Music at Emmanuel exceptional choral & chamber music in the heart of Mt. Vernon, Baltimore
THE POLYPHONISTS
November 18 at 6:00pm
The acclaimed vocal quartet presents Fluid Dynamics, a AMY BROADBENT soprano program which explores the relationship between humans SYLVIA LEITH alto and water. Milhaud’ s mesmerizing Cantique du Rhône is MATTHEW HILL tenor featured with works of Palestrina, Victoria, and Schumann. EDMUND MILLY bass
“ 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
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 7 at 4:00pm
Dickens ' masterpiece finds new life in this choral setting by Benedict Sheehan, which includes new arrangements of beloved carols like Deck the Halls and Silent Night. WJZ-TV anchor Denise Koch narrates the timeless tale.
THE EMMANUEL CHOIR DENISE KOCH narration
CHRISTIAN LANE direction
A RENAISSANCE CHRISTMAS
December 9 at 6:00pm
Travel back in time to experience Christmas in the 16th & 17th centuries! Gut, Wind, and Wire is a dynamic ensemble of early-music specialists, and you ' ll hear Greensleeves and In dulci jubilo as never before.
MARK CUDEK bass viol RONN MCFARLANE lute MINDY ROSENFELD flutes
“ 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
MOZART IN JEANS
December 13 at 7:00pm
Emmanuel’ s chamber orchestra-in-residence performs treasured works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
MOUNT VERNON VIRTUOSI Baltimore Symphony Principal Oboist Katherine KATHERINE NEEDLEMAN oboe Needleman is soloist for the Concerto in C Major, K. 314. AMIT PELED direction
CANDLELIGHT CAROLS
December 21 at 6:30pm
Join Maryland’ s premier liturgical choir & special guest readers for this annual festival of lessons & carols— hearing the familiar story of sheep & shepherds, singing angels, three wise men, and one miraculous child anew.
THE EMMANUEL CHOIR
ERIK WM. SUTER organ CHUYOUNG SUTER organ 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
THE EMMANUEL CHOIR also performs diverse and stunning choral repertoire, ranging from Renaissance masters to world-premieres, every Sunday during worship at 10:30 a. m. Join us on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p. m.— or any other week! All are welcome. All are loved.
TICKETS & INFORMATION emmanueldowntown. eventbrite. com
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.
811 Cathedral Street in the heart of Mt. Vernon
Baltimore
Emmanuel Episcopal Church. All are welcome. All are loved.