PÄRT & MACMILLAN
March 14 at 7:30pm
Arvo Pärt is one of the world ’ s most-performed living composers . Marking his 90th birthday , The Emmanuel Choir performs his sublime choral masterworks alongside those of James MacMillan .
THE EMMANUEL CHOIR KARL ROBSON organ
CHRISTIAN LANE direction
“ Music at Emmanuel is a treasure . From the unparalleled artistry of the Emmanuel Choir to the fantastic guest artists , Baltimore is lucky to have such easy access to performances of this scope and caliber .”
Tom Hall , host of Midday on WYPR
“ This past season I had the privilege of working with the outstanding
Emmanuel Choir .... a unique cultural and spiritual experience that should not be missed .”
James O ’ Donnell , Organist Emeritus of Westminster Abbey
AH YOUNG HONG
March 25 at 6:00pm
The groundbreaking soprano and Peabody faculty in a rare Baltimore recital , performing works of 12th-c . mystic Hildegard von Bingen alongside pieces by trailblazing contemporary composer Michael Hersch .
AH YOUNG HONG soprano COURTNEY ORLANDO violin
BRAD BALLIETT bassoon
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
March 30 at 4:00pm
Award-winning Peabody Children ’ s Chorus joins PEABODY CHILDREN ’ S CHORUS The Emmanuel Choir for a program promoting peace THE EMMANUEL CHOIR in a troubled world . Featured is Randall Thompson ’ s DOREEN FALBY direction 20th-c . masterwork The Peaceable Kingdom .
CHRISTIAN LANE direction
“ Music at Emmanuel presents a fantastic combination and innovative portrait of music whose history is in the church , and music whose presence there is challenging , reflective , ancient and modern .” composer Nico Muhly
“ The music program at Emmanuel — which embraces everything from Choral Evensong to Django Jazz — is anchored by a stunning liturgical choir . I have been uplifted , moved , and sometimes even devastated by the music ....”
patron Michael Seguin
BOHEMIAN BACH
May 18 at 4:00pm
The Emmanuel Choir and period-instrument chamber orchestra present Jan Dismas Zelenka ’ s stunning Missa Votiva alongside J . S . Bach ’ s great Easter cantata Christ Lag in Todes Banden , BWV 4 .
THE EMMANUEL CHOIR PERIOD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
CHRISTIAN LANE direction
CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD
June 6 at 7:30pm
Marking the start of Baltimore Pride month , The Emmanuel Choir offers an encore performance of Craig Hella
THE EMMANUEL CHOIR Johnson ’ s profoundly moving passion oratorio , reminding CHAMBER ORCHESTRA us , through music , that hope transcends tragedy . CHRISTIAN LANE direction
Music at Emmanuel “ is marking off a sacred precinct for the most interesting and beautiful music of past , present , and future to be lovingly performed and enthusiastically heard ... one of the most moving performances we have ever experienced .” patrons Fred & Elizabeth Wise
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Music at Emmanuel is grateful for the support of the Maryland State Arts Council , the William G . Baker , Jr . Memorial Fund , creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios , www . BakerArtist . org , and Emmanuel ’ s Friends of Music .
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