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Artistic Director April 30, 2017, 3:00 p.m. •

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Edward Elgar Pax Christi Chorale and with Meredith Hall, Krisztina Szabó, Brett Polegato, Lawrence Wiliford, Daniel Lichti, Michael Uloth, and the Etobicoke School of the Arts Chamber Edward The Apostles Elgar

Pax Christi Chorale and Orchestra Stephanie Martin, Artistic Director

PART 1 1. The Calling of the Apostles 2. By the Wayside 3. By the Sea of Galilee

INTERMISSION

PART 2 4. The Betrayal 5. Golgotha 6. At the Sepulchre Please join us in the Parish Hall today’s 7. The Ascension concert for a reception.

Elgar’s tells a profoundly human story, recounting Christ’s teaching, crucifixion and resurrection through the eyes of his disciples — ordinary men who would lay the foundation of the Christian church.

The Apostles was first performed in Birmingham in October 1903. BY STEPHEN JOHNSON MUSIC WRITER, BROADCASTER, AND COMPOSER

Synopsis PART ONE recitative sets up the opposition of Part One of the oratorio begins at the authorities to ’ preaching. night. After we hear from the Angel shows his hand as (the voice of Thy watchman), being willing to betray Him, receiving ‘The Dawn’ begins with the sound his thirty pieces of silver in return. of a distant shofar (a ram’s horn). A Quick scene changes take us first to chorus of watchers from the temple the Garden of Gethsemane where roof is followed by a chorus within Jesus is captured, then to the Palace the temple, singing a psalm. Much of of the High Priest where Peter the music for this section is based denies Jesus. Here the chorus adds on Hebrew melodies. The scene a beautiful comment. (“And the Lord ends with the calling of the Apostles turned and looked upon Peter and and their responses. he went out and wept bitterly.”)

‘By the Wayside’ consists of Jesus’ Next we’re in the Temple where famous blessings known as The Judas sings of his remorse. The next , and to each the Apostles scene, in Golgotha, describes the and the Virgin Mary respond. In ‘By crucifixion itself, though only briefly. the Sea of Galilee’ we meet Mary Unusually, it’s the orchestra which Magdalene in a dramatic monologue. describes Jesus’ final words and the The chorus sings of her earlier life only vocal writing is a short dialogue and she then describes seeing a between Mary and John. storm and Jesus’ stilling of the sea. Now there’s a complete change of Next we hear the story of Jesus Please join us in the mood. ‘At the Sepulchre’ begins declaring the Apostle Simon to Parish Hall after today’s with music that describes the be Peter, the rock on which the concert for a reception. early morning. The watchers on church will be built. Part One ends the temple roof are heard again with ’s sins being and soon we hear the voices of forgiven by Jesus, and a solo quar- angels. (“Alleluia! Why seek ye the tet and chorus end the section in a living among the dead?”) The ora- mood of confidence. torio closes with ‘The Ascension.’ The risen Christ appears to the PART TWO Apostles and the choral sound is The mood is very different at the dominated by female voices. At the opening of Part Two. A solemn end of the work soloists, choruses, orchestral prelude leads to the orchestra and organ unite in a scene of Christ’s betrayal. A choral mighty Alleluia. Our Artists

Winter Nights with the Grand Philharmonic of Kitchener-Waterloo; The Portinari Nativity commissioned by Ex Cathedra, UK; three choral works for Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria B.C.; a , From STEPHANIE MARTIN, a distant island; and works per- ARTISTIC DIRECTOR formed by Voces Capituli, Antwerp; Since becoming artistic director St. John’s Cathedral, Albuquerque; of Pax Christi Chorale in 1996, and Ely Cathedral, UK. Her newest Stephanie has conducted the core work, a complete setting of the of the oratorio repertoire, as well Mass in Latin, premieres at St. John as introducing Toronto audiences Cantius, Chicago, on June 4th, 2017. to unknown masterworks. Today's After a sabbatical year, Stephanie Canadian premiere of Edward will return to York University’s Elgar's The Apostles is the last in a School of the Arts, Media, line of such powerful pieces, includ- Performance and Design to teach ing Hubert Parry's Judith, Hector history, composition, harpsichord, Berlioz's L'Enfance du Christ and organ and ensembles. Stephanie Elgar's , The Dream of continues to lead the women’s Gerontius and . ensemble Schola Magdalena, Stephanie departs Pax Christi after ensemble-in-residence at the serving for 20 seasons to focus on historic Church of Saint Mary composition. Her choral symphony, Magdalene in Toronto, following in BABEL, premiered at Wilfrid Laurier the choral lineage of Healey Willan. University in April 2016. Other Keep in touch through her website: performances include her cantata stephaniemartinmusic.com. large and chamber ensembles to perform both scripted and improvi- satory compositions. He has also coached musicians across numerous instruments in interpretation and performance. Mr. Norman performs DANIEL NORMAN, regularly as an organ soloist and ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR enjoys featuring works of varying Sought after for his musical sensitiv- time periods and dialects. He has ity and versatility, Daniel Norman has an undergraduate degree in Music been an active conductor, keyboard- Composition from the University ist and collaborative artist for over of Western and a graduate a decade. He has directed an array degree in Performance from the of , and chamber University of Toronto. In addition ensembles in North America and to his work as a freelance artist, Mr. Europe, performing in a range of Norman currently holds directorships genres including classical, operetta with Church of the Redeemer and and musical theatre. Through his the Convent of St. John the Divine, career Daniel has collaborated with and for the past two years has con- dance, visual and musical artists in ducted the Hart House Chorus.

MEREDITH HALL, SOPRANO KRISZTINA SZABÓ, MEZZO-SOPRANO Meredith Hall delights audiences with Hungarian-Canadian Krisztina Szabó her “lustrous sound and fluent legato” exemplifies today’s modern singer: (San Francisco Chronicle) and “bra- she is vocally versatile, possesses vura musical performance matched by excellent stage prowess, and paints riveting drama” (Boston Globe). Since vivid character portraits. She sings 1995, she has performed in opera and frequently with the Canadian Opera oratorio throughout North America, Company, has been the recipient of Europe and Japan. An acclaimed inter- the Emerging Artist grant from the preter of art and folk songs, Meredith Council, and was honoured topped the classical billboard charts by her hometown of Mississauga with in 2014 with SACRUM MYSTERIUM, a star on the Music Walk of Fame in a Celtic-inspired collaboration with its inaugural year. Ms Szabó’s per- Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra. She formances with Pax Christi Chorale performed Mendelssohn’s St. Paul include Elgar’s The Kingdom in 2012, with Pax Christi Chorale in 2006. and next season’s opening concert. and sincerity of his interpretations. Mr. Lichti, Associate Professor of Voice for the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University, is fre- quently invited to teach and conduct

LAWRENCE WILIFORD, TENOR master classes internationally. Lauded for his luminous projection, lyrical sensitivity, and brilliant col- oratura, American-Canadian tenor Lawrence Wiliford is in high demand in concert, opera, and recital rep- ertoire. His concert engagements BRETT POLEGATO, BARITONE encompass the major symphony orchestras and early music groups in Brett Polegato's artistic sensibility has the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Wiliford is earned him the highest accolades from co-artistic director of the Canadian audiences and critics. “His is a serious Art Song Project. While a student and seductive voice” says The Globe at St. Olaf College in Northfield, and Mail, and The New York Times has Minnesota, he sang with the St. Olaf praised his “burnished, well-focused Choir, became a published choral voice.” Equally at ease on the concert arranger, and was one of the found- and recital stages, Mr. Polegato made ing members of the male vocal his Carnegie Hall recital debut at Weill chamber ensemble Cantus. Recital Hall in May 2003. He finished first among the men at the 1995 Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. Mr. Polegato will join Pax Christi Chorale in next season’s opening concert.

DANIEL LICHTI, BASS-BARITONE

Since his operatic debut at the 1974 Stratford Festival, Daniel Lichti has established himself as one of MICHAEL ULOTH, BASS Canada’s finest bass-baritones. In 2014–15, he celebrated 40 years of Michael is a graduate of the singing for audiences around the Canadian Opera Company world, and ongoing critical com- Ensemble Studio, the Seattle Opera mentary indicates that his artistry Young Artists Program, and the continues to inspire admiration for Glimmerglass Opera Young Artists the beauty, warmth and richness of Program. He earned a Bachelor of his voice, and respect for the dignity Music degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, and the Master of Music Opera!’ In all of her work she pro- in Opera program at the University motes contemporary Canadian music of Toronto Opera Division. He and seeks to bring new and exciting has also trained at the Centre for experiences to her audiences. Opera Studies in Italy, Highlands Opera Studio, the Banff Centre’s ETOBICOKE SCHOOL OF Opera as Theatre Program, and the THE ARTS CHAMBER CHOIR International Vocal Arts Institute’s This auditioned ensemble, under training programs in Montreal the direction of Patricia Warnock, is and Puerto Rico. He has been the comprised of students in the music recipient of numerous awards and and music theatre departments that scholarships, including Second Prize meets in the wee hours of the morn- at the Christina & Louis Quilico ing before classes. The Chamber Awards. For more information, Choir regularly performs at school please visit michaeluloth.com. and community concerts, and par- ticipates in music festivals including the National Musicfest Competition, receiving Gold most recently in Ottawa. One of the choir's man- dates is to workshop and perform student compositions, as well as CHRISTINA FAYE, PIANIST partner with community arts orga- nizations. We are thrilled to partner Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontar- with Pax Christi for The Apostles, io, Christina discovered her love for and are grateful to be a part of this the collaborative arts at the age of exciting performance. nine when she began playing for a local children’s chorus. In 2007 she SOPRANO Chloe Bailey, Allie earned a Bachelor of Music from Bernstein, Alex Clementi, Daisy Brandon University, and graduated Kurelek, Kate McNamara, Erika from the Eastman School of Music Mackenzie, Ashley Offman, Asia Rosa with a Master of Music in 2009. She ALTO Alexandra Gao, Trinity is the music director and organist at Lougheed, Clara Moir, Claire Tees, Donway Covenant United Church; an Madi Thaller, Marigold Vousden active collaborative and solo pianist; the accompanist for several large TENOR Simon Cetinic, Callum choirs; and has held collaborative Challis, Ryun Kim, Troy Lebane, pianist positions at several major Chris Martel-Fauteux summer music programs. Christina BARITONE Russell Hassan, Josh is currently launching a season of Holme, Harrison Rothblott, Kyle Testa shows across Ontario with come- dic coloratura soprano Kyra Millan BASS Luke Bernasiewicz, Patrick Dale entitled ‘Millan & Faye Present: The PAX CHRISTI CHORALE Pax Christi Chorale has been thrilling audiences for 30 years with rarely heard works and fresh interpretations of the classics, performed with passion, conviction and heart.

Recent concerts have included Toronto performance of Elgar’s a semi-staged performance The Kingdom in more than 25 of Mendelssohn’s with years; a semi-staged performance the Bicycle Opera Project; an of Handel’s Solomon; Britten’s innovative performance of Saint Nicolas; and many newly Berlioz’s L’Enfance du Christ commissioned choral works. The with the York Dance Ensemble; choir recently released Winter the North American premiere of Nights, a new CD of works by Parry’s oratorio Judith; the first Stephanie Martin.

CHORISTERS SOPRANO Alyson Baergen, Sharlah Barter, Emily Burgetz, Hillary Butler, Jane Couchman, Irene Courage, Jo-Ann Dawson, Ruth Denton, Mary-Anne Draffin, Deborah Finlayson, Esther Giesbrecht, Karen Kitchen, Cheryl Lake, Serene Lin, Maureen Louth, Maria Lundin, Rose Mallett, Gabrielle McLaughlin*, Eleanor Nash, Christine Oosterhof, Anne-Maria Pennanen, Marie Penner, Sue Penny, Nila Rajagopal**, Leslie Saffrey, Sue Schultz, Ingrid Silm, Merry-Anne Stuart**, Sandra Tang, Kathy Van Luit, Jayne Walter, Carmen Wiebe, Lorna Young

CHURCHES, CATHEDRALS AND Where we CHAPELS in Oxford, Bath, Stratford, perform Gloucester, Malvern, Coventry, and Worcester, and Birmingham, England The choir’s regular venue is the beautiful LITTLE TRINITY CHURCH for GRACE CHURCH-ON-THE-HILL, Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembrance Day but we have also performed at: METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH SONY CENTRE for Apocalypsis — for Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 part of the Luminato Festival ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, KOERNER HALL for Elgar's The KITCHENER in joint concerts with the Kingdom and the North American Menno Singers premiere of Parry's Judith ALTO Anthea Bailie, Madeline Burghardt, Lois Burkholder, Marion Cameron, Catharin Carew*, Joan Cotton, Virginia Evoy**, Catherine Falconer, Miranda Farrell-Myers, Margaret Fisher, Erika Friesen, Tricia Haldane, Jan Kainer, Julia King, Diane Kolin, Sue Kralik, Charmaine Lepp, Sheila Macadam, Susan Mahoney, Danielle McCandless, Jane McClean, Jo-Ann Minden, Judith Nancekivell, Marika Pauls Laucht, Alicia Payne, Catherine Peer, Louise Pogue, Ann Power, Liz Prosser, Ann Reesor, Janet Reid Nahabedian, Andrea Siemens, Mary Stinson, Adelaide Tam, Anna Tharyan, Esther Willms

TENOR Shawn Brignolio, Douglas Brownlee, John Castillo**, Richard Diver, Jaymar Figueroa, Bill Found, Ron Greaves, Ed Heide, Mathias Memmel*, Martin Mostert, Joel Nash, Quinton Neufeldt, Daniel Norman, John Parker, Ted Parkins, Brian Power, Bruce Smardon, Duncan Stuart, Jared Tomlinson**, Charles Trimble

BASS Sean Baergen, Robert Burkholder, Christopher Burton, Stephen Cockle, Peter Dick, David Dimick, Michael Doleschell, Stephen Fetter, Gary Harder, John Higgins, Hugh Laurence, Dan Leader, Neil Macdonald, Norman Martin, Joshua Matthews, David McEachren, Aaron Neufeld, Aldred Neufeldt, David Pabke, Doug Pritchard, George Repetski, Michael Robert-Broder*, John Rosati, Peter Rudiak-Gould, Kevin Wilson

* Choral Lead ** Choral Scholar

UNDERSTUDIES FOR THE APOSTLES Gabrielle McLaughlin, Catharin Carew, John Castillo

ORCHESTRA

VIOLIN Sharon BASS Natalie Kemerer, TRUMPET AND Lee, concertmaster, Nick Bobas, Hans Preuss CORNETTO Norman Elizabeth Loewen FLUTE Stephen Tam, Engel Andrews, Tanya Tristan Durie HORN Diane Doig, Charles, Emily Hau, OBOE Gillian Howard, Nicky Alexander, Jennifer Burford, Laurel Victoria Hathaway Iris Krizmanic, Neil Mascarenhas, Brenna ENGLISH HORN Spaulding Hardy-Kavanagh, Ron Cohen Mann TROMBONE Rachel Michael Sproule, CLARINET Michele Thomas Angela Rudden Verheul, James ORGAN Matthew VIOLA Doug Perry, Ormston Whitfield Nicholas Papadakis, BASSOON TIMPANI/ CELLO Mary-Katherine Jerry Robinson, PERCUSSION Dean Finch, Marianne Pack Christian Sharpe Pomeroy, Tim Francom HARP Julia Seager BY SUSAN MAHONEY, PAX CHRISTI ALTO

Why I Chose The Apostles

A conversation with Artistic Director Stephanie Martin about Elgar and her final concert with Pax Christi Chorale.

For your ‘swan song,’ you have The Apostles tells the epic story of again chosen a masterpiece that the origin of the Christian church. is not as well known as it deserves How much does your own faith to be. What is it about mounting influence your musical choices, and these lesser-known works that what does it mean to you to per- appeals to you? form this particular story?

This is the Canadian premiere of The Jesus story is elemental. The Apostles, and what could be Its themes are central to being more exciting than that? There human. Even if you have no con- is so much wonderful art in the nection to Christianity, the story world that is overlooked because is compelling. Here was a person we don’t have the courage to con- who set out to make the world front what we don’t know — so better by teaching love, healing I congratulate my audience for sick people, talking to outcasts, taking a risk, and our supporters and generally inspiring everyone for bringing this unknown master- to do good, even to the point of piece to Toronto. doing good to an enemy. The trag- edy of his execution, the catharsis of Easter morning, the sublime experience of Ascension, is the ultimate material for art. Elgar assumed that his audience realize now that there are musical knew the details of this story, so themes in common throughout in The Apostles he does not fill The Apostles, The Kingdom, and in the action ­— rather he paints — in fact emotional and psychological rev- these three should be performed elations. He gives us a window as a cycle someday. into the characters and what they Pax Christi’s England tour last are feeling. Rather than putting summer had elements of an the mad crowd front and centre Elgarian pilgrimage. The choir screaming “crucify,” Elgar locates visited Elgar’s birthplace, and his that action far off, as if we are grave. What was that like for you? in the physical place of the scat- tered disciples, hearing the mob When I walk on the Malvern from a distance. He gives particu- hills I feel strangely at home. lar priority to female characters, Something eternal in the sky, and imagines Mary Magdalene’s and the quiet, pastoral land- world with a flashback to her life scape inspires and heals. You before she met Jesus. feel on the top of the world. Last summer’s tour was a privilege It is astounding and deeply touch- to share those sacred places ing music, almost too much to with my Pax Christi family. Our take in on the first hearing. This is first performance at Coventry a work one needs to sit with for a Cathedral was heavy with mean- long time. ing; a place so ravaged by war, The music may not be immediately but now so committed to peace. accessible to listeners who aren’t Singing in the glorious acoustics familiar with it. What would you of Gloucester Cathedral and like the audience to listen Malvern Priory were certainly for, and what do you hope they experiences of a lifetime. get from this major oratorio as But it was our unplanned, an experience? impromptu songs that were par- The music works on an almost ticularly memorable. Gathering subconscious level, because around Parry’s own piano, singing Elgar weaves a musical fabric of in Holst’s childhood home, offer- ‘leitmotifs’ — threads of music ing up a song at Elgar’s grave just that recur with particular signifi- as the sun came out from behind cance to help us understand the a cloud — I will cherish those inner story on its many levels. I unscheduled moments forever. BY STEPHEN JOHNSON

The Inspiration for Elgar’s The Apostles

Elgar had been fascinated by some remarks in a book by Archbishop Whatley of Dublin. Judas, Whatley had said, was a thinker, a man a cut above the others, perhaps with even a touch of the aristocrat.

His intention in betraying Jesus was ‘He shall bring upon them their not to bring about His death, but to own iniquity.’ force His hand — to compel Him to Mary Magdalene was not one of the show His power by saving Himself, chosen twelve (these were unequiv- so that the Jews (and perhaps the ocally patriarchal times), and in Romans, too) would have had to the she is dealt with in a few acknowledge Him as King. Judas’ verses. But in this work she plays despair and agonising guilt when a larger part than any of the disci- he realises that his plot has failed, ples other than Judas. This is partly and that Jesus has been brutally because Elgar wanted to show how executed, is central to the drama Christ speaks to human beings in of The Apostles. It drew some their weakness, their sinfulness. In particularly fine music from Elgar, the Bible we learn that Mary was a especially Judas’ confession of guilt poor prostitute. The self-righteous before the indifferent priests in the condemn Jesus for mixing with such Temple (choral psalm-singing in the a disreputable creature. But Jesus’ background only emphasising his response marks the doctrinal climax aloneness), or again at the very end of The Apostles’ first part: ‘Thy sins of the ‘Betrayal’ section, where a are forgiven; thy faith has saved rapid crescendo is suddenly cut off, thee: Go in peace.’ leaving the chorus to comment qui- etly, almost unemotionally: “In this work Mary Magdalene plays a larger part than any of the disciples other than Judas. This is partly because Elgar wanted to show how Christ speaks to human beings in their weakness, their sinfulness.”

‘My wish was to look at things more WITH THANKS TO from the poor man’s (fisherfolk etc.) music writer, broadcaster, and point of view than from our more composer Stephen Johnson for the fully informed standing place,’ Elgar earlier synopsis and this commentary. wrote. It is that intention — com- stephen-johnson.co.uk bined with Elgar’s natural brilliance of musical invention — which raises The Apostles head and shoulders above the overwhelming majority of pious English choral works of his day.

Welcome to Members

The North American branch of the Elgar Lower Broadheath in Worcestershire. This Society is holding an international con- prompted the suggestion that an Elgar ference this weekend in Toronto. It might Society be formed. The first formal meet- be hard to believe today, but in the 1930s ing was held in 1951, and over the years and ‘40s, there was a reaction against the Society has grown from a few hundred Elgar’s music. However, there was suffi- members to more than 1,500 in the UK and cient enthusiasm in the post-war years abroad. It is the largest composer society to organize a number of Elgar Festivals in Britain. We warmly welcome its mem- at Malvern, near Elgar’s birthplace of bers to our performance. Elgar’s The Apostles

PROLOGUE PART I CHORUS I. THE CALLING OF The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, THE APOSTLES because He hath anointed me to RECITATIVE: TENOR And it came preach the Gospel to the poor: to pass in those days that Jesus He hath sent me to heal the bro- went out into a mountain to pray, ken-hearted, to preach deliverance and continued all night in prayer to to the captives and recovery of God. Luke 6:12 sight to the blind, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord; to give IN THE MOUNTAIN — NIGHT unto them that mourn a garland THE ANGEL GABRIEL The voice of for ashes, the oil of joy for mourn- thy watchman! ing, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might The Lord returneth to Zion, break be called trees of righteousness, forth into joy, sing together ye waste the planting of the Lord, that He places of Jerusalem: for the Lord might be glorified. For as the earth hath comforted His people. Isaiah bringeth forth her bud, and as the 52:8–9 garden causeth the things that are “Behold My servant, Whom I have sown in it to spring forth; so the chosen; My beloved, in Whom My Lord God will cause righteousness soul is well pleased: He shall not and praise to spring forth before all strive, nor cry aloud: neither shall the nations. The Spirit of the Lord is anyone hear His voice in the streets: upon me, because He hath anointed a bruised reed shall He not break, me to preach the Gospel. Luke 4:18– the dimly burning wick shall He not 19; Isaiah 61:1–3, 11 quench, and in His name shall the Gentiles hope.” Isaiah 42:1–3 The voice of thy watchman! He hath chosen the weak to con- Isaiah 52:8–9 found the mighty. 1 Corinthians 1:27

He will direct their work in truth. THE DAWN Isaiah 61:8 THE WATCHERS (on the temple Behold! God exalteth by His power; roof) It shines! The face of all the who teacheth like him? Job 36:22 East is now ablaze with light, the Dawn reacheth even unto Hebron! The meek will He guide in judgment, Yoma 3:2 from the Mishnah and the meek will He teach His way. Psalm 25:9

MORNING PSALM He will direct their work in truth. THE SINGERS (within the temple) Isaiah 61:8 It is a good thing to give thanks unto JOHN, PETER, JUDAS We are the the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy servants of the Lord. 1 Esdras 16:13 name, O Most High: To shew forth Thy loving kindness in the morning, and PETER Thou wilt shew us the path Thy faithfulness every night… Upon the of life; Psalm 16:11 psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn In Thy light shall we see light. Psalm 36:9 sound. For Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work: I will triumph in Let Thy work appear unto Thy ser- the works of Thy hands. Psalm 92:1–4 vants. Psalm 90:16

For, lo, Thine enemies, O Lord, shall PETER, JUDAS In Thy light shall we perish: all the workers of iniquity see light. Psalm 36:9 shall be scattered. Psalm 92:9 JOHN O blessed are they which love The righteous shall flourish like the Thee, for they shall rejoice in Thy palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar peace: Tobit 13:14 in Lebanon. Psalm 92:12 And shall be filled with the law. RECITATIVE: TENOR And when Wisdom of Sirach 2:16 it was day, He called unto Him His JUDAS We shall eat of the riches of disciples: and of them He chose the Gentiles, and in their glory shall twelve, whom also He named we boast ourselves. Isaiah 61:6 Apostles; Luke 6:13 JOHN, PETER, JUDAS For out of That they should be with Him, and Zion shall go forth the law, and the that He might send them forth to word of the Lord from Jerusalem. preach. Mark 3:14 Isaiah 2:3 CHORUS The Lord hath chosen CHORUS The Lord hath chosen them to stand before Him, to serve them, they shall be named the Him. 2 Chronicles 29:11 Priests of the Lord, men shall call them the Ministers of our God. II. BY THE WAYSIDE Isaiah 61:6 JESUS Blessed are the poor in spirit: JOHN O blessed are they which love for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Thee. Tobit 13:14 Matthew 5:3

PETER In Thy light shall we see MARY (the Blessed Virgin), JOHN, light. Psalm 36:9 PETER He setteth the poor on high from affliction: Psalm 107:41 JUDAS God exalteth by His power. Job 36:22 JUDAS He poureth contempt upon princes. Psalm 107:40 CHORUS They are the servants of the Lord. 1 Esdras 16:13 JESUS Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 He will direct their work in truth Isaiah 61:8 JOHN The Lord shall give them rest from their sorrow, Isaiah 14:3 THE ANGEL AND CHORUS Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; PETER And will turn their mourning with the voice together shall they into joy, sing: for they shall see eye to eye, MARY, JOHN And will comfort when the Lord shall bring again Zion. them. Jeremiah 31:13 Isaiah 52:8 CHORUS Weeping may endure for JOHN, PETER, JUDAS Come ye, a night, but joy cometh in the morn- let us walk in the light of the Lord. ing. Psalm 30:5 Isaiah 2:5 JESUS Blessed are the meek: for they JESUS Behold, I send you forth. shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Matthew 10:16 THE PEOPLE (Chorus) The meek He that receiveth you, receiveth Me; also shall increase their joy... and he that receiveth Me, receiveth Him that sent Me. Matthew 10:40 MARY, JOHN, PETER in the Lord;

CHORUS The Spirit of the Lord is THE PEOPLE And the poor among upon Him. Isaiah 11:2 men shall rejoice...

JOHN, PETER, JUDAS We are the MARY, JOHN, PETER in the Holy servants of the Lord. 1 Esdras 16:13 One of Israel. Isaiah 29:19

THE ANGEL Look down from JESUS Blessed are they which do heaven, O God, and behold, and visit hunger and thirst after righteousness: this vine. for they shall be filled.Matthew 5:6

CHORUS Amen. Psalm 80:14 MARY, JOHN, PETER, JUDAS JESUS Blessed are the peacemakers: Mercy and truth are met together; for they shall be called the children of righteousness and peace have kissed God. Matthew 5:9 each other. Psalm 85:10 THE PEOPLE The work of righteous- THE PEOPLE Sow to yourselves in ness shall be peace. Isaiah 32:17 righteousness; Hosea 10:12 JESUS Blessed are they which are JESUS Blessed are the merciful: for persecuted for righteousness’ sake: they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 THE PEOPLE Reap in mercy. Hosea 10:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven; for MARY, JOHN, PETER He that hath so persecuted they the prophets mercy on the poor, happy is he. which were before you. Matthew 5:12 Proverbs 14:21 SOLI AND CHORUS Blessed are JUDAS The poor is hated even of they which have been sorrowful his own neighbour; the rich hath for all Thy scourges, for they shall many friends. Proverbs 14:20 rejoice for Thee, when they have THE PEOPLE Draw out thy soul to seen all Thy glory, and shall be glad the hungry, for ever. Tobit 13:14

JOHN And satisfy the afflicted soul, III. BY THE SEA OF GALILEE PETER Then shall thy light rise in RECITATIVE: TENOR And straight- obscurity. Isaiah 58:10 way Jesus constrained His disciples JESUS Blessed are the pure in heart: to get into a ship, and to go before for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Him unto the other side.

MARY Thou art of purer eyes than And He went up into a mountain to to behold evil. Habakkuk 1:13 pray: and when the evening was come, He was there alone. Matthew 14:22–3 JOHN Blessed are the undefiled. Psalm 119:1 And His disciples went over the sea toward Capernaum. John 6:17 PETER Who can say, I have made my heart clean? Proverbs 20:9 IN THE TOWER OF MAGDALA JUDAS The stars are not pure in MARY MAGDALENE O Lord his sight Almighty, God of Israel, the soul in THE PEOPLE How much less man. anguish, the troubled spirit, crieth Job 25:5–6 unto Thee. Hear and have mercy; for Thou art God of Israel, the soul in anguish, merciful: have pity upon me, because I the troubled spirit crieth unto Thee. have sinned before Thee. Baruch 3:1–2 Hear and have mercy. Baruch 3:1

Hear the voice of the forlorn, and The mirth of tabrets ceaseth; the deliver me out of my fear. Esther 5:19 noise of them that rejoice endeth, our dance is turned into mourning. Help me, desolate woman, which Isaiah 24:8 have no helper but Thee: Esther 14:3 “This shall ye have of Mine hand; ye Hear and have pity, the troubled shall lie down in sorrow.” Isaiah 50:11 spirit, the soul in anguish crieth unto Thee. Baruch 3:1 Hear and have mercy, for Thou art merciful. Baruch 3:2 Woe is me! For I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as MARY MAGDALENE Is Thy wrath the grape-gleanings of the vintage. against the sea? Habakkuk 3:8 Micah 7:1 The voice of Thy thunder is in the Have pity, because I have sinned heavens! Psalm 77:18 before Thee. Baruch 3:2 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise My tears run down like a river day of Thy cataracts. Psalm 42:7 and night. Lamentations 2:18 I see a ship in the midst of the sea, Whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept distressed with waves: Matthew 14:24 not from them, I withheld not my And One cometh unto it, walking on heart from any joy. Ecclesiastes 2:10 the sea! Mark 6:48 CHORUS (fantasy) Let us fill And they that are in the ship, toiling ourselves with costly wine and in rowing, are troubled and cry out ointments, and let no flower of the for fear. spring pass by us. THE APOSTLES (in the ship) It is a Let us crown ourselves with rose- spirit! buds before they be withered. Wisdom of Solomon 2:7–8 JESUS Be of good cheer. It is I, be not afraid. MARY MAGDALENE “Ye that kindle a fire, walk in the flame of your fire, PETER Lord, if it be Thou, bid me walk among the brands that ye have come unto Thee upon the waters. kindled. JESUS Come! Matthew 14:26–9 This shall ye have of Mine hand.” THE APOSTLES He walketh on the Isaiah 50:11 waters. Matthew 14:25 JUDAS AND THE APOSTLES IN CAESAREA PHILIPPI Fearfulness and trembling are come RECITATIVE: TENOR When Jesus upon him, and an horrible dread hath came into the parts of Caesarea overwhelmed him. Psalm 55:5 Philippi, he asked His disciples, saying: PETER Lord, save me, Matthew 14:30 JESUS Whom do men say that I, the I perish! 1 Maccabees 6:13 Son of man, am?

MARY MAGDALENE He stretcheth THE APOSTLES Some say John forth His hand. the Baptist; some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. JESUS O thou of little faith; where- fore didst thou doubt? JESUS But whom say ye that I am?

MARY MAGDALENE The wind PETER Thou art the Christ, the Son ceaseth, and they worship Him. of the living God. Matthew 16:16

THE APOSTLES Of a truth Thou art JESUS Blessed art thou, Simon Bar- the Son of God. Matthew 14:31–3 Jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but My Father PETER, JOHN, JUDAS The Lord Which is in heaven. Thou art Peter hath his way in the whirlwind and in — and upon this rock I will build My the storm. Nahum 1:3 church and the gates of hell shall not MARY MAGDALENE Who stilleth prevail against it. Matthew 16:13–8 the raging of the seas, Psalm 65:7 SOLI AND CHORUS Proclaim unto Who maketh the storm a calm? them that dwell on the earth, and Psalm 107:29 unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, the everlasting Gospel. Thy providence, O Father, governeth Revelation 14:6 it: for Thou hast made a way in the sea, and a safe path in the waves: JESUS And I will give unto thee the shewing that Thou canst save from keys of the kingdom of heaven: and all danger. Wisdom of Solomon 14:3–4 whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and what- Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Psalm 27:8 soever thou shalt loose on earth shall Thou hast not forsaken them that be loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19 seek Thee. Psalm 9:10

My soul followeth hard after IN CAPERNAUM Thee: Thy right hand upholdeth MARY MAGDALENE Thy face, Lord, me. Psalm 63:8 will I seek; Psalm 27:8 my soul followeth hard after Thee; are the gifts of God: and it enlar- Psalm 63:8 geth their rejoicing that love Him. Ecclesiasticus 1:18 help me, desolate woman. Esther 14:3 Thou art a God of the afflicted, MARY Hearken, O daughter: Psalm 45:10 Thou art an helper of the oppressed, When thou art in tribulation if thou turn to the Lord thy God, and shall be Thou art an upholder of the weak, obedient unto His voice, He will not Thou art a protector of the forlorn, forsake thee. Deuteronomy 4:30–1 A Saviour of them that are without Hearken, O daughter — Psalm 45:10 hope. Judith 9:11

Come thou, for there is peace to Turn you to the stronghold, thee. 1 Samuel 20:21 Zechariah 9:12

RECITATIVE: TENOR She stood at Blessed is he who is not fallen from His feet weeping, and began to wash his hope in the lord. Wisdom of His feet with tears, and did wipe Sirach 14:2 them with the hairs of her head, and For He will forgive their iniquity, and kissed His feet, and anointed them He will remember their sin no more. with the ointment. Jeremiah 31:34 CHORUS This Man, if He were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that PART II toucheth Him: for she is a sinner. Luke 7:38–9 INTRODUCTION MARY MAGDALENE Hide not Thy ORCHESTRA face far from me: put not Thy ser- vant away in anger. Psalm 27:9 IV. THE BETRAYAL JESUS Thy sins are forgiven; thy faith RECITATIVE: TENOR And it came hath saved thee; go in peace. Luke 7:50 to pass that He went throughout every city and village, preaching and SOLI AND CHORUS Turn you to the showing the glad tidings of the king- stronghold, ye prisoners of hope. dom of God: and the Twelve were Zechariah 9:12 with Him; Luke 8:1 To the Lord our God belong mercies And He began to teach them, that the and forgivenesses, though we have Son of man must suffer many things, rebelled against Him; Daniel 9:9 and be rejected, and be killed. Mark 8:31 The fear of the Lord is a crown of CHORUS “I will smite the Shepherd, wisdom, making peace and per- and the sheep of the flock shall be fect health to flourish; both which scattered abroad.” Matthew 26:35 PETER Be it far from Thee, Lord, CHORUS With torches and weapons this shall never be unto Thee. John 18:3 Matthew 16:22 JUDAS Whomsoever I shall kiss, Though all men shall be offended that same is He — hold Him fast. because of Thee, yet will I never be offended. Matthew 26:33 IN GETHSEMANE THE APOSTLES Though we should JUDAS Hail, Master! Matthew 26:48–9 die with Thee, yet will we not deny JESUS Whom seek ye? Thee. Matthew 26:35 THE PEOPLE Jesus of Nazareth. CHORAL RECITATIVE Then gath- John 18:4–5 ered the chief Priests and Pharisees a council, and said: “What do we? JESUS I am He: if therefore ye seek For this Man doeth many miracles.” Me, let these go their way. John 18:8 John 11:47 RECITATIVE: MEZZO-SOPRANO So from that day forth they took And they all forsook Him and fled; counsel that they might put Him to Mark 14:50 death. John 11:53 But Peter followed Him afar off, to Then entered Satan into Judas, and see the end. Matthew 26:58 he went his way, and communed CHORAL RECITATIVE And they with the chief Priests and Captains. that had laid hands on Jesus, Luke 22:3–4 led Him away to the High Priest. JUDAS What are ye willing to give Matthew 26:57 me, and I will deliver Him unto you? With lanterns, and torches, and Matthew 26:15 weapons. John 18:3 CHORUS And they weighed unto him thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 26:15 IN THE PALACE Judas then, having received a band OF THE HIGH PRIEST of men and officers, cometh with SERVANTS (chorus) Thou also wast lanterns and torches and weapons, with Jesus of Nazareth; this man John 18:3 was also with Him.

JUDAS Let Him make speed, and PETER I know not what thou sayest. hasten His work, that we may see it; SERVANTS Art not thou also one of Isaiah 5:19 His disciples? He shall bear the glory, and shall sit and PETER As thy soul liveth, I am not. rule upon His throne, Zechariah 6:13 Matthew 26:69–72 The great King — the Lord of the whole earth. Judith 2:5 SERVANTS Did we not see thee in THE PRIESTS A voice of trembling the garden with Him? John 18:26 — of fear, Jeremiah 30:5

Surely thou also art one of them. Why art thou so grieved in thy mind? 2 Esdras 9:40 PETER I swear by the Lord, I know not this Man of whom ye speak. JUDAS I have sinned in that I have Matthew 26:73–4 betrayed the innocent blood.

CHORUS Then led they Jesus unto THE PRIESTS What is that to us? the hall of judgment. John 18:28 See thou to that.

And the Lord turned and looked JUDAS I have sinned — I have upon Peter, and he went out, and betrayed the innocent. wept bitterly. Luke 22:61–2 THE PRIESTS SELAH! RECITATIVE: MEZZO-SOPRANO RECITATIVE: MEZZO-SOPRANO Then Judas, which had betrayed And he cast down the pieces of Him, when he saw that He was silver and departed. Matthew 27:4–5 condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of THE SINGERS Lord, how long shall silver to the chief Priests and Elders. the wicked triumph? Psalm 94:3 Yet Matthew 27:3 they say, The Lord shall not see; Psalm 94:7

THE TEMPLE He that planted the ear, shall He not THE SINGERS (within the temple) hear? He that formed the eye, shall O Lord God, to Whom vengeance He not see? Psalm 94:9 belongeth, lift up Thyself, Thou JUDAS (outside the temple) Judge of the earth. Lord God, to Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit? Whom vengeance belongeth, render or whither shall I flee from Thy pres- a reward to the proud. Lord, how ence: Psalm 139:7 long shall the wicked triumph? Psalm 94:1–3 If I say Peradventure the darkness shall cover me, then shall my night be JUDAS My punishment is greater turned to day; Yea, the darkness is no than I can bear. Genesis 4:13 darkness with Thee, but the night is THE SINGERS How long shall they as clear as the day. Psalm 139:11–2 utter and speak hard things? And all Sheol is naked before Thee, and the workers of iniquity boast them- Abaddon hath no covering. Job 26:6 selves? They break in pieces Thy people, O Lord, and afflict Thine her- THE SINGERS (within the temple) itage. Psalm 94:4–5 Blessed is the man whom Thou chastenest, that Thou mayest give JUDAS Mine iniquity is greater than him rest from the days of adversity... can be forgiven. Genesis 4:13 JUDAS “Rest from the days of A sudden fear, and not looked for, comes adversity” Psalm 94:12–3 upon me. Wisdom of Solomon 17:15

Never man spake like this Man; THE PEOPLE (distant) Crucify John 7:46 Him! Mark 15:13

He satisfied the longing soul, and JUDAS They gather themselves filled the hungry soul with goodness. together and condemn the innocent Psalm 107:9 blood. Psalm 94:23

THE SINGERS ...until the pit be THE PEOPLE Crucify Him! digged for the wicked. Psalm 94:13 Mark 15:13

JUDAS Our life is short and tedious, JUDAS Mine end is come — the and in the death of a man there is no measure of my covetousness; remedy; neither was there any man Jeremiah 51:13 known to have returned from the grave. Over me is spread an heavy night, an For we are born at all adventure, and image of that darkness which shall we shall be hereafter as though we afterward receive me: yet am I unto had never been; for the breath in myself more grievous than the dark- our nostrils is as smoke, and a little ness. Wisdom of Solomon 17:21 spark in the moving of our heart, THE SINGERS (within the temple) Which being extinguished, our body He shall bring upon them their own shall be turned into ashes, and our iniquity. Psalm 94:23 spirit shall vanish as the soft air,

And our name shall be forgotten in V. GOLGOTHA time, and no man have our work in “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” Matthew 27:46 remembrance; and our life shall pass CHORUS Truly this was the Son of away as the trace of a cloud, and God. Matthew 27:54 shall be dispersed as a mist, that is driven away with the beams of the MARY The sword hath pierced sun, and overcome with the heat through mine own soul. Luke 2:35 thereof. Wisdom of Solomon 2:1–4 JOHN Thou hast trodden the wine- THE SINGERS The Lord knoweth the press alone, thoughts of man, that they are vanity. MARY And of Thy people there was JUDAS “The Lord knoweth the none with Thee. Isaiah 63:3 thoughts of man — ” Psalm 94:11 JOHN They shall look upon Him My hope is like dust that is blown whom they have pierced, and they away with the wind; It is not possible shall mourn for Him, to escape Thine hand — Wisdom of MARY As one mourneth for his only son, Solomon 16:15 JOHN And shall be in bitterness city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued for Him, with power from on high. Luke 24:49

MARY As one that is in bitterness THE APOSTLES Lord, wilt Thou at for his firstborn.Zechariah 12:10 this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? Acts 1:6 The sword hath pierced through mine own soul. Luke 2:35 JESUS It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the VI. AT THE SEPULCHRE Father hath put in His own power. But ye shall receive power, when the RECITATIVE: MEZZO-SOPRANO Holy Ghost is come upon you. Acts 1:7–8 And very early in the morning they came unto the sepulchre at the Go ye therefore, and teach all rising of the sun; Mark 16:2 nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and and they entered in, and found not of the Holy Ghost; And, lo, I am with the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:3 you always, even unto the end of the THE WATCHERS (on the temple world. Matthew 28:19–20 roof) The face of all the East is RECITATIVE: MEZZO-SOPRANO now ablaze with light; The Dawn And when He had spoken these reacheth even unto Hebron. Yoma things, while He blessed them, He was 3:2 from The Mishnah. taken up; and a cloud received Him SEMI-CHORUS: ANGELS Alleluia! out of their sight; and they looked steadfastly toward heaven. Acts 1:9 CHORUS Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but THE APOSTLES (on earth) is risen. Luke 24:5–6 Give us one heart, and one way: Jeremiah 32:39 Behold the place where they laid Him. Go, tell His disciples and Peter In Thy light shall we see light; that He goeth before you into Psalm 36:9 Galilee: there shall ye see Him, as He Thou wilt shew us the path of life. said unto you. Alleluia! Mark 16:6–7 Psalm 16:11

VII. THE ASCENSION MYSTIC CHORUS (in Heaven) Alleluia! THE APOSTLES We trusted that it had been He which should have MARY, MARY MAGDALENE, redeemed Israel. Luke 24:21 JOHN, PETER Give us one heart, and one way. Jeremiah 32:39 JESUS Peace be unto you. Luke 24:36 MARY My soul doth magnify the Behold, I send the promise of My Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in Father upon you: but tarry ye in the God my Saviour. Luke 1:46–7 MARY MAGDALENE Thou drew- MYSTIC CHORUS “What are these est near in the day that I called wounds in Thine hands? Those with upon Thee: Thou saidst, Fear not. which I was wounded in the house Lamentations 3:57 of My friends.” Zechariah 13:6

PETER For He hath not despised They platted a crown of thorns, and nor abhorred the affliction of the put it about His head, they mocked afflicted; Him, they spat upon Him, they smote Him with a reed, they crucified Him. THE APOSTLES AND THE HOLY Matthew 27:29–31 WOMEN Neither hath He hid His face from him; but when he cried SEMI-CHORUS Alleluia! unto Him, He heard. Psalm 22:24 THE APOSTLES AND THE HOLY MYSTIC CHORUS Alleluia! WOMEN Give us one heart, and one way, Jeremiah 32:39 “Holy Father, keep through Thine own name those whom Thou hast In Thy light shall we see light. Psalm given Me, that they may be one, as 36:9 We are.” John 17:11 They shall come, and shall declare THE APOSTLES AND THE HOLY His righteousness unto a people that WOMEN All the ends of the world shall be born, that He hath done this. shall remember and turn unto the Psalm 22:31 Lord: And all the kindred of the MYSTIC CHORUS “Now I am no nations shall worship before Thee. more in the world, but these are in the For the kingdom is the Lord’s: And world, and I come to Thee.” John 17:11 He is the Governor among the nations. Psalm 22:27–8 THE APOSTLES AND THE HOLY WOMEN The kingdom is the Lord’s: MYSTIC CHORUS Alleluia! and He is the Governor among the “I have done Thy commandment. nations. Psalm 22:28 Psalm 119:166 MYSTIC CHORUS From henceforth I have finished the work which Thou shall the Son of man be seated at gavest Me to do; John 17:4 the right hand of the power of God. Luke 22:69 I laid down My life for the sheep.” John 10:15 MARY, MARY MAGDALENE, JOHN, PETER In His love and in His THE APOSTLES “In the world ye pity He redeemed them. shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world.” ALL Alleluia! Isaiah 63:9 John 16:33 BY SUSAN MAHONEY, PAX CHRISTI ALTO

A Potent Blend of Innovation & Tradition

On a damp, dark February evening, Pax Christi choristers trickled into Grace Church on-the-Hill. The noisy furnace was turned off and the chancel was festooned with microphones. We had been practising for weeks to prepare for this recording session.

As I walked down the centre aisle, which had been tentative, became I spotted Stephanie bundled in a sweeping and generous. Soon she woolen hat and scarf, perched on a was fully engaged in leading one hun- high stool at the front of the church. dred singers through take after take. She looked miserable. As the hours ticked by, Stephanie’s ill- “I’m sick”, she croaked. ness seemed forgotten as she deployed the full force of her personality — Uh-oh, I thought. humour and gentle threats; calm, direct We took our places on the steps instructions — in the service of the of the chancel, and our snuffling, music, and in the effort to achieve the hoarse artistic director began to best possible performance. At the end show a few signs of life. She pulled of the evening, we were all on a high. the tenors and basses down into a That’s Stephanie Martin’s gift. It more prominent position, and made starts with imagination, preparation sure the choristers who needed to and knowledge. Self-confidence, for sit were in the front row. sure — you need a healthy ego to As the opening bars of Josef ask 100 people to follow you. But it Rheinberger’s ethereal Kyrie began is her humility and kindness, in addi- to fill the church, Stephanie’s face tion to her musical taste and skill, brightened. Her conducting style, that have won her so many admirers. Catherine Robbin is one of Canada’s the choir and its capacities,” says most accomplished mezzo-sopra- Howard. “As a leader, you have to nos. “When she conducts, one feels choose things that you know, in the the warmth, the support,” says Ms. end, the choir is going to be able to Robbin. “She’s co-ordinating a per- do. She’s figured that out. She’s not formance and leading it, but never lacking in courage.” putting herself first. She’s very clear, No, she is not. As many of you know, but never showy. It’s never about her.” Stephanie’s late husband Bruce In addition to performance and Kirkpatrick Hill — also a brilliant conducting, Stephanie is a talented musician — was instrumental in the composer. Her music is both inno- impetus to perform Elgar’s The vative and fresh, says the eminent Kingdom in 2012. choral conductor, Howard Dyck. “But Bruce’s sudden death from kidney it’s not atonal. It’s accessible — and disease a few weeks before the that’s not a bad word! It’s music you performance was a terrible shock to enjoy listening to. She has good everyone. Stephanie’s grief was raw ‘craft’ as a composer, which is often and powerful. Her family and friends lacking these days.” gathered around to protect and But it’s Stephanie’s work as artistic comfort, where no comfort could director of Pax Christi Chorale that be found. We all wondered — would has occupied much of her focus and she continue with The Kingdom? time. Catherine Robbin believes the We needn’t have. Toronto Star col- building blocks are tradition, com- umnist Joe Fiorito called it, “The munity and character. greatest single act of artistic cour- “Pax Christi is a beautiful organiza- age I have ever seen. Rather than tion, and its warmth radiates from skip the performance and step back Stephanie,” she says. “She’s always in mourning, as she had every right looking for ways to bring in some- to do, Stephanie took to the podium thing contemporary and exciting, to and conducted the choir in his draw in new audiences. This is the memory. No greater love than that.” only way forward for choral music.” Thank you for everything, “There’s nothing like tackling a piece Stephanie. We love you, we will like The Kingdom and now The miss you, we wish you all the very Apostles, to expand the horizons of best. Don’t be a stranger.

Congratulations to Stephanie Martin in her 20th and final season with Pax Christi Chorale, now celebrating 30 years of singing! Keith & Tanja Thomson of Stonegate Private Counsel Inspiring the Next Generation

If you’re a regular at Pax Christi concerts you’ve probably noticed many young people — in the audience at the Children’s , as guest performers, or singing with the full choir.

Pax Christi Chorale has a long his- grant to explore different ways tory of community music-making to engage young people. In each in Toronto, and encouraging young of our concerts, students learned singers is a central component of from experienced musicians and our vision. This season we received found inspiration through these an Ontario Trillium Foundation professional performances.

• In November we opened the dress rehearsal of Elijah to university music students, which allowed them to attend a concert in an informal environment at minimal cost. They received a first-hand look at how an imaginative oratorio performance comes together.

• In December, the ASLAN Boys Choir delighted our audiences with their own performances, and sang with the full Pax Christi Chorale.

• For The Apostles, Stephanie and two choral leads worked closely with teacher Patricia Warnock and the Etobicoke School of the Arts Chamber Choir, preparing this masterwork for today’s rare and unique performance. The ASLAN Boys Choir

These are unique educational Children add a fresh sound and opportunities that have engaged remind our singers of the energy, and inspired the next generation. passion, and fun they first felt as And they aren’t the only ones who young musicians themselves. benefit. Young singers add delight- With the help of the Ontario ful energy and unexpected humour Trillium Foundation, Pax Christi to our performances. If you were at Chorale has enriched the musical our December concerts, you’ll no lives of children and young perform- doubt remember the ASLAN Boys ers during this season and will do Choir’s performance of Hockey. for seasons to come.

“It’s a happy two-way street when seasoned musicians benefit from the pure, clean tones of young singers, and they, in turn, learn and flourish from the performance opportunities.”

VIRGINIA EVOY, PAX CHRISTI CHOIR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHORAL SCHOLAR THANK YOU TO OUR BOARD, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF FOR THEIR ONGOING CONTRIBUTION TO PAX CHRISTI CHORALE

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR GENERAL MANAGER Stephanie Martin Daniel Norman Jennifer Collins

CHORAL LEADS CHORAL SCHOLARS PRODUCTION MANAGER Michael Robert-Broder, John Castillo, Virginia Melissa Buckley Catharin Carew, Evoy, Mathias Memmel, LIGHTING DESIGN Gabrielle McLaughlin Nila Rajagopal, Sarah Ernandez Merry-Anne Stuart, GRAPHIC DESIGN Jared Tomlinson Kate Peer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHOIR VOLUNTEER GROUP Carol Ringer (Chair), Emily Burgetz Vice-President Virginia Evoy (President), Dermot Muir (Vice- Finance Committee Richard Diver, Chair), Juliette Sweeney (Treasurer), Ron Greaves, David Pabke Carmen Wiebe (Secretary), Deborah Registrar Stephen Cockle Barretto, John Casey, Ron Knowles, Librarian Lois Burkholder Bruce Peer Technical Support Stephen Fetter, HONORARY MEMBERS Diane Kolin Robert Loewen, Founding Section Heads Ellie Nash, Susan Conductor; Emily Burgetz, Mahoney, Ron Greaves, Doug Pritchard Co-Founder; Lee Bartel, Former Marketing Team Maria Lundin, Conductor. In Memoriam: John Maureen Louth, John Parker Ford, Former Conductor; Ron Hospitality Team Joan Cotton, Jane Sawatsky, Founding President Couchman, Sue Kralik, Catherine Peer 30th Anniversary Team Emily Burgetz, HONORARY PATRONS Stephen Cockle, Virginia Evoy, Howard Dyck C.M., Eric Friesen, Catherine Falconer, Norm Martin, Abner Martin, Stéphane Potvin, Isabel Wambold Catherine Robbin O.C. Program Editors Susan Mahoney, Mary Stinson The John & Margaret Casey Challenge Congratulations on achieving the goal.

At our 30th anniversary gala, the engage talented young singers as Caseys challenged us to reflect on choral leads and scholars. the extraordinary contribution Pax Pax Christi Chorale is a registered Christi has made to our lives and charitable organization, issues tax Toronto's music community, and receipts for all donations over $10, pledged to match new and addi- and acknowledges donations over tional donations dollar-for-dollar, $50 in our concert programme. to a maximum of $10,000. In less than 3 month we reached our goal! Thank you to everyone who made a THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO DONATE special effort to donate more than • Via the envelope in your usual this season. programme

Your donations help us to continue • Online at canadahelps.org performing ambitious, exhilarating • Mail a cheque payable to music with outstanding guest artists Pax Christi Chorale to Box 91048, and orchestra. Donations also fuel 2901 Bayview Avenue, M2K 2Y6 extraordinary activities that inspire young people, making it possible All donations are gratefully received, to collaborate with youth choirs, regardless of size. conduct in-school workshops, and

“Pax Christi Chorale has an exciting future when we all work to maximize our fundraising and donation efforts.”

JOHN & MARGARET CASEY OUR DONORS Our thanks to the many generous donors who have supported Pax Christi Chorale over the past year (12 months ending March 31, 2017). We couldn’t do it without you.

PLATINUM PATRONS PATRONS Laura Shantz ($7,500–$9,999) ($1,000–$1,999) Anna Tharyan Keith & Tanja Thomson Jane Couchman Esther Willms of Stonegate Private & Bill Found Kevin Wilson Counsel Frieda & Vern Mrs. Percy Young Heinrichs SILVER PATRONS C. Ian Kyer FRIENDS ($5,000–$9,999) Hugh Laurence ($250–$499) Burgetz Family Abner & Shirley Martin Anonymous Foundation Susan Sawatsky Shawn Brignolio Norman Martin in memory of Virginia Buckwalter The Vern & Frieda Ron Sawatsky David Burkholder Heinrichs Foundation Christine Sloss Hillary Butler in honour of Sandra Tang Marion Cameron Stephanie's 20th Alessandra Clemente anniversary with Pax PARTNERS Irene Courage Christi Chorale ($500–$999) Richard Diver Jennifer Brown* Catherine Falconer BRONZE PATRONS Elaine Cassel Deborah Finlayson ($2,000–$4,999) Stephen Cockle Erika Friesen Anonymous (2) Joan Cotton Esther Giesbrecht Bruce & Emily Burgetz David & Charmaine Gary Harder Robert & Jill Burkholder Dimick Judith Kidd John & Margaret Casey Margaret Fisher* Sue Kralik Lynn Janes Gillian Hill* Charmaine Lepp Ron & Linda Knowles Linda Hutcheon Serene Lin Sheila & Norman Susan Mahoney Maureen Louth Macadam* Danielle McCandless Joshua Matthews Stephanie Martin* Mersynergy Charitable Jane McClean Catherine & Foundation Martin Mostert Bruce Peer Jo-Ann Minden Eleanor Nash Anne-Maria Pennanen Judith Nancekivell Joel Nash John Rosati Louise Pogue Aldred & Erna Neufeldt Wideman Ringer Douglas Pritchard Freda Burkholder & Consulting Group Ann & Paul Reesor Quinton Neufeldt Carmen Wiebe David & Carol Ringer David Pabke Edward Parkins David McEachren Wendy Fok Susan Penny Aaron Neufeld Anne Gallagher Ann Power Christine Oosterhof Mary M. Gillies Brian Power John Parker Mary Gillmeister Janet Reid-Nahabedian Marika Pauls Laucht Mary Groh George Repetski Marie Penner Andrew Harding* Susan Schultz Richard Phillips Marjorie Harris Andrea Siemens Elizabeth Prosser Scott Hilborn* Ingrid Silm Peter Rudiak-Gould John Holland* Bruce Smardon Leslie Saffrey Dalton Jantzi Robert Tiessen Marion Schaffer Joseph D. Carrier Art Shawn Wiebe Jo-Anne Stephens Gallery Inc. Letitia Wise Mary Stinson Mary Kaiser Jane Witherspoon Adelaide Tam Pattie Kelly Charles Trimble Allen Le Roy SPONSORS Kathy Van Luit Robert & Carolyn ($150– $249) Jayne Walter Loewen Julia Armstrong Joseph Wearing Rose Anne Mallett Anthea Bailie Lorna Young Patricia Maltby Sharlah Barter Dorothea Manson Lois Bennett SUPPORTERS Bob Martin Madeline Burghardt ($50–$149) Daniel Norman Lois Burkholder Zubin Austin Peter Oundjian Jennifer & Alyson Baergen John Pendergrast Terry Collins Sean Baergen Nancy Riley Miranda Farrell-Myers Deborah Baird Brenda Robson Stephen Fetter Deborah Barretto Paul & Carolyn Roth John & Christine Margaret Beer Bruce Russell Gilmour Rita Bloem Bruce & Joan Salvatore Ron Greaves Rachel & Jim Boles* Suzanne Shwaluk Patricia Haldane David Bowser Virginia Smith Ed & Sharon Heide Douglas Browlee Warren Sorensen John Higgins Sheila Campbell Christie Stevenson* Jan Kainer Edward Collins John Sutton Julia King Eloise Crabtree Juliette Sweeney Diane Kolin Carmichael Anthea Windsor Cheryl Lake Dennis Dirksen Tokou Yano Daniel Leader Colin Dobel Maria Lundin Jaymar Figueroa

*includes donation to the Bruce Kirkpatrick Hill Memorial Fund Our 2017–18 Season

It is my enormous pleasure to Next on the programme is announce Pax Christi Chorale’s Schicksalslied, or Song of Destiny, 2017–18 concert season. Joined by by . It took Brahms exceptional Canadian guest artists nearly three years to complete this and the superb Toronto Mozart beautifully lyrical work for chorus Players, Pax Christi Chorale will con- and orchestra, as it seems he had tinue to grow as an ensemble of high trouble deciding how the piece calibre and a cultural beacon in our should end. He finally decided on a city. Each of our three programmes quiet nostalgia in the final phrases will offer an exhilarating experience, as he recalls the opening passage as and I invite you to share in the cele- a distant memory. bration of great choral music. And lastly, ’s I am thrilled to feature in my first con- Choral Fantasy is an exhilarating cert as Artistic Director the glorious affirmation of optimism and love of Te Deum by Anton Bruckner which art. A sort of blue-print for the last the composer himself considered to movement of his Ninth Symphony, be his finest work. With contrasts of Beethoven builds the composition monumental splendour and intimate gradually until piano, soloists, chorus poignancy, this work is an authentic and orchestra combine in a rousing expression of devotion and gratitude. finale. It is quite simply great fun!

PAX CHRISTI CHORALE IS GRATEFUL FOR THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS Pax Christi Chorale’s second concert, a museum, where he composed this in early December, will present great masterpiece. Just as it did more than French choral works, beginning with 200 years ago, his clavichord, a small Francis Poulenc’s festive Gloria. It is a keyboard instrument used for com- uniquely joyful work, alternating exu- posing, sits beside his bed where he berance and serenity. Poulenc’s 20th wrote much of his work. One can century musical language is colourful, imagine strains of sublime melodies with a rhythmic excitement that pro- in the air. With marvellous musical pels the music forward. Four Motets depictions of light, stars, oceans and by Maurice Duruflé;Cantique de Jean mountains, weather, plants, animals, Racine by Gabriel Fauré; Noël by birds, and all other creatures, The Charles Gounod; and old Christmas Creation is as captivating and moving carols from Québec and France, com- to modern audiences as it was in 1798. plete this sparkling programme. I look forward to sharing these beau- The final concert of the season offers tiful concert programmes with you one of the greatest ever next season. Thank you for your con- composed, Franz Joseph Haydn’s tinued support of Pax Christi Chorale. Die Schöpfung, or The Creation. With warmest wishes, During my studies in Vienna, I occa- David Bowser, sionally went to Haydn’s house, now Artistic Director Designate

Romantic Die Masters Gloria Schöpfung Bruckner, Brahms Poulenc, Duruflé, (The Creation) and Beethoven Fauré and Gounod Franz Joseph Haydn with Monica Whicher, with Andrea Núñez, with Danika Lorèn, Krisztina Szabó, Adam soprano, winner of the Charles Sy, Olivier Luther, Brett Polegato, 2016 Toronto Mozart Laquerre, and the Asher Armstrong, and the Vocal Competition and Toronto Mozart Toronto Mozart Players Daniel Norman, organ Players

October 29, 2017 December 16 & 17, 2017 April 29, 2018

New CD! Thirty Years of Song Highlights from our 30th Anniversary Season Buy your copy in the foyer at today’s concert. PAXCHRISTICHORALE.ORG