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1947 Bach Festival Brochure THE BACH SOCIETY OF KALAMAZOO ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST ANNUAL 13ach ~stivaf ] J tjcrrla11u J(n""'lf 11 1 rnat ~~ 1_ A COMMUNITY PROJECT . 1 r1. _.1-cra"~~ "A fine addition to the music projects of the city" ..n.atj~1.: fl -HENRY FORD, Jr., Mayor of Kalamazoo HENRY OVERLEY SPONSORED BY KALAMAZOO COLLEGE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR "I can think of no person and presented in bett e•· qualified to direct sut/1 a program". DR. LOY NORRIX STETSON CHAPEL SUPT. OF SCHOOLS P~ <Jk~i-ee Qr:da ecuu:.elzid. - Ccu:Jt. <Jwtce ORGAN RECITAL 11 11 SERIES /IA/1 SERIES B ARTHUR B. JENNINGS Thursday, Noted Bach Recitalist Friday, February 27, Central High School A Cappella Choir Feb. 28, 8:15 p.m. ESTHER NELSON, Director 8:15 p.m. 11 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT FIRST LADY OF THE HARPSICHORD/I -New York Post YELLA PESSL Saturday, lnte;nationally known Harpsichordist Sunday, March 1, The Bach Chamber Orchestra of Kalamazoo March 2, YELLA PESSL has for some years been harpsichordist and director of the Bach 8:15 p.m. Motet: The Bach Cantata Club 4:00p.m. Circle of New York. Arturo Toscanini chose her as soloist with his N. B. C. Duo: Helen Young-Lillian Mimms Orchestra. Cities all over the country have responded to the delight of her recitals, 11 THE ST. MATTHEW PASSION/I to her gracious personality, her spontaneity and musicianship. Tuesday, Festival Chorus of 125 picked voices Wednesday, March 4, Five Outstbnding Bach Soloists March 5, Miss Pessl will play the harpsichord accompaniments to the "St. Matthew Passion". 8:00p.m. St. Lukes choirboys in soprano obbligato 8:00p.m. Organ, Harpsichord and Chamber Orchestra She will be the featured soloist with the local Bach Chamber Orchestra in the second and third concerts, including a solo suite, the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, FRANK K. OWEN The 'Bach Society Executive Committee..; and selections from two cantatas by the Cantata Singers and soprano-alto duo. ACCOMPANIST Organist-Choirmaster, Dr. Paul Thompson, Honorary Chairman St. Luke's Church Mrs. James B. Fleugel, General Chairman For 10 years organist, Bach ARTHUR B. JENNINGS Festival, Univ. of Minn. Mr. Harold B. Allen Mrs. W. 0. Jones Mr. Willis B. Burdick Mrs. James Kirkpatrick Official Organist of the University of Minnesota Miss Francis Clark Mr. Frank K. Owen Mrs. A. B. Connable, Jr. Mr. Ralph A. Patton He has appeared as soloist in the leading cities of the Mrs. Cameron Davis Mrs. William Race Mr. Harold DeWeerd Mr. Louis P. Simon country. Recitalist for the American Guild of Or­ Dr. Willis F. Dunbar Dr. Harold T. Smith Dr. M. H. Dunsmore Mrs. Harry M. Snow ganists at a number of conventions. His "Bach" is Mr. Irving Gilmore Mrs. Fred G. Stanley warm and entertaining. He will also collaborate in · Mr. Everett R. Hames Mr. L. W . Sutherland Mrs. Stuart Irvine Mrs. A. J. Todd the presentation of Bach chorales by the Central Mrs. M. Lee Johnson Mrs. Stanley K. Wood VIr. Henry Overley High School Choir of 80 voices under the direction of Miss Esther Nelson. t-Magnijicent and Inspiring dJio.e ''THE PASSION ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW'' !Vo.teJ "One of civilization's incomparable masterpieces". Scored for double chorus, $o.loUtd, soloists, harpsichord, organ and orchestra. The thrilling story of the cross, depicted in scenes of tense drama, and exquisite tenderness. <Jiuz 8ach. llJ.~aL eh.ollud. dl~ dl~, 1enrn He brings to the exacting role of the Evangelist a vocal elegance and artistry A community chorus of 125 picked voices from all parts of the ciry, representative of that has won for him outstanding recognition at leading Bach Festivals in all Protestant denominations: skilled singers, who have rehearsed this music intensively all parts of the country. since October 1st. "-chief honors to Mr. Haugh. He showed himself, both as a singer and as a teller of the Passion story, master of the situation". (Boston Festival) -Christian Science Monitor ..e~ ~~, e~aito. A special welcome· to our "home town" singer, who has appeared with out­ standing success under the baton of such noted conductors as Sergie Koussevit­ sky, Thomas Beecham, Frederick Stock, Dimitri Mitroupolos, Ifor Jones and others. "-one of the great oratorio singers of the present"- -Chicago Herald and Examiner ..etUUf.allci <J~~.ea4J,_, /Jad-d-CJ. -- eal'tianie A profound musician, sensitive interpreter, with magnetic personality. He will sing the words of the Christ in the ''Passion". He has sung under the baton of Leopold Stokowski, Arthur Rodzinski, Fritz Reiner and others. He has mastered a prodigious repertoire. "-If a first prize for performance had to be awarded, it would go to Leonard Treash" -Philadelphia Inquirer BEAUTIFUL STETSON CHAPEL Ma/1.'1 Ma~~,luu; PencieiJ, $~ For several years the soprano soloist with the Bach Festival at Baldwin­ -with its distinctive atmosphere, its distinguished organ, its superb acoustics-provides Wallace College, under the direction of the eminent Bach authority, Dr. Albert an ideal setting for the six Festival performances. Riemenschneider. She has been in great demand in oratorio because of ex­ ceptional vocal and interpretative ability. From the lofty heights of the Chapel tower, Bach chor.ales,-played by a QUARTET OF . BRASSES-will be amplified for 20 minutes before each of the six concerts. Three quartets will alternate in performing: one from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, one from Central High School, and one from the College. Lawrence Barr, director. Neld.o.n ..£eo.na/I.J, !Jad-d- -- !JMdo-ne "THE MUSIC OF THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMS" will be discussed by Prof. Theo­ Dr. Leonard, of the University of Illinois, has sung the "Passion" with the dore Heger, of the Music Department of the University of Michigan, at the Chapel, Bethlehem chorus, the Oxford Bach Choir in England, and under David Friday evening, February 21st, at 8:00 o'clock. McK. Williams in New York. He will appear as bass soloi st with the Chicago Your Festival admission card will admit you without charge. Apollo Club in its production of the B-minor Mass in May. The Bach Society Invites You To become a SUBSCRIBING MEMBER you need only to buy one or more admission cards at $2.40 or $1.80 for a series of three concerts. To become a PATRON you contribute $10 or more towards the support of the Festival. This entitles you to two admission cards in the section of seats espec­ ially reserved for patrons. Names of patrons will be listed in the Festi­ val program book. The Bach Society is dedicated to the high purpose of promoting an annual Bach Festival, so that local music-lovers may have the opportun­ ity of hearing and performing the immortal masterpieces of Johann Sebastian Bach. To know Bach is to love him. His music is warm, fascinating, compelling. .It grows On one qztickly and surely. EACH ADMISSION CARD is good for a single admission to a series of three concerts. (No tickets sold for 1 concert ). The card is transferable, sa that a friend may attend any concert that you may nat be able to attend. Admission cards may be purchased from any member of the Festival Chorus; also at the following places beginning Feblluary 12th GRINNELL BROS., 110 W. Michigan OAKLAND PHARMACY, 773 W. Michigan MEYER MUSIC SHOP, 340 N. Rose STERN MUSIC SHOP, 313 S. Burdick COLLEGE MUSIC HOUSE, 813 W. South TREVA REED, 116 W. South MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED NOW. Use the convenient order form printed below. Enclose a stomped, self-addressed envelope with your remittance. ADDRESS PHONE 3-1551 BACH FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE KALAMAZOO COLLEGE MUSIC HOUSE 813 WEST SOUTH ST, KALAMAZOO 46, MICH . ORDER FORM- Check as desired O Patron Membership 0 Subscribing Membership Amount contributed; __ seats @ $2.40 each (incl. tax) center Entitles donor to 2 seats in special reserved sec ­ sections, main floor and balcony. tion . Larger amounts, ($25, $50 or more ) entitle seats @ $1.80 each (incl. ) side sections, donor to additional seats. In this case please main floor and balcony. state how many : Which Series? D JIAII D "B" Which Series? D "A" D "B" Name Amount enclosed Address _____ Phone ... .
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