Church of St. John the Baptist
210 W. 31st St. (just west of 7th Avenue)
This concert explores Bach’s use of ‘joy motifs’ and the portrayal of laughter.
The featured work is the famed Magnificat BWV 243. Other works include the
grand opening chorus from Cantata 110, Unser Mund sei voll lachens, the lovely
duet for soprano and alto from Cantata 78, Jesu, der du meine seele (sung by the
women of the chorus), and Cantata 10, Meine Seele erhebt den Herren (sometimes
referred to as Bach’s ‘German’ Magnificat). Bachophiles will not want to miss this
concert of well-known music combined with unfamiliar gems.
Central Presbyterian Church
593 Park Avenue (64th Street)
Our second concert features music for chorus and percussion instruments.
Highlights include music by the venerable American composer Vincent Persichetti,
the sensational young composer Osvaldo Golijov (named 2006 Composer of the Year
by Musical America), the esteemed Estonian Veljo Tormis, and the NYC premiere
of a work by Steve Heitzig, a composer commissioned by Chanticleer and the
Santa Fe Desert Chorale.
Church of St. John the Baptist
210 West 31st St. (just west of Seventh Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
Sunday, May 20, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
43-19 30th Avenue (between 43rd & 44th Streets)
Astoria, NY 11103
Following our immensely successful collaboration with the Astoria Symphony
Orchestra in a performance of the Brahms Requiem this past season, we are
pleased to join forces again and present Mendelssohn’s monumental and
impassioned oratorio Elijah.
Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive
(entrance — 91 Claremont Avenue, between 121st and 122nd Streets)
New York, NY 10027
David Bernard, Conductor
Alan Moverman, Piano
Central City Chorus, Stephen Black, Director
The Central City Chorus joins the critically acclaimed Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in a performance honoring Ludwig van Beethoven’s 180th memorial year. This benefit concert at Riverside Church will support music education programs in New York City.
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony
David Bernard, Music Director
Beethoven Overture to The Consecration of the House
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
Beethoven Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
© , The Central City Chorus