Journey Home: Finding Unity After Loss Settings of the Lamentations of Jeremiah

February 2020  Cleveland, Ohio Friday the 28th Saturday the 29th St. John Cantius Church St. Vitus Church

Quire Cleveland’s Journey Home: Finding Unity After Loss “Like” Quire’s Facebook page, concert series is supported in part by the residents of and visit the Quire Cleveland website at Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts https://www.quirecleveland.org & Culture. Quire Cleveland’s 2019-2020 concert season is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC).  About Quire Cleveland  With the vision of building global harmony through performance and education, Quire Cleveland is dedicated to exploring, preserving, and breathing new life into nine centuries of extraordinary choral music.

Quire Cleveland is a professional early music vocal ensemble established in 2008 to explore the vast and timeless repertoire of choral music over the last nine centuries. The singers of Quire Cleveland are highly skilled performers of choral music, with a particular knowledge of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. Quire Cleveland plays a unique and vital role in the cultural landscape of Northeastern Ohio by enhancing the larger choral community and cultivating the highest artistic standards. Through concerts, recordings, broadcasts, and more than one million views on YouTube, Quire reaches people in 217 countries around the world. Quire Cleveland has earned both critical and popular acclaim for their “stunning panache” (ClevelandClassical.com) and “rich mosaic of music” (Early Music America Magazine), as they “combine stylistic truth with vocal elegance” (Cleveland Plain Dealer).

 About the Artistic Director  Countertenor Jay White joined Quire Cleveland in 2012 and assumed the position of Artistic Director in July of 2018. Jay has held choral positions with ensembles that include the Washington National Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Grace Cathedral San Francisco, Maryland Handel Festival, Washington Bach Consort, Folger Consort, Spire, Carmel Bach Festival Chorale, and Apollo’s Fire Singers. Sought after as an interpreter of repertoire from medieval to baroque and beyond, he has appeared at national and international early music festivals. In all, as a choral singer, soloist, and chamber singer, he has participated in more than 1,400 performances around the globe.

Jay sang eight seasons with the internationally acclaimed ensemble, Chanticleer, with which he traveled to more than 40 states and 15 foreign countries, performing more than 150 concerts each year. A unique aspect of his time with Chanticleer was engagement with a vast amount and diversity of repertoire, from chant to contemporary, interaction with more than a dozen living composers, and numerous US and world premieres of innovative new works for the choral ensemble. No stranger to the recording process, Jay can be heard on more than 45 albums, including three nominations and two GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings with Chanticleer. He has been heard on National Public Radio and Public Radio International programs such as Harmonia, St. Paul Sunday, Around New York, Weekend Edition, Performance Today, and The Today Show, as well as radio and television broadcasts in more than 10 countries.

Jay received his training at the Early Music Institute at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the University of Maryland School of Music and Maryland Opera Studio. He holds Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees, with studies in vocal performance, musicology and performance practice, and pedagogy and vocology. Jay has served on the faculties of the University of Maryland, University of Delaware, and DePauw University. He is currently Professor of Voice at the Kent State University Hugh A. Glauser School of Music with a full studio of music education, vocal performance, and musical theatre voice students, along with courses in diction, language, opera, and related undergraduate and graduate subjects in the voice curriculum. Jay has also served as Music Director for the Kent State Opera since 2012, working with productions of literature from the 17th to 21st centuries.

Image: “A View of The Hague from the Northwest” 1647 by: Jan van Goyen (Dutch, Leiden 1596–1656 The Hague) From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org JAY WHITE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Journey Home: Finding Unity After Loss ∞ The Lamentations of Jeremiah Thomas Tallis (1505–1585) ∞ Vox in Rama In monte Oliveti Mikołaj Zieleński (1550–1615) ∞ COMMUNAL HYMN Please join Quire in singing a favorite hymn chosen by tonight’s hosting parish. Refer to the hymn sheet inserted in your program, and sing (or hum) the voice part of your choosing on all verses.

(Friday only) Polish – Serdeczna Matko (Stainless the Maiden) (Saturday only) Slovenian – Hvala večnemu Bogu! (Holy God, We Praise Thy Name)

INTERMISSION A free-will offering will be collected (suggested donation $25 per person). ∞ Miserere mei, Deus Jacob Handl (1550–1591) ∞ Lamentations Robert White (1538–1574) ∞

Tallis, The Lamentations of Jeremiah, edited by Philip Brett, Oxford University Press, 1995 Zielenski, Vox in Rama, edited by Paul R. Marchesano, CPDL, 2009 Zielenski, In monte oliveti, edited by Paul R. Marchesano, CPDL, 2009 Handl, Miserere mei, edited by James Gibb, CPDL, 2012 White, Lamentations, edited by Sally Dunkley, Oxford University Press, 2010  Director’s Message 

Awareness Late in the 6th-century BCE, King Nebuchadnezzar II led his Babylonian forces into the city of Jerusalem, destroying everything including its sacred heart, Solomon’s Temple. Those who were important to the king were taken into captivity in Babylon. The remainder either fled for their lives or were killed. Those fortunate to escape became refugees in their own land, feeling forsaken by God.

The Lamentations of Jeremiah, most likely not written by the prophet himself, were certainly inspired by this hor- rific event. As history is destined to repeat itself, this tragedy is not the only example. For the past few years, stories of refugees and immigrants fleeing their homeland to seek solace, peace, and security from strife have saturated news cycles. This almost constant presence has shed renewed light on the common heritage that unites virtually everyone assembled here. We are descended from those brave ancestors who, for whatever reason, left what they knew as home to create a new life for future generations.

Cleveland is a city rich in the multitude of contributions made by immigrants from around the globe. When I began my tenure as Artistic Director of Quire Cleveland, I sought a way for the ensemble to pay homage to the strength of this diversity. Coming as no surprise to those who have followed Quire over the years, we sing repertoire that was written for the church. We are indebted to the countless composers who wrote music for the Catholic and Anglican churches, as it is their work we enjoy bringing to you. In this instance, we are most specifically grateful to the Catholic church, as it is this entity in which countless inhabitants of Cleveland, whose heritage extends to nations beyond our borders, have found their spiritual home. Additionally, we are thankful that little expense was spared on creating not only homes that serve the soul, but ones that delight the eyes and ears in their glorious architecture.

To bring all of this together, we have chosen repertoire that is often showcased in the Lenten period shared among all followers of the Christian faith. During this season, we are asked to be aware of and reflect on the sacrifice that fulfills Christ’s prophecy. We are offered contemplative and sonorous retellings of the pain and tragedy of those early evacuees of Jerusalem in the English Renaissance settings of the lamentations by Thomas Tallis and Robert White. We hear Jesus asking to be spared his fate and of Rachel’s weeping for the dispersed tribes of Jerusalem in works by the late 16th-century Polish composer, Mikołaj Zieleński. And, in the words of Psalm 51, via an antiphonal (alternating choirs) setting by the Slovenian Renaissance composer, Jacob “Gallus” Handl, we find a fervent plea to God for mercy and release from sin.

Tonight, we honor the gift of music brought to us by composers from three different countries yet united in one faith. We acknowledge the struggle our ancestors bore to seek a new home for a brighter future and the strength they found in their Cleveland parishes. May the sounds you hear tonight confirm an awareness of the similarities we all share and the uniqueness we all possess.

Ensemble of Many We could not be more thrilled to be presenting these stunning examples of music in the beautiful sanctuaries of St. John Cantius and St. Vitus. When the concept for this project was brought to the Quire Cleveland board, it was met with great enthusiasm. As we began to work through the logistics, we were delighted by the gracious- ness and hospitality of both parishes and their own excitement for such a collaboration. And, just so it is clear, the joy of this union does not end tonight. Quire will be working with each parish to present a program in the future that highlights ancient music from each parish’s heritage.

We feel fortunate to have the opportunity to build relationships through our music-making as we explore and experience new performance venues in parishes throughout northern Ohio. While we enjoy returning to favorite and familiar spaces that best showcase the music we sing, we also find tremendous excitement in the enthu- siastic and richly satisfying collaborations like those we have nurtured with our new friends at St. John Cantius and St. Vitus. Your comments on patron surveys at our December Carols for Quire X concerts told us that you,

— 4 — too, appreciate the added bonus of discovering previously unfamiliar venues that have allowed us to enhance Quire Cleveland’s contribution to the local soundscape while developing new audiences that will help us sustain and grow that contribution into the future. We’re ever grateful for your support, in all of its many expressions. Quire is fortunate to have you here to witness our work. Your presence makes you a part of the greater fabric of music making in Cleveland. We thank you and hope you will consider becoming a member of the Quire Cleveland family!

Finally, we invite you to join us on Mother’s Day weekend for a celebration of music for grand spaces. Quire will present repertoire that gains its strength from the cavernous structures of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Cleveland), St. Sebastian Church (Akron), and St. Noel Church (Willoughby Hills). Your soul will soar as the sounds lift it to the rafters!Pax vobis cum!

Jay White, DMA Artistic Director

 Welcome Messages from Our Hosting Parishes 

St. John Cantius Parish St. Vitus Parish On behalf of St. John Cantius Parish, I welcome each On behalf of St. Vitus Parish, I welcome everyone to- of you here to enjoy this spectacular concert by Quire night to enjoy as well as participate in this concert Cleveland. The concert celebrates the long history of being performed in St. Vitus Church by Quire Cleve- Polish immigrants who helped build and make St. land. The performance of “Lamentations of Jeremi- John Cantius Church what it is today. St. John Can- ah” vividly reflects the feeling of longing of immi- tius began serving the Polish immigrant population grants, including the Slovenian people, who left their in Tremont on April 14, 1898 by order from Bishop homeland and then developed various communities Ignatius F. Horstmann. The church has maintained throughout the USA, including St. Vitus Parish in a presence in Tremont for over 122 years. It is with Cleveland, Ohio. St. Vitus Parish was established in great honor and a humble spirit that I welcome all August 1893 as the first American Slovenian Roman of you here to celebrate the rich cultural history of Catholic parish in the state of Ohio and the diocese of our parish. I am especially grateful to Quire Cleve- Cleveland. The parish has faithfully served the spir- land for choosing St. John Cantius and sharing their itual, educational, cultural, and social needs to the musical talents to help celebrate all of the immigrants St. Clair Avenue neighborhood as well as the broad- who, over a century ago, called this church home. We er community in northeast Ohio for 127 continuous plan on being here for many more years to carry out years in this same location. As we begin the season of our mission as church to all who come through our Lent, may tonight’s performance speak to our hearts, doors. May God Bless each of you and your families. minds, and souls the meaning of faith while allow- “Pan z Wami.” ing us a greater appreciation for the arts and culture provided through and by the Almighty. As we say in Slovenian, “dobrodošli.”

Father James Roach, Pastor

Reverend Joseph P. Božnar, Pastor

— 5 —  About the Singers 

Sopranos Altos Tenors Basses Kristine Caswelch Rayna Brooks Evan Bescan Daniel Kenworthy Melanie Emig John McElliott Gregory Ristow Brian MacGilvray Megan Long Courtney Popp Robert Stark John Mills Elena Mullins Joe Schlesinger Brian Wentzel

Evan Bescan holds a Bachelor’s of Daniel Kenworthy teaches music Music degree from Capital Univer- at Bard Early College in Cleveland. sity, along with a Methodology Di- He earned his MA at Case West- ploma from the Kodály Institute in ern Reserve University, where he Kecskemét, Hungary. He currently studied historical musicology and teaches elementary music in Elyria vocal performance. Daniel holds a City Schools and cantors at The Ca- BM from The College of New Jersey thedral of St. John the Evangelist. in music education and trombone performance.

Rayna Brooks is the director of Megan Kaes Long holds a Ph.D. in choirs and vocal music at Lakewood Music Theory from Yale University High School. She holds a Bachelor and a B.A. in Music from Pomona of Music in Vocal Performance and College. She teaches music theory a Bachelor of Music Education from and aural skills at the Oberlin Col- the Conservatory of Music at Bald- lege Conservatory of Music. Megan win Wallace University. Rayna is has performed with Audivi and the currently a choir member and wed- Yale Schola Cantorum and has col- ding soloist at the Old Stone Church laborated with the Bach Collegium in Cleveland, Ohio. Japan and Juilliard 415.

Kristine Caswelch made her choral Brian MacGilvray teaches music debut singing Ein Deutsches Requi- history at Case Western Reserve em as a nine-year-old. Kristine has University and the Cleveland In- sung with Apollo’s Fire and is the stitute of Music. He holds a Ph.D. Artistic Director and Co-Founder in musicology from CWRU and of Cleveland Transgender Choir. degrees in voice from Northwestern She has appeared as a soloist for the University and the University of Westminster Choir College Summer Kentucky. Brian sings regularly Festival, most recently in Montever- with the Trinity Cathedral Choir di’s Vespers of 1610. and Chamber Singers.

Melanie Emig holds Bachelor’s and John McElliott holds degrees in Master’s degrees from the Oberlin voice and organ performance from Conservatory of Music. Locally, she the University of Akron and served performs with Apollo’s Fire and as a choral scholar at Winchester Ca- Trinity Cathedral. In addition to her thedral in the UK. John is President performing credits, she maintains a of Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc., studio of Suzuki piano students at where he manages concert careers The Music Settlement in University for many of the world’s great con- Circle. cert organists and choirs.

— 6 — John Mills currently works as an Joseph Schlesinger played principal announcer for WCLV 104.9 FM. He trumpet in the Augustana College holds degrees in voice and conduct- Symphony, where and earned a ing from Coe College and the Uni- Master of Music from DePaul Uni- versity of Nebraska-Lincoln. When versity. He studied baroque music at not behind a radio microphone, he the Royal Conservatory (The Hague) has worked as a college professor, under a Netherlands-America/Ful- conductor, and church musician. bright Fellowship. Joe sings locally with Apollo’s Fire.

Elena Mullins co-founded the medi- Robert Stark is studying for his eval ensembles Alkemie and Trobár. M.S.M in Operations Research and At Case Western Reserve University, Supply Chain Management at Case she directs the Early Music Singers, Western Reserve University. A and teaches medieval music history lifelong church chorister, he grew and historical dance. She regular- up singing at St. James Episcopal ly performs with Les Délices, The Church in New York City. He cur- Newberry Consort, Apollo’s Fire, rently sings at Trinity Cathedral and and Three Notch’d Road. Elena holds with the Case Men’s Glee Club. a DMA in Historical Performance Practices from CWRU.

Courtney Popp is a graduate of Brian Wentzel is an organist, com- Baldwin Wallace University’s mu- poser, singer, and writer. He is sic education program. She teaches Director of Music at First Lutheran choir at Learwood Middle School Church in Lorain. He holds degrees as well as private piano, voice, and in mathematics, organ performance, music theory, and directs the Chan- and sacred music, and has earned cel Choir at the United Methodist the Fellowship certification from the Church of Berea. Courtney sings American Guild of Organists. with Trinity Cathedral’s Chamber Singers and Baldwin Wallace Voices and frequently performs at the West- minster Summer Choral Festival.

Gregory Ristow is director of vocal ensembles at the Oberlin Conserva- tory and conductor of the Interlo- chen Singers at the Interlochen Arts Camp. He has sung with the Hous- ton Chamber Choir and Houston’s Mercury Baroque and conducted as artistic director of Encore Vocal Arts in Indianapolis.

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 Texts and Translations 

Thomas Tallis – The Lamentations of Jeremiah Book of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 1 & 2 Incipit lamentation Ieremiae prophetae. This is the lamentation of Jeremiah the prophet.

ALEPH. ALEPH. (a) Quomodo sedet sola civitas plena populo: How lonely sits the city that was full of people! facta est quasi vidua How like a widow is she, domina gentium, who was great among the nations! princeps provinciarum, The princess among the provinces facta est sub tributo. has become a slave!

BETH. BETH. (B) Plorans ploravit in nocte, She weeps bitterly in the night, et lacriae eius in maxillis eius: tears on her cheeks: non est qui consoletur eam ex omnibus caris eius: among all her lovers she has none to comfort her. omnes amici eius spreverunt eam, All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; et facti sunt ei inimici. they have become her enemies.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem Jerusalem, Jerusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum. return to the Lord your God.

Book of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 3–5 De lamentation Ieremiae prophet. From the lamentation of Jeremiah the prophet.

GHIMEL. GHIMEL. (g) Migravit Iuda propter afflictionem Judah has gone into exile because of affliction ac multitudinem servitutis: and hard servitude; habitavit inter gentes, she dwells now among the nations, nec invenit requiem. but finds no resting place.

DALETH. DALETH. (d) Omnes persecutores eius apprehenderunt eam Her pursuers have all overtaken her inter angustias: in the midst of her distress: Lugent eo quod non sint qui veniant ad solemnitatem. mourn, for none come to the appointed feasts. Omnes portae eius destructae, All her gates are desolate, sacerdotes eius gementes, her priests groan, virgines eius squalidae, her maidens have been dragged away, et ipsa oppressa amaritudine. and she herself suffers bitterly.

— 8 — HE. HE. (h) Facti sunt hostes eius in capite, Her foes have become the head, inimici illius locupletati sunt: her enemies prosper, Quia Dominus locutus est super eam because the Lord has made her suffer propter multitudinem iniquitatum eius: for the multitude of her transgressions; parvuli eius ducti sunt her children have gone away, captivi ante faciem tribulantis. captives before the foe.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem Jerusalem, Jerusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum. return to the Lord your God. ∞

Mikołaj Zieleński – Vox in Rama Vox in Rama audita est, A voice is heard in Ramah ploratus et ululatus. of weeping and lamentation. Rachel plorans filios suos, Rachel is weeping for her sons, noluit consolari, and will not be comforted quia non sunt. because they are no more.

Mikołaj Zieleński – In monte Oliveti In monte Oliveti oravit ad patrem: On the Mount of Olives he prayed to the Father: Pater, si fieri potest, transeat a me calix iste. Father, if it may be, let this cup pass from me. Spiritus quidem promptus est, The spirit is indeed willing, caro autem infirma. but the flesh is weak. Fiat voluntas tua. Let your will be done.

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COMMUNAL HYMN Please join Quire in singing a favorite hymn chosen by tonight’s hosting parish. Refer to the hymn sheet inserted in your program, and sing (or hum) the voice part of your choosing on all verses.

(Friday only) Polish – Serdeczna Matko (Stainless the Maiden) (Saturday only) Slovenian – Hvala večnemu Bogu! (Holy God, We Praise Thy Name)

INTERMISSION A free-will offering will be collected (suggested donation $25 per person).

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— 9 — Jacob Handl – Miserere mei, Deus (Psalm 51) English Translation from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer Miserere mei, Deus: Have mercy upon me, O God: secundum magnam misericordiam tuam. after Thy great goodness. Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum: According to the multitude of Thy mercies, dele iniquitatem meam. do away mine offences. Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness: et a peccato meo munda me. and cleanse me from my sin. Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco: For I acknowledge my faults: et peccatum meum contra me est semper. and my sin is ever before me. Tibi soli peccavi, Against Thee only have I sinned, et malum coram te feci: and done this evil in thy sight: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, that Thou mightest be justified in Thy saying, et vincas cum judicaris. and clear when Thou art judged. Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum: Behold, I was shapen in wickedness: et in peccatis concepit me mater mea. and in sin hath my mother conceived me. Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti: But lo, Thou requirest truth in the inward parts: incerta et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi. and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. Asperges me hyssopo, Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, et mundabor: lavabis me, and I shall be clean: Thou shalt wash me, et super nivem dealbabor. and I shall be whiter than snow. Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam: Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness: et exsultabunt ossa humiliata. that the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice. Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis: Turn Thy face from my sins: et omnes iniquitates meas dele. and put out all my misdeeds. Cor mundum crea in me, Deus: Make me a clean heart, O God: et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis. and renew a right spirit within me. Ne proiicias me a facie tua: Cast me not away from Thy presence: et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me. and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui: O give me the comfort of Thy help again: et spiritu principali confirma me. and stablish me with Thy free Spirit. Docebo iniquos vias tuas: Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked: et impii ad te convertentur. and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. Libera me de sanguinibus, Deus, Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Deus salutis meae: Thou that art the God of my health: et exsultabit lingua mea justitiam tuam. and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness. Domine, labia mea aperies: Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord: et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam. and my mouth shall shew [show] Thy praise. Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium, For Thou desirest no sacrifice, dedissem utique: else would I give it Thee: holocaustis non delectaberis. but Thou delightest not in burnt-offerings. Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus: The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: cor contritum, et humiliatum, Deus, a broken and contrite heart, O God, non despicies. shalt Thou not despise. Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion: O be favourable and gracious unto Sion: ut aedificentur muri Ierusalem. build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Tunc acceptabis sacrificium Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice justitiae, oblationes, of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings et holocausta: and oblations: tunc imponent then shall they offer young bullocks super altare tuum vitulos. upon Thine altar. ∞ — 10 — Robert White – Lamentations Book of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 8–10 HETH. HETH. (x) Peccatum peccavit Ierusalem, Jerusalem sinned grievously, propterea instabilis facta est. therefore she became untrustworthy. Omnes qui glorificabant eam spreverunt illam, All who honored her despise her, quia viderunt ignominiam eius; for they have seen her shame; ipsa autem gemens et conversa retrorsum. she herself groans and turns her face away.

TETH. TETH. (u) Sordes eius in pedibus eius, Her own filth is upon her feet; nec recordata est finis sui. she took no thought of her doom. Deposita est vehementer, non habens consolatorem. Vide, Her fall is terrible; she has no comforter. Domine, afflictionem meam, “Look, Lord, behold my affliction, quoniam erectus est inimicus. for the enemy has triumphed!”

IOD. IOD. (y) Manum suam misit hostis The enemy has stretched out his hands ad omnia desiderabilia eius, over all her precious things, quia vidit gentes ingressas sanctuarium suum for she has seen the foreigner invade her sanctuary, de quibus præceperas those whom you said ne intrarent in ecclesiam tuam. should never enter your congregation.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem Jerusalem, Jerusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum. return to the Lord your God.

Book of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 11–13

CAPH. CAPH. (K) Omnis populus eius gemens et quærens panem; All her people groan as they search for bread; dederunt preciosa quæque pro cibo they have given anything of value for food ad refocillandam animam. to keep themselves alive. Vide, Domine, et considera quoniam facta sum vilis. “Look, Lord, and consider that I have become vile.”

LAMED. LAMED. (l) O vos omnes qui transitis per viam, “All you who pass by on the road, attendite et videte si est dolor sicut dolor meus, look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow, quoniam vindemiavit me, for the Lord has pressed me like the grape, ut locutus est Dominus in die iræ furoris sui. as he said he would on the day of his furious rage.”

MEM. MEM. (m) De excelso misit ignem in ossibus meis, “From on high he sent fire into my bones, et erudivit me; and has overpowered me; expandit rete pedibus meis, he spread a net to snare my feet, convertit me retrorsum. and he turned me back. Posuit me desolationem, tota die maerore confectam. He has left me abandoned, exhausted all day long.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem Jerusalem, Jerusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum. return to the Lord your God. ∞

— 11 —  Quire Cleveland thanks our generous donors  (Cash and in-kind gifts received 2/10/2019–2/10/2020)

$10,000 and up $100–$249 William Johnston & Julia & Peter Emig Beth Cooper & Anonymous Cynthia Peck Betty C. Farley Paul Herrgesell Bonnie Baker Valerie & Thomas Piatak John & Karen Felix Paul & Natalie Cooper Jay & Julie Beinhardt Peter Politzer & Sandy Fiala-Fortney David & Florence Evan Bescan Jane S. Murray Jay Taylor & Kris Firth Schlesinger Lloyd Max Bunker & Courtney Popp Alex & Carol Garklavs Doreen & John Ziska Anthony Bianchi Lisa Rainsong John Goodell Michael & Julie Blair Malina Rauschenfels Marguerite & John $5,000–$9,999 Chester Bowling Larry Rosche & Harkness Joseph Schlesinger & Terry Boyarsky Judy Semroc Janet Herrgesell Bill Podojil Patricia Brownell & Julie Shaw The Holtkamp Organ Jay White & Craig Resta James Collins Shirley Simmons Company Laura Sims & Donald J. Jackson $2,500–$4,999 Elizabeth & Timothy Coffman Nancy Stemmer James Jagger Juknialis & John & Yuri McElliott Robert Conrad Mr. & Mrs. William Spatz Becky Morgan Gerald P. Weinstein Anne Cook Robert Stark Ed Kasputis $1,000–$2,499 Ian Crane Glenn Steffen Michael & Sarah Ursula Korneitchouk Nathan Dougherty Alan Steffen Knoblauch Elizabeth Ring Mather Sheila Drain Sarah & James Steiner Deborah Larocca and William Gwinn Dr. Ross W. Duffin & Ralph & Barbara Trepal Bruce & Susan Lowe Mather Fund Dr. Beverly J. Simmons Bradley Upham Jay & Arlene Mann Michael & Heather in memory of Geraldine Val & Eugenia Vinyar Elizabeth Mann McKay McElliott Drs. Mark & Leslie John & Kathie Masters Elena Mullins Mary Dunbar Walker David & Ellen Mayo Diane & Lewis Schwartz Eaton Corporation Mary Warren Mary McDonald Joseph Sopko & Charitable Fund Ann Waters Terrence & Cecilia Elizabeth MacIntyre Melanie Emig Mary Wehrle McKay Sarah & Fred Gage Gail West Carole Miller $500–$999 Robin Herrington-Bowen Kathryn Westlake Mary & Richard Miller John & Laura Bertsch Anne & Gary Hinton Frank & Patricia Wiley Paula Mindes Arthur V. N. Brooks Martin Hoke Jennifer Scalise Young Diane & Algirdas Eric & Marian Klieber Steve & Sally Hotchkiss Miskinis James & Virginia Meil Paul & Mary Jenks $50–$99 Eileen Nageotte-Wilk Anonymous (7) Dr. Valerie Powers Daniel Kenworthy Debra Nagy Anna Abell Kim Sherwin Adrian G. Krudy, MD Gerald & Maureen Eleanor & Richard Aron Peter Stark & Alan & Jean Lettofsky Phillips Matt Bittner & Kathy Rubendall Kermit & Barbara Lind Joanne M. Poderis Suzanne Norman Gregory Videtic Nathan Longnecker Karen L. Prasser Willem Boom & Brian MacGilvray Gay & Quentin Quereau Anne Batzell $250–$499 Linda & Steve Merriam Shanthi Rubin Nanette Canfield & Stephen & Elizabeth Catherine C. Miller Eve Sandberg Jeff Green Kaufman John Mills John & Victoria Simna Tom & Karen Caswelch Fr. Robert Kropac Craig & Kay Muhlbaier Andrew & Daniel Jason Chance Steve & Carolyn Kuerbitz Don & Sharon Mullins Singer-Sords Michiel & Francisca Megan Long Bryan Munch Gregory Soltis De Zwaan Greg Ristow Bruce Onutz & Nancy Tuttle Bernard & Helen Doherty Dr. Daniel & Ruth Carol Nesper John Walton Don & Kathy Dregalla Shoskes Charlotte Newman Douglas Webb Mark Dunlap Edith Yerger

— 12 — Up to $49 Andrew Dobay Jimmy Madsen Karen Rothman Anonymous (10) Pamela Fioritto Kandice Marchant Mrs. Martha Ryan William Anderson Doug & Kim Fry Carmina Mares Robert Rybka Lorraine Angus Jason Gibbons & Marilyn & Tom Maria Schmitt John & Kathy Baker Julie Kenny McLaughlin Dean & Tammy Shaffer Mary D. Barkley Kathryn Hack Philip Micali Kevin Shemuga John & Arlene Beinhardt Judi Hughes Betty Jo Mooney Dean Sieck Ted & Jane Berkeley Carol and James Iott Nancy K. Mowrey Richard Simon Carol Braverman Debra Jesionowski Marina Negrila Robert Skerda Paula Bruening John Kaminsky & Anita Neumann Jean Sommer Katie Callahan Mary Kelsey Carolyn & Noel Nilson Bill & Joanne Spellacy Jane Cardullias BC & DM Kondrich Nancy Osgood Bruce Taylor Rachel Carnell William J Kubat Kathryn Pfaff Elizabeth K. Todd & Katie Cross Kim Langley Ellen Hook Pietz Philip Schillawski Robert R. Cutler III Daniel & Rosalie Lewis Ruth M. Pitman Jean Toombs Roman & Diana Dale Grace Lin Timothy Regan John & Augusta Diane DeBevec Debbie Lipstreu Gerry Reilly Van Domelen Dr. Joanne Denko Gisela Luck Ron & Mary Rivett Marcia Wittenbrook

 Acknowledgements  Quire Cleveland is grateful for the hospitality and support of our friends at the performance venues for this concert series:

St. John Cantius Parish Father James Roach, Pastor

St. Vitus Parish Reverend Joseph P. Božnar, Pastor St. Vitus Parish is pleased to provide support from KSKJ Life, American Slovenian Catholic Union, St.Vitus Parish, St. Anne Lodge #4 American Mutual Life Association (AMLA), and the Slovenian Women’s Union of America Scholarship Foundation.

We thank Todd Wilson and Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, for the loan of scores for the Robert White Lamentations.

Photos of Quire Cleveland that appear in this concert program were taken by Roger Mastroianni, Roger Mastroianni Photography.

This concert program was designed by Michael McKay.

The postcard for the Journey Home concert series was designed by Jerry Jezek, Cubicle Dreams Design.

— 13 —  Board of Directors   Quire Cleveland’s  Beth Cooper 2019–2020 Season President Resonant Glory: John McElliott Secretary Music for Grand Spaces Gerald P. Weinstein May 8–10, 2020 Treasurer Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Fr. Robert Kropac (Cleveland), Community Outreach St. Noel Church (Willoughby Hills), Elena Mullins & St. Sebastian Parish (Akron) Educational Outreach Diane Schwartz As the earth begins its return to life after the Development Director long winter, Quire Cleveland offers musical splendor to awaken the soul, highlighting Jay White double choir treasures and works in which Artistic Director grand spaces truly live. Doreen Ziska Concert Manager https://www.quirecleveland.org/resonant-glory

Special Sponsorship Western Reserve Chorale David Gilson, Artistic Director Opportunities 28th Season 2019-2020

Quire Cleveland welcomes Sing Song, Merrily on High donations of any amount, and Lauda per la Nativita del Signore by Respighi we also offer these special and other seasonal selections sponsorship opportunities: Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m

Mass in C minor by Mozart Series – $15,000 Sunday, March 22, 3:00 p.m. Concert – $5,000 In Her Voice: Celebrating the Poetry of Women If you would like to speak to someone through Choral Music about sponsoring Quire Cleveland, call Sunday, June 7, 3:00 p.m. us at 216.223.8854 or send us an email at [email protected]. All performances at Church of the Gesu, University Heights. Quire Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Reception following concerts. organization. Your contributions are westernreservechorale.org tax-deductible to the extent permitted 216-282-4022 by law.

— 14 — Quire Cleveland Concert Patron Survey Quire Cleveland’s concerts are supported in part by grant funding from the Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Will you please help us honor our grant reporting agreements by providing some demographic information about our audiences?

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1. Geographic 5. Disability My city of residence is Check if this applies to you I consider myself to have a physical disabili- 2. Which describes you? □ ty that affects my mobility, hearing, or vision Check all that apply. □ African American 6. Musical Involvement □ Appalachian I consider myself to be a (check all that apply) □ Asian/Asian American □ instrumentalist (amateur or professional) □ Hispanic, or Latina, Latino, Latinx, □ singer (amateur or professional) or Spanish Origin □ choral director (church, university, □ Middle Eastern community, or professional) □ Native American, American Indian, □ frequent concert-goer or Alaska Native 7. How many people are in your party today? Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander □ □ just myself White □ □ myself and one other person Other □ □ 3–5 people Prefer not to answer □ □ more than 5 people 3. Age Group 8. Is this your first Quire Cleveland concert? I consider myself to be a (check the box that □ no best describes you) □ yes □ elementary or middle school student □ high school student 9. How did you hear about this concert? □ college age Check all that apply □ adult □ ClevelandClassical.com (concert listing, □ senior adult banner ad, or preview article) □ prefer not to answer □ Facebook post or event □ Quire Cleveland email announcement(s) 4. Education Level □ Quire Cleveland postal marketing postcard Check the box that best describes you. □ Quire Cleveland website Current K–12 student □ □ WCLV/WCPN high school graduate □ □ Cool CLE interview podcast some college □ □ Plain Dealer or Cleveland.com college graduate □ □ Apollo’s Fire concert program ad post-graduate degree(s) □ □ Cleveland Arts Events listing none of the above □ □ Word of mouth □ Other (continued on back) 10. Today’s (concert) date is:

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