Harmonia Concert Archives

2022–2023 Season

Balance

Saturday, October 8, 2022 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor • Rachel Lee Priday, violin
Ellaina Lewis, soprano • Darrell J. Jordan, baritone

Menotti Amelia al ballo Overture
Barber Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 14
Beyer World Out of Balance [world premiere]


Unfinished

Saturday, November 12, 2022 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor
Allison Pohl, soprano • Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano
Carson Lott, tenor • Justin Birchell, baritone

Schubert Symphony in B minor, D. 759 (“Unfinished”)
Mozart Requiem in D minor, K. 626


Messiah

Saturday, December 17, 2022 • 2:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
Sunday, December 18, 2022 • 2:30 p.m. • Bastyr Chapel

William White, conductor
Ellaina Lewis, soprano • Laura Beckel Thoreson, contralto
Zach Finkelstein, tenor • Zachary Lenox, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Concord & Discord

Saturday, February 4, 2023 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor
Alex Fang, harpsichord • Mia HyeYeon Kim, harpsichord
Allison Pohl, soprano • Danielle Reutter-Harrah, soprano
José Luis Muñoz, countertenor • Brendan Tuohy, tenor
Darrell J. Jordan, baritone

Bristow When Music Sounds [world premiere]
R. Kechley Hard Times: Antiphonal Conversations [world premiere]
J.S. Bach Magnificat in D major, BWV 243


Symphonic Legacies

Saturday, March 11, 2023 • 7:30 p.m. • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center

William White, conductor
Quinn Mason, conductor

Still Poem for Orchestra
Mason Symphony No. 5 (“Harmonia”) [world premiere]
Still Threnody: In Memory of Jan Sibelius
Sibelius Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52


Harmonia Chamber Players

Saturday, April 1, 2023 • 2:30 p.m. • University Unitarian Church

Harmonia Chamber Players
Joseph Vaz, piano

Bunch Summer Hours
White Piano Sonata, Op. 45
R. Schumann Piano Quintet in E♭ major, Op. 44


Choral Echoes

Saturday, April 15, 2023 • 7:30 p.m. • Plymouth United Church of Christ

William White, conductor
Sheila Bristow, conductor and organ
Anjali Chudasama, conductor

Runestad Nyon Nyon
C. Schumann Drei Gemischte Chöre
Brahms Vier Gesänge, Op. 17
Tavener The Lamb
Britten Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30
Gallus Ave Maria
Biebl Ave Maria
Purcell Hear My Prayer O Lord, Z. 15
White O Clavis David
Paulus Pilgrims’ Hymn
Burton A Prayer
Esmail Tuttarana


Hope & Joy

Sunday, May 7, 2023 • 7:00 p.m. • Benaroya Hall

William White, conductor
Kimberly E. Jones, soprano • Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano
Brendan Tuohy, tenor • Michael Preacely, baritone
Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle

Garcia Vast Array
Price Song of Hope [Northwest premiere]
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”)


A Little Night Music

Saturday, May 20, 2023 • 7:00 p.m. • Great Hall at Green Lake

William White, conductor

Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525
Brahms selections from Liebeslieder-Walzer, Op. 52 & Neue Liebeslieder, Op. 65
Sondheim selections from A Little Night Music


Reborn

Sunda, June 25, 2023 • 7:00 p.m. • Benaroya Hall

William White, conductor • Dongke Tu, conductor
Yuan Fang, violin • Hao Miao, soprano

Huang Qinqiang (“Crossing Time”)
Huang Violin Concerto (“1984, Pursuit of Dreams”)
Qiufeng “I Love You, China” from Overseas Compatriots
Huang Symphony No. 2 (“Gir”)


2021–2022 Season

Summer Serenade

Sunday, August 1, 2021 • 5:30 p.m. • Mount Baker Community Club

William White, conductor • Danielle Sampson, soprano
Carson Lott, tenor • Ryan Bede, baritone

Bristow When Music Sounds [world premiere]
J.S. Bach Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Mozart Marcia from Serenade No. 6 in D major, K. 239 (“Serenata notturna”)
Honegger Pastorale d’été
Dvořák Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22


Jubilation

Saturday, October 9, 2021 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor • Tess Altiveros, soprano
Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano • Brendan Tuohy, tenor • Anton Belov, baritone

Mason Toast of the Town: Overture for Orchestra
Dvořák Žalm 149, Op. 79
White Psalm 46, Op. 14
White Glory to God
J. Strauss II Overture to Die Fledermaus
Verdi “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” from La Traviata
Bizet “Seguidilla” from Carmen
Gounod “Ah, je ris de me voir” from Faust
Humperdinck “Der kleine Sandmann bin ich” and “Abendsegen” Hänsel und Gretel
Rossini “Se inclinassi a prender moglie” from L'Italiana in Algeri
Mozart “Non più andrai” from Le nozze di Figaro
Mozart “Soave sia il vento” from Così fan tutte
Beach Bal Masqué, Op. 22
Puccini “Coro a bocca chiusa” from Madama Butterfly
L. Bernstein “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide


Elegy

Saturday, NOvember 6, 2021 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor
Kimberly Giordano, soprano • Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

Parry Elegy for Brahms
Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45


Messiah

Saturday, December 18, 2021 • 2:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
Sunday, December 19, 2021 • 2:30 p.m. • Bastyr Chapel

William White, conductor • Ellaina Lewis, soprano
José Luis Muñoz, countertenor • Brendan Tuohy, tenor • Ryan Bede, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Resilience

Saturday, February 5, 2022 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor

White Recollected Dances, Op. 41
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Sibelius Romance in C major, Op. 42
Handel Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6, No. 11, HWV 329
Mason Reflection on a Memorial
Mozart Divertimento in B♭ major, K. 137
Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3


Resurrection

Sunday, March 13, 2022 • 3:00 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor • Zach Finkelstein, Evangelist
Zachary Lenox, Jesus • Arwen Myers, soprano • Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano
Columbia Choirs • Katrina Turman, artistic director

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Celebration

Sunday, April 24, 2022 • 7:30 p.m. • Benaroya Hall

William White, conductor

L. Boulanger D’un matin de printemps
White The Muses [world premiere]
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé [complete]


2019–2020 Season

Origins

Saturday, October 5, 2019 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor • Jessica Robins Milanese, soprano • Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano
Les Green, tenor • Ryan Bede, baritone • Mara Wald, soprano
Seattle Girls Choir • Jacob Winkler, artistic director

Garcia Vast Array [world premiere]
Milhaud La Création du monde, Op. 81a
Sams The Earthmakers


Memorials

Saturday, November 2, 2019 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church

William White, conductor • Michael Drumheller, bass-baritone

Higdon blue cathedral
Beyer Circumference [world premiere]
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E♭ major, Op. 55 (“Eroica”)


Messiah

Saturday, December 14, 2019 • 2:00 p.m. • Plymouth Congregational Church
Sunday, December 15, 2019 • 2:00 p.m. • Bastyr Chapel

William White, conductor • Linda Tsatsanis, soprano
Nerys Jones, mezzo-soprano • Brendan Tuohy, tenor • Michael Drumheller, bass-baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Ancestors

Saturday, February 15, 2020 • 7:30 p.m. • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center

Quinn Mason, conductor • William White, conductor • Benjamin Lulich, clarinet

Mason A Joyous Trilogy [world premiere]
Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622
Stravinsky Le sacre du printemps


2018–2019 Season

The Bounty of the Earth

Saturday, October 6, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
William White, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Brendan Tuohy, tenor • Ryan Bede, baritone

White Acadia Fanfare
Boulanger Psaume XXIV (“La terre appartient à l’Eternel”)
Copland Suite from Appalachian Spring
Haydn “Autumn” from The Seasons


Valor & Remembrance

Saturday, November 3, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
William White, conductor • Dana Brown, piano • Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

Boulanger Pour les funérailles d’un soldat
Hindemith String Quartet No. 2 [first movement]
Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Holst Ode to Death, Op. 38
Parry “There Is an Old Belief”
Ravel La valse


Messiah

Saturday, December 15, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church (Seattle)
Sunday, December 16, 2018 • 3:00 p.m. • First Presbyterian Church (Everett)
William White, conductor and harpsichord
Amanda Opuszynski, soprano • Laura Beckel Thoreson, mezzo-soprano
Brendan Tuohy, tenor • José Rubio, baritone

Handel Messiah


Symphonies of Psalms

Saturday, February 9, 2019
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Schütz Alleluja! Lobet dem Herren!
Shaw and the swallow
Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms
Dvořák Žalm 149, Op. 79
Boulanger Psaume CXXIX
White Psalm 46


Out of the Depths

Saturday, March 16, 2019 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
William White, conductor • Laura Beckel Thoreson, mezzo-soprano

Boulanger Psaume CXXIX
Boulanger Du fond de l’abîme
Franck Symphony in D minor


Spring Symphony

Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
William White, conductor • Arwen Myers, soprano
Stephen Rumph, tenor • Damien Geter, bass • Benjamin Yu, piano

Boulanger D’un matin de printemps
Brahms Vier Gesänge, Op. 17
J.S. Bach Der Himmel Lacht!, BWV 31
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 [second movement]
Schumann Symphony No. 1 (“Spring”)


2017–2018 Season

Mentor and Protégé

Saturday, October 7, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
Brad Cawyer, conductor • Amanda Opuszynski, soprano

Schumann Missa sacra
Brahms Symphony No. 3


Dvořák in America

Saturday, November 11, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
William White, conductor
Catherine Haight, soprano • José Rubio, baritone

Sowerby Comes Autumn Time
Haydn Hunting Chorus from The Seasons
Dvořák Te Deum
Dvořák Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World’)


Messiah

Saturday, December 16, 2017 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church (Seattle)
Sunday, December 17, 2017 • 3:00 p.m. • First Presbyterian Church (Everett)
Clinton Smith, conductor • Amanda Opuszynski, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano • Brad Benoit, tenor • Benjamin Sieverding, bass

Handel Messiah


Echoes of Old England

Saturday, February 3, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
Michael Wheatley, conductor • Shintaro Taneda, violin
Kate Tombaugh, mezzo-soprano • Barry Johnson, baritone

Elgar Sospiri
Bax November Woods
Saint-Säens Violin Concerto No. 3 [third movement]
Vaughan Williams Five Tudor Portraits


Stories from the East

Saturday, March 31, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
Aaron Breid, conductor • Edward Zhang, piano

Ince Gloria (Everywhere)
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 [second & third movements]
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherezade


Thirsting for Hope

Sunday, June 3, 2018 • 3:00 p.m. • First Free Methodist Church
Alastair Willis, conductor • Amanda Opuszynski, soprano

Mendelssohn Psalm 42
Brooks The Migration and Death of Esperanza Soledad Hernández
Dvořák Symphony No. 7


2016–2017 Season

From Russia With Love

Saturday, October 8, 2016 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Kai Chen, cello • Julia Benzinger, mezzo-soprano

Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36
Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Prokofiev Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78


British Isles

Saturday, November 12, 2016 • First Free Methodist Church
Alastair Willis, conductor • Amanda Opuszynski, soprano • José Rubio, baritone

Arnold Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59
Seeger “The Bells of Rhymney”
Traditional “All Through the Night”
Stanford Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 78
Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony


Messiah

Saturday, December 17, 2016 • First Free Methodist Church (Seattle)
Sunday, December 18, 2016 • First Presbyterian Church (Everett)
Clinton Smith, conductor • Amanda Opuszynski, soprano
Margaret Gawrysiak, mezzo-soprano • Brad Benoit, tenor • José Rubio, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Destiny

Saturday, February 4, 2017 • First Free Methodist Church
Nikolas Caoile, conductor • Phoebe Rawn, flute • Melissa Schiel, mezzo-soprano

Griffes Poem for Flute and Orchestra, A. 93
Schubert Incidental Music to Rosamunde, D. 797
Brahms Schicksalslied, Op. 54


Brahms Requiem

Saturday, April 22, 2017 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Stephen Binondo, piano
Rebecca Nathanson, soprano • José Rubio, baritone

Mozart Ave verum corpus, K. 618
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21
Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45


Organ Symphony

Sunday, May 21, 2017 First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Karina Brazas, soprano
Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano • Paul Tegels, organ

Vivaldi Gloria in D major, RV 589
Gach Allelujah: Quiet Music for Unquiet Times [world premiere]
Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 in C minor (“Organ”), Op. 78


2015–2016 Season

War and Peace

Saturday, October 3, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Elizabeth Zharoff, soprano • Joo Won Kang, baritone

Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem


Hidden Gems

Saturday, November 14, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor

Sibelius Preludio
Nielsen Sleep
Sibelius Snöfrid
Nielsen Symphony No. 2


Messiah

Saturday, December 19, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church (Seattle)
Sunday, December 20, 2015 • First Presbyterian Church (Everett)
Clinton Smith, conductor • Amanda Opuszynski, soprano
Sarah Larsen, mezzo-soprano • Brad Benoit, tenor • Jeffrey Beruan, bass

Handel Messiah


Irreverent Reverence

Saturday, February 6, 2016 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Adrian Steele, violin
Karina Brazas, soprano • Ryan Bede, baritone

Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Sibelius Violin Concerto [first movement]
Fauré Requiem


Sacrifice

Saturday, March 12, 2016 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Andrew Stenson, Evangelist • Clayton Brainerd, Jesus
Catherine Haight, soprano • Sarah Larsen, mezzo-soprano • Jonathan Silvia, Pilate

J.S. Bach St. John Passion


Self-Expression

Saturday, April 16, 2016 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Rebecca Nathanson, soprano • Edward Zhang, piano

Poulenc Gloria
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 [first movement]
Brahms Symphony No. 1


Devil May Care

Sunday, May 22, 2016 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor and piano

Elgar Serenade for Strings
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23
Chan Seeking, Searching [world premiere]
Elgar From the Bavarian Highlands


2014–2015 Season

Moments of Inspiration

Saturday, October 4, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor   Victor Noriega, piano

Dvořák Carnival Overture, Op. 92
Respighi Fountains of Rome
Noriega Generations, Directions [northwest premiere]
J.S. Bach Choruses from Tönet, ihr Pauken, BWV 214
Wagner Siegfried Idyll
J. Strauss Jr. On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314


Daybreak of Freedom

Saturday, November 9, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Vivian Phillips, narrator • Kimberly Giordano, soprano
Sarah Larsen, mezzo-soprano • Eric Neuville, tenor • Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

Schwantner New Morning for the World (“Daybreak of Freedom”)
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125


Holiday Pops

Saturday, December 6, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Eugene Kidder, narrator

Anderson A Christmas Festival
Rutter Brother Heinrich’s Christmas
Anderson Sleigh Ride
Silvestri/arr. Jerry Brubaker
Suite from The Polar Express
arr. Shaw/Bennett The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite IV
arr. Finnegan Christmas Sing-Along


Handel’s Messiah

Sunrday, December 21, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Angela Mortellaro, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano • Brad Benoit, tenor • Jeffrey Beruan, bass

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Chamber Music

Sunday, January 11, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, piano and conductor

Mozart String Quartet in B-flat Major, K. 458 (“Hunt”)
Ewald Brass Quintet No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 5
Mozart “Per questa bella mano,” K. 612
R. Schumann “So wahr die Sonne scheinet,” Op. 101, No. 8
R. Schumann “Ich bin geliebt”, Op. 74, No. 9
Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5


Turning Points

Sunday, February 8, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Marie Leou, violin

Dvořák Slavonic Dance in C major, Op. 46, No. 1
Dvořák Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op. 72, No. 2
Dvořák Slavonic Dance in G minor, Op. 46, No. 8
Shostakovich Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 [first movement]
Pärt Fratres
Mozart Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201


Eternity

Sunday, March 8, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Sarah Larsen, mezzo-soprano • Ryan Bede, baritone

Duruflé Requiem, Op. 9
Holst The Planets, Op. 32


Deliverance

Saturday, April 18, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church
Roupen Shakarian, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano
Zack Finkelstein, tenor • Ryan Bede, baritone • Ben Grover, baritone

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


1954 in America

Sunday, May 17, 2015 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor

Copland The Tender Land Suite
Whitacre Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine
Stacey Philipps Breathe (world premiere)
Dohnányi American Rhapsody, Op. 47
Borodin “Stranger in Paradise” (“Gliding Dance of the Maidens” from Prince Igor)
Chaplin “Smile” (Love Theme from Modern Times)
Pat Ballard “Mr. Sandman”
Leonard Bernstein On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite


2013–2014 Season

Love + Adoration

Saturday, September 28, 2013 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Roxanna Patterson, viola

Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Duruflé “Ubi caritas” from Quatre motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op. 10
J.S. Bach O Jesu Christ mein’s lebens Licht, BWV 118
R. Strauss Serenade in E♭ major, Op. 7
Monteverdi Toccata from L’Orfeo
Sams Rhapsody for Viola and Orchestra [world premiere]
Mealor She Walks in Beauty
Ravel Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé


Passion + Enchantment

Saturday, November 9, 2013 • First Free Methodist Church
Stephen Rogers Radcliffe, conductor

Mendelssohn Overture and Incidental Music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 21/61
Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56


Tradition + Faith

Sunday, December 15, 2013 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Angela Mortellaro, soprano • Sarah Larsen, mezzo-soprano
Brad Benoit, tenor • Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Friendship + Imagination

Saturday, February 8, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Stilian Kirov, conductor • Elisa Barston, violin

Lyadov Enchanted Lake
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Mussorgsky/orch. Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition


Death + Remembrance

Saturday, March 15, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Mark Salman, piano
Lindsay Ohse, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano
Zach Finkelstein, tenor • Stephen Fish, bass-baritone

Jones Elegy
Liszt Totentanz
Mozart Requiem in D minor, K. 626


Reverence + Spirituality

Saturday, April 12, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano
Wesley Rogers, tenor • Clayton Brainerd, bass-baritone

J.S. Bach Mass in B minor, BWV 232


Reflection + Wonder

Saturday, May 10, 2014 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor • Karin Wolverton, soprano • Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano

Ives The Unanswered Question
Fauré Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1
Barber Knoxville: Summer of 1915
Elgar The Music Makers, Op. 69


2012–2013 Season

Bach & Shostakovich

Saturday, October 6, 2012 • First Free Methodist Church
Jeremy Briggs Roberts, conductor

Bach/Stravinsky Chorale Variations on Vom Himmel hoch
J.S. Bach Magnificat in D major, BWV 243
Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93


Bach, Adams & Mozart

Saturday, November 10, 2012 • First Free Methodist Church
Paul Polivnick, conductor

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Adams The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra)
Mozart Mass in C minor, K. 427


Winter Celebration

Sunday, December 16, 2012 • First Free Methodist Church
Huw Edwards, conductor • Simone Porter, violin

Vivaldi “Winter” from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, No. 4
Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21
J.S. Bach Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Christmas Carols
arr. Finnegan Christmas Sing-Along


Puccini & Shostakovich

Saturday, February 9, 2013 • First Free Methodist Church
Johan Louwersheimer, conductor

Weber Overture to Euryanthe
Puccini Messa a 4 Voci
J.S. Bach Ich lasse dich nicht, BWV Anh. 159
Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 in E♭ major, Op. 70


Haydn, Bizet & Copland

Saturday, March 16, 2013 • First Free Methodist Church
Clinton Smith, conductor

Gluck “Dance of the Furies” from Orphée et Eurydice
Haydn Missa in Angustiis (“Lord Nelson” Mass)
Bizet Carmen Suite No. 1
Copland Billy the Kid Suite


Stravinsky & Beethoven

Saturday, April 20, 2013 • First Free Methodist Church
Eric Garcia, conductor

Weber Overture to Der Freischütz
Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92


Verdi & Sibelius

Saturday, May 18, 2013 • First Free Methodist Church
Jayce Ogren, conductor

Verdi Four Sacred Pieces
Sibelius Symphony No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 82


2011–2012 Season

Brahms & Sibelius

Sunday, October 16, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church
Jayce Ogren, conductor

Brahms Nänie, Op. 82
Brahms Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates), Op. 89
Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny), Op. 54
Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43


Pulcinella

Sunday, November 13, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church
Joseph Pollard White, conductor • Nick Masters, double bass

Handel Concerto Grosso in G major, Op. 6, No. 1
Waṅhal Double Bass Concerto in D major [opening movement]
Vaughan Williams Mass in G minor
Whitacre Five Hebrew Love Songs
Beyer Short Stories [world premiere]
Stravinsky Suite from Pulcinella


Christmas Oratorio

Sunday, December 18, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church
Hans-Jürgen Schnoor, conductor

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248


Russian Masters

Sunday, February 5, 2012 • Meany Hall
Eric Garcia, conductor

Shostakovich Festive Overture, Op. 96
Prokofiev Suite from Lieutenant Kizhe, Op. 60
Borodin Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird (1919 version)


English Masters

Sunday, March 11, 2012 • First Free Methodist Church
Alastair Willis, conductor • Erich Parce, baritone

Handel Zadok the Priest, HWV 258
Vaughan Williams Five Variants of “Dives and Lazarus”
Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a
Walton Belshazzar's Feast


Easter Oratorio

Sunday, April 1, 2012 • First Free Methodist Church
Darko Butorac, conductor

J.S. Bach Easter Oratorio, BWV 249
Sibelius Valse Triste, Op. 44, No. 1
R. Strauss Suite from Der Rosenkavalier


Bruckner & Beethoven

Sunday, May 13, 2012 • First Free Methodist Church
Jonathan Pasternack, conductor

Mozart Kyrie in D minor, K. 341
Bruckner Te Deum, WAB 45
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E♭ Major, Op. 55 (“Eroica”)


2010–2011 Season

Royal Fireworks

Sunday, October 10, 2010 • First Free Methodist Church
Roupen Shakarian, conductor • Alexandra Takasugi, viola

Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351
Hoffmeister Concerto for Viola and Orchestra in D Major
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
Handel Te Deum in D Major, HWV 283 (“Dettingen”)


George Shangrow Memorial Concert

Sunday, November 14, 2010 • Benaroya Hall
Roupen Shakarian, conductor • Jeffrey Cohan, flute • Catherine Haight, soprano
Brian Box , baritone • Kathryn Weld, alto • Mark Salman, piano
Jessica Robins Milanese, soprano • Joseph Adam, organ • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, alto • Wesley Rogers, tenor • Stephen Tachell, baritone

J.S. Bach Sarabande from Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013
PalestrinaSicut cervus
J.S. Bach “Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben” from St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Sams An die Musik
Brahms “Letztes Glück” from Five Partsongs for Mixed Chorus, Op. 104
Elgar “Nimord” from Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 (“Enigma”)
Haydn Finale from Symphony No. 70 in D Major
Schubert “Ständchen” from Schwanengesang, D. 957
Poulenc Léocadia, Op. 106
Handel &“He spake the word” from Israel in Egypt, HWV 54
Beyer “Instrument of Choice” from Turns of a Girl
J.S. Bach “Ruht wohl” from St. John Passion, BWV 245
R. Kechley Psalm 100 for Organ, Chorus and Orchestra
Beethoven Finale from Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”)


Messiah

Sunday, December 5, 2010 • First Free Methodist Church
Zon Eastes, conductor

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Two Concertos

Sunday, February 27, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church
Alastair Willis, conductor • Mark Salman, piano • Judith Lawrence, bassoon

Wagner Overture to The Flying Dutchman
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125
R. Kechley Concerto for Bassoon, Chorus and Orchestra [world premiere]
Howells Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing
Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region


Chamber Music

Sunday, March 13, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church

Bartók Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98
Brahms Scherzo from Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano in E♭ Major, Op. 40
Wolf Intermezzo in E♭ Major for String Quartet
Handel Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 2
Mozart Serenade in C minor, K. 388


St. Matthew Passion

Sunday, April 17, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church
Hans-Jürgen Schnoor, conductor • Wesley Rogers, Evangelist • Erik Anstine, Jesus
Jessica Robins-Milanese, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor
Charles Robert Stephens, baritone • Columbia Choirs (Steve Stevens, director)

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Season Finale

Sunday, May 15, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church
Darko Butorac, conductor • Ronald Patterson, violin

Verdi Choruses from Nabucco
Sams Childhood’s Moon [world premiere]
Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E♭ Major, Op. 97 (“Rhenish”)


2009–2010 Season

Beethoven’s Ninth

Sunday, October 4, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

J.S. Bach Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125


Bach

Sunday, November 1, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Quinton Morris, violin • Linda Tsatsanis, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Missa Brevis in G, BWV 236
J.S. Bach Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
J.S. Bach Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild), BWV 79


Messiah

Sunday, December 6, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Linda Tsatsanis, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Barry Johnson, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Family Holiday

Sunday, December 20, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Lauren Glass, flute • Zoe Funai, flute
Simon Berry, flute • Lydia Walsh, flute • Tom Dahlstrom, narrator
Linda Tsatsanis, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano
Tessa Studebaker, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
Bozza Jour d’été à la montagne
Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio


Chamber Music

Sunday, January 17, 2011 • First Free Methodist Church

Beethoven Serenade in D major, Op.25
Schubert Der Hirt auf dem Felsen
Shostakovich String Quartet No. 7
Brahms An die Heimat, Op. 74
Dvořák Serenade for Winds in D minor, Op. 44


Mostly Mozart

Sunday, February 7, 2010 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Tessa Studebaker, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Grieg From Holberg’s Time (Suite in the Olden Style), Op. 40
Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
Mozart “Coronation” Mass, K. 317


Concerto for Orchestra

Sunday, March 14, 2010 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Erik Ibsen-Nowak, saxophone

R. Strauss Four Last Songs
Torke Saxophone Concerto
Bartók Concerto for Orchestra


Alexander’s Feast

Sunday, April 11, 2010 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

Handel Alexander’s Feast, HWV 75


Hot and Cold

Sunday, May 2, 2010 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Peggy Kurtz, soprano • Michael Partington, guitar
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano

Sanders She Blows Hot and Cold [world premiere]
Castelnuovo-Tedesco Guitar Concerto No. 1
De Falla The Three-Cornered Hat


All That Jazz

Sunday, June 6, 2010 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jessica Robins Milanese, soprano • Brent Edstrom, piano

L. Bernstein Choruses from The Lark
Beyer The Turns of a Girl [world premiere]
Edstrom Concerto for Jazz Piano and Orchestra [west coast premiere]


2008–2009 Season

Fall Gala

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Chuanyun Li, violin

Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Chen/He The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
Khachaturian Concerto for Violin and Orchestra


Brahms Requiem

Sunday, October 5, 2008 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Brian Box, baritone

Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem


Bach Cantatas

Sunday, November 2, 2008 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Rumph, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101
J.S. Bach Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65
J.S. Bach Missa Brevis in F, BWV 233


Messiah

Sunday, December 7, 2008 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Christmas Oratorio

Sunday, January 4, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248


Mozart

Sunday, February 8, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Judith Cohen, piano
Ronald Patterson, violin • Roxanna Patterson, viola • Sharon Abreu, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Andrew Danichik, bass

Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K. 546
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 in E♭, K. 482
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E♭, K. 364
Mozart Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K. 339


Serenity

Sunday, March 15, 2009 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Michael Dunlap, baritone

Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 (“Pastoral”)
Stravinsky Divertimento from Le baiser de fée
Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music


St. John Passion

Sunday, April 5, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Wesley Rogers, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Catherine Haight, soprano • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Margriet Tindemans, viola da gamba

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


Handel & Haydn

Sunday, May 3, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Lisa Michele Lewis, harpsichord
Shari Muller-Ho, flute • Stephen Provine, violin

Handel Concerto a due cori in F Major, HWV 334
J.S. Bach Triple Concerto in A minor, BWV 1044
Haydn Symphony No. 87 in A Major (“Paris”)


Slavic Melodies

Sunday, June 7, 2009 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano

Dvořák Czech Suite
R. Kechley Folk Song Suite for Chorus and Orchestra
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor


2007–2008 Season

Elijah

Sunday, October 7, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Sara Hedgpeth, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Michael Delos, baritone • Ben Florh, boy soprano

Mendelssohn Elijah, Op. 70


Classical Triumvirate

Sunday, November 4, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soropano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Brahms O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf, Op. 74, No. 2
Brahms Tragic Overture
J.S. Bach Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106
Brahms Five Part-Songs, Opp. 42/62/104
Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36


Messiah

Sunday, December 2, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


1610 Vespers

Monday, December 17, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Carrie Henneman Shaw, soprano
Stephen Rumph, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor • Dustin Kaspar, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Monteverdi Vespra della Beate Virgine


War Requiem

Sunday, February 10, 2008 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Wesley Rogers, tenor
Michael Drumheller, baritone Northwest Boychoir (Joseph Crnko, director)

Britten War Requiem


Magnificent Strings

Sunday, March 16, 2008 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Ronald Patterson, violin • Roxanna Patterson, viola

Stravinsky Apollo musagète
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Vaughan Williams Flos campi
Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini


The Seasons

Sunday, April 6, 2008 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Wesley Rogers, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Haydn The Seasons


Spring Baroque

Sunday, May 4, 2008 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Povilas Stravinsky, piano • Carrie Henneman Shaw, soprano
Kaye Kofford, soprano • Laurie Medill, alto • Wesley Rogers, tenor
Jerry Sams, tenor • Paddy McDonald, bass • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Telemann Tafelmusik Part II
J.S. Bach Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 12
Purcell Masque in Dioclesian


Mahler 4

Sunday, June 8, 2008 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Janeanne Houston, soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Mark Salman, piano • Clint Kraus, organ

Brahms Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103
R. Kechley Psalm 100
Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G Major


2006–2007 Season

Beethoven Buzz I

Sunday, September 24, 2006 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ major, Op. 19
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 73


Beethoven Buzz II

Sunday, October 15, 2006 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano
Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Peggy Kurtz, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Ralph Cobb, tenor • Steve Tachell, baritone

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
Beethoven Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80


Bach Cantatas

Sunday, November 5, 2006 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Sinfonia from Wir danken dir Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29
J.S. Bach Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 38
J.S. Bach Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131
J.S. Bach Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150
J.S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80


Messiah

Sunday, December 3, 2006 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Holiday

Monday, December 18, 2006 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Magnificat, BWV 243
Anderson Sleigh Ride
arr. R. Kechley The Twelve Days of Christmas
Adam/arr. R. Kechley O Holy Night
R. Kechley Little Child
Poston Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Berlioz “The Shepherd’s Farewell” from L’Enfance du Christ
Lauridsen O Nata Lux
Leuner/arr. MacPherson The Shepherd’s Carol Song
arr. Willcocks/Kechley Christmas Carols
Pierpont/arr. R. Kechley Jingle Bells


Winter Baroque

Sunday, February 4, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Eun Kim, organ • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Michael Partington, guitar

Handel Organ Concerto in G minor, HWV 310
Vivaldi Beatus Vir, RV 597
Johanson The Underdog [world premiere]
Haydn Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor (“Farewell”)


Orchestral Inspiration

Sunday, March 18, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Murl Allen Sanders, accordion

Stravinsky Agon
Sanders Accordion Concerto No. 2 [world premiere]
Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in D minor (“From the New World”)


St. Matthew Passion

Friday, April 6, 2007 First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Wesley Rogers, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Jessica Robins Milanese, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Ronnee Fullerton, viola da gamba • Seattle Children’s Chorus (Kris Mason, director)

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Choral Inspiration

Sunday, May 6, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Stephen Provine, violin
Jennifer Caine, violin • Jessica Robins Milanese, soprano

Handel Sinfonia from Belshazzar’s Feast
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Vivaldi Concerto in G minor, RV 107
Beyer Songs of Illumination [world premiere]


Mass in Time of War

Sunday, June 10, 2007 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano

Haydn Mass in Time of War
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64


2005–2006 Season

Mozart

Sunday, October 2, 2005 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano
Anne-Carolyn Bird, soprano • Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano • Robb Asklof, tenor
Sam Handley, bass-baritone • Brian Box, baritone • Michael Drumheller, baritone

Mozart Overture and opening scene from Don Giovanni, K. 527
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
Mozart Requiem, K. 626


Bach Cantatas

Saturday, November 5, 2005 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Amanda Jane Kelley, soprano • Laurie Medill, alto
Stephen Wall, tenor • Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Schütz Siehe, es erschien der Engel des Herren Joseph im Traum, SWV 403
J.S. Bach Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1
Schütz Es ging ein Sämann aus, zu säen seinen Samen, SWV 408
Schütz Der Herr is mein Hirt, mir wird nichts mangeln, SWV 398
J.S. Bach Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21


Messiah

Sunday, December 4, 2005 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Holiday

Monday, December 19, 2005 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Anderson A Christmas Festival
Praetorius/arr. R. Kechley Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming
arr. Willcocks/R. Kechley Christmas Carols
Pierpont/arr. R. Kechley Jingle Bells
Anderson Sleigh Ride
Vaughan Williams Hodie


Winter Baroque

Sunday, February 12, 2006 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Ross Hauck, tenor • Michael Monnikendam, baritone

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069
Haydn Symphony No. 31 in D major (“Hornsignal”)
Corelli Concerto Grosso in B♭ major, Op. 6, No. 5
Zelenka Mass in C major, ZWV 20 (“Missa Dei Filii”)


Romanticism

Saturday, March 11, 2006 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Stephen Wall, tenor
Ron Patterson, violin • Roxanna Patterson, viola

Weber “Von Jugend auf in dem Kampfgefild” from Oberon
Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Mozart “Il mio tesoro” from Don Giovannni
Donizetti “Una furtiva lagrima” from L’elisir d’amore
Benjamin Romantic Fantasy
Massenet “En fermant les yeux” from Manon
Ponchielli “Cielo e mar!” from La Gioconda
Elgar Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 (“Enigma”)


Requiem

Sunday, April 9, 2006 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Verdi Requiem


Fireworks!

Sunday, May 14, 2006 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351
C.P.E. Bach Symphony in D major, W. 183, No. 1
J.S. Bach Singet dem Herrn ein neues lied
R. Kechley Running Passages [world premiere]


Bach

Saturday, June 10, 2006 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Melissa Plagemann, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Mass in B minor, BWV 232


2004–2005 Season

Reverence

Sunday, October 10, 2004 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Jeffrey Cohan, flute • Catherine Haight, soprano
Carla Hildebrand, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Rumph, tenor • Charles Robert Stephens, baritone

Beethoven Mass in C major, Op. 86
Beyer Toot Sweet [world premiere]
Verdi Act II Finale from Aida


Solace

Sunday, November 7, 2004 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Julie Finch, soprano • Catherine Haight, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Stephen Rumph, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147
J.S. Bach Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!, BWV 51
J.S. Bach Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 177
J.S. Bach Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99


Messiah

Sunday, December 5, 2004 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, alto
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Cheer

Monday, December 20, 2004 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Stephen Wall, tenor

Britten A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28
arr. R. Kechley The Twelve Days of Christmas
Bratton/arr. R. Kechley The Teddy Bears’ Picnic
R. Kechley A Bayreuth Christmas
arr. Willcocks/R. Kechley Christmas Carols
arr. Chase Christmas Favorites
Pierpont/arr. R. Kechley Jingle Bells
Holst Christmas Day
Adam/arr. R. Kechley O Holy Night
R. Kechley Christmas Fugue
Praetorius/arr. R. Kechley Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming
Pierpont/arr. R. Kechley Jingle Bells
Anderson Sleigh Ride


Hope

Sunday, January 16, 2005 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Purcell Trio Sonata in C major, Z. 731
Handel Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 6, No. 10
Haydn Symphony No. 6 in D major (“Le Matin”)
Rossini/Britten Soirées musicales
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049


Passion

Saturday, February 19, 2005 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano
Sara Hedgpeth, soprano • Stephen Rumph, tenor

Wagner Dawn and Farewell from Götterdämmerung
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
Wagner Immolation Scene from Götterdämmerung
Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird (1919 version)


Sacrifice

Sunday, March 20, 2005 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Stephen Ng, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Anne-Carolyn Bird, soprano • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Margriet Tindemans, viola da gamba

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


Desire

Sunday, April 10, 2005 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soropano
Cameo/Carraba Dance Theatre Company, dancers

Milhaud La création du monde, Op. 81
Berlioz Les nuits d’été, Op. 7
Scarlatti/Tommasini The Good-Humored Ladies
Brahms Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 11


Virtue

Saturday, May 14, 2005 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Julie Finch, soprano • David Shockey, tenor

Palestrina Sicut cervus
Palestrina My Heart Seemed as Though Dying
Brahms Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen?, Op. 74, No. 1
Sams Signs on Edmonds Marina Beach: Marine Mammals
Sams The Pacific Ocean is 135 Miles from Here
Sams The Darkest, Wettest Winter in History
Le Jeune Si dessus vos Lèvres de roses
Gabrieli Jubilate Deo
Sams The Crush of Night
Sams An die Musik
Sams Before Winter
Sams Proposal
Sams Hand Me Down My Silver Trumpet
Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76


Joy

Saturday, June 4, 2005 • McIntyre Hall
Sunday, June 5, 2005 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Steven Tachell, baritone

Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125


2003–2004 Season

Creation

Thursday, September 25, 2003 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Carla Hildebrand, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Haydn The Creation


Beethoven Violin Concerto

Sunday, November 16, 2003 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Marjorie Kransberg-Talvi,violin

Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
Haydn Symphony No. 70 in D major
Ravel Boléro


Messiah

Friday, December 5, 2003 • Sunday, December 7, 2003 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Christmas Oratorio

Sunday, December 21, 2003 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Jennifer Driscoll-Holmes, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248


Winter Baroque

Sunday, January 18, 2004 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Michael Drumheller, baritone

Purcell Fantasia: Three Parts Upon a Ground, Z. 731
Handel Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6, No. 5
J.S. Bach Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42
Handel Concerto Grosso in B♭ major, Op. 3, No. 2
Stravinsky Danses concertantes


Earthmakers

Sunday, February 15, 2004 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Carol Sams, soprano
David Farris, boy soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor
Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Michael Drumheller, baritone
Northwest Boychoir (Joseph Crnko, director)

Sams The Earthmakers


Beethoven3

Sunday, March 14, 2004 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Povilas Stravinsky, piano • Justin Cole, conductor

Beethoven Consecration of the House Overture, Op. 124
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E♭ major (“Eroica”), Op. 55


St. Matthew Passion

Good Friday, April 9, 2004 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Stephen Ng, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Anne-Carolyn Bird, soprano • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soropano • Stephen Wall, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Margriet Tindemans, viola da gamba • Northwest Boychoir (Joseph Crnko, director)

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Season Finale

Sunday, May 16, 2004 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Michael Partington, guitar
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Brian Chin, trumpet

Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
Copland In the Beginning
Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
R. Kechley Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra [world premiere]


2002–2003 Season

Summer Festival I

Sunday, August 18, 2002 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
Jeffrey Cohan, flute • George Shangrow, harpsichord

attr. J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E major, BWV 1035
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034
J.S. Bach Partita in A minor for solo flute, BWV 1013
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in A major, BWV 1032
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in C major, BWV 1033
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030


Summer Festival II

Wednesday, August 21, 2002 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
Jeffrey Cohan, flute • George Shangrow, harpsichord
Members of Orchestra Seattle

Telemann Trio Sonata in A minor, TWV 42:a4
Quantz Flute Concerto in E minor
C.P.E. Bach Flute Concerto in A minor, H. 431
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067
Frederick the Great Flute Concerto in G major


Summer Festival III

Saturday, August 24, 2002 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
Mark Salman, piano • George Shangrow, piano
Members of Orchestra Seattle

Mozart Sonata in F major for piano, four hands, K. 497
Mozart Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat major, K. 452
Mozart Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332
Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478


Summer Festival IV

Sunday, August 25, 2002 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
Justin Cole, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Concerto Grosso in B-flat major, Op. 6, No. 7
J.S. Bach Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196
Purcell Selections from The Fairy Queen, Z. 629


Classical Cinema

Sunday, October 27, 2002 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Svend Rønning, violin • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano

Williams Children’s Suite from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Rózsa Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 24
Prokofiev Alexander Nevsky Cantata, Op. 78


George Shangrow Chorale

Sunday, November 10, 2002 Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Schütz “Cantate Domino” from Cantiones sacrae
Palestrina Sicut cervus
Handl Ascendo ad Patrem meum
Debussy Trois chansons de Charles d’Orléans
Britten Choral Dances from Gloriana
Monteverdi Four Madrigals
Brahms Fünf Gesänge, Op. 104
Holst “I Love My Love” from Six Choral Folksongs, Op. 36b
Grainger “Brigg Fair,” BFMS7
Vaughan Williams/arr. Somervell “Linden Lea”
Rowley “Tune Thy Music to Thy Heart”
Vaughan Williams “The Lover’s Ghost” from Five English Folksongs
arr. Willcocks “Bobby Shaftoe”


Italian Advent Celebration

Sunday, December 1, 2002 Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor

Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8
Vivaldi Gloria, RV 589
Respighi Lauda per la Natività del Signore, P. 56


Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, December 15, 2002 • Monday, December 16, 2002 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Patrice Michaels, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Winter Baroque

Sunday, January 12, 2003 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Phil Phillips, baritone

Purcell Suite from Abdelazer, Z. 570
Poulenc Suite Française
Wassenaer Concerto Armonico in B♭ major
J.S. Bach Ich liebe den Höchsten von Ganzem Gemüte, BWV 174


Romantic Masterpieces

Sunday, February 23, 2003 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Ralph Cobb, tenor • Andrew Danilchik, baritone

Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Schubert Mass No. 6 in E♭ major, D. 950


Bach Birthday Celebration

Sunday, March 16, 2003 • Town Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Jerry Sams, tenor • Phil Phillips, baritone

Goldberg Trio Sonata in C major
J.S. Bach Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066
J.S. Bach Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79


Russian Fantasy

Sunday, April 13, 2003 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Judith Cohen, piano • Justin Cole, conductor

Borodin Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47


Musical Feast

Friday, June 6, 2003 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Ronald Patterson, violin • Roxanna Patterson, viola
Catherine Haight, soprano • Brian Box, baritone • Murl Allen Sanders, accordion

Brahms Schaffe in mir, Gott, Op. 29, No. 2
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E♭ major, K. 364
Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem
Sanders Accordion Concerto No. 1 [world premiere]
Berlin/Gershwin/Porter/arr. R. Kechley American Songbook Medley


2001–2002 Season

Summer Baroque

Saturday, August 25, 2001 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
Justin Cole, conductor • Svend Rønning, violin • George Shangrow, harpsichord
Shari Muller-Ho, flute • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Vivaldi Violin Concerto in E-flat major, RV 253
Farina Capriccio stravagante
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050
Corelli Concerto Grosso in B-flat major, Op. 6, No. 11
J.S. Bach _Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66


Brahms Requiem

Sunday, October 21, 2001 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano
Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Brian Box, baritone

Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ major, Op. 83
Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45


Commedia Dell’arte

Sunday, November 18, 2001 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano • Peter Terry, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Judith Cohen, piano • Justin Cole, conductor

Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492
Stravinsky Pulcinella
Poulenc Le bal masqué
Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551


Messiah

Saturday, December 22, 2001 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Winter Baroque

Sunday, January 20, 2002 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Jeffrey Cohan, flute • Justin Cole, conductor

Purcell Suite from The Gordian Knot Untied, Z. 597
C.P.E. Bach Flute Concerto in D minor, H. 426
Handel Concerto Grosso in E minor, Op. 6, No. 3
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048


Love & Romance

Friday, February 15, 2002 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Jeffrey Cohan, flute

Barber Adagio, Op. 11
Haydn Symphony No. 73 in D major
R. Kechley Flute Concerto [world premiere]
R. Kechley Frail Deeds


Israel in Egypt

Saturday, April 6, 2002 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano • Julie Johnson, mezzo-soprano
Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Norman Smith, bass

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


Missa Solemnis

Sunday, May 19, 2002 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone
Columbia Choirs Vocal Ensemble • Woodinville High School Concert Choir (Steve Stevens, director)

Beethoven Missa Solemnis, Op. 123


2000–2001 Season

Summer Baroque

Saturday, August 12, 2000 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
Justin Cole, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • David Cole, trumpet

Hovhanness Prayer of Saint Gregory, Op. 62b
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F, BWV 1046
Corelli Concerto Grosso in D, Op. 6, No. 4
J.S. Bach _Herz und Mund un Tat und Leben, BWV 147


Opening Gala

Sunday, October 22, 2000 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Sharyn Peterson, violin • Michael Koller, organ
Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Norman Smith, bass

R. Kechley Psalm 100
Brahms Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 77
Mozart Adagio & Allegro in F minor, K. 594
Mozart Requiem, K. 626


Orchestral Showcase

Sunday, November 19, 2000 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Gordon Ullmann, trumpet • David Cole, trumpet
Kate Johnson, flute • Megan Lyden, flute

Cimarosa Concerto for Two Flutes in G major
Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major, RV 537
Haydn Symphony No. 60 in C Major (“Il Distratto”)
Bononcini Sinfonia in D Major, Op. 3, No. 10
Milhaud Le Boeuf sur le toit, Op. 58


Magnificat

Friday, December 1, 2000 • Eastside Foursquare Church
Sunday, December 3, 2000 • Immaculate Conception Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Joyce Allison, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Robert McPherson, tenor • Jerry Sams, tenor • Steven Tachell, baritone

Purcell Magnificat from Morning and Evening Service, Z. 230
Charpentier Magnificat in G major
Vivaldi Magnificat in G minor, RV 610
J.S. Bach Magnificat, BWV 243


Messiah

Sunday, December 17, 2000 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Harpsichord Celebration

Sunday, January 14, 2001 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor and harpsichord
Carole Terry, harpsichord • Robert Kechley, harpsichord • Michael Reiter, harpsichord

Krebs Concerto for Two Harpsichords in A minor
Soler Concerto No. 3 in G major
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1062
W.F. Bach Concerto for Two Harpsichords in F major
F. Couperin La convalescente
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061


Choral Showcase

Sunday, February 18, 2001 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Joyce Allison, soprano • Nancy Shasteen, soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Vaughan Williams Selections from Five English Folk Songs
Holst “I Love My Love”
Monteverdi Lamento della Ninfa
Monteverdi “Oh rosetta che rosetta”
Monteverdi “Dolci miei sospiri”
Monteverdi “Amor che deggio far”
Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52
Rutter “The Girl I Left Behind Me”
Vaughan Williams “The Willow Song”
Holst “Swansea Town”
Monteverdi Three Madrigals
Schubert Mass in D major, D. 167


Piano Rhapsody

Sunday, March 18, 2001 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Duane Hulbert, piano • Justin Cole, conductor

Ravel Ma mère l’oye
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor (1841 version)


St. John Passion

Good Friday, April 13, 2001 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Alan Bennett, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Terri Richter, soprano • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


World Premiere

Sunday, May 20, 2001 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Gary Oules, clarinet • Judith Lawrence, bassoon
Brian Box, baritone • Justin Cole, conductor

Kurka The Good Soldier Schweik Suite, Op. 22
R. Strauss Duett-Concertino
Beyer The Mass of Life and Death [world premiere]


1999–2000 Season

Opening Gala

Sunday, October 24, 1999 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano • Rebekkah Graves, soprano
Shelley Whittingham, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Glenn Guhr, baritone

Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music
Thompson Symphony No. 2 in E minor
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 73 (“Emperor”)
Williams Suite from The Phantom Menace


Winds, Strings & Glass

Friday, November 19, 1999 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • William Wilde Zeitler, glass armonica • Justin Cole, conductor

Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1920 version)
Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
Zeitler Beyond the Frontier of the Known WORLD PREMIERE
Haydn Symphony No. 98 in B♭ major


Monteverdi Vespers

Sunday, December 5, 1999 • St. James Cathedral
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Terri Richter, soprano
Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor
Glen Guhr, baritone • Keith A. Harris, baritone

Monteverdi Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610)


Messiah

Saturday, December 18, 1999 • University Christian Church
Sunday, December 19, 1999 • Eastside Foursquare Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Diverse Odes & Sundrie Ayres

Sunday, February 20, 2000 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Steve Bryant, countertenor • Jerry Sams, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Grainger The Duke of Marlborough Fanfare, BFMS 36
Grainger Shepherd’s Hey!, BFMS 3
Grainger Willow, Willow, OEPM 1
Grainger I’m Seventeen Come Sunday, BFMS 8
Handel Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 9
Sams The Marshes of Glynn
Purcell Hail, Bright Cecilia!, Z. 328


B Minor Mass

Friday, March 24, 2000 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano • Melina Pyron, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Margriet Tindemans, viola da gamba

J.S. Bach Mass in B minor, BWV 232


Old Wine in New Bottles [LM]

Friday, April 28, 2000 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Jeffrey Cohan, flute • Justin Cole, conductor

Stravinsky Concerto in E♭ (Dumbarton Oaks)
Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1
Shakarian Flute Concerto [world premiere]
R. Strauss Divertimento, Op. 20 (after Couperin)


Elijah

Saturday, June 10, 2000 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Anthony Brown, baritone • Sara Hedgpeth, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Niles Gunderson, boy soprano
Kyla DeRemer, soprano • Carol Sams, alto

Mendelssohn Elijah, Op. 70


1998–1999 Season

Abendmusik I

Sunday, September 20, 1998 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano
Harold Mortimer, tenor • Steven Tachell, baritone

J.S. Bach Aus der Tiefe rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131
Handel Te Deum in D major, HWV 283 (“Dettingen”)


Stabat Mater

Saturday, October 17, 1998 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Rebekkah Graves, soprano
Julie Johnson, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Michael Delos, bass

Dvořák Stabat Mater, Op. 58


Tchaikovsky First

Friday, November 13, 1998 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Peter Mack, piano

Ravel Shéhérazade
Dvořák Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B♭ minor, Op. 23


Christmas Oratorio

Sunday, December 6, 1998 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248


Messiah

Friday, December 18, 1998 • Sunday, December 20, 1998 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jennifer Driscoll-Holmes, soprano
Carolyn Maia, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Abendmusik II

Sunday, January 24, 1999 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Janet Putnam, oboe

J.S. Bach Meine seele rühmt und preist, BWV 189
Handel Oboe Concerto in G minor, HWV 287
J.S. Bach Ich habe genug, BWV 82
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freunde, BWV 227
J.S. Bach Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51


Rachmaninov Third

Sunday, February 7, 1999 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Anastasia Solomatina, piano

J.S. Bach/arr. Stokowski Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30


St. Matthew Passion

Good Friday, April 2, 1999 • Benaroya Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Christopher Cock, Evangelist • Erich Parce, Jesus
Terri Richter, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Margriet Tindemans, viola da gamba • Columbia Choirs (Steve Stevens, director)

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Director’s Picks

Saturday, May 8, 1999 • Sunday, May 9, 1999 • Nippon Kan Theater
George Shangrow, conductor • David Dollase, actor and director
Dannul Dailey, dancer and choreographer • Stanley Perryman, actor • David Long, actor

Stravinsky The Soldier’s Tale
Menotti The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore


Seattle Young Artists Music Festival

Sunday, May 23, 1999 • Nordstrom Recital Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Caroline Slack, violin • Karen Satterthwaite, cello
Wayne Weng, piano • Anita Uhlmann, flute • Bradley Leavens, French horn • Caitlin Tully, violin

Khachaturian Concerto for Violin and Orchestra [first movement]
Haydn Cello Concerto in D major [second and third movments]
Liszt Hungarian Fantasy
Nielsen Concerto for Flute and Orchestra [first movement]
Jacob Concerto for Horn and Strings
Lalo Symphonie espagnol [finale]


Abendmusik III

Sunday, June 13, 1999 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Bennet Weep, O mine eyes
Byrd Wounded, I am
Edwards In going to my naked bed
Farmer Fair Phyllis I saw
Morley I love, alas, I love thee
Palestrina My heart seemed as though dying
Pilkington Amnytas with his Phyllis fair
Haydn Alles hat seine Zeit
Haydn Der Augenblick
Haydn Die Warnung
Brahms Five Part-songs, Op. 104
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068
J.S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80


1997–1998 Season

Israel in Egypt

Sunday, October 5, 1997 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano • Kathryn Vinson, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Greg Abbott, bass-baritone

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


An Evening of Mozart

Sunday, October 26, 1997 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor

Mozart/arr. Heidenreich Overture to The Magic Flute
Mozart Quintet in E♭ major, K. 452
Mozart Serenade in B♭ major, K. 361 (“Gran Partita”)


Saul

Sunday, November 16, 1997 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Michael Delos, bass • Carol Sams, soprano
Julie Finch, soprano • Kathy Hanson Mack, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Handel Saul, HWV 53


Messiah

Saturday, December 20, 1997 • Sunday, December 21, 1997 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Julia Bonnett, soprano
Kathryn Vinson, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Piano and Winds

Sunday, January 25, 1998 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor • Mark Salman, piano • Barney Blough, conductor

Gabrieli Canzon duodecimi toni
Stravinsky Octet
Poulenc Aubade: Concerto choréographique
R. Strauss Serenade in E♭, Op. 7
Stravinsky Concerto for Piano and Wind Orchestra


Hercules

Sunday, February 8, 1998 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor
Linda Strandberg, soprano • Hanne Ladefoged, mezzo-soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Handel Hercules, HWV 60


Music from the High Baroque Courts

Sunday, March 8, 1998 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor • Fritz Klein, violin • Deb Kirkland, violin

Vivaldi Chamber Concerto in G minor, RV 107
J.S. Bach Violin Sonata No. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017
Telemann Suite in B♭ from Tafelmusik III
Handel Sinfonia from Belshazzar, HWV 61
J.S. Bach Concerto for Violin in A minor, BWV 1041
Handel Concerto Grosso in A major, Op. 6, No. 11


Brockes Passion

Good Friday, April 10, 1998 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Terri Richter, soprano • Carol Sams, soprano
Catherine Treadgold, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Jerry Sams, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Simon Cram, baritone

Handel Brockes Passion, HWV 48


Seattle Young Artists Music Festival

Sunday, May 3, 1998 • Eckstein Middle School
George Shangrow, conductor • Rosa Lee, piano • David Wish, violin
Lucy Chang, piano • Marcus Macauley, piano • Annelies Mast, violin • Harumi LaDuke, piano

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K. 459 [first movement]
Berg Violin Concerto [first movement]
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 [first movement]
Conus Violin Concerto in E minor
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1 in E♭ Major [first movement]


Theodora

Sunday, June 7, 1998 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jennifer Driscoll-Holmes, soprano • Carolyn Maia, mezzo-soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Theodora, HWV 68


1996–1997 Season

Beethoven 9

Sunday, September 29, 1996 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Hanne Ladefoged-Dollase, mezzo-soprano • • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel The King Shall Rejoice, HWV 260
Handel Zadok the Priest, HWV 258
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”)


Orchestral Masterworks

Friday, November 1, 1996 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor • Hanne Ladefoged-Dollase, mezzo-soprano

Brahms Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
Elgar Sea Pictures
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92


Judas Maccabeus

Saturday, December 7, 1996 • Herzl-Ner Tamid Synagogue
Sunday, December 8, 1996 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jennifer Driscoll-Holmes, soprano • Carolyn Maia, mezzo-soprano
Robert McPherson, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor • William Mouat, bass

Handel Judas Maccabeus, HWV 63


Three Piano Concerti

Sunday, January 26, 1997 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor • Bryan Cheung, piano • Robert Hamilton, piano

Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25
Bartók Piano Concerto No. 3, Sz. 119
Stravinsky Petrushka (1911 version)


Baroque Courts

Sunday, February 9, 1997 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor
Matthew Dalton, trumpet • Gordon Ullmann, trumpet • Lorelette Knowles, soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Andrew Danilchik, bass • Jeffrey Cohan, flute

Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major, RV 537
J.S. Bach Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196
Telemann Concerto for Three Oboes and Three Violins in B♭ major, TWV 44
Vejvanovský Sonata in C major (“Sancti Mauritii”)
C.P.E. Bach Flute Concerto in D minor, H. 426


J.S. Bach Birthday Celebration

Sunday, March 9, 1997 • University Christian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Deb Kirkland, violin • Fritz Klein, violin
Carol Sams, soprano • Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069
J.S. Bach Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56
J.S. Bach Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
J.S. Bach Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140


St. Mark Passion

Good Friday, March 28, 1997 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Robert McPherson, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Beyer St. Mark Passion


The Seasons

Sunday, May 11, 1997 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Julia Bonnett, soprano
Howard Fankhauser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Haydn The Seasons


Seattle Young Artists Music Festival

Sunday, June 1, 1997 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor • Angela Yang, piano • Jennifer Greenman, violin
Joel Pargman, violin • Caitlin Tully, violin • Monica Ohuchi, piano

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 [first movement]
Sarasate Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 [first movement]
Kabalevsky Violin Concerto in C major, Op. 48
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ Major, Op. 73 [first movement]


1995–1996 Season

Nordic Music Days

Sunday, October 1, 1995 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Katrina Bonde, soprano
Hanne Ladefoged-Dollase, mezzo-soprano • Robert Nels Wickström, tenor

Gade Efterklange af Ossian Overture, Op. 1
Gade Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 5 [1st movement]
Gade På Sjølunds fagre sletter
Gade/Hartmann Et Folkgesang
Gade Elverskud, Op. 30


Baroque Courts I

Friday, October 27, 1995 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 29, 1995 • Lee Theater
George Shangrow, conductor • Fritz Klein, violin • Deborah Kirkland, violin
Leif-Ivar Pedersen, violin • Janet Showalter, violin
Gretchen Hewitt, soprano • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor

Heinichen Violin Concerto in D major
Handel Concerto Grosso in B♭ major, Op. 3, No. 2
J.S. Bach Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211 (“Coffee Cantata”)
Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins in B minor, RV 580
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049


Hodie

Friday, December 1, 1995 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Paul Benningfield, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Vaughan Williams Hodie
R. Kechley Fantasies on Christmas Carols
arr. Willcocks Four Christmas Carols


Messiah

Friday, December 15, 1995 • Sunday, December 17, 1995 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Hanne Ladefoged-Dollase, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Three Piano Concerti

Sunday, January 20, 1996 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor
Ann Cummings, piano • Mark Salman, piano • Peter Mack, piano

Liszt Malediction
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30


Baroque Courts II

Saturday, February 10, 1996 • McKay Chapel
Sunday, February 11, 1996 • Lee Theater
George Shangrow, conductor • Deborah Kirkland, violin
Judith Lawrence, bassoon • Catherine Haight, soprano • Brian Box, baritone

Torelli Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 8, No. 6
Telemann Trio Sonata in B♭ major, TWV 42:B1
Vivaldi Concerto for Violin Obligato in D major, Op. 3, No. 9
Weber Andante and Hungarian Rondo, Op. 35
J.S. Bach Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet, BWV 212 (“Peasant Cantata”)


Bach’s Birthday

Friday, March 22, 1996 • Lee Theater
Sunday, March 24, 1996 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Gerald Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Sehet, wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159
J.S. Bach Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4
J.S. Bach Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21


St. Matthew Passion

Good Friday, April 5, 1996 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Howard Fankhauser, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Gerald Sams, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Elisabeth Reed, viola da gamba • Columbia Choirs (Steve Stevens, director)

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Orchestral Spectacular

Saturday, May 11, 1996 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Robert Hugh Morgan, organ

R. Kechley Symphony No. 2 (“Ferdinand the Bull”)
Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 (“Organ”)


Seattle Chamber Singers in Concert

Saturday, June 1, 1996 • Church of the Redeemer
George Shangrow, conductor

arr. Christiansen Wondrous Love
Palestrina Super flumina Babylonis
Bruckner Ave Maria
Bruckner Os justi
Brahms Three Motets, Op. 110
Barber Three Reincarnations
Zimmerman Psalmkonzert


Seattle Young Artists Music Festival

Sunday, June 16, 1996 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor • Julie Hong, violin • Laura Arnold, piano
Jacob Summerfelt, violin • Aya Miyagawa, violin • Davin Rubic, cello
Michael Cheung, piano • Rebecca Dorcy, violin • Jessica Andrews, piano

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 [first movement]
R. Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 [first movement]
Korngold Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Elgar cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 [first and second movements]
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 15 in B-flat major, K. 450 [first movement]
Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 [first movement]
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 [first movement]


1994–1995 Season

Baroque Courts I

Saturday, October 1, 1994 • Eastlake Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 2, 1994 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jeff Cohan, flute
Deb Kirkland, violin • Fritz Klein, violin

Handel Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 6
Vivaldi Flute Concerto in D major (“Il Cardellino”), RV 90
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Corelli Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 6
Telemann Orchestral Suite in B♭ major, TWV 55:B1


Grand Choral & Orchestral Concert

Friday, November 11, 1994 • First United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano

Beethoven The Consecration of the House, Op. 124
Górecki Symphony No. 3 (“Symphony of Sorrowful Songs”) [Seattle premiere]
Becker Five Canticles for Chorus and Orchestra [world premiere]


Messiah

Friday, December 9, 1994 • Saturday, December 10, 1994 • Meydenbauer Center
Sunday, December 18, 1994 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Three Piano Concerti

Saturday, January 21, 1995 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor
Robert Vienneau, piano • Peter Mack, piano • Judith Cohen, piano

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467
Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
Addinsell Warsaw Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67


Baroque Courts II

Friday, February 3, 1995 • Eastlake Performing Arts Center
Sunday, February 5, 1995 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor & harpischord • Deb Kirkland, violin • Fritz Klein, violin
Paul Benningfield, tenor • Tina Fairweather, soprano • Barb Anderson, soprano
Matt Dalton, trumpet • Kate Alverson, flute

Telemann Overture and Conclusion in D major, TWV 55:D1
Vivaldi Concerto in A major (“in due cori”)
Purcell “Drunken Poet Scene” from The Fairy Queen
Purcell Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D major
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050


Bach’s Birthday Party

Sunday, March 19, 1995 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Hanne Ladefoged, mezzo-soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Andrew Childs, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Mass in B minor, BWV 232


St. Mark Passion

Good Friday, April 14, 1995 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano • Andrew Childs, tenor
Barry Stein, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Schütz Symphonae Sacrae, Op. 6
Beyer St. Mark Passion [world premiere]


Cartoon Classics

Friday, May 19, 1995 • Eastlake Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 20, 1995 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor

Mozart Finale to Act I from The Marriage of Figaro
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Suppé The Poet and Peasant Overture
Rossini Overture to The Barber of Seville
Mancini Theme from The Pink Panther
Rossini Overture to William Tell


1993–1994 Season

Beethoven 9

Sunday, September 26, 1993 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • George Fiore, piano • Davida Kagen, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone
City Cantabile Choir • Columbia Choirs • Evergreen Chorus

Beethoven Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”)


Music from the High Baroque I

Sunday, October 24, 1993 • Lakeside Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Matt Dalton, trumpet
Carol Sams, soprano • Daniel Blake, tenor • DeWayne Christenson, bass

Corelli Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 12
Pachelbel Canon in D
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Torelli Trumpet Sonata in D major
Handel Chandos Anthem No. 1, HWV 246


Brahms Requiem

Sunday, November 14, 1993• University Congregational Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Janeanne Houston, soprano • Brian Box, baritone

Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45


Monteverdi Vespers

Friday, December 3, 1993• Sunday, December 5, 1993 • St. Alphonsus Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Thomasa Eckert, soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Paul Karaitis, tenor
Robert Schilperoot, baritone • Peter Kechley, bass

Monteverdi Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610)


Christmas Oratorio

Friday, December 17, 1993 • Sunday, December 19, 1993 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Juliana Rambaldi, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248


Three Piano Concerti

Sunday, January 23, 1994 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor
Arthur Barnes, piano • Judith Cohen, piano • Peter Mack, piano

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 9 in E♭ major, K. 271
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
R. Kechley Ballyrune [world premiere]


Music from the High Baroque II

Sunday, February 6, 1994 • Lakeside Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Jack Peters, recorder
Janeen Shigley, flute • Robert Kechley, harpsichord

Sammartini Recorder Concerto in F major
attr. Vivaldi Sonata in G minor from Il pastor fido, RV 58
Geminiani Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 3, No. 1
Telemann Suite in A minor, TWV 55:a2
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066


Handel Birthday Celebration

Sunday, February 27, 1994 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Laurie Medill, alto
Stephen Wall, tenor • Paul Benningfield, baritone • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Handel Te Deum in D major, HWV 283 (“Dettingen”)
Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76


J.S. Birthday Celebration

Sunday, March 20, 1994 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Catherine Treadgold, mezzo-soprano • Daniel Blake, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
J.S. Bach Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150
J.S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80


St. John Passion

Good Friday, April 1, 1994 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Alan Bennett, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor
Brian Box, baritone • Tim Scott, viola da gamba

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


An Afternoon with Haydn

Sunday, April 24, 1994 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, piano & conductor • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Brillig String Quartet

Haydn Piano Sonata in C minor, H. XVI:20
Haydn Three Songs, H. XVI:20
Haydn Symphony No. 8 in G major (“Le Soir”)
Haydn String Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3
Haydn Symphony No. 82 in C major (“The Bear”)


A Cappella Choral Concert

Friday, May 13, 1994 • University Congregational Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Mary Bass, soprano • Ann Erickson, soprano
Laurie Medill, alto • Daniel Blake, tenor • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Brahms Choral Songs, Op. 62
Carissimi Jepthe
Holst “I Love My Love”
Vaughan Williams The Willow Song
Vaughan Williams “Just as the Tide Was Flowing”
Vaughan Williams “The Lover’s Ghost”
Rutter “The Girl I Left Behind Me”
Gardiner “Swansea Town”


Orchestra Grand Finale

Sunday, May 22, 1994 • Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
George Shangrow, conductor
Yuri Namkung, violin • Monica Ohuchi, piano
Wilson Ho, cello • Angela Yang, piano

Lalo Intermezzo from Symphonie Espagnole
Saint-Saëns Andante sostenuto from Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 22
Kabalevsky Allegro from Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 49
Mozart Rondo from Piano Concerto No. 20, K. 466
Stravinsky Symphony in Three Movements
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73


1992–1993 Season

Abendmusik I

Sunday, September 20, 1992
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Dan Ames, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Buxtedhude Erfeue dich Erde
J.S. Bach Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65
J.S. Bach Erfeut Euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66
J.S. Bach Gott, der Herr ist Sonn and Schild, BWV 79


Orchestral Feasts I

Sunday, October 4, 1992 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Davida Kagen, soprano
Mira Frohnmayer, mezzo-soprano • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Kevin Helppie, baritone

Beethoven Egmont Overture
Haydn Symphony No. 92 in G major
Mozart Requiem in D Minor, K. 626


Orchestral Feasts II

Saturday, October 31, 1992 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Peter Mack, piano

Mussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain
Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre
Liszt Totentanz
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique


Abendmusik II

Sunday, November 8, 1992
George Shangrow, conductor • Davida Kagen, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Sehet, wir gehen hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159
J.S. Bach Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg, BWV 149
J.S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80


A Baroque Christmas

Friday, December 4, 1992 • Sunday, December 6, 1992 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Caldara Magnificat
Purcell Magnificat
Palestrina Magnificat
C.P.E. Bach Magnificat


Messiah

Friday, December 18, 1992 • Sunday, December 20, 1992 • First Free Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Choral Masterworks I

Sunday, January 31, 1993 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Davida Kagen, soprano • Ellen McLain, soprano
Mira Frohnmayer , mezzo-soprano • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Samson, HWV 57


Baroque Courts I

Sunday, February 7, 1993 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Mary Lord, lute
Carol Sams, soprano • Janeen Shigley, flute

Dowland/Morley Lute songs
Handel Concerto Grosso in C minor, Op. 6, No. 8
Quantz Concerto for Flute in G major
Vivaldi Concerto in G minor
Corelli Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6, No. 4


Orchestral Feasts III

Sunday, March 7, 1993 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Beyer Symphony No. 4 (“Romantic Lines”)
Stravinsky Apollon musagète
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor


Abendmusik III

Sunday, March 21, 1993 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Emily Lunde, alto • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Under Mund sei voll Lachens, BWV 110
J.S. Bach Herz un Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147
J.S. Bach Der himmel lacht, die Erde jubiliret, BWV 31


Choral Masterworks II

Sunday, April 9, 1993 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Alan Bennett, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Catherine Haight, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone
Tim Scott, viola da gamba • Columbia Boys Choir • Steve Stevens, director

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Music of the High Baroque Courts II

Friday, May 2, 1993 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Mary Lord, lute • Fritz Klein, violin

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050
Weiss L’infidele
J.S. Bach Violin Concerto in E major
Purcell Hail, Bright Cecilia!, Z. 328


Choral Masterworks III

Sunday, May 23, 1993 • First Presbyterian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • David Baker, baritone • Davida Kagen, soprano
Emily Lunde , mezzo-soprano • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Christopher Alan Campbell, boy soprano

Mendelssohn Elijah, Op. 70


1991–1992 Season

Abendmusik I

Sunday, August 25, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Lori Summers, mezzo-soprano • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, BWV 52
J.S. Bach Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180


Abendmusik II !!!

Sunday, September 15, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56
J.S. Bach Alles nur nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72
J.S. Bach Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten, BWV 93


Abendmusik III

Sunday, October 6, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Carol Sams, mezzo-soprano • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150
J.S. Bach Zerreißet, zersprenget, zertrümmert die Gruft, BWV 205


Musical Feast I

Friday, October 18, 1991 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • George Fiore, piano • Davida Kagen, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Michael Delos, bass-baritone

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ Major, Op. 73 (“Emperor”)
Beethoven Missa Solemnis, Op. 123


Musical Feast II

Sunday, November 17, 1991 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Peter Mack, piano

Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 (“Haffner”)
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26
Copland Music for the Theater
Rossini Overture to William Tell


Abendmusik IV

Sunday, November 24, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Linda Scheuffele, mezzo-soprano • Stewart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Ein ungefärbt Gemüte, BWV 24
J.S. Bach Schlage doch, gewünschte Stunde, BWV 53
J.S. Bach Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11


Baroque Christmas

Friday, December 6, 1991 • Sunday, December 8, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
Saturday, December 7, 1991 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mount Vernon
George Shangrow, conductor

Monteverdi Magnificat Primo
Vivaldi Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610
J.S. Bach Magnificat, BWV 243


Messiah

Wednesday, December 18, 1991 • Friday, December 20, 1991
Sunday, December 22, 1991 • Monday, December 23, 1991
First Free Methodist Church • George Shangrow, conductor
Catherine Haight, soprano • Sara Hedgpeth, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Duelling Harpsichords

Sunday, January 12, 1992 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, harpsichord • Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord
Robert Kechley, harpsichord • Thomasa Eckert, harpsichord

Vivaldi/arr. J.S. Bach Concerto in D major, Op. 3, No. 9
J.S. Bach Concerto in D minor for three harpsichords, BWV 1063
J.S. Bach Concerto in C Major for two harpsichords, BWV 1061
W.F. Bach Concerto a duoi cembali concertanti
Vivaldi/arr. J.S. Bach Concerto in A minor, Op. 3, No. 10


High Baroque Courts I

Sunday, January 19, 1992 • McKay Chapel
Kenneth Cooper, conductor

Eccles The Judgement of Paris
Purcell Come Ye Sons of Art, Z. 323


Musical Feast III

Sunday, February 9, 1992 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 12 in G Minor
Sams Symphony No. 1 in A [world premiere]
Bruckner Mass No. 3 in F Minor, WAB 28


Musical Feast IV

Saturday, March 14, 1992 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Daniel Lee, cello
Catherine Haight, soprano • Thomasa Eckert, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Andrew Danilchik, bass

Mozart Mass in C Minor, K. 427
Boccherini Cello Concerto in B-flat major
Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551


High Baroque Courts II

Sunday, March 29, 1992 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Flute Sonata No. 1 in B minor
C.P.E. Bach Symphony C major, H. 659
Handel Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 6, No. 4
Monteverdi Shepherd Scene from L’Orfeo
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049


High Baroque Courts III

Sunday, April 12, 1992 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Christopher Kendall, lute
Catherine Haight, soprano

Handel Concerto Grosso in B♭ major, Op. 6, No. 7
Dowland Elizabethan lute songs
Vivaldi Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 3, No. 11
Handel Trio Sonata in G minor, Op. 2, No. 2
Morley Elizabethan lute songs
J.S. Bach Concerto for Three Violins in D major, BWV 1064R


George Shangrow Chorale

Satuday, April 25, 1992 • Wallingford United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Tomkins See, see, the Shepherds’ Queen
Milton O, had I wings live to a Dove
Weelkes Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Dowland Weep You No More Sad Fountains
Morely Fire, Fire
Brahms Two Motets, Op. 74
Sams Introits and Anthems
arr. Sams Amazing Grace
R. Kechley A Husk of Many Colors
Vaughan Williams Five English Folk Songs


Musical Feast V

Saturday, May 2, 1992 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Ellen McLain, soprano • Carol Sams, soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Randel Wagner, baritone

R. Kechley Symphony No. 1 [1992 version] {or No. 3 “The Picnic”}
Haydn Harmoniemesse


High Baroque Courts IV

Friday, May 29, 1992 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mount Vernon
Sunday, May 31, 1992 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Ellen McLain, soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel L’allegro ed il penseroso, HWV 55


1990–1991 Season

Abendmusik I

Sunday, August 19, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Erickson, soprano
Lori Summers, mezzo-soprano • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78
J.S. Bach Wir danken dir Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29


Abendmusik II

Sunday, September 9, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, BWV 50
J.S. Bach Allein zu dir, Herr Hesu Christ, BWV 33
J.S. Bach Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130


Abendmusik III

Sunday, October 14, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 60
J.S. Bach Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140


Musical Feast I [LM]

Monday, October 22, 1990 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Columbia Boys Choir

Sams The Earthmakers


Musical Feast II

Sunday, November 18, 1990 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Paul Taub, flute • Peter Mack, piano

Prokofiev Suite from Lieutenant Kizhe, Op. 60
Kholminov Concerto for Flute and Strings [North American premiere]
S. Slonimsky Quiet Music [North American premiere]
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18


Musical Feast III

Saturday, December 8, 1990 • Sunday, December 9, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Mathias Sir Christèmas
Leighton Lully, lulla, thou tiny child
Drakeford We three Kings of Orient are
Praetorius, Vulpius, Distler Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Traditional The Boar’s Head Caroll
Sams El Rorro
Sams Fum, Fum, Fum
Britten A Ceremony of Carols
Poulenc Four Christmas Motets
Rose Sweet Was the Song
arr. Pfautsch The Gift Carol
arr. Willcocks Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
arr. Vaughan Williams Wassail Song


Messiah ???

Sunday, December 16, 1990 • Monday, December 17, 1990
Wednesday, December 19, 1990 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Musical Feast IV !!!

Saturday, February 2, 1991 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Arthur Barnes, piano • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano

Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 2
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
Mahler Kindertotenlieder
Stravinsky Symphony in Three Movements


High Baroque Courts I

Sunday, February 10, 1991 • McKay Chapel
Ron Haight, conductor • Shannon Hill, oboe

Telemann Concerto in D major for four violins
Boismortier Concerto in G major for five flutes
Thompkins See, see the shephers’s queen
Morely O Grief, e’en on the bud
Weelkes Lady, your eye my love enforced
Marcello Oboe Concerto in C minor
Byrd I thought that Love had been a boy
Wilbye Adieu, sweet Amaryllis
Weelkes Grace my lovely one, fair beauties
Farmer Fair Phyllis
Purcell Trio Sonata in D minor (from Sonnatas of III Parts)
J.S. Bach Three Fugues from The Art of Fugue
Handel Concerto Grosso in A major, Op. 6, No. 11


Abendmusik IV !!!

Sunday, March 10, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
Roupen Shakarian, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Sara Hedgpeth, mezzo-soprano • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22
J.S. Bach Herr Jesu Christ, wahr’ Mensch und Gott, BWV 127
J.S. Bach Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159


High Baroque Courts II !!!

Sunday, March 17, 1991 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Janeen Shigley, flute

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Telemann Concerto for Three Oboes and Three Violins
Handel Look Down, Harmonious Saint
Corelli Trio Sonata
Vivaldi Concerto for Flute (“La notte”)


Musical Feast V

Good Friday, March 29, 1991 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mukund Marathe, Evangelist • Peter Kechley, Jesus
Danielle Sinclair, soprano • Cynthia Beitmen, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


High Baroque Courts III

Sunday, April 7, 1991 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Janet Putnam, oboe
Leif-Ivar Pedersen, violin • Matt Dalton, trumpet

Handel Trio Sonata in G minor, Op. 2, No. 6
Stradella Sonata for Trumpet and Strings
Corelli Concerto Grosso in C major, Op. 6, No. 10
J.S. Bach Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060R
Corelli Sonata for Trumpet and Strings
Purcell Masque in Dioclesian


Abendmusik V

Sunday, April 14, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
Ron Haight, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Cynthia Beitmen, mezzo-soprano • Stuart Lutzenhiser, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Easter Oratorio, BWV 249


Musical Feast VI

Saturday, April 27, 1991 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Daniel Lee, cello

Haydn Symphony No. 80 in D minor
Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98


High Baroque Courts IV

Sunday, May 5, 1991 • McKay Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering, BWV 1079
Vivaldi Concerto in G minor for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Bassoon and Continuo, RV 105
Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76


Abendmusik VI

Sunday, May 19, 1991 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Cynthia Beitmen, mezzo-soprano
Paul Benningfield, tenor • Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot, BWV 39
J.S. Bach Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131
J.S. Bach O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34


1989–1990 Season

Abendmusik I

Sunday, August 13, 1989 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Ann Erickson, soprano
Sarah Hedgpeth, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen, BWV 48
J.S. Bach Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51
J.S. Bach Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17


Abendmusik II

Sunday, September 10, 1989 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Carol Sams, soprano • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir, BWV 38
J.S. Bach Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden, BWV 47


Abendmusik III

Sunday, October 8, 1989 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Sarah Hedgpeth, alto • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79
J.S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80


Musical Feast I

Friday, October 20, 1989 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Felcia Dobbs, soprano • Carolyn Maia, mezzo-soprano
Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano • Paul Karaitis, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Theodora, HWV 68 [Seattle premiere]


Musical Feast II

Saturday, November 18, 1989 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • John Zielinski, piano • Janet Harrington, oboe

Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56
Short “American” Concerto for Piano and Orchestra [world premiere]
R. Strauss Oboe Concerto
Haydn Symphony No. 94 in G Major (“Surprise”)


Musical Feast III

Saturday, December 9, 1989 • Sunday, December 10, 1989 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Davida Kagen, soprano
Mira Frohnmayer, mezzo-soprano • Paul Benningfield, tenor • Michael Delos, bass-baritone

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248


Messiah

Friday, December 15, 1989 • Monday, December 18, 1989 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Sara Hegpeth, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


High Baroque Courts I

Sunday, January 14, 1990 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor and harpsischord • Dean Seuss, countertenor
Paul Benningfield, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Peter Kechley, baritone

Handel Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 12
J.S. Bach Concerto in A major for Harpsichord
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata in C major
Purcell My Beloved Spake


Musical Feast IV

Sunday, January 28, 1990 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • George Fiore, piano

Beyer Symphony No. 4 (“Romantic Lines”) [world premiere]
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (“From the New World”)


Abendmusik IV

Sunday, February 11, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Erickson, soprano
Sarah Hedgpeth, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Ich habe genug, BWV 82
J.S. Bach Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23
J.S. Bach Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt, BWV 18


High Baroque Courts II

Sunday, February 25, 1990 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 1
Purcell Chaconne
Corelli Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 7
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata No. 2 in G major
Monteverdi Three Madrigals
C.P.E. Bach Flute Concerto in D minor


Musical Feast V

Saturday, March 3, 1990 • Kane Hall
Sunday, March 4, 1990 • Chief Sealth High School
George Shangrow, conductor • Geisa Dutra, piano

Stravinsky Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
Young Mountain Symphony [world premiere]


Abendmusik V

Sunday, March 11, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Carol Sams, alto • Stephen Wall, tenor • Greg Abbott, baritone

J.S. Bach Himmelskönig, sei wilkommen, BWV 182
J.S. Bach Wie schoen leuchet der Morgenstern, BWV 1


Musical Feast VI

Sunday, March 25, 1990 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mukund Marathe, Evangelist • Brian Box, Jesus
Catherine Haight, soprano • Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor
Steven Tachell, baritone • Elisabeth Reed, viola da gamba
Columbia Choirs • Steve Stevens, director

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


High Baroque Courts III

Sunday, April 8, 1990 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor • Fritz Klein, violin • Janeen Shigley, flute
Carol Sams, soprano • Paul Karaitis, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Violin Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi Concerto “in due core” in A major
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata No. 1 in B minor
Handel O Be Joyful in the Lord


Abendmusik VI

Easter Sunday, April 15, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Ron Haight, conductor

J.S. Bach Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42
J.S. Bach Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4


Abendmusik VII

Sunday, May 13, 1990 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Erickson, soprano
Paul Benningfield, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21


1988–1989 Season

Bach Cantata Sunday I

Sunday, August 21, 1988 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano • Sara Hedgpeth, alto
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Siehe zu, daß deine Gottesfurcht nicht Heuchelei sei, BWV 179
J.S. Bach Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78
J.S. Bach Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!, BWV 214


Monteverdi Opera

Friday, September 9, 1988 • Saturday, September 10, 1988
Sunday, September 11, 1988 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Monteverdi Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria


Bach Cantata Sunday II

Sunday, September 18, 1988 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Christus, der ist mein Leben, BWV 95
J.S. Bach Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende?, BWV 27
J.S. Bach Komm, du süße Todesstunde, BWV 161


Ludwig van Beethoven

Saturday, October 9, 1988 • Sunday, October 10, 1988 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • George Fiore, piano • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano
Mira Frohnmayer, mezzo-soprano • Stephen Wall, tenor • Norman Smith, bass

Gibbons Song 1
Beethoven Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”)


Orchestral Masterworks I

Sunday, November 13, 1988 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Anne Taffel, piano

Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ major, Op. 83
Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68


Claudio Monteverdi

Friday, December 2, 1988 • Sunday, December 4, 1988 • St. Alphonsus Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Erickson, soprano • Susanna Walsh, soprano
Kyla DeRemer, alto • Robert Leavens, tenor • Stephen Wall, tenor
Robert Schilperoort, baritone • Peter Kechley, bass

Monteverdi Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610)


Messiah

Monday, December 12, 1988 • Tuesday, December 13, 1988 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


High Baroque Courts I

Sunday, January 8, 1989 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Concerto Grosso in B♭ Major, Op. 3, No. 1
Purcell Suite from The Fairy Queen
Monteverdi Non havea Febo ancora
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, BWV 1046


George Shangrow Chorale

Saturday, January 21, 1989 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Hassler Mein Lieb will mit mir kriegen
Byrd Ave verum corpus
Lassus Ben sono i premi tuoi
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord
R. Kechley Dreams to Keep
Monteverdi Four Madrigals
Beyer Requiem for the Children


Orchestral Masterworks II

Sunday, January 29, 1989 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano

Beethoven Consecration of the House Overture, Op. 124
Haydn Symphony No. 96 in D Major (“The Miracle”)
Milhaud La création du monde, Op. 81a
R. Strauss Four Last Songs


High Baroque Courts II

Sunday, February 12, 1989 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor

Corelli Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 4
J.S. Bach Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060R
Monteverdi “O rosetta, che rosetta” from Scherzi musicali
Monteverdi “Colci miei sospiri” from Scherzi musicali
Monteverdi “Amor che deggio far” from Eighth Book of Madrigals
Purcell Selections from The Indian Queen


Orchestral Masterworks III

Sunday, March 5, 1989 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
C.P.E. Bach Symphony No. 1 in D major, WQ 183
Stravinsky Orpheus
Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Beyer Road Ode


Johann Sebastian Bach

Good Friday, March 24, 1989 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Janeanne Houston, soprano • Emily Lunde, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor, BWV 232


High Baroque Courts III

Sunday, April 9, 1989 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Dean Seuss, countertenor
Steve Stevens, tenor • Brian Box, baritone • Robert Schilperoort, baritone

J.S. Bach Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord in A minor, BWV 1044
Handel Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5
Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76


George Frideric Handel

Saturday, May 20, 1989 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox, soprano • Sara Hedgpeth, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Wall, tenor Brian Box, baritone • Gary Jankowski, bass

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


George Shangrow Chorale

Monday, May 22, 1989 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir, BWV 228
Poulenc Motets for the Lenten Season
Sams Prayers of Steel (Six Poems of Carl Sandburg)
Brahms Fünf Gesänge, Op. 104
G. Kechley Three Choral Songs
arr. Rutter The Girl I Left Behind Me
arr. Vaughan Williams The Turtle Dove
arr. Holst Swansea Town
arr. Grainger Brigg Fair
arr. Gardner Our Captain Calls All Hands


1987–1988 Season

Bach Cantata Sunday I

Sunday, August 23, 1987 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut, BWV 113
J.S. Bach Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101
J.S. Bach Schauet doch und sehet, ob irgend ein Schmerz sei, BWV 46


Bach Cantata Sunday II

Sunday, September 13, 1987 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe, BWV 25
J.S. Bach Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, lieben, BWV 77
J.S. Bach Schlage doch, gewünschte Stunde, BWV 53
J.S. Bach Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17


Masterworks I

Sunday, October 4, 1987 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Arthur Barnes, piano

Bloch Concerto Grosso No. 1
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466
Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36


Music from the Court of Köthen Preview

Sunday, October 18, 1987 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor • Lisa Bergman, harpischord
Carol Sams, soprano • Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Sonata I in C major for two violins and continuo
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061
J.S. Bach Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211 (“Coffee Cantata”)


Masterworks II

Tuesday, November 13, 1987 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Nathan Carson, soprano • Ann Erickson, soprano
Carol Sams, soprano • Sara Hedgpeth, mezzo-soprano • Mira Frohnmayer, contralto
Paul Karaitis, tenor • Peter Kechley, baritone • Leon Lishner, bass
Northwest Boychoir • Joseph Crnko, director

Sams The Earthmakers [world premiere]


Masterworks III

Friday, December 4, 1987 • Sunday, December 6, 1987 • St. Alphonsus Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Polly Detels, soprano
Barton Green, tenor • Michael Delos, bass-baritone

Vaughan Williams Hodie
Anderson A Christmas Festival
Arr. Wilcocks Four Christmas Carols
Holst Christmas Day
arr. Chase Christmas Medley
Anderson Sleigh Ride


Messiah

Friday, December 18, 1987 • Sunday, December 20, 1987
Monday, December 21, 1987 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Gretchen Hewitt, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Barton Green, tenor • Stephen Tachell, bass

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Masterworks IV

Sunday, January 31, 1988 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Mozart Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201
Stravinsky Apollon musagète
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64


Masterworks V

Saturday, February 20, 1988 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Bruckner Two Motets
Poulenc Mass in G major
Schüz Psalm 100
Palestrina Sicut cervus
Handl Ascendo ad Patrem meum
Seiber Three Hungarian Folksongs
Bruckner Two Marian Compositions
arr. Goldman Simple Gifts
arr. J. Erb My Lagan Love
arr. Willcocks Barbara Allen
arr. J. Erb Shenandoah


Music from the Court of Köthen I

Sunday, February 21, 1988 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor • Fritz Klein, violin • Jeffrey Cohan, flute
Carol Sams, soprano • Ann Erickson, soprano
Randy Bullo, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in C Minor, BWV 1017
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067
J.S. Bach Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208


Masterworks VI

Sunday, March 13, 1988 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Brian Box, baritone

Haydn Sinfonia Concertante in B♭ Major, Op. 84
Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Ives Symphony No. 3 (“Camp Meeting”)
Beethoven King Stephen Overture, Op. 117


St. John Passion

Good Friday, April 1, 1988 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mukund Marathe, Evangelist • Brian Box, Jesus
Catherine Haight, soprano • Mira Frohnmayer, mezzo-soprano
Barton Green, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


Music from the Court of Köthen II

Sunday, April 10, 1988 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor • Mira Frohnmayer, alto
Barton Green, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050
J.S. Bach Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B♭ Major, BWV 1051
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043


Music from the Court of Köthen III

Sunday, May 8, 1988 • Spanish Ballroom
George Shangrow, conductor
Catherine Haight, soprano • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048
J.S. Bach Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet, BWV 212
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049
J.S. Bach Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225


Masterworks VII

Sunday, May 15, 1988 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Holst Suite for Military Band in F major
Mozart Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K. 425 (“Linz”)
R. Kechley Symphony No. 2 [world premiere]


Masterworks VIII

Sunday, June 5, 1988 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Sam Williams, viola

Vaughan Williams Flos campi
Schubert Mass No. 6 in E♭ Major, D. 950


1986–1987 Season

Bach Cantata Sunday I

Sunday, July 13, 1986
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns halt, BWV 178
J.S. Bach Herr, deine Augen sehen nach dem Glauben, BWV 102
J.S. Bach Herr, gehe night ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht, BWV 105


Bach Cantata Sunday II

Sunday, August 3, 1986
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Allein zu dir, Herr Hesu Christ, BWV 33
J.S. Bach Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist, BWV 45
J.S. Bach Es wartet alles auf dich, BWV 187


Jephtha

Sunday, September 28, 1986 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Paul Karaitis-Lash, tenor • Gretchen Hewitt, soprano
Marcia Bellamy, mezzo-soprano • Wendy Ellison Mullen, mezzo-soprano
Peter Kechley, bass • Catherine Haight, soprano

Handel Jephtha, HWV 70


Prevailing Winds

Saturday, October 18, 1986 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, October 19, 1986 • University Unitarian Church
Janeen Shigley, flute • Catherine Ledbetter-Taylor, oboe
Francine Peterson, bassoon • George Shangrow, harpsichord

Haydn Divertimento in D major, Op. 100, No. 1
Vivaldi Trio Sonata in G minor, Op. 5, No. 6
Handel Trio Sonata No. 5 in G major
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata in C major, BWV 1037
Powning Divertimento for flute, English horn and bassoon


The Unicorn, the Gorgon & the Manticore

Saturday, November 1, 1986 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano • Nancy Shasteen, alto

Marenzio Spring Returns
Pilkington Rest, Sweet Nymphs
Morley I Love, Alas, I Love Thee
Wilbye Flora Gave Me Fairest Flowers
Gibbons The Silver Swan
Weelkes Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints Above
L. Bernstein Choruses from The Lark
Menotti The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore


Brahms Third

Sunday, November 16, 1986 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Mozart Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183
Bartók Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz. 113
Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90


Bravura String Quartet

Saturday, November 22, 1986 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, November 23, 1986 • University Unitarian Church
Steven Tada, violin • Gregg Rice, violin
Michael Thompson, viola • David Beck, cello

Mozart Divertimento in F major, K. 138
Shostakovich String Quartet, Op. 49, No. 1
Brock String Quartet No. 4 (“Halfwit on a Holiday”)
Beethoven String Quartet in G major, Op. 18, No. 2


1610 Vespers

Saturday, December 6, 1986 • Sunday, December 7, 1986 • St. Joseph’s Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Erickson, soprano • Louise Marley, mezzo-soprano
Barton Nye Green, tenor • Gerald Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass • Robert Schilperoort, bass

Monteverdi Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610)


Messiah

Friday, December 19, 1986 • Saturday, December 20, 1986
Monday, December 22, 1986 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Marianne Weltmann, soprano
Marcia Bellamy, mezzo-soprano • Barton Nye Green, tenor • Greg Abbott, bass

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Broadway Winds

Saturday, January 24, 1987 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, January 25, 1987 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

R. Strauss Serenade, Op. 7
Gounod Petite symphonie
Mozart Serenade No. 11 in E-flat major, K. 375
R. Strauss Symphony for Wind Instruments (“The Happy Workshop”)


Music for Women’s Voices

Saturday, January 31, 1987 • Unitarian Church
Belle Chenault, conductor

Bernhard Jauchzet dem Herrn
Britten Missa Brevis
Brahms O Bone Jesu
Brahms Ave Maria
Poulenc Litanies a la Vierge Noir
Brahms Psalm 13
Britten Psalm 150
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
R. Schumann Die Kapelle
Debussy Salut printempsWeelkes Come now, my nearest jewel
Hilton If it be love
Schein _Frau Nachtigall_v
Sams Ave Maris Stella
arr. Owen Ev’ry night when the sun goes in
arr. Owen All the pretty little horses
arr. Frackenpohl The Birds’ Song
arr. Parker I am in love
arr. Mead I am in love
arr. Bryan Charlottown


Schumann Third

Sunday, February 8, 1987 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Chris Wang, violin

Beethoven Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Dvořák Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53
Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E♭ Major, Op. 97


Music of Linda Waterfall

Saturday, February 21, 1987 • Sunday, February 22, 1987 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Waterfall Six Fables de Jean de la Fontaine
Waterfall Four Songs for Voice and Guitar
Waterfall Four Songs for Voice and Piano
Waterfall A Dream Is a Gift


Broadway Brass

Saturday, March 7, 1987 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, March 8, 1987 • University Unitarian Church
Michael Olsavsky, conductor

Handel/arr. Glick Overture to Berenice
Barber Mutations from Bach
Haydn “Achieved Is the Glorious Work” from The Creation
Speer Sonata for Four Trombones
Gounoud/arr. Lotzenhiser Funeral March of a Marionette
Ewald Symphony for Brass in B-flat major
J.S. Bach/arr. Smith Contrapunctus I from The Art of Fugue
Massaino Canzon per Otto Tromboni
Garbieli Canzon Duodecimi Toni
R. Strauss Festival Intrada


A Cappella Masterpieces

Saturday, March 14, 1987 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Waterfall Six Fables de Jean de la Fontaine
R. Kechley Frail Deeds


Beethoven First

Sunday, March 29, 1987 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Haydn Symphony No. 103 in E♭ Major
Stravinsky Jeu de cartes
Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21


St. Matthew Passion

Good Friday, April 17, 1987 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Mukund Marathe, Evangelist • Peter Kechley, Jesus
Marianne Weltmann, soprano • Carmen Leon, mezzo-soprano • Bruce Browne, tenor
Michael Delos, bass-baritone • Tim Scott, viola da gamba
Columbia Boys Choir • Steve Stevens, director

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Broadway Pops

Sunday, May 17, 1987 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Michelle McBride, soprano • Boyd Schaefer, baritone

Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
Rossini “Dunque io son” from The Barber of Seville
Wagner “O Du mein Holder Abendstern” from Tannhäuser
Donizetti “Au Bruit de la Guerre&rdquoe; from The Daughter of the Regiment
Smetana “The Moldau” from Ma Vlast
Romberg “The Desert Song” from The Desert Song
Herbert “Thine Alone” from Eileen
Romberg “Will You Remember (Sweetheart)” from Maytime
Straus “My Hero” from The Chocolate Soldier
F. Steiner/arr. T. Dziekonski Theme from Perry Mason
Loewe “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady
Rodgers Soliloquy from Carousel
Loewe “Almost Like Being in Love” from Brigadoon
Rodgers “People Will Say We’re in Love” from Oklahoma


A Baroque Chamber Concert

Saturday, May 30, 1987 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, May 31, 1987 • University Unitarian Church
Janeen Shigley, flute • Fritz Klein, violin • George Shangrow, harpischord

Handel Trio Sonata in G minor, Op. 2, No. 6
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030
Purcell Sonata in F major (“Golden Sonata”), Z. 810
Fasch Sonata à 4 in B-flat major
J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in C minor, BWV 1017
Vivaldi Concerto in G minor


The Seasons

Sunday, June 7, 1987 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Catherine Haight, soprano
Barton Green, tenor • Michael Delos, bass

Haydn The Seasons


1985–1986 Season

Cantata Sunday VII [SR]

Sunday, July 14, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9
J.S. Bach Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10
J.S. Bach Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147


Cantata Sunday VIII ???

Sunday, August 11, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51
J.S. Bach Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106
J.S. Bach Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137


Secular Cantatas !!!

Sunday, September 15, 1985 • Wallingford United Methodist Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 (“Wedding Cantata”)
J.S. Bach Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211 (“Coffee Cantata”)
J.S. Bach Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet, BWV 212 (“Peasant Cantata”)


Cantata Sunday IX

Sunday, September 22, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Liebster Jesu, wenn werd ich sterben?, BWV 8
J.S. Bach Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78
J.S. Bach Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 100


Bach Magnificat

Sunday, September 29, 1985 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Erickson, soprano
Carmen Leon, mezzo-soprano • Barton Nye Green, tenor • Norman Smith, bass

J.S. Bach Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067


Duelling Harpsichords !!!

Sunday, October 6, 1985 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, harpsichord • Carole Terry, harpsichord

J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1062
W.F. Bach Concerto for Two Harpsichords in F major ???
Krebs Concerto for Two Harpsichords in A minor
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061


Cantata Sunday X !!!

Sunday, October 20, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80
J.S. Bach Es erhub sich ein Streit, BWV 19
J.S. Bach Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130


Bach Motets

Sunday, October 27, 1985 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230
J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
J.S. Bach Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir, BWV 228
J.S. Bach _Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
J.S. Bach Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225


Brahms Festival

Friday, November 1, 1985 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Steven Kemper, piano

Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73


Musical Offering !!!

Sunday, November 3, 1985 • Broadway Performance Hall

J.S. Bach The Musical Offering, BWV 1079


Cantata Sunday XI !!!

Sunday, November 17, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26
J.S. Bach Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79
J.S. Bach Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150


Bach Christmas Oratorio

Saturday, December 7, 1985 • Sunday, December 8, 1985 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Gretchen Hewitt, soprano • Carmen Leon, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Brian Box, baritone

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248


Cantata Sunday XII !!!

Sunday, December 22, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62
J.S. Bach Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63
J.S. Bach Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140


Tchaikovsky & Grieg

Sunday, February 16, 1986 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Kumja Oh, piano • Carol Sams, soprano

Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74
David P. Jones And Death Is No Evil [world premiere]


The Art of Fugue !!!

Sunday, February 23, 1986 • Broadway Performance Hall

J.S. Bach/orch. Shangrow–Kechley The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080


Poulenc & Mozart

Sunday, March 9, 1986 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Erickson, soprano • Carol Sams, soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

Poulenc Gloria
Mozart Requiem in D Minor, K. 626


Three New Operas !!!

Sunday, March 23, 1986 • Monday, March 24, 1986 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Ronald Simonson, director

Sams Daddy’s Money [world premiere]
Sams Swamptet [world premiere]
Beyer Stories Told to a Lover [world premiere]


Stravinsky, Handel & Beethoven

Saturday, April 26, 1986 • Sunday, April 27, 1986 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major
Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93
Stravinsky Symphony in C


An A Cappella Choral Choral Recital

Saturday, May 10, 1986 • Sunday, May 11, 1986 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

LeJeune Si dessus vos levres de roses
Weelkes When David Heard
Certon La, la, la, je ne l’ose dire
Tallis The Lamentations of Jeremiah, Parts I and II
Haydn Four Choral Songs
Brahms Five Choral Songs, Op. 93a and 104
Foster/arr. Kubik Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair
arr. Englert Wayfaring Stranger
arr. Sund The Drunken Sailor
arr. Harrison Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
arr. Kubik Black Jack Davey


An American Extravaganza

Sunday, June 1, 1986 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Peter Mack, piano

arr.Copland/Sams American Folk Songs
Ives The Unanswered Question
Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
R. Kechley Folk Song Suite for Chorus and Orchestra


1984–1985 Season

Israel in Egypt

Friday, October 19, 1984 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Jerry Sams, tenor • Sara Hedgpeth, mezzo-soprano
Greg Abbott, bass • Gustave Blazek, bass • Catherine Haight, soprano
Susanna Walso, soprano • Kathe Kern, soprano • Lori COlvig, soprano

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


Broadway I

Saturday, November 3, 1984 • Sunday, November 4, 1984 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Polly Detels, soprano

Mozart Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K. 504
Ravel Shéhérazade
Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B♭ Major, Op. 38 (“Spring”)


Benefit Concert

Sunday, November 18, 1984 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Univeristy Unitarian Church Choir • Steven Kemper, piano

Fauré Requiem
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 73


Messiah

Friday, December 7, 1984 • Saturday, December 8, 1984 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Kelly MacPherson, soprano • Zoila Muñoz, mezzo-soprano
Gerald Sams, tenor • Michael Delos, bass

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Concerti for 2, 3 & 4 Harpsichords

Sunday, January 6, 1985 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor and harpsichord • Robert Kechley, harpsichord
Steven Kemper, harpsichord • Robert Schilperoort, harpsichord

J.S. Bach Concerto in C major for two harpischords
J.S. Bach Concerto in D minor for three harpischords
J.S. Bach Concerto in C major for three harpischords
J.S. Bach Concerto in A minor for four harpischords


Cantata Sunday I

Sunday, January 13, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 3
J.S. Bach Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende, BWV 28
J.S. Bach Herr, wie du willt, so schicks mit mir, BWV 73


Solo Recital I [LM]

Sunday, January 20, 1985 • Wallingford United Methodist Church
Denes Zsigmondy, violin

J.S. Bach Partitaas and Sonatas for Unaccompanied Violin
J.S. Bach Partitaas and Sonatas for Violin and Harpischord


Broadway II

Saturday, January 26, 1985 • Sunday, January 27, 1985 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Karen Schink, flute

Poulenc Suite Française
Mozart Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314
Ives Symphony No. 1


Chamber Music I !!!

Sunday, February 3, 1985 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, harpsichord • Erin Adair, flute • Janeen Shigley, flute
Fritz Klein, violin • Robin Petzold, violin • Phyllis Allport, cello

J.S. Bach Trio Sonata for Two Flutes, BWV 1039
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata for Two Violins, BWV 1037
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata for Flute and Violin, BWV 1038
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata in D minor, BWV 1036
J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in C minor, BWV 1017
J.S. Bach Instrumental Movement in F major, BWV 1040


Cantata Sunday II [LM]

Sunday, February 10, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn, BWV 119
J.S. Bach Herr Jesu Christ, wahr’ Mensch und Gott, BWV 127
J.S. Bach Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159


St. John Passion

Sunday, February 24, 1985 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Paul Anderson, Evangelist • Michael Delos, Jesus
Timothy Braun, Pontius Pilate • Marianne Weltmann, soprano • Louise Marley, mezzo-soprano
Barton Green, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


Solo Recital II ???

Sunday, March 3, 1985 • Wallingford United Methodist Church
Denes Zsigmondy, violin

J.S. Bach


Cantata Sunday III !!!

Sunday, March 10, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1
J.S. Bach Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22
J.S. Bach Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208


St. Matthew Passion

Sunday, March 17, 1985 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Brian Trevor, Evangelist • Peter Kechley, Jesus
Laurie Haney, soprano • Marcia Bellamy, alto • Charles Walker, tenor
Michael Delos, bass-baritone • Tim Scott, viola da gamba • Choir of the Sound • Columbia Boys Choir

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Solo Recital III [LM]

Sunday, March 24, 1985 • Wallingford United Methodist Church
Charles Walker, tenor

J.S. Bach Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78
Schütz Ich danke dir, Herr
Schütz O Jesu nomen dulce
Handel Look Down, Harmonious Saint
J.S. Bach Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht, BWV 55


Solo Recital IV [LM]

Sunday, March 31, 1985 • Broadway Performance Hall
Steven Kemper, piano

J.S. Bach French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV 816
J.S. Bach English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807
J.S. Bach Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825
J.S. Bach Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, BWV 903
J.S. Bach Italian Concerto, BWV 971


Cantata Sunday IV !!!

Sunday, April 7, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4
J.S. Bach Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, BWV 6
J.S. Bach Der Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubilieret, BWV 31


Broadway III

Sunday, April 14, 1985 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Arthur Barnes, piano

Rossini Overture to The Thieving Magpie
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26
Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98


Concerti for Various Instruments [LM]

Sunday, April 28, 1985 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Fritz Klein, violin • Robin Petzold, violin
Shannon Hill, oboe • Gary Bassiri, guitar • Steven Novacek, guitar

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
J.S. Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
J.S. Bach Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060R
J.S. Bach/trans. Novacek–Bassiri Harpsichord Concerto in F minor


Solo Recital V !!!

Sunday, May 5, 1985 • Wallingford United Methodist Church
Denes Zsigmondy, violin • George Shangrow, harpsichord

J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in A major, BWV 1015
J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003
J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in F minor, BWV 1018
J.S. Bach Partita in D minor, BWV 1014


Cantata Sunday V

Sunday, May 12, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen, BWV 43
J.S. Bach Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131
J.S. Bach Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196


Broadway IV [LM]

Saturday, May 18, 1985 • Sunday, May 19, 1985 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Warlock Capriol Suite
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68


Complete Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord !!!

Sunday, June 2, 1985 • Broadway Performance Hall
Scott Goff, flute • George Shangrow, harpsichord

J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E-flat
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in A major
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in G minor
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E minor
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in C major
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E major
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in B minor


Mass in B Minor

Sunday, June 9, 1985 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Polly Detels, soprano • Sarah Hedgpeth, alto
Barton Green, tenor • Greg Abbott, bass

J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor, BWV 232


Cantata Sunday VI

Sunday, June 16, 1985 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20
J.S. Bach Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21


1983-1984 season

Return-from-Tour Concert ???

Sunday, September 11, 1983 • University Unitarian Church

Warlock Capriol Suite
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
Brahms Three pieces for women’s chorus
arr. R. Kechley/Sams/Schilperoort/Shangrow American folk songs


SCS Chamber Chorus ???

Sunday, October 23, 1983 • University Unitarian Church

English madrigals
Hindemith Six Chansons
Monteverdi madrigals
Debussy Trois Chansons
Brahms Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103


Brahms Festival I

Saturday, October 29, 1983 • Sunday, October 30, 1983 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow , conductor • Carol Sams , soprano • Eugene Lysinger , bass baritone

Brahms Tragic Overture, Op. 81
Brahms A German Requiem, Op. 45


Brahms Festival II

Saturday, November 19, 1983 • Sunday, November 20, 1983 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow , conductor • Clive Swansborne , piano

Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ Major, Op. 83
Brahms Symphony no. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68


A Concert for Christmas

Saturday, December 17, 1983 • Sunday, December 18, 1983 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow, conductor • Jacalyn Schneider, soprano
John Obourn, tenor • Kevin Helppie , baritone

Vaughan Williams Hodie
arr. Chase Christmas Medley
arr. Wilcocks Five Christmas Carols
Anderson A Christmas Festival
arr. Fink A Christmas Showcase
arr. Holcombe Christmas Wishes
Anderson Sleigh Ride
R. Kechley Variations on “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”


The Small Ensemble

Saturday, January 21, 1984 • University Unitarian Church

Corelli Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1
Carissimi Jephthah
Britten Six Choral Dances from Gloriana
Sams The Marshes of Glynn


World Premiere I

Saturday, February 25, 1984 • Sunday, February 26, 1984 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow , conductor • Judith Cohen , piano

Haydn Symphony no. 82 in C Major ("The Bear")
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 14 in E♭ Major, K. 449
Beyer Symphony no. 3 (“Road Ode”) [world premiere]


Carmina Burana

Sunday, March 11, 1984 • Shoreline Community College
Robert Metzger, conductor • Choir of the Sound
Laurie Magee, soprano • Greg Wait, tenor • Erich Parce, baritone

Orff Carmina Burana


St. John Passion

Sunday, April 1, 1984 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Paul Anderson, Evangelist • Kevin Helppie, Jesus

J.S. Bach St. John Passion, BWV 245


Beethoven

Sunday, April 15, 1984 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow , conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Kathryn Weld, mezzo-soprano • Bruce Browne, tenor • Steven Tachell, bass

Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op. 85
Beethoven Symphony no. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 ("Choral")


St. Paul

Sunday, May 20, 1984 • Blessed Sacrament Church
Robert Metzger, conductor • Choir of the Sound
Elizabeth Eaton, soprano • Carolyn Maia, mezzo-soprano
Paul Bennigfield, tenor • Bruce Pullan, baritone

Mendelssohn St. Paul, Op. 36


World Premiere II

Saturday, June 2, 1984 • Sunday, June 3, 1984 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow , conductor

Short Farewell Duet
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34
R. Kechley Symphony no. 1 [world premiere]


1982–1983 Season

Dear Ignatius, Dear Isabel

Saturday, October 16, 1982 • St. Joseph Church
Sunday, October 17, 1982 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Waters Dear Ignatius, Dear Isabel [Northwest premiere]


Mass in B Minor

Friday, October 29, 1982 • Sunday, October 31, 1982 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jacalyn Schneider, soprano • Ann Erickson, soprano
Kathryn Weld-Jezerinac, mezzo-soprano • Kyle DeRemer, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, baritone

J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor, BWV 232


Broadway Chamber Symphony I

Saturday, November 13, 1982 • Sunday, November 14, 1982 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • John Pilskog, violin • Gregory Savage, viola

Mozart Divertimento in D Major, K. 131
Dvořák Serenade for Strings, Op. 22
Mozart Sinofnia Concertante in E ♭ Major, K. 364
Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo


Handel’s Messiah

Saturday, December 17, 1982 • Sunday, December 18, 1982 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Polly Detels, soprano
Kathryn Weld-Jezerinac, mezzo-soprano • Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, baritone

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Broadway Chamber Symphony II

Saturday, February 5, 1983 • Sunday, February 6, 1983 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Arthur Barnes, piano
Kara Hunnicutt, cello • Ronald Welch, cello

Vivaldi Concerto in G minor for two cellos
Prokofiev Symphony No. 1, Op. 25 (“Classical”)
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18


Missa Solemnis

Sunday, February 27, 1983 • Blessed Sacrament Church
Robert Metzger, conductor • Choir of the Sound
Jacalyn Schneider, soprano • Kathtyrn Weld-Jezerinac, mezzo-soprano
William Austin, tenor • Steve Tachell, baritone

Beethoven Missa Solemnis


St. Matthew Passion

Friday, March 11, 1983 • Westminster Chapel
George Shangrow, conductor • Brian Trevor, Evangelist • Peter Kechley, Jesus
Jacalyn Schneider, soprano • Katie Weld-Jezerinac, mezzo-soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Steve Tachell, baritone
Northwest Boychoir • Steve Stevens, director

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Broadway Chamber Symphony III

Saturday, April 23, 1983 • Sunday, April 24, 1983 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • David Knapp, horn • Kathryn Weld-Jezerinac, mezzo-soprano

Saint-Saëns Morceau de concert, Op. 94
Mozart Symphony No. 39 in E♭ Major, K. 543
Wagner Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E♭ Major, Op. 55 (“Eroica”)


Schubert’s Mass in E-flat

Saturday, May 14, 1983 • Sunday, May 15, 1983 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Choir of the Sound

Poulenc Two Motets
Bruckner Two Motets
Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music
Schubert Mass No. 6 in E♭ Major, D. 950


1981–1982 Season

Summer Concert Tour Grand Finale !!!

Sunday, September 27, 1981 • University Unitarian Church

Haydn Missa solemnis in B-flat
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
Monteverdi Madrigals
Vaughan Williams Ballads
Fauré Nocturne
American folk tunes


Music for Voices and Horns

Friday, October 23, 1981 • University Unitarian Church
Sunday, October 25, 1981 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Marianne Weltman, soprano
David Kappy, horn • Robert Bonnevie, horn • Scott Wilson, horn

Schubert Auf dem Stromm
Schubert Lebenslust
Schubert Der 23 Psalm
Schubert Der Tanz
Brahms Four Songs for Women's Choir, Two Horns and Harp
Schubert Songs for Men’s Chorus
G. Kechley Three Poems by e.e. cummings [pemiere of revised version]


Broadway Chamber Symphony I

Friday, November 13, 1981 • University Unitarian Church
Saturday, November 14, 1981 • Broadway Performance Hall
Sunday, November 15, 1981 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Stephen Tada, violin

Rossini Overture to The Barber of Seville
Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 (“Italian”)


Hodie !!!

Sunday, December 15, 1981 • First Presbyterian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Polly Detels, soprano
Peter Schindler, tenor • Robert Schilperoort, baritone

Vaughan Williams Hodie
Traditional carols and holiday songs


Broadway Chamber Symphony II

Friday, February 5, 1982 • Kane Hall
Saturday, February 6, 1982 • K
Sunday, February 7, 1982 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Boyd Schaefer, baritone • Matthew Kocmieroski, marimba

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings, Op. 48
Barber Dover Beach, Op. 3
Miyoshi Concerto for Marimba and Strings
Ravel Don Quichotte à Dulcinée
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92


Frail Deeds

Friday, February 19, 1982 • University Unitarian Church
Sunday, February 21, 1982 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Chris Stollery, choreographer • Reba Shangrow, costume designer

R. Kechley Frail Deeds
Menotti The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore


Elijah

Friday, March 19, 1982 • First Presbyterian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jacalyn Schneider, soprano • Stephanie Field, mezzo-soprano
Paul Benningfield, tenor • Steven Tachell, baritone

Mendelssohn Elijah, Op. 70


St. Matthew Passion !!!

Good Friday, April 9, 1982 • First Presbyterian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Brian Trevor, Evangelist • Peter Kechley, Jesus
Jacalyn Schneider, soprano • Katie Jezerinac, mezzo-soprano
Paul Benningfield, tenor • Steven Tachell, baritone

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Broadway Chamber Symphony III

Friday, April 30, 1982 • University Unitarian Church
Saturday, May 1, 1982 • Broadway Performance Hall
Sunday, May 2, 1982 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Michael Scott, violin • Maurice Cary, horn

Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26
Mozart Horn Concerto No. 3 in E♭ Major, K. 447
Fauré Pavane, Op. 50
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56


Trial by Jury !!!

Sunday, May 23, 1982 • University Unitarian Church
Tuesday, May 25, 1982 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Peter Schindler, tenor • Jerry Sams, tenor
Paula Bridges, soprano • Robert Schilperoort, bass • John Baker, tenor

Gilbert & Sullivan Trial by Jury
Selection of English madrigals


Broadway Chamber Symphony IV ???

Friday, June 11, 1982 • University Unitarian Church
Saturday, June 12, 1982 • Broadway Performance Hall
Sunday, June 13, 1982 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Rossini Overture to William Tell
Haydn Symphony No. 99 in E♭ Major
Grofé Grand Canyon Suite


1980–1981 Season

Israel in Egypt ???

Sunday, October 26, 1980 •
Northwest Chamber Orchestra • George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


Broadway Chamber Symphony I ???

Friday, November 14, 1980 • University Unitarian Church
Sunday, November 16, 1980 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Phillip Gaskill, cello • Tom Dziekonski, violin

Grieg “Holberg” Suite, Op. 40
Saint-Saëns Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
Haydn Cello Concerto in D Major
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67


All-Bach Program

Sunday, November 23, 1980 • Seattle Concert Theater
George Shangrow, conductor • Scott Goff, flute • Phyllis Allport, cello

J.S. Bach Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata No. 2 in G major
J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030
J.S. Bach Trio Sonata No. 3 in G major
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227


Ceremony of Carols

Saturday, December 13, 1980 • University Unitarian Church
Monday, December 15, 1980 • Seattle Concert Theater
George Shangrow, conductor

arr. Wood A Virgin Most Pure
arr. Pfautsch The Gift Carol
Victoria O magnum mysterium
arr. Willcocks Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
arr. Willcocks Away in a Manger
Berlioz “The Shepherd’s Farewell” from L’Enfance du Christ
Warlock Three Carols
Britten A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28
Poulenc O magnum mysterium
Praetorius, Vulpius, Distler, Shangrow Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
arr. Wilhousky Carol of the Bells
arr. Willcocks Rocking
arr. Willcocks Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Walton What Cheer?
Vaughan Williams “The Blessed Son of God” from Hodie
Vaughan Williams “No Sad Thought” from Hodie


Mozart Flute Concertos ???

Sunday, January 18, 1981 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Scott Goff, flute • Carol Mukhalian, harp

Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart Andante in C Major, K. 315
Mozart Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313
Mozart Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major, K. 314
Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299


Handel’s Birthday

Tuesday, February 3, 1981 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Duncan, soprano • Polly Detels, soprano Katie Jezerinac, alto • Peter Schindler, tenor • Bruce Browne, tenor
Bob Schilperoort, baritone

Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76
Handel Te Deum in D Major, HWV 283 (“Dettingen”)


Broadway Chamber Symphony II ???

Wednesday, February 18, 1981 • University Unitarian Church
Sunday, Feburary 22, 1981 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Arthur Barnes, piano

R. Kechley Hunting Rags
Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
Elgar Serenade for Strings, Op. 20
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58


The Seasons

Saturday, April 4, 1981 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Marianne Weltman, soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Paul Berkolds, baritone

Haydn The Seasons


Messiah

Monday, April 20, 1981 • Blessed Sacrament Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Messiah, HWV 56 [Parts II & III]


Broadway Chamber Symphony III ???

Friday, May 8, 1981 • University Unitarian Church
Sunday, May 10, 1981 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Henry Siegel, violin

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite
Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551


???

Saturday, May 16, 1981 • University Unitarian Church


American Quilt

Monday, June 8, 1981 • Seattle Concert Theater
George Shangrow, conductor

Barber Reincarnations
Chadwick A Valentine
Ives Serenity
Persichetti sam was a man
Beyer Falling Hills
R. Shangrow Did You Ever?
Sanders Sweet Perfection
Berlin Blue Skies
Linke Glow Worm
Arlen Stormy Weather
McHugh On the Sunny Side of the Street
Porter Begin the Beguine
arr. Copland At the River
arr. Erb Shenandoah
Kern/arr. Bargreen Old Man River
Sanders Lightnin’
R. Shangrow One for the Gypsy
Sanders Sleep Brings Sorrow
Sanders Night Crow
G. Kechley Sing No Sad Songs
arr. R. Kechley Casey Jones
arr. R. Kechley The Arkansas Traveller
Burleigh _My Lord, What a Mornin’_1812
Dawson Soon-ah Will Be Done
Johnson Ain’t Got Time to Die
MacGimsey Shadrack


Broadway Chamber Symphony IV

Friday, June 12, 1981 • University Unitarian Church
Sunday, June 14, 1981 • Kane Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Jacalyn Schneider, soprano • Gary Oules, clarinet

Copland Clarinet Concerto
Berlioz Les nuits d’été, Op. 7
Mendelssohn Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream


1979–1980 Season

Connoisseur Choral Concerts I: German ???

Saturday, November 3, 1979 • Broadway Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor

Schütz Jauchet dem Herren
Bruckner Antiphon
Bruckner Ave Maria
Schubert Der Tanz
Schubert Psalm 23
Schubert Lebenslust
Schütz Quoniam ad te clamabo
Brahms Darthulas Grabesgesang
Handl Ascendo ad Patream meam
Brahms Schaffe in mir ein rein Herz
Brahms Warum ist das Licht gegeben
Schütz So fahr ich hin zu Jesu Christ
Bruckner Os Justi meditabitur sapientiam
Schubert Gott in der Natur
J.S. Bach Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230
Mendelssohn Jaglied


Broadway Chamber Symphony I ???

Friday, November 16, 1979 • Broadway Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor • Arthur Barnes, piano

Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D Major (“London”)
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B♭ Major, Op. 60


Judas Maccabeus ???

Saturday, December 8, 1979 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, director • Polly Detels, soprano • Ann Duncan, soprano
Carol Sams, soprano • Sue Walsh, ??? • Katie Jezerinak, mezzo-soprano
Nancy Shasteen, alto • Jerry Sams, tenor • Steve Stevens, tenor
Peter Schindler, ??? • Peter Ausbaugh, ??? • Peter Kechley, bass

Handel Judas Maccabeus, HWV 63


Messiah ???

Thursday, December 13, 1979 • Friday, December 14, 1979 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Polly Detels, soprano • Ann Duncan, soprano
Carol Sams, soprano • Sue Walsh, ??? • Katie Jezerinak, mezzo-soprano
Nancy Shasteen, alto • Jerry Sams, tenor • Steve Stevens, tenor
Peter Schindler, ??? • Peter Ausbaugh, ??? • Peter Kechley, bass

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Concert at St. Mark’s ???

Friday, February 8, 1980 • St. Mark’s Cathedral
George Shangrow, conductor


Broadway Chamber Symphony II ???

Tuesday, February 26, 1980 • Broadway Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor • Geoffrey Groshong, oboe • Polly Detels, soprano

J.S. Bach Orchestra Suite No. 4[3?] in D Major, BWV 1069
R. Strauss Oboe Concerto
Barber Knoxville: Summer of 1915
Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 (“Haffner”)


Connoisseur Choral Concerts II: French ???

Saturday, March 1, 1980 • Broadway Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor

Poulenc
Ravel
Debussy


Connoisseur Choral Concerts III: American???

Friday, April 4, 1980 • Broadway Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor

Billings
L. Bernstein


St. Matthew Passion

Sunday, April 27, 1980 • Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Brian Trevor, Evangelist • Richard Clark, Jesus
Northwest Boychoir

J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244


Broadway Chamber Symphony III ???

Friday, May 16, 1980 • Broadway Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor • Judy Dow, harp

Copland Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Ravel Introduction et Allegro
Beyer Bonified Music
Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550


Broadway Chamber Symphony IV ???

Wednesday, June 4, 1980 • Broadway Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor • Polly Detels, soprano • Carol Sams, soprano
Steve Stevens, tenor • Peter Schindler, ??? • Peter Kechley, bass

Prokofiev Symphony No. 1, Op. 25 (“Classical”) ???
Mozart Highlights from The Marriage of Figaro
Brahms Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11


Connoisseur Choral Concerts IV: Springtime ???

Sunday, June 8, 1980 • Broadway Performance Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Purcell
Monteverdi
Vaughan Williams


1978–1979 Season

Folk Songs Par Excellence

Friday, October 20, 1978 • Seattle Concert Theater
George Shangrow, conductor

arr. Goldman/Copland Old American Songs
traditional Two Russian Folks Songs
Seiber Three Hungarian Folk Songs
arr. Zes Two Greek Folk Songs
arr. Goldman Zurn Gali
Vaughan Williams Just as the Tide Was Flowing
Vaughan Williams The Willow Song
John Gardner Our Captain Calls All Hands
Ravel Five Greek Folk Songs
Barber Reincarnations
arr. Stojowski Two Tradtitional Polish Folk Songs
R. Kechley Down by the Salley Gardens
arr. Vaughan Williams The Dark Eyed Sailor
arr. Holst I Love My Love
arr. Christiansen Wondrous Love
arr. Muller Camptown Races


An Evening with J.S. Bach

Friday, November 10, 1978 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230
J.S. Bach Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150
J.S. Bach Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227


Second Shepherd’s Pageant

December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 16 & 17, 1978
University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, director • Eve Green, choreographer • Carol Sams, soprano


Messiah

Tuesday, December 19, 1978 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Marianne Weltmann, soprano • Maragret Russell, alto
Steve Stevens, tenor • Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


Motets

Thursday, January 18, 1979 • West Seattle High School
Friday, January 19, 1979 • Seattle Concert Theater
George Shangrow, conductor

Brahms Three Motets, Op. 110
Haydn Five Partsongs from Aus des Ramlers Lyrische Blumenlese
Poulenc Motets for the Christmas Season
Brahms Three Motets, Op. 74
Poulenc Motets for the Lenten Season


Mozart Requiem

Friday, February 23, 1979 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Margaret Russell, mezzo-soprano • Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

Sams The Marshes of Glynn
R. Kechley Hunting Rags [world premiere]
Mozart Requiem in D Minor, K. 626


Mass in G Minor

Friday, March 16, 1979 • Seattle Concert Theater
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
Vaughan Williams Mass in G minor
R. Kechley Frail Deeds


Saul

Sunday, April 1, 1979 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Peter Kechley, bass
Jerry Sams, tenor • Steve Stevens, tenor

Handel Saul, HWV 53


The Creation

Thursday, May 10, 1979 • Lincoln High School
Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra • Seattle Chamber Singers
George Shangrow, conductor • Peter Kechley, bass
Jerry Sams, tenor • Carol Sams, soprano • Ann Duncan, soprano

Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music
Haydn The Creation


Mayfest of Madrigals

Friday, May 18, 1979 • Seattle Concert Theater
George Shangrow, conductor

Tomkins See, see, the Shepherds’ Queen
Farmer Fair Phyllis
Bennet Weep, O mine eyes
Bennet All creatures now
Sermisy Amours, partez
LeJeune Qu’est devenu ce bel ciel
Passereau Il est bel et bon
Landino Per sequir la speranca
Monteverdi Merci grido piangendo
Webbe Now we are met
Harrington The Laughing catch
Bergsma Riddle me this
di Lasso Echo song
Purcell Sir Walter enjoying his damsel
Purcell I gave her cakes
Purcell Waiter, waiter take off thy wine
de Monte On this first day of May
LeJeune When I gaze on thy lips of roses
Palestrina Mori quasi il mio core
Gesualdo Tu m’uccidi, o credele
Monteverdi Lasciate mi morire
Monteverdi Si, ch’io vorei morire
Weelkes Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Farmer Hark, all ye lovely saints above
Farmer O stay, sweet love
Farmer A little pretty bonny lass


1977–1978 Season

Israel in Egypt

Sunday, October 23, 1977 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano • Margaret Russell, mezzo-soprano
Ann Duncan, soprano • Jerry Sams, tenor • Robert Kechley, harpsichord

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


Messiah !!!

Friday, December 16, 1977 • Saturday, December 17, 1977
Sunday, December 18, 1977 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Ann Duncan, soprano • Carol Sams, soprano
Kay Shirey, ??? • Patty Lott, ??? • Jerry Sams, tenor
Steve Stevens, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass • Chris Hartman, ???
Robert Kechley, harpsichord

Handel Messiah, HWV 56


The Seasons

Monday, February 27, 1978 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Marianne Weltmann, soprano
Steve Stevens, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

Haydn The Seasons


Mass in B Minor

Monday, April 3, 1978 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor, BWV 232


Contemporary Choral Music

Friday, June 2, 1978 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Ann Duncan, soprano • Nancy Shasteen, alto

Sams Out Upon It
R. Kechley The Long Road
G. Kechley Sing No Sad Songs
Sanders Night Crow
Beyer Falling Hills
Menotti The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore


1976–1977 Season

A Virtuoso Choral Concert

Sunday, October 17, 1976 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Jerry Sams, tenor • Melinda Bargreen, piano

Carissimi Jephtha
Brahms Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227


Spanish Theatre Dances ???

Friday, October 29, 1976 • Saturday, October 30, 1976
Sunday, October 31, 1976 • HUB Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor • Teodor Morca, dancer
Isabel Morca, dancer • Gary Hayes, guitar

Bizet Selections from Carmen


Messiah !!!

Friday, December 17, 1976 • Saturday, December 18, 1976
Sunday, December 19, 1976 • Meany Hall
George Shangrow, conductor • Grace Pfeifer, soprano • Carol Sams, soprano
Margaret Russell, alto • Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Schindler, tenor
Ivan Janer, ??? • Peter Kechley, bass • Brian Higham, bass • Chris Hartman, ???

Handel Messiah, HWV 56 [first Seattle performance of Dublin version]


1975–1976 Season

Bumbershoot ???

Saturday, August 30, 1975 • Seattle Center Playhouse


Bumbershoot: American Music???

Sunday, August 31, 1975 • Seattle Center Playhouse


All-Baroque Concert

Saturday, September 22, 1975 • Seattle Center Playhouse
George Shangrow, conductor

Vivaldi Concerto in G minor
Corelli Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6, No. 4
Telemann Overture Suite in B-flat
Handel Chandos Anthem No. 1
J.S. Bach Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150


Israel in Egypt

Saturday, February 7, 1976 • Sunday, February 8, 1976
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


???

Monday, April 5, 1976 • Seattle Center


Baroque and Blue???

Monday, May 3, 1976 • HUB Auditorium
Bonnie Blanchard, flute • Melinda Bargreen, keyboard
Michael Wilson, string bass • Pete Molner, drums

Vivaldi
Telemann
J.S. Bach
Bolling Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano [Northwest premiere]


1974–1975 Season

Bumbershoot ???

Saturday, August 17, 1974 • Alki Room


Elizabethan Entertainment ???

Sunday, September 1, 1974 • Poncho Theater


A Baroque Chamber Concert

Friday, October 11, 1974 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano
Deanna Shallenberger, contralto • Jerry Sams, tenor • Peter Kechley, bass

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freunde, BWV 227
J.S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80


Dramatic Music of Monteverdi and Purcell

Saturday, November 16, 1974 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow, conductor

Purcell Drunken Poet Scene from The Faerie Queen
Monteverdi Three Madrigals
Purcell Witches Scene from Dido and Aeneas
Monteverdi Seneca’s Death Scene from Indian Queen
Monteverdi Scene of Nymphs and Shepherds from Orfeo
Monteverdi Bacchanale Scene from The Masque in Dioclesian


Second Shepherd’s Pageant !!!

December 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 1974 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Bob Nicholson, director


An Evening of Baroque Flute and Harpsichord Music !!!

Saturday, January 18, 1975 • Scottish Rite Temple

Couperin Concert Royal in B-flat Major
C.P.E. Bach Sonata in G major
Hotteterre Suite in E minor
Croft Allegro in G major
J.S. Bach Sonata in C major
Plus music of Frederick the Great and Britten.


American Music!

Friday, February 28, 1975 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow, conductor • Murl’s Pearls
Carol Sams, soprano • Jane Beal, piano
Melinda Bargeen, piano • Dennis van Zandt, piano

Sundrie ragtime tunes for piano
Billings Modern Music
Bergsma Riddle Me This
Sanders When the Big Words Turn to Small
Billings When Jesus Wept
Ives Tom Sails Away
Ives General Willam Booth Enters into Heaven
Sanders Bird Flying Blind
Barber Three Reincarnations
MacDowell To a Wild Rose
Murl’s Pearls Mama’s Gone
Herman Mame
Persichetti sam was a man
Chadwick A Valentine
Gershwin Delilah Was a Floozy
Ager Ain’t She Sweet
R. Shangrow Lost in the Groove
anonymous I Want to Be in Chicago Town
arr. Copland Three American Songs
Barber Daisies
Ives Serenity
traditional Bill Cheetham
C.T. Pachelbel Gloria patri
Balfe Excelsior!
Ives They Are There


L’Allegro ed il Penseroso !!!

Thursday, April 17, 1975 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow, conductor • Carol Sams, soprano • Valerie Yockey, ???
Deanna Shallenberger, contralto • Jerry Sams, tenor • Vern Nicodemus, ???
Peter Kechley, bass

Handel L’Allegro ed il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55 [Seattle premiere]


An Elizabethan Entertainment

Friday, May 9, 1975 • Saturday, May 10, 1975
Sunday, May 11, 1975 • University Unitarian Church
Robert Kechley, conductor • Melinda Bargeen, musical director
Bob Nicholson, stage director • Eve Green, choreographer

A Renaissance musical comedy in two acts based on William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, featuring music by Melinda Bargreen, Allen Sanders, John Dowland, Thomas Morley, Jacques Moderne, Josquin DesPres and Tieleman Susato.


Harpsichord Bacchanalia ???

Saturday, June 7, 1975 • Scottish Rite Temple
Jeffrey Cohan, flute


1973–1974 Season

Flute and Harpsichord Music ???

August 17, 1973 • Seattle Center Playhouse


A Baroque Chamber Concert ???

October 13, 1973 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow, conductor and harpischord • Steven Stubbs, harpischord

Handel Concerto Grosso
Corelli Concerto Grosso
J.S. Bach Concerto in G minor for harpsichord
J.S. Bach Double Concerto in C major for harpsichords


The Splendor of Spanish Music

November 7, 1973 • HUB Auditorium
George Shangrow, conductor • Fred Prydz, flamenco guitar

Scarlatti Bella Madre de’ Fiori
Anonymous 16th-Century Spanish Songs
Prydz Soleares
Prydz Granainas
Rodrigo ¿Con qué la lavaré?
Rodrigo ¿De dónde venis, amore?
Anonymous 16th-Century Spanish Carols
Prydz Bulerias
Prydz Siguiras
Anonymous Maria Matrem Virginem
Anonymous Four Villancicos for Three Recorders
Scarlatti Three Keyboard Sonatas
Anonymous Stella Splendens
Anonymous La Tricotea
Anonymous O Virgo splendens hic
Anonymous Jancu Janto


Second Shepherd’s Pageant !!!

December 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 1973 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Bob Nicholson, director


An Evening of 19th Century Salon Music

Friday, January 18, 1974 • Eames Theater
George Shangrow, conductor and piano • Mary Lynn Young, soprano
Ed Howard, clarinet • Deanna Shallenberger, contralto
Jim Shallenberger, viola • Steve Stubbs, piano
Stella Talaro, piano • Kronos String Quartet

Schumann Ball-Scenen
Schubert Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D.965
Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 (“American”)
Brahms Two Songs, Op. 91
Brahms Ziguenerlieder, Op. 103


A Contemporary Collage

Sunday, March 2, 1974 • Monday, March 3, 1974 • Tuesday, March 4, 1974
Poncho Theater
George Shangrow, conductor • Robert Kechley, oboe
Alan Dorsey, trombone • Kenneth Benshoof, piano

Shangrow Songs of Celebration
Benshoof Traveling Music
Beyer Falling Hills
Sams Out Upon It! [world premiere]
Schickele The Art of the Ground Round
R. Kechley The Long Road
Bargreen Madrigal
Van Zandt Madrigal
Sanders Night Crow
Stubbs Tryptich


Israel in Egypt

Sunday, April 21, 1974 • Scottish Rite Temple
George Shangrow, conductor

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


Top Hits of the 16th Century

Sunday, May 19, 1974 • HUB Auditorium

Marenzio Spring Returns
Monteverdi Non haves febo ancora
Banchieri Counterpoint of the Animals
Jannequin La guerre
Susato Battle Pavane
Le Jeune Tu ne l’entends pas
Le Jeune Qu’est devenue ce bel oeil
Le Jeune Revency benir du printemps
Purcell When the cock begins to crow
Gibbons Fantasia à 5 (“The Cries of London”)
des Prés Mille regretz
Susato Pavane “Bittre Reue”
Monteverdi Amoreche deggio far
Monteverdi Chiome d’oro
Alonso La Tricotea
Anonymous _Jançu Janto
Gabriele Quem vidistic pastores?


Harpsichord Bacchanalia I

Friday, June 14, 1974 • Seattle Center Playhouse
George Shangrow, conductor • Jeffrey Cohan, flute • Patricia Tibbetts, harpsichord

J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067
J.S. Bach English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807
J.S. Bach Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208


Harpsichord Bacchanalia II

Saturday, June 15, 1974 • Seattle Center Playhouse
George Shangrow, conductor and harpsichord • Patricia Tibbetts, harpsichord
Melinda Bargreen, harpsichord • Kristina Newman, harpsichord • Roupen Shakarian, harpsichord

J.S. Bach Concerto in C major for three harpsichords
J.S. Bach Concerto in D minor for three harpsichords, BWV 1063
J.S. Bach Concerto in C Major for two harpsichords, BWV 1061
Vivaldi/J.S. Bach Concerto in A Minor for four harpsichords


1972–1973 Season

Sunday, October 1, 1972 • Poncho Theater
George Shangrow, keyboard and conductor • Peter Kechley, baritone

Purcell Four Songs
Brahms Six Songs
R. Kechley Canst Thou, O cruel
J.S. Bach Ich habe genug, BWV 82


Christmas Concert ???

Tuesday, December 19, 1972 • University Unitarian Church

Corelli Christmas Concerto
Cantata setting of “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” plus works of Byrd, Praetorius, Vittoria, Zimmermann and Peeters.


Experience Concert ???

Saturday, April 7, 1973 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Murl’s Pearls, rock group

Benshoof New Work [world premiere]
Gaskill New Work [world premiere]
Sanders New Work [world premiere]
Shangrow New Work [world premiere]


Israel in Egypt ???

Monday, April 23, 1973 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Jean Scribner, ??? • Nancy Zylstra, soprano
Mimi Durland, ??? • Deanna Shallenberger, ??? • Margaret Russell, ???
Ken Peterson, ??? • Roupen Shakarian, ??? • Peter Kechley, bass
Vern Nicodemus, baritone

Handel Israel in Egypt, HWV 54


Springfest

Monday, May 21, 1973 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Purcell My Beloved Spake
Morley Lo, She Flies
Gibbons Ah, Dear Heart
Weelkes Hence, Care, thou art too cruel
Morley Dainty Fine, sweet nymph
Hindemith Frau Musica
Debussy Trois chansons
le Jeune Deux chansons
Carissimi Jephte, HWV 54


1971–1972 Season

???

Thursday, October 14, 1971 • Poncho Theater
George Shangrow, conductor • Baroque Chamber Orchestra
Linda Haslach, soprano • Peter Kechley, baritone

J.S. Bach Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut, BWV 199
J.S. Bach Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56


Second Shepherd’s Pageant ???

Wednesday, December 15, 1971 • Thursday, December 16, 1971
Friday, December 17, 1971 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor


Music of Seattle Composers ???

Tuesday, February 22, 1972 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor


1970–1971 Season

An Experience ???

Sunday, November 29, 1970 • University Unitarian Church
Dancing Bare, rock group


Christmas Concert ???

Tuesday, December 18, 1970 • University Unitarian Church

Ancient Christmas music on period instruments
Shangrow Christmas Cantata [world premiere]
Handel Messiah [Christmas portion]


An Experience ???

Friday, April 23, 1971 • Eastshore Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor • Dancing Bare, rock group

Original works by George Shangrow, Steve Syubbs, Al Stubbs, Al Sanders and Ken Benshoof, followed by a multimedia experience involving music of all periods presented in different ways.


???

Monday, July 19, 1971 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

J.S. Bach Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196
Purcell Operatic selections
Telemann ???
Hindemith Frau Musica


1969–1970 Season

Renaissance and Baroque Madrigals ???

Tuesday, February 17, 1970 • Seattle Pacific College Little Theater


???

Thursday, March 12, 1970 • HUB Auditorium


???

Friday, March 20, 1970 • Eastshore Unitarian Church


Wednesday, April 1, 1970 • Bellevue Concert Hall
George Shangrow, conductor

Farmer Fair Phyllis
Morley Since my tears and lamenting
Byrd I thought that Love had been a boy
Weelkes Lady, your eye my love enforced
Holborne Dances, Grave and Light
Morley I love, alas, I love Thee
Wilbye Flora gave me fairest flowers
Palestrina My heart seemed as though dyin
de Pearsall When Allen-a-Dale went a-hunting
Dufay Vergine Bella
Monteverdi Amor che deggio far
Ford Since first I saw your face
Pilkington Amyntas with his Phyllis fair
Gibbons The silver swan
Anonymous Alleluya Psallat—Worchester Fragements
Marenzio Spring returns
Telemann Trio Sonata in B-dur
Morley Shoot, false love, I care not
Milton O, had I wings live to a Dove
Tomkins See, see, the Shepherds’ Queen
Weelkes Hark, all ye lovely Saints above


Evensong Service ???

Sunday, April 19, 1970 • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Hindemith Frau Musica
Motets and choral works from all periods


???

Sunday, May 10, 1970 • University Unitarian Church
George Shangrow, conductor

Bach
Hindemith


???

Sunday, June 7, 1970 • University Unitarian Church
Seattle Community College Choir • Calvin Crist, guitar


First Official Concert ???

June 1, 1969 • University Methodist Temple
George Shangrow, conductor