Friends of Cathedral Music

2015-2016

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Sun 9/13 Breaking BrassO������

Sun 10/11 Choral EvensongSun 10/18 Eugenio Maria Fagiani

N�������Sun 11/8 Choral EvensongWed 11/11 Air & HammersSun 11/29 Advent L & C

D�������Sun 12/6 Santa Fe OperaSun 12/13 PVNMSun 12/20 Christmas L & CThu 12/24 Christmas EveFri 12/25 Christmas Day

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Sun 1/10 Choral EvensongSat 1/23 Chanticleer

F�������Wed 2/10 Ash WednesdayFri 2/12 Fredrickson/ZalkindFri 2/19 Duquesa Piano TrioFri 2/26 Kevin Vigneau

M����Fri 3/4 Bach ‘Cello SuitesFri 3/11 AYSP Chamber MusicSun 3/13 Choral EvensongFri 3/18 PVNMSun 3/20 Palm SundayWed 3/23 TenebraeThu 3/24 Maundy ThursdayFri 3/25 Good FridaySat 3/26 Holy SaturdaySun 3/27 Easter Day

A����Sun 4/10 Robyn Helzner Trio

M��Sun 5/8 Commission PremiereSun 5/22 Cathedral ChoirsSun 5/29 Chenault Organ Duo

2015-2016 Season at a glanceFriends of Cathedral Music : Special Liturgies : Fridays in Lent at 7

WelcomeOn behalf of the people of the Cathedral of St. John, and

the Bishop and people of the Diocese of the Rio Grande, wewelcome you to this, our 22nd season of concerts and specialchoral worship services at the Cathedral of St. John.

The Friends of Cathedral Music series has long been a vitalpart of the Cathedral’s outreach to the greater community. Itis an offering to the people of our city and beyond.

The Cathedral serves Albuquerque by opening its doorsand inviting others to share in these musical gifts. Peoplefrom all walks of life come from far and wide to experiencethe splendor of our musical events. Your presence among usenriches our lives.

We anticipate great moments for concert-goers with the22nd musical season at the Cathedral of St. John. We’vecombined a memorable repertoire of classical music withexceptionally talented artists from across the globe. The2015–2016 season includes concerts, special liturgical eventsand, throughout the season of Lent, musical meditations eachFriday evening alongside a unique opportunity to support ourCathedral’s Food Pantry.

We invite you to join us: to take part, to share, to betouched by the Spirit that moves through music, to benourished by that same Spirit, and be deepened in yourrelationship with each other and God through great musicand talented musicians.

You are welcome at the Cathedral of St. John and youhonor us by your presence.

The Very Rev. J. Mark Goodman Dr. Maxine ThévenotDean of the Cathedral Canon Precentor

Director of Cathedral Music

Tickets available from www.fcmabq.org or at the door 30 minutes prior to each concert.Artistic Director: Maxine ThévenotBrochure layout & design: Edmund Connolly, assisted by Maxine ThévenotCover image: Psalm 107 (detail) Donald Jackson, The St. John’s Bible

2015Sunday, September 13�� from 12:15-12:45pm

Breaking Brass, the Cathedral’s resident brass ensemble, kick off the season with music and refreshments in the Cathedral Garden. FREE admission. www.breakingbrass.com

Sunday, October 11�� at 3:00pm Choral Evensong

Sunday, November 8�� at 3:00pm Choral Evensong

Sunday, November 29�� at 3:00pm Advent Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 20�� at 4:00pm Christmas Lessons and Carols Preceded at 3:30 by Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols sung by the Cathedral Choristers and the women of the Cathedral Choir.

Thursday, December 24�� Christmas Eve 5:00pm Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist

Sung by the Cathedral Choristers and Cherubs 7:30pm Choral Prelude 8:00pm Festival Eucharist

Sung by the Cathedral Choir and Choristers 10:30pm Prelude 11:00pm Solemn Eucharist

Sung by the Cathedral Choir

2016Sunday, January 10�� at 3:00pm Choral Evensong

Wednesday, February 10�� at 7:00pm Ash Wednesday

Sunday, March 13�� at 3:00pm Choral Evensong

Sunday, March 20�� Palm Sunday 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Procession & Sung Eucharist

Sung by the Cathedral Choir and Choristers 11:00am Choral Eucharist

Sung by the Cathedral Choir

Wednesday, March 23�� at 7:00pm TenebraeThursday, March 24�� at 7:00pm Maundy ThursdayFriday, March 25�� at 7:00pm Good FridaySaturday, March 26�� at 9:30pm Holy Saturday Vigil

Sunday, March 27�� Easter Day 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Festival Eucharist

Sung by the Cathedral Choir and Choristers 11:00am Festival Eucharist

Sung by the Cathedral Choir

Special Liturgical Eventswww.stjohnsabq.org

All liturgies are free to attend. A freewill offering is taken.

Sunday October 18��, 2015 at 3:00pmDon't miss organ virtuoso Eugenio Maria Fagiani, fromBergamo, Italy, playing transcriptions and other repertoirefor solo organ on New Mexico's finest pipe organ.

This concert is co-sponsored by the Albuquerque Chapterof the American Guild of Organists.

General seating: $20 Adults/SeniorsAGO Members FREEStudents with valid ID FREE

For tickets, visitwww.fcmabq.org

Eugenio Maria Fagiani

Air & Hammers

Wednesday November 11��, 2015 at 7:00pm

Air & Hammers - Edmund Connolly, baritone and MaxineThévenot, piano - present The Great War in Poetry andMusic. Featuring special guests, reader Spencer Beckwithand violinist Elena Sopoci.

www.airandhammers.com

General seating: $20 Adults/SeniorsStudents with valid ID FREE

For tickets, visitwww.fcmabq.org

Sunday December 6��, 2015 at 3:00pmThe Santa Fe Opera, in collaboration with our CathedralChoir and Choristers, presents its annual community event.

Come and enjoy seasonal favorites and excerpts from grandopera in this thrilling, inspiring afternoon of music, whichfeatures Santa Fe Opera Apprentices and the Santa FeOpera Young Voices, with pianist Kirt Pavitt.

Admission FREE

Sunday December 13��, 2015 at 3:00pmPolyphony: Voices of New Mexico, conducted byFounding and Artistic Director Dr. Maxine Thévenot,presents A Celebration of Women, a program of musicfor women’s voices by female composers.

Reserved Seating by Section: $35, $30, $25, $20, $10Students with valid ID FREE

For tickets, visitwww.polyphonynm.com

Polyphony:Voices of New Mexico

Saturday January 23��, 2016 at 7:00pm

GRAMMY® award winning 14-man vocal ensemble Chanticleer - An Orchestra of Voices hasbeen called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker magazine. Chanticleer isnow in its 38�� season. Don’t miss what is sure to be a sold-out concert!

Reserved Seating by Section: $55, $45, $35, $25, $15

For tickets, visitwww.fcmabq.org

Chanticleer

©Lisa Kohler

Fridays in Lent at 7pm, 2016For tickets, visit www.fcmabq.org

Tickets (for all except March 18) $20 Adults/Seniors, Students FREE$5 rebate with a donation of two or more non-perishable food items (for all concerts)

February 12�� Esther Fredrickson and Joy Zalkind, flautists

February 19�� The Duquesa Piano TrioDebra Terry, violin; Lisa Collins, ‘cello; Jiu-Ling Hsu, piano

February 26�� Kevin Vigneau, oboistwith special guests Edmund Connolly, baritone and Maxine Thévenot, organ

March 4�� A Bach Trio: three suites for solo ‘celloJames Holland, Dana Winograd and Joan Zucker, ‘cellists

March 11�� Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program Chamber Musicians Dr. Bea Strong, Chamber Music Coordinator; Sayra Siverson, Music Director

March 18�� Polyphony: Voices of New MexicoA cappella masterworks from the renaissance to the modern day

Reserved Seating by Section: $35, $30, $25, $20, $10 Tickets available at www.polyphonynm.com

The 2016 Lenten Series is generously sponsored by Carol Tucker Trelease in memory of the Right Rev. Richard M. Trelease, whose passion for outreach in our community inspired the continuation of this series.

Fredrickson Zalkind

Duquesa Piano Trio Vigneau

Holland Winograd Zucker

Sunday April 10��, 2016 at 3:00pmMastering a repertoire of authentic Jewish music inHebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and English, the Robyn HelznerTrio deliver performances with warmth, humor, andcommanding energy. Come and hear the leadinginterpreters of World Jewish Music in the beautifulacoustic of the cathedral sanctuary.

General Seating: $20 AdultsStudents with valid ID FREE

For tickets, visitwww.fcmabq.orgRobyn Helzner Trio

©Yvonne Taylor

Aaron David Miller

Ascension Sunday May 8th��, 2016 at 3:00pmThe Friends of Cathedral Music 2016 CommissionPremiere, sponsored by Dr. David S. Moore andMrs. Viera Ivanov Moore, with Composer in ResidenceAaron David Miller.

Concert organist and composer Aaron David Miller iscurrently Music Director at Lutheran Church of the GoodShepherd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Miller has beencommissioned to compose works for numerous organdedications and orchestra festivals, in addition to hissubstantial output of choral compositions.

The world premiere of Dr. Miller’s Magnificat and NuncDimittis will take place at the 3:00pm service of ChoralEvensong.

Admission FREE

Sunday May 22ⁿ�, 2016 at 3:00pmGreat Hymns & Anthems

In preparation for their tour to Washington NationalCathedral in June 2016, our Cathedral Choirs offer theirannual Great Hymns & Anthems concert with theCathedral’s resident brass ensemble, Breaking Brass.

Our Cathedral Choirs are recognized as amongst thefinest ensembles of their type in the Southwest. Theirinternationally distributed recordings have receivedglowing reviews here and across the pond, and theirnational and international tours have taken them toworld-famous cathedrals in the UK and the US.

In their pre-tour concert, the Cathedral Choirs present aprogram of favorite repertoire for choirs and organ, withDirector of Cathedral Music Maxine Thévenot andAssistant Organist-Choir Director Edmund Connolly.

Admission FREEwww.thinkharrisphotography.com

Sunday May 29��, 2016 at 3:00pm"Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault: The World's PremiereDuo-Organ Team" The Atlanta Journal and Constitution

Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, duo-organists, haveperformed extensively throughout the United States andin Europe. Specializing in works written for twoperformers, the Chenaults have commissioned andpremiered over forty organ duets. Because of theirunique and refreshing repertoire, combined with theirexciting and sensitive artistry, the Chenaults are indemand as recitalists and have established themselvesas America's leading duo-organists.

General Seating: $20 AdultsStudents with valid ID FREE

For tickets, visitwww.fcmabq.org

The ChenaultsOrgan Duo

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