Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7:30 pmSt. George’s Anglican Church

Guest ConductorCHARLENE PAULS

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Conductor’s Notes from Charlene Pauls

Our concert tonight is entitled Glory: music of light and joy. The term “Glory” has many meanings – from the Oxford English Dictionary we find definitions that include praise offered to a deity, magnificence or great beauty, and an expression of wonder – and in looking at tonight’s concert through this filter, each piece, in one way or another, expounds on one or more of these themes. I have been struck by how the music on this evening’s program, whether sacred or secular, provides a glimpse into the minds of our composers. They, separated by time, space and experience, do what all humanity has done throughout time – seek a glimpse into the mystery of the Divine.

The cornerstone of tonight’s concert is Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. Written in 1967 at the height of his career, this work has maintained its place in the choral canon for over fifty years with its masterful tunes and infectious rhythms – you may hear echoes of West Side Story. Bernstein was famously political, and once said, “This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more devotedly, more beautifully than ever before.” Through the words of the Hebrew Psalms, Bernstein explores joys and challenges in his reflection of the Divine, notably closing the composition with a powerful prayer for peace and unity. Here, the choir sings alone, very quietly, very slowly – sustained chords interspersed with intermittent dissonance, ending with the words, “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for people to dwell together in unity.”

We continue the exploration of and for the Divine through other Psalm themes – instrumental interpretations of Psalm 33 for organ and Psalm 122 for harp, and an intriguing twist on Psalm 23 by the man who encouraged us not to worry, Bobby McFerrin.

The quest for the Divine is expressed in three more choral pieces - Argento’s angelic chorus from his opera The Masque of Angels, Fauré’s “Cantique de Jean Racine”, and “Prayer Before Sleep”, a work by Winnipeg composer Sid Robinovitch based on a Talmudic prayer.

But what of the definitions of Glory that do not focus on the sacred? The search for the divine rather than the Divine? Are there not other ways to find awe and splendor in the world around us? American composer Morten Lauridsen’s setting of James Agee’s poem “Sure on this Shining Night” is a lush choral soundscape that invites us to see eternity in a star-filled sky. And what better way to finish than a last word from Bernstein? From his most famous musical, West Side Story, “Somewhere” has taken on new life as a powerful testament to inclusivity, reminding us of our common human yearning.

On a personal note, I am grateful to the choir, first for their warm welcome, and also for their hard work and dedication to learning this challenging repertoire. Guelph is indeed fortunate to be home for such an accomplished ensemble. I am also grateful to the board for this opportunity, and to you, the audience, for sharing this music with us today.

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ProgramGLORY: music of l ight and joy

Glory in Praise“Gloria” from The Masque of Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominick Argento

(b. 1927)Christopher Dawes, organ

Glory in PsalmsFantasie over Psalm 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornelis De Wolf

(1880-1935) Organ Solo – Christopher Dawes

The 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my mother) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby McFerrin(b. 1950)

Samachti B’omrim Li (Psalm 122) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Osborne (b. 1949)arr. by Sharlene Wallace

Harp Solo – Sharlene Wallace

Glory in WonderCantique de Jean Racine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriel Fauré

(1845-1924) Christopher Dawes, organ; Sharlene Wallace, harp

Sure on this Shining Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morten Lauridsen(b. 1943)

Alison MacNeill, piano

IntermissionMeditat ive Glory

“Prayer Before Sleep” from Talmud Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sid Robinovitch(b. 1942)

Transcendent GloryChichester Psalms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leonard Bernstein

(1918-1990) I. Psalm 108:2; Psalm 100 Maestoso ma energico

II. Psalm 23; Psalm 2: 1-4 Andante con moto, ma tranquillo

III. Psalm 131; Psalm 133:1 Sostenuto molto

Antonio Kappos, boy soprano

Corey Linforth, soprano; Janice Coles, alto

Lanny Fleming, tenor; Keith Hagerman, bass

Christopher Dawes, organ; Sharlene Wallace, harp; Dave Robilliard, percussion

Harmonious Glory“Somewhere” from West Side Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernstein, Sondheim, arr. Stickles

Alison MacNeill, piano; Sharlene Wallace, harp

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“Gloria” from The Masque of Angels Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.

Argento is one of the pre-eminent vocal composers of his generation, well known for his solo and choral works as evidenced in this exuberant chorus of angels excerpted from his one-act opera The Masque of Angels, premiered in 1964.

Fantasie over Psalm 33Cornelis de Wolf, a prominent organist, composer and teacher of the early 20th century, was affiliated with major churches in Amstel and Arnhem, and was head organ instructor at the Konservatoria in Amsterdam and Den Haag. The uniquely Dutch genre of organ variations on Genevan Psalm Tunes is driven by the complete melody (heard in its entirety at the outset, prior to any variation) rather than the content of the Psalm text, which would have been well known by the Protestant congregations.

The 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my mother)Although Bobby McFerrin is best known for his pop hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”, he is also an accomplished jazz musician, orchestral conductor, and composer. He comes from a rich musical background that includes the influences of his parents, who were both professional singers, and his deeply religious upbringing. His chant-like setting of Psalm 23 is most notable for the use of feminine pronouns, which he says was inspired by observing his mother with her children. He writes, “I realized one of the ways we’re shown a glimpse of how God loves us is through our mothers. They cherish our spirits, they demand that we become our best selves, and they take care of us.”

Samachti B’omrim Li (Psalm 122)Originally for mixed choir and keyboard, Toronto-based Charles Osborne composed Samachti B’omrim Li as the theme song for the 1996 convention of the Cantors Assembly, the world’s largest organization of synagogue cantors. It is one of the most popular pieces of synagogue music in the world, and has been arranged this evening for solo harp by Sharlene Wallace.

Cantique de Jean RacineVerbe égal au Très-Haut, notre unique espérance,Jour éternel de la terre et des cieux;De la paisible nuit nous rompons le silence,Divin Sauveur, jette sur nous les yeux!

Répands sur nous le feu de ta grâce puissante,Que tout l’enfer fuie au son de ta voix;Dissipe le sommeil d’une âme languissante,Qui la conduit à l’oubli de tes lois!

Ô Christ, sois favorable à ce peuple fidèlePour te bénir maintenant rassemblé.Reçois les chants qu’il offre à ta gloire immortelle,Et de tes dons qu’il retourne comblé!

This piece launched the career of Gabriel Fauré when he, as a nineteen-year-old student, won the École Niedermeyer de Paris Composition Competition of 1865. Fauré set the text of an ancient Latin hymn that had been paraphrased into French by the 17th-century playwright, Jean Racine.

Sure on this Shining Night Sure on this shining nightOf starmade shadows round,Kindness must watch for meThis side the ground.

The late year lies down the north. All is healed, all is health.High summer holds the earth.Hearts all whole.

Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder Wandering far aloneOf shadows on the stars.

Morten Lauridsen’s setting of James Agee’s famous poem, “Sure on this Shining Night” has become one of the composer’s most recognized choral works, performed by ensembles the world over. Lauridsen’s exquisite melod-ic turns and the warm, lush harmonies perfectly capture the wonder and beauty of Agee’s poetry.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will. We praise Thee. We bless Thee. We worship Thee. We glorify Thee.

Word, one with the Highest, our sole hopeEternal of both the Earth and the Heavens;Of this peaceful night, we break the silenceDivine Saviour, cast your gaze down on us!

Spread on us the fire of your mighty graceSo all of Hell flees upon hearing your voiceDissipate the sleep of a yearning soulWhich leads us to forget your laws!

Oh Christ, be favourable to this faithful peopleNow gathered to bless youWelcome the hymns they offer to your immortal gloryAnd may they come back fullfilled!

“Prayer Before Sleep” from Talmud Suite Baruch atah Adonai Exalted are Thou, O my LordEloheinu melech ha-olam Who art God and King of the World.Hamapil chavlei sheina al einai Who weighs down my eyesUt’numah al afapai with gentle bonds of sleep,Vihi ratson milfanecha And refreshes my tired spirit with slumber.Adonai Elohai Velohei Avotai May ever it be Thy will,Sh’tashkiveini l’shalom Lord my God, and God of all my fathers, V’ta-amideini l’shalom To lay me down in untroubled peace V’al y’vahaluni rayonai And raise me up in peace once more.Vachalomot ra-im Do not let dark imaginings disturb meV’harhorim ra-im With thoughts of sin and despair,U-t’hi mitati shleima l’fanecha O heal my fear and my suffering— V’ha-er einai May my bed be enclosed in Thy care. Pen ishan hamavet Give light unto my eyesKi atah hame-ir Lest the sleep of death o’ertake me. L’ishon bat-ayin For ‘tis Thou who breathes life Into man’s slumb’ring soul.Baruch atah Exalted art Thou, O Lord,Adonai Hame-ir la-olam kulo Who illuminates all the worldBichvodo With His Glory.

“Prayer Before Sleep” has become the most popular of the six pieces in Sid Robinovitch’s Talmud Suite, written in 1984 for the Elmer Iseler Singers. The text, of Babylonian origin, is taken from the Talmud, a large compilation of law, commentaries, legends, and philosophy extant in Palestine and Babylon between the third and eighth centuries. In a recent email exchange with Winnipeg’s Robinovitch he describes the piece as follows: “What’s the appeal? Well, maybe the simplicity of the setting, the restful quality of the music, or maybe that mixolydian F natural that appears in the melody just to give things a little added spice. Whatever the case, I have to say that it is one of my most popular works, and is often performed. (It was actually sung by the Elmer Iseler Singers as Elmer was lowered into the ground!)”

Chichester Psalms Movement I. (Maestoso ma energico) Psalm 108, verse 2

Urah, hanevel, v’chinor! Awake, psaltery and harp! A-irah shahar! I will rouse the dawn!

Psalm 100 (Allegro molto)

Hariu l’Adonai kol haarets. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands!Iv’du et Adonai b’simha. Serve the Lord with gladness.Bo-u l’fanav bir’nanah. Come before his presence with singing.D’u ki Adonai Hu Elohim. Know ye that the Lord, He is God.Hu asanu, v’lo anahnu. It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves Amo v’tson mar’ito. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Bo-u sh’arav b’todah, Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,Hatseirotav bit’hilah, And into His courts with praise.Hodu lo, bar’chu sh’mo. Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.Ki tov Adonai, l’olam has’do, For the Lord is good, His mercy is everlasting. V’ad dor vador emunato. And His truth endureth to all generations.

Movement II. Psalm 23; Psalm 2:1-4 Psalm 23 (Andante con moto, ma tranquillo)

Adonai ro-i, lo ehsar. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Bin’ot deshe yarbitseini, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, Al mei m’nuhot y’nahaleini, He leadeth me beside the still waters,Naf’shi y’shovev, He restoreth my soul,Yan’heini b’ma’aglei tsedek, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness, L’ma’an sh’mo. For His name’s sake.Gam ki eilech Yea, though I walkB’gei tsalmavet, Through the valley of the shadow of death,Lo ira ra, I will fear no evil,Ki Atah imadi. For Thou art with me.Shiv’t’cha umishan’techa Thy rod and Thy staffHemah y’nahamuni. They comfort me.

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Psalm 2, verses 1-4 (Allegro feroce)Lamah rag’shu goyim Why do the nations rage,Ul’umim yeh’gu rik? And the people imagine a vain thing?Yit’yats’vu malchei erets, The kings of the earth set themselves up, V’roznim nos’du yahad And the rulers take counsel togetherAl Adonai v’al m’shiho. Against the Lord and against His anointed.N’natkah et mos’roteimo, Saying, let us break their bonds asunder,Yoshev bashamayim He that sitteth in the heavensYis’hak, Adonai Shall laugh, and the LordYil’ag lamo! Shall have them in derision!

Psalm 23, continued (Meno come prima)

Ta’aroch l’fanai shulchan Thou preparest a table before me Neged tsor’rai In the presence of mine enemies, Dishanta vashemen roshi Thou anointest my head with oil, Cosi r’vayah. My cup runneth over. Ach tov vahesed Surely goodness and mercy Yird’funi kol y’mei hayai Shall follow me all the days of my life, V’shav’ti b’veit Adonai And I will dwell in the house of the LordL’orech yamim. Forever.

Movement III. Psalm 131; Psalm 133:1Psalm 131 (Sostenuto molto)

Adonai, Adonai, Lord, Lord, Lo gavah libi, My heart is not haughty, V’lo ramu einai, Nor mine eyes lofty, V’lo hilachti Neither do I exercise myself Big’dolot uv’niflaot In great matters or in thingsMimeni. Too wonderful for me. Im lo shiviti Surely I have calmedV’domam’ti, And quieted myself,

Naf’shi k’gamul alei imo, As a child that is weaned of his mother, Kagamul alai naf’shi. My soul is even as a weaned child. Yahel Yis’rael el Adonai Let Israel hope in the LordMe’atah v’ad olam. From henceforth and forever.

Psalm 133, verse 1

Hineh mah tov, Behold how good,Umah nayim, And how pleasant it is, Shevet ahim For brethren to dwellGam yahad. Together in unity.

While on a sabbatical from conducting in 1965, Bernstein dedicated the year to composing; however, after many months of working on musical material, a large project to create a new musical collapsed. Bernstein had reams of melodic sketches on his desk when he received the re-quest from the Chichester Cathedral in England to create a work for choir that had “a hint of West Side Story in it.”

The Chichester Psalms have been described as “sacred wine in secular bottles” because so much of the music Bernstein had intended for his now defunct musical made its way into the piece. The lilting 10/4 melody of the third movement was originally intended as a love duet, the music of Psalm 23 sung by the boy soprano in the second movement was originally a ballad, and the important recurring melodic theme that opens and closes both outer movements was originally penned for the lyrics “Save the human race.” In typical Bernstein fashion, the music is both very personal and highly political.

“Somewhere” from West Side Story This is one of the many iconic tunes from the Bernstein/ Sondheim collaboration, West Side Story written in 1957. Bernstein’s oldest daughter, Jamie, recently talked about how this song has been revived as an anthem for those who find themselves disenfranchised and marginalized from mainstream society.

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Passing The BaTonthe search for our next conductor and artistic director

The 2018/2019 season marks a year of transition for the Guelph Chamber Choir after the retirement of founding conductor Gerald Neufeld, who returns to lead the choir in three concerts this season.

After an extensive search process, two talented guest conductors were chosen to rehearse and present a full concert with the choir before a final decision is made. Last fall, Patrick Murray conducted our first concert entitled HAVEN: music of protection and peace. Tonight, conductor Charlene Pauls presents GLORY: music of light and joy.

The Guelph Chamber Choir was founded in 1980 under the direction of Gerald Neufeld to foster enjoyment and appreciation of choral music in the Guelph area. The repertoire of the GCC, a highly-talented mostly amateur choir, ranges from Renaissance masters to newly commissioned works, from classical styles to Broadway and vocal jazz, and from masterworks for choir and orchestra, to choral gems for unaccompanied voices. In addition to its regular concert series, the GCC has performed in numerous festivals including the Llangollen International Eisteddfod (Wales), Luminato Festival (Toronto), International Choral Festival, Guelph Spring Festival, and festivals in Austria and the Czech Republic. Exciting collaborations have included working with Dancetheatre David Earle; professional, regional and community choirs; and regional orchestras from Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and London. Many of our choral/orchestral concerts in the past 18 years have been accompanied by period instrument specialists with repertoire ranging from Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 to Brahms’ Requiem, and many works by Bach and Handel.

The GCC has toured in England, Wales, Ireland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Holland, Germany, Sweden and Denmark. A frequent prize winner in the CBC National Competition for Amateur Choirs, it has been broadcast on CBC Radio and on BBC Wales. Recordings include Noel, On Christmas Night, Songs of the New World, Good Cheare: Christmas Celebrations Old and New, Christmas in the Royal City, Remember, and Carols of the Bells (recorded last year in collaboration with bell choir Bells Ablaze).

Accompanist Alison MacNeill is a graduate of the University of Guelph music program, and of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and completed graduate work at the University of Western Ontario, where she studied piano and theory with Ronald Turini and Richard Parks.

Alison is active as a conductor, accompanist and chamber musician. She maintains a large teaching studio and is the Director of Music Ministry at Harcourt Memorial United Church and Music Director of the Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo-Wellington. She has been the accompanist for the Guelph Chamber Choir for much of its existence, performing and touring with the ensemble.

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Amber BryerLaura HarpCarol HawkenArdeth JarvisCorey Linforth Sally StelterTammy teWinkelAlison Vicary

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Dr. Charlene Pauls has been an active choral conductor, vocal soloist, adjudicator and pedagogue for over 25 years. Drawing from this extensive experience, Dr. Pauls’ approach focuses on developing a beautiful choral sound through a deep understanding of healthy vocal technique. Over the course of her career, she has directed adult, university and youth choirs. She is currently Associate Artistic Director of the 200+ strong Oakville Choir for Children and Youth where she directs Raise Her Voice Chamber, an ambassadorial ensemble selected from within the organization’s senior singers. Dr. Pauls has led this group in award-winning performances at various national and international competitions, and has appeared on stages in Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and the USA. In July 2018, Raise Her Voice was featured at the national choral conference Podium in St. John’s, and was one of five choirs in Float, a special Canada Council multi-media project that took place in St. John’s on Canada Day. From 2016 to 2018 she was the Artistic Director of London’s Pro Musica Choir, and she is pleased to be guest conducting this season in two concerts with London’s Chor Amica and the Glory: music of light and joy concert with the Guelph Chamber Choir.

Dr. Pauls has appeared as a soprano soloist on concert stages across Canada and internationally in Germany, England, France and Spain, under the baton of conductors such as Robert Shaw, Bramwell Tovey, and Helmuth Rilling. Academic studies include undergraduate degrees from the Universities of Winnipeg and Manitoba in theology, piano and voice, a Master’s from McGill, specializing in Early Music, and a Doctorate from the University of Toronto in Vocal Performance, with a dissertation on Bach’s Cantata 210. In addition to her active performing and teaching career, Dr. Pauls frequently presents academic work at conferences and is in demand as an adjudicator for Voice and Choral festivals across the country.

This past Fall, Dr. Pauls was thrilled to be awarded the Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting from the Ontario Arts Council.

Antonio Kappos joined the Hamilton Children’s Choir at the age of 7 years under the direction of Zimfira Poloz. He then sang with the Wellington Young Voices Choir in New Zealand and had his debut with the New Zealand Opera’s Children’s Chorus in Carmen in June 2017 in Wellington, New

Zealand. He then performed at the Michael Fowler Centre (NZ) in Cantata Memoria directed by New York’s Jonathon Griffith. Locally, Antonio had a solo performance in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem at the Boris Brott Music Festival. His most recent performance was in Benjamin Britten’s St. Nikolas as Little Nikolas with Christopher Fischer and the University of Guelph Orchestra under the direction of Marta McCarthy at St. George’s Anglican Church, Guelph. Antonio is currently 13 years old and continues to develop his skills on a wider scale as part of the Illumini Hamilton Children’s Choir.

Christopher Dawes’ musical life and ministry have spanned genres and institutions; ideas and ideals; playing for royalty and serving the homeless; serving and seeking in cathedrals, tiny churches, denominations and their various worlds. He has given solo organ recitals

and accompanied choral tours across North America and Europe, and been broadcast repeatedly on domestic and international radio services. Currently he divides his professional time between freelance performing across a wide spectrum of the Toronto music scene including a special interest in new musical and dramatic works, and also in several musical leadership positions. He is Director of Music to Rosedale Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Music Director of the 18-voice a capella Marion Singers of Greater Toronto, accompanist and coach to graduate and undergraduate choral and orchestral conducting programs of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music, and Acting Artistic Director to his hometown choir, the 90-voice Georgetown Choral Society.

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Sharlene Wallace is a Classical harpist, composer and one of Canada’s most prolific and influential Celtic harp players. She has won two international harp competitions, recorded seven albums and tours North America and Europe giving concerts, workshops, masterclasses and adjudications. She also

teaches Classical and lever harps at York, Wilfrid Laurier and Guelph Universities and is principal harpist with the Guelph, Oakville and Kingston Symphonies.

A sought-after percussionist, Dave Robilliard holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario and Oklahoma City University. An active performer, Dave appears regularly with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, the Jeans ‘n’ Classics Rock Symphony, and the International Symphony Orchestra. He is also the principal drummer at the

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, performing in such productions as Rockabilly Swingtime, Mark Payne’s East Coast Kitchen Party, and Happy Together 1967. Dave is a founding member of the chamber ensemble Duo Percussion. Duo maintains an active schedule performing at concert halls and community venues in North America while also being in high demand at schools across the province. As an educator, Dave directs the SHDHS Percussion Ensemble and is in demand as a clinician in Southwestern Ontario. He was also a faculty member at the National Music Camp of Canada, and he currently maintains a private teaching studio. Dave is proud to be endorsed by Pearl/Adams Drums and Concert Percussion and DREAM Cymbals and Gongs.

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Ken Murray Fund

SWANmoving & storage

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P.O. Box 513, Guelph, ON N1H 6K9Email: info@guelphchamberchoir.ca

Phone: 519-362-5500

Website: www.guelphchamberchoir.ca

Charitable registration Number: 87575 6769 RR0001

TheaTre eTiqueTTe

So that everyone can enjoy the performance, and in consideration of the artists, please note that latecomers will be seated at a suitable break. Beepers, cellular phones and watch alarms must be muted, and the use of recording devices or taking of photos is prohibited.

ScenTS

In consideration of those who have allergies, please refrain from using perfume or cologne.

children

We welcome children, but please remember that everyone must have a ticket, regardless of age. In consideration of the audience, and for safety, babies will not be admitted to the performance.