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Cascadian Chorale Presents “Cascadian Carols”
The Bellevue-based Cascadian Chorale continues its 2009-2010 season with “Cascadian Carols,” a festive compendium of secular and sacred carols. Performances are Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Medina, and Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 pm, at Daniels Recital Hall in Seattle. The Chorale performs under the baton of Artistic Director Gary Cannon and is accompanied by Jerrod Wendland.
“Cascadian Carols” draws upon the rich musical tradition of the carol, including both traditional and modern arrangements. This enchanting collection echoes the sentiment of the season, painting vocal portraits of Christmases past and present.
Some concert highlights include: Local composer, Linda Gingrich’s arrangement of the classic French carol, "Angels We Have Heard on High." Francis Poulenc’s "O Magnum Mysterium," the first of his "Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël” (Four Motets for Christmastime). Steven Heitzeg’s “little tree,” a recent work on text by E.E. Cummings, a delicate, delightful, child-like poem portraying a small boy telling a tree in the forest how exciting it will be to become the family Christmas tree. Bern Herbolsheimer’s arrangement of “Stille Nacht,” commissioned by the Cascadian Chorale in 2000. Solo works will be performed by Barb Fraley – Soprano, Tara O'Brien Pride – Alto, and Trevor Tsang – Baritone.
Program
| Linda Gingrich | Angels We Have Heard on High |
| David Willcocks | God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen |
| Gustav Holst | In the Bleak Midwinter |
| Francis Poulenc | O Magnum Mysterium |
| Mary Caldwell | A Lute Carol |
| Jackie O’Neill | Two Catalan Carols |
| Randall Thompson | Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening |
| Steven Heitzeg | little tree |
| David Willcocks | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing |
| Adolphe Adam | O Holy Night |
| John Tavener | The Lamb |
| George Frideric Handel | But who may abide (Messiah aria) |
| R. Vaughan Williams | The Blessed Son of God |
| Arthur Warrell | A Merry Christmas |
| Zoltán Kodály | Veni, Veni Emmanuel |
| Bern Herbolsheimer | Stille Nacht |
| David Willcocks | The First Nowell |
Tickets are $17 or $12 for students and seniors at the door. Tickets are $2 less if purchased in advance. Advance tickets may be purchased by contacting the Cascadian Chorale box office at 206-286-6028 or tickets@cascadianchorale.org, or by going online to www.cascadianchorale.org.
About Cascadian Chorale
The Cascadian Chorale is a select, 30-voice ensemble dedicated to the performance and promotion of fine choral music. The Chorale has performed at Benaroya Hall and Town Hall in Seattle, the Bellevue Art Museum and Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Bastyr University Chapel, and many other outstanding venues. Recent repertoire includes the Requiems of Brahms, Duruflé, Fauré and Mozart, and Te Deum settings by Handel, Bern Herbolsheimer and Arvo Pärt. The Chorale has commissioned and premiered several works by the Northwest’s leading composers. In June 2007 members of the Chorale joined the Tacoma Symphony Chorus at the Rome International Choral Festival, also performing in Florence and Siena, Italy. Since 2008, the Chorale has been conducted by Artistic Director Gary Cannon. Membership is by audition only. More information is available at www.cascadianchorale.org..
Contacts
Gary Cannon, Artistic Director
(206) 947-7464
director@cascadianchorale.org
Trevor Tsang, Public Relations
(425) 894-7131
trevortsang@yahoo.com