd Ecce virgo concipiet
Thomas Tallis In Pace
Huw Watkins The Phoenix and the Turtle
Thomas Tomkins O Praise the Lord
Diocesan Choir of Orange
Featuring Guest Tenor, Cesar Sanchez
The Diocesan Choir of the Diocese of Orange, The Diocesan Children's Choir, and the Christ Cathedral Choir will help usher in the blessed season of Christmas with splendid carols, both new and old. The Concert will feature Guest Tenor, Cesar Sanchez. They will be accompanied by the arboretum's 82 rank Aeolian Skinner Organ and the Cathedral Orchestra. It will be a spectacular event which is sure be become an annual tradition of your holiday celebrations. Get your tickets early. Last year was sold out!!
The ORGANISTS of CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Friday
February 2, 2018
7:30 PM
Christ Cathedral is blessed with two of the greatest organs on the planet, the Hazel Wright Organ in the Cathedral itself and the Fred Swann Organ in the Arboretum. As we anticipate the re-installation of “Hazel”, we revel in the beauty of the 82-rank Aeolian-Skinner Organ affectionately known as “Fred” in honor of Crystal Cathedral organist, Fred Swann, responsible for its installation. Christ Cathedral is also blessed with several fine Organists: Music Director Dr. John Romeri and Principle Organist, David L. Ball. Also on this program our “Guest” Organists Fr. Christopher Smith, Pastor and Rector of Christ Cathedral, and Bishop Kevin Vann, Bishop of Orange! This is an evening you just won’t want to miss!!
CHRIST CATHEDRAL ORGANISTS PROGRAM
Sinfonia from Cantata 29
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685 – 1750)
Fountain Reverie
Percy FLETCHER (1879 – 1932)
Offertory on For the Beauty of the Earth
Sam ELLSON (1925 – 2012)
Prelude on The Lord is My Shepherd
Joseph GELINEAU, S. J.
Fantasy on Praise to the Lord
Sam ELLSON (1925 – 2012)
Improvisation on Immaculate Mary
Kevin Vann
Poème Héroïque, Op. 33
Marcel DUPRÉ (1886 – 1971)
Trois Pièces
Nadia BOULANGER (1887 – 1979)
Prélude * Petit Canon * Improvisation
Organ Sonata No.8, Op.91
Alexandre GUILMANT (1837 – 1911)
Andante Sostenuto * Scherzo
Sonata for Violin and Organ, BWV 1015
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685 – 1750)
Czárdás
Vittorio MONTI (1868 – 1922)
Dancing Pipes
Jonathan DOVE (b. 1959)
Variations on an Easter Theme
John RUTTER (b. 1945)
De Angelis Vocal Ensemble
DE ANGELIS
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Friday
April 20, 2018
7:30 PM
Enjoy one of Southern California’s finest vocal ensembles as they transport you to the glories of France in a program entitled SACRÉ FRANCE! The evening will contain works by Duruflé, Villette, Desenclos, and the music of Francis Poulenc, including the stunningly beautiful Mass in G Major.
PROGRAM:
Pierre Villette
Three Motets
O quam amabilis es
Jesu, dulcis memoria
Panis angelicus
O Salutaris
Hymne à la Vierge
Francis Poulenc
Salve Regina
Messe en Sol majeur
Exultate Deo
Alfred Desenclos
Salve Regina
Nos Autem Gloriari
LISTEN BEFORE YOU COME:
MUSIC: Salve Regina Francis Poulenc Harry Christophers 16
MUSIC: Sanctus (Mass in G) Francis Poulenc Winchester Cathedral and Kings College, London Martin Neary, Conductor
MUSIC: Salve Regina Alfred Desenclos Choir of Kings College, London Martin Neary, Conductor
MUSIC: O Salutaris Hostia Pierre Villette Worchester Cathedral Donald Hunt, Conductor
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ARTISTS CIRCLE $1500+: 2 Season Subscriptions to all concerts, Seating in the Special Front section, Exclusive Patron Reception, Reserved parking, Name listed in the Program.
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DONOR $500+: Two tickets to 3 concerts of your choice, Seating in the Special Front Seating section, Exclusive Patron Reception, Name listed in the Program.
CONTRIBUTOR $250+: One ticket to 3 Concerts of your choice, Seating in the Special Front Seating section, Name listed in the Program.
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