2019-2020 SEASON | Volume I, Issue II

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Patrick Dupré Quigley, Founder & Artistic Director

CONTENTS The Enlightenment Festival Schedule...... 4 Haydn: Arianna A Naxos Program...... 5 Bach: Coffee and Wedding Program.9 Bach: Suites Program...... 13 Handel: Acis & Galatea Program. . . . . 15 Festival Artist Roster...... 16 St. Mathew Passion, beyond South Florida. . 18 Still to Come this Season...... 20 Chorus America...... 21 Support Seraphic Fire ...... 23 Donors ...... 24 Hosts & Volunteers...... 26 Administration...... 27

MISSION Seraphic Fire aims to present high-quality performances of under-performed music with cultural significance. Simultaneously, Seraphic Fire encourages the occupational advancement of musicians by providing a forum for the development and presentation of their talents, and promotes community well-being through musical education programs. 3 | SEASON EIGHTEEN CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Haydn: Arianna a Naxos Bach: Cello Suites All performances will have a pre-concert All performances will have a pre-concert conversation conversation one hour before the concert one hour before the concert with Patrick Dupré Quigley with Patrick Dupré Quigley & Clara Osowski Tue, Feb 18, 7:30pm | Coral Gables Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm | Ft. Lauderdale Church of the Little Flower Sanctuary Church 2711 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, FL 33134 1400 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm | Ft. Lauderdale Thu, Feb 13, 7:30pm | Coral Gables Sanctuary Church Church of the Little Flower 1400 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 2711 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Bach: Coffee & Wedding Cantatas Handel: Acis & Galatea All performances will have a pre-concert All performances will have a pre-concert conversation conversation one hour before the concert one hour before the concert with Brad Diamond with Patrick Dupré Quigley & Steven Eddy Fri, Feb 21, 7:30pm | Coral Gables Fri, Feb 14, 7:30pm | Coral Gables First United Methodist St. Philip’s Episcopal 536 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134 1121 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Sat, Feb 22, 7:30pm | Ft. Lauderdale Sat, Feb 15, 7:30pm | Ft. Lauderdale All Saints Episcopal All Saints Episcopal 333 Tarpon Dr, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 333 Tarpon Dr, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Sun, Feb 23, 4:00pm | Naples Sun, Feb 16, 4:00pm | Boca Raton Vanderbilt Presbyterian St. Gregory’s Episcopal 1225 Piper Blvd, Naples, FL 34110 100 NE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Seraphic Fire’s Enlightenment Festival is made possible with generous support from: William Jaume • George Chesney and Sue Fiorey Funding Arts Network

4 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II HAYDN: ARIANNA A NAXOS

FEBRUARY 12-13, 2020

Ft. Lauderdale | Coral Gables

PATRICK DUPRÉ QUIGLEY, HOST Joseph Haydn The Mermaid’s Song (1732 - 1806) Pleasing Pain The Wanderer She never told her love The Spirit’s Song

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach Solo Konzert in (1710 - 1784) Joseph Haydn Arianna a Naxos Das Leben ist ein Traum! Eine sehr gewöhnliche Geschichte Der verdienstvolle Sylvius Abschiedslied PERFORMING ARTISTS CLARA OSOWSKI Mezzo- Clara Osowski, who sings "from inside the music with unaffected purity and sincerity" (UK Telegraph), is an active soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States and Europe. Recognized for her excellence in Minnesota, Clara was a recipient of the prestigious 2018-2019 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Musicians administered by MacPhail Center for Music. In addition to performing, Clara serves as the Associate Artistic Director of Source Song Festival. Please visit www.claraosowski.com for more information

LEON SCHELHASE Fortepiano A native of Cape Town, South Africa, Leon Schelhase found himself resonating with Baroque music from an early age. His musical studies brought him to the harpsichord early on, and subsequently landed him in the United States where he has rapidly become sought after as both soloist and continuo performer. A recipient of the American Bach Soloists’ prestigious Goldberg Prize, Leon has performed with numerous ensembles including Emmanuel Music, American Bach Soloists, REBEL, New York State Baroque, and appeared with notable figures like Elizabeth Wallfisch, Julie Andrijeski and Julianne Baird. Leon holds a BMus (Hons) from the University of Cape Town, and a Master’s Degree in Historical Performance from Boston University He currently resides in Philadel- phia where he has joined the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music.

5 | SEASON EIGHTEEN TEXT & TRANSLATIONS ARIANNA A NAXOS THE MERMAID’S SONG Joseph Haydn (1732-1806) nightbirds complaining Add sound to the horror that darkens Now the dancing sunbeams play the glade. On the green and glassy sea, ‘Tis not for the happy; come, Come, and I will lead the way daughter of sorrow, Where the pearly treasures be. ‘Tis here thy sad thoughts are embalm’d in thy tears, Come with me, and we will go Where, lost in the past, disregarding Where the rocks of coral grow. tomorrow, Follow, follow, follow me. There’s nothing for hopes and nothing for fears. Come, behold what treasures lie Far below the rolling waves, Riches, hid from human eye, SHE NEVER TOLD HER LOVE Joseph Haydn Dimly shine in ocean’s caves. Ebbing tides bear no delay, She never told her love, Stormy winds are far away. But let concealment, like a worm in the bud, Come with me, and we will go Feed on her damask cheek...; Where the rocks of coral grow. She sat, like Patience on a Follow, follow, follow me. monument, Smiling at grief.

PLEASING PAIN Joseph Haydn THE SPIRIT’S SONG Joseph Haydn Far from this throbbing bosom haste, Ye doubts, ye fears, that lay it waste; Hark! Hark, what I tell to thee, Dear anxious days of pleasing pain, Nor sorrow o’er the tomb; Fly never to return again. My spirit wanders free, And waits till thine shall come. But ah, return ye smiling hours, By careless fancy cron’d with flow’rs; All pensive and alone, Come, fairy joys and wishes gay, I see thee sit and weep, And dance in sportive rounds away. Thy head upon the stone Where my cold ashes sleep. So shall the moments gaily glide O’er various life’s tumultuous tide, I watch thy speaking eyes, Nor sad regrets disturb their course And mark each falling tear; To calm oblivion’s peaceful source. I catch thy passing sighs, Ere they are lost in air.

THE WANDERER Joseph Haydn Hark! Hark, what I tell to thee, etc.

To wander alone when the moon, faintly beaming With glimmering lustre, darts thro’ the dark shade, Where owls seek for covert, and

6 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II ARIANNA A NAXOS Joseph Haydn

Teseo mio ben, dove sei? Dove sei tu? Theseus, my love! Where are you? Greci son quelli! Theseus! Vicino d’averti mi parea, ma I thought you were beside me, Teseo! Ei sulla prora! He is at the prow! un lusinghiero sogno fallace But it was only a sweet, Ah m’ingannassi almen ... Oh, I may be mistaken... m’ingannò. false dream. no, no, non m’inganno. No! There is no mistake. Già sorge in ciel la rosea Aurora, The rosy dawn rises in the sky Ei fugge, ei qui mi lascia in He flees, and leaves me behind, e l’erbe e i fior colora Febo Pheobus tinges grass and flowers abbandono. abandoned. uscendo dal mar col crine aurato. As he rises, golden, from the sea. Più speranza non v’è, tradita io sono. All hope is gone, I am betrayed. Sposo, sposo adorato, Dear husband! dove guidasti il piè Where are you? Teseo, Teseo, m’ascolta, Teseo! Theseus! Hear me! Forse le fere ad inseguir Perhaps the chase has called, Ma oimè! vaneggio! But alas, I shall go mad! ti chiama il tuo nobile ardor. Tempting your brave spirit! I flutti e il vento lo involano per He is swallowed by wave and wind Ah vieni, ah vieni, o caro, Oh, come, my love sempre agli occhi miei. Forever before my very eyes. ed offrirò più grata preda ai tuoi And find a sweeter prey for your Ah siete ingiusti, o Dei, Oh! Gods, you are unjust lacci. snares. se l’empio non punite! If you do not punish the traitor! Il cor d’Arianna amante, che t’adora Ariadne’s loving heart, constant and Ingrato! Ungrateful man! costante, adoring, Perchè ti trassi dalla morte Why ever did I bother to save your life? stringi, stringi con nodo più tenace, Binds with ever tighter bonds dunque tu dovevi tradirmi! For you to betray me? e più bella la face splenda del And our radiant flame burns brightly E le promesse, e i giuramenti tuoi? And your promises? Your vows? nostro amor. with our love. Spergiuro, infido! hai cor di Faithless one! Deceiver! Have you Soffrir non posso d’esser da te I cannot be separated from you for a lasciarmi. the heart to flee? divisa un sol istante. single moment A chi mi volgo, To whom shall I turn? Ah di vederti, o caro, già mi strugge Ah! I am seized, my love, with the da chi pietà sperar? From whom seek compassion? il desio; desire to see you Già più non reggo, cannot stand, my knees tremble ti sospira il mio cor, vieni, vieni idol My heart sighs for you. Come, my il piè vacilla, e in così amaro istante And the bitterness of this mio. beloved idol! sento mancarmi in sen wretched moment l’alma tremante. Makes my heart quiver in my breast. Dove sei, mio bel tesoro, Where are you my sweet treasure? chi t’invola a questo cor? Who tore you from my breast? A che morir vorrei in sì fatal Oh! Would that death might come Se non vieni, io già mi moro, If you do not come, I shall die, momento, in this dreadful hour But heaven né resisto al mio dolor. I cannot bear such grief. ma al mio crudel tormento cruelly decrees Se pietade avete, oh Dei, If you are merciful, oh gods, mi serba ingiusto il ciel. My continued suffering. secondate i voti miei, hear my prayer, Misera abbandonata non ho chi mi Poor abandoned one, with no one to a me torni il caro ben. And send my beloved back to me. consola. console her, Dove sei? Teseo! Where are you? Theseus! Chi tanto amai s’invola barbaro ed My beloved has fled, cruel and Dove sei? Where are you? infedel. disloyal.

Ma, a chi parlo? Gli accenti Eco But to whom do I speak? Echo ripete sol. repeats my words. Teseo non m’ode, Teseo non mi Theseus neither hears nor responds risponde, Winds and waves silence my voice. e portano le voci e l’aure e l’onde. He cannot be far away from me. Poco da me lontano esser egli dovria. If I climb that cliff that rises above Salgasi quello che più d’ogni altro the rest, s’alza alpestre scoglio; ivi lo I shall see him from there. scoprirò. What is this? Alas! Woe is me! Che miro? Oh stelle, misera me, That is the Argive ship! quest’ è l’argivo legno! Those men are Greeks!

7 | SEASON EIGHTEEN DAS LEBEN IST EIN TRAUM! Joseph Haydn Die Nachbarn plagt die The neighbors plague curiosity Neugier sehr: very much: Wir schlüpfen in die Welt und We slip into the world Sie warteten der Wiederkehr; They waited for the return; schweben and float Er kam auch, doch erst Morgens He came too, but only in the Mit jungem Zehn With young teeth früh. morning. Und frischem Gaum, And fresh gums Ey, ey! wie lachten sie! Hey, hey! how did they laugh! Auf ihrem Wehn Upon its waves Und ihrem Schaum, and its foam Bis wir nicht mehr an until we no longer DER VERDIENSTVOLLE SYLVIUS Joseph Haydn Erde kleben; cleave to the earth. Und dann, was ist? And then, what is it? Von allen Sterblichen auf Erden Of all mortals on earth Was ist das Leben? What is this life? Bin ich der Allerärmeste. I am the very poorest. Das Leben ist ein Traum. Life is a dream. Zwei Lämmchen, das sind meine Two lambs, these are Herden; my flocks; Das Leben ist ein Traum! Life is a dream! Mein Feld, das ist ein Fleckchen My field is a patch of clover. Wir lieben, unsre Herzen schlagen, We love, our hearts pound, Klee. But if you saw merit, Und Herz an Herz and hardly is heart Doch wenn man auf Verdienste säh’, Certainly, I would have to become Gefüget kaum, joined with heart Gewiß, ich müßte König werden: king: Ist Lieb und Herz than love and hearts Denn ich bin der Verliebteste Because I am the most in love Ein leerer Schaum, are empty foam Von allen Sterblichen auf Erden. Of all mortals on earth. Ist hin geschwunden, weggetragen; that disappears and is mourned. Was ist das Leben? hör’ ich fragen: What is life? I hear you ask. Das Leben ist ein Traum. Life is a dream. ABSCHIEDSLIED Joseph Haydn

Nimm dies kleine Angedenken, Friendship, respect it consecrate EINE SEHR GEWÖHNLICHE Joseph Haydn Freundschaft, Achtung weiht es dir! you! GESCHICHTE Dürfte ich das Schicksal lenken, May I direct fate, immer bliebest du allhier, always you stayed here, Philint stand jüngst vor Philint recently stood in front of immer bliebest du allhier, always you stayed here, Babets Thür Babets door immer bliebest du allhier. you always stayed here. Und klopft’, und rief: Ist niemand And knock, and shouted: Is no one hier? here? Was sind doch der Menschen What are people’s Ich bin Philint! Laßt mich hinein! -- I am Philint! Let me in! - Freuden? joys? Sie kam, und sprach: Nein, nein! She came, and said: No, no! Kaum daß man sich kennen soll, Hardly to know muß man auch schon wieder each other, Er seufzt’, er bat recht jämmerlich. He sighs, he begged quite miserably. scheiden, you have to leave again, Nein! sagte sie, ich fürchte dich; No! she said, I fear you; schon wieder scheiden. Leave again. Es ist schon Nacht, ich bin allein: It’s already night, I’m alone: Freundin, ach so lebe wohl, O my friend, oh, goodbye, Philint, es kann nicht sein! Philint, it can not be! Freundin, ach so lebe wohl, O my friend, oh, goodbye, Lebe wohl! Lebe wohl! Lebe wohl! Farewell! Farewell! Farewell! Bekümmert wollt’ er wieder gehn: Sorry he wants to go again: Da hört’ er schnell den Schlüssel He quickly hears drehn: the key: Er hört: Auf einen Augenblick! He hears: For a moment! Doch geh’ auch gleich zurück! But go back right away!

8 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II B A C H: COFFEE & WEDDING CANTATAS

FEBRUARY 14-16, 2020

Coral Gables | Ft. Lauderdale | Boca Raton

Life. Death. Love. Coffee.

PATRICK DUPRÉ QUIGLEY, CONDUCTOR Stefano Landi Homo fugit velut umbra (1710 - 1784)

Claudio Monteverdi Damigella tutta bella, SV 235 (1567-1643) Si Dolce e’l tormento, SV 332 Ecco di dolci raggi il sol armato, SV 249 Zefiro torna, e di soave accenti, SV 251

Johann Sebastian Bach Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 (1685-1750) Schweigt still, plaudert nicht, BWV 211

PERFORMING ARTISTS SINGERS INSTRUMENTALISTS Margot Rood, Soprano Geoffrey Burgess, /Recorder Patrick Muehleise, Joseph Monticello, Flute Steven Eddy, Bass Edson Scheid de Andrade, Katie Hyun, Violin Kyle Miller, Leon Schelhase, Harpsichord Sarah Stone, Cello

9 | SEASON EIGHTEEN TEXT & TRANSLATIONS COFFEE & WEDDING CANTATAS HOMO FUGIT VELUT UMBRA Stefano Landi (1710 - 1784) par dirsi menzogna, It seems to be a lie, morire bisogna. we must die. O come t’inganni O how you deceive yourself Se pensi che gli anni If you think the years I Giovani, i Putti The Youth, the cherubs non hann’da finire, don’t have to finish, e gl’Huomini tutti and all men bisogna morire. we must die. s’hann’a incenerire, will incinerate, bisogna morire. we must die. E’ un sogno la vita Life is a dream I sani, gl’infermi, The healthy, the sick, Che par si gradita, which seems welcome, i bravi, gl’inermi, the good, the defenseless, è breve il gioire rejoicing is short tutt’hann’a finire they all end bisogna morire. we must die. bisogna morire. we must die. Non val medicina It is not worth medicine Non giova la China, China cannot help E quando che meno And when it’s less non si può guarire, you can’t heal, ti pensi, nel seno you think, in the breast bisogna morire. we must die. ti vien’a finire, you come to an end, bisogna morire. we must die. Non vaglion sberate, Do not shamelessly, Se tu non vi pensi If you don’t think about it minarie, bravate dirty, or boast Hai persi li sensi, You’ve lost your senses, che caglia l’ardire, which separates the daring, sei morto e puoi dire: you are dead and you can say: bisogna morire. we must die. bisogna morire we must die. Dottrina che giova, Philosophy that helps parola non trova cannot find a word che plachi l’ardire, which can soothe the daring, DAMIGELLA TUTTA BELLA, SV 235 Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) bisogna morire. we must die. Damigella Damsel Non si trova modo There is no way tutta bella all beautiful di scioglier’sto nodo, to untie this knot, versa versa quel bel vino, pour pour that beautiful wine, non val il fuggire, it is not worth fleeing, fa che cada make it fall bisogna morire. we must die. la rugiada the dew is like Commun’è il statuto, Common is the statute, distillata di rubino. A ruby distilled. non vale l’astuto not worth the cunning ‘sto colpo schermire, A blow to shield, Ho nel seno I have in my breast bisogna morire. we must die. rio veneno A river where che vi sparse Amor profondo that deep love is scattered there Si more cantando, Yes more singing, ma gittarlo but throw it si more sonando yes more sounding e lasciarlo and leave it la Cetra, o Sampogna, the Zither, or Sampogna, vo’ sommerso in questo fondo. I am submerged in this bottom. morire bisogna. we must die. Si more danzando, Yes more dancing, Damigella Damsel bevendo, mangiando; drinking, eating; tutta bella all beautiful con quella carogna with that corpse di quel vin tu non mi satii I did not satiate of that wine morire bisogna. we must die. fa che cada make it fall la rugiada the dew La Morte crudele Cruel death distillata da topatii. distilled from streams. a tutti è infedele, everyone is unfaithful, ogn’uno svergogna, each one shamed, Nova fiamma Super flame morire bisogna. we must die. più m’infiamma the more it inflames me E’ pur ò pazzia It is also madness arde il cor foco novello the new fire is burning o gran frenesia, or a great frenzy, se mia vita if my life

10 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II non s’aita does not help Quel riggido core By that stubborn girl ah ch’io vengo un Mongibello! ah I will go to Mongibello! Ch’il cor mi rapì, Who captured my heart, Se nega pietate If she withholds kindness, Ma più fresca But fresher La cruda beltate That cruel young beauty ogn’ hor cresca every hour grows Che l’alma invaghì: Entrancing my soul, dentro me sì fatta arsura inside me it is done burning, Ben fia che dolente, Make it indeed so that sorrowful, consumarmi Consuming me Pentita e languente Repentant and feeble e disfarmi per tal modo ho per And I have luckily Sospirimi un dì. She sighs one day for me. ventura. escaped.

ECCO DI DOLCI RAGGI IL SOL Claudio Monteverdi SI DOLCE E’L TORMENTO, SV 332 Claudio Monteverdi ARMATO, SV 249

Si dolce è’l tormento So sweet is the torment Ecco di dolci raggi il sol armato To strike from winter’s grip the Ch’in seno mi sta, I nourish within, Del verno saettar la stagion florida. flowery season; Ch’io vivo contento That I live contented Di dolcissim’amor inebriato, Drunk with most lascivious love Per cruda beltà. by cruel beauty. Dorme tacito vento in sen di The wind sleeps quiet in Nel ciel di bellezza In a heaven of beauty Clorida. Clorinda’s bosom, S’accreschi fierezza Let pride wax Tal’hor però, lascivo e odorato Yet sometimes playful and E manchi pietà: And pity wane, Ondeggiar tremolar fa l’herba perfumed Che sempre qual scoglio Yet still like a rock florida; It makes the thriving grasses wave All’onda d’orgoglio In a sea of pride L’, la terra, il ciel spiran amore: and tremble. Mia fede sarà. My love will remain. Arda dunque d’amor, arda ogni Air, earth, and sky breathe love: core! Let every heart then burn with love! La speme fallace Let flattering hope Rivolgam’ il piè. Turn back now from me, Io, ch’armato sin hor d’un duro I, armed till now with bitter frost Diletto ne pace May joy nor yet peace gelo, Did keep myself from Love’s Non scendano a me. Today be granted, Degli assalti d’amor potei assaults: E l’empia ch’adoro And let the harsh loved one difendermi; Nor could his inflamed and Mi nieghi ristoro Deny me relief Né l’infocato suo pungente telo piercing weapon Di buona mercè: Of a decent reward. Poté l’alma passar o ‘l petto Enter my soul or breast to hurt me. Tra doglia infinita, But through endless grief offendermi. Now that all changes under a new Tra speme tradita And hope that’s betrayed Hor che il tutto si cangia al novo sky, Vivrà la mia fè. My love shall survive cielo, Would I not still yield myself to two (A due begli occhi ancor non dovea dear eyes? Per foco e per gelo In fire and in ice rendermi!) Yes, let’s put off the accustomed Riposo non hò. I find me no ease, Sì si disarma il solito rigore: rigour; Arda dunque d’amor, arda il mio Let my heart burn, then, burn with Nel porto del Cielo But at heaven’s harbour core! love! Riposo haverò. Some rest I shall seize. Se colpo mortale If some mortal blow with arrow Con rigido strale unyielding Il cor m’impiagò, Has entered my breast, Cangiando mia sorte By changing my fate Col dardo di morte With death’s gory dart Il cor sanerò. I shall cure my heart.

Se fiamma d’amore If love’s burning flame Già mai non sentì Was never once felt

11 | SEASON EIGHTEEN ZEFIRO TORNA, E DI SOAVE Claudio Monteverdi Ja, weil sie ihm wohlgefällt, indeed, since it pleases him, ACCENTI, SV 251 Will er selbst ein Buhler werden. he himself will become a lover.

Zefiro torna e di soavi accenti The air is grateful and the foot Drum sucht auch Amor sein Therefore Love himself seeks his l’aer fa grato e’il pié discioglie a dissolves in the waves and, Vergnügen, pleasure, l’onde murmuring among the green Wenn Purpur in den Wiesen lacht, when crimson laughs in the fields, e, mormoranda tra le verdi fronde, foliage, Wenn Florens Pracht sich herrlich when Flora’s magnificence glories, fa danzar al bel suon su’l prato i he makes the flowers dance on the macht,. and when in his kingdom, fiori. beautiful lawn. Und wenn in seinem Reich, just like the beautiful blossoms, Den schönen Blumen gleich, hearts make a fiery triumph as Inghirlandato il crin Fillide Garlanded in Phyllis’ and Auch Herzen feurig siegen. well. e Clori Chlorine’s hair note temprando lor care e gioconde; notes tempering their dear and e da monti e da valli ime e profond joyful; Wenn die Frühlingslüfte streichen When the springtime breezes caress raddoppian l’armonia gli antri and from mountains and valleys Und durch bunte Felder wehn, and waft through colorful meadows, canori. ime and deep Pflegt auch Amor auszuschleichen, Love will often slip abroad Sorge più vaga in ciel l’aurora, e’l the singing bells doubled the Um nach seinem Schmuck zu sehn, to seek after his treasure, sole, harmony. Welcher, glaubt man, dieser ist, which, it is believed, is this: sparge più luci d’or; più puro The dawn rises more heavily in the Daß ein Herz das andre küßt. that one heart kisses another. argento sky, and the sun, spreads more golden fregia di Teti il bel lights; more pure silver the beautiful Und dieses ist das Glücke, And this is happiness, ceruleo manto. cerulean mantle boasted of Teti. Daß durch ein hohes that through highly favorable Gunstgeschicke fortune Sol io, per selve abbandonate e I alone, through abandoned Zwei Seelen einen Schmuck two souls achieve such a treasure, sole, forests and sun, erlanget, around which much worth and l’ardor di due begli occhi e’l mio the ardor of two beautiful eyes is An dem viel Heil und Segen pranget. blessing shines. tormento, my torment, come vuol mia ventura, hor piango as my fortune wants, for I cry as Sich üben in Lieben To be accustomed, in love, hor canto. I sing. In Scherzen sich herzen to cuddle in playful tenderness Ist besser als Florens vergängliche is better than Flora’s fading Lust. delights. WEICHET NUR, BETRÜBTE (1685-1750) Hier quellen die Wellen, Here the waves swell, SCHATTEN Hier lachen und wachen here on lip and breast Die siegenden Palmen auf Lippen the triumphal palms smile and Frost und Winde, geht zur Ruh! Frost and winds, go to your rest! und Brust. wave. Florens Lust Flora’s pleasures Will der Brust the heart will So sei das Band der keuschen So may the bond of chaste love, Nichts als frohes Glück verstatten, never exchange as joyful delight, Liebe, committed pair, Denn sie träget Blumen zu. since she brings flowers with her. Verlobte Zwei, be free from the inconstancy of Vom Unbestand des Wechsels frei! change! Die Welt wird wieder neu, The world becomes new again, Kein jäher Fall, May no sudden fall Auf Bergen und in Gründen on the mountains and in the valleys Noch Donnerknall or thunder crack Will sich die Anmut doppelt schön the loveliness clings with doubled Erschrecke die verliebten Triebe! disturb your amorous desires! verbinden, Der Tag ist von der Kälte beauty, frei. the day is free from any chill. Sehet in Zufriedenheit May you behold in contentment Tausend helle Wohlfahrtstage, a thousand bright happy days, Phoebus eilt mit schnellen Pferden Phoebus hastes with rapid horses Daß bald in der Folgezeit so that soon in the coming time Durch die neugeborne Welt, through the newly-born world, Eure Liebe Blumen trage! your love may bear fruit!

12 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II B A C H: CELLO SUITES

FEBRUARY 18-19, 2020

Ft. Lauderdale | Coral Gables

PATRICK DUPRÉ QUIGLEY, HOST

Johann Sebastian Bach Suite 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 (1685-1750) Suite 2 in , BWV 1008

Suite 3 in C Major, BWV 1009

PERFORMING ARTIST GUY FISHMAN Guy Fishman is principal cellist of Boston’s Handel & Haydn Society, with which he made his Symphony Hall solo debut in 2005. He has appeared in recital with Dawn Upshaw, Mark Peskanov, Eliot Fisk, Richard Eggar, Lara St. John, Gil Kalish, Kim Kashkashian, and Natalie Merchant. His playing has been praised as “plangent” by the Boston Globe, “electrifying” by the New York Times, and “beau tiful....noble” by the Boston Herald, and “dazzling” by the Portland Press Herald. The Boston Musical Intelligencer related of a performance of Haydn’s C-major concerto having “…heard greater depth in this work than I have in quite some time,” and called a recent appearance “spectacular.”

13 | SEASON EIGHTEEN Partial funding 2019-2020 Season provided by: The Art of Extraordinary Music-Making

Trent R. Brown, Artistic Director www.SymphonicChorale.org Abigail Allison, Accompanist or call 239-560-5695 The L.A.T. Before the Morning Watch Foundation A Memorial Concert Featuring John Rutter’s Requiem & other British composers in honor of Alan Wioskowski Timothy Takach, Clinician Sun. Mar 29 ~ 4 PM Faith Presbyterian Church Moorings Presbyterian Church 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral 791 Harbour Dr., Naples Fri. Feb 21 & Sat Feb 22 ~ Festival Workshop ~ part of the Hyacinth Concert Series ~ FREE Sat. Feb 22 ~ 7:30 PM Festival Concert ~ FREE Welcome to all singers 15+ If you would like to honor/recognize a loved one at this The Claiborne Information and Registration: & Ned Foulds memorial concert, please visit our website to make a donation to Foundation www.SymphonicChorale.org have your family member’s name listed in our porgram.

Symphonic collaborates with the Naples Phil Orchestra & Chorus for Beethoven’s 9th conducted by Andrey Boreko, May 7th - 9th. Tickets available through the Artis-Naples Box O ce. The Symphonic Chorale is an independent 501 (c)3 non-profit corporation. PO Box 07105, Ft. Myers, FL 33919

14 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II HANDEL: ACIS & GALATEA

FEBRUARY 21-23, 2020

Coral Gables | Ft. Lauderdale | Naples

PATRICK DUPRÉ QUIGLEY, CONDUCTOR George Frideric Handel Act I (1685-1759) - Intermission -

Act II

PERFORMING ARTISTS SINGERS INSTRUMENTALISTS Steven Soph, Tenor Geoffrey Burgess, Oboe/Recorder Kathryn Mueller, Soprano Meg Owens, Oboe/Recorder James K. Bass, Bass Edson Scheid, Violin Brad Diamond, Tenor Katie Hyun, Violin Molly Netter, Soprano Stephen Goist, Viola Doug Dodson, Alto Guy Fishman, Cello Thomas McCargar, Bass

TEXT & TRANSLATIONS Due to the length of these pieces the translations will be projected for Coral Gables and Ft. Lauderdale performances. There will be an additional insert for our Naples performance.

Thank you to FIU for generously providing the Harpsichord used in our Coral Gables & Ft. Lauderdale performances and to John Fenstermaker for providing the Harpsichord in our Naples performance.

15 | SEASON EIGHTEEN 2020 FESTIVAL ROSTER “...a taut, mellifluous force.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer

For complete artist bios,16 please| VOLUME visit I, ISSUE www.seraphicfire.org/about II SOPRANO DOUGLAS DODSON BASS City: Boston, MA MARGOT ROOD Seasons with SF: 6 STEVEN EDDY City: Alexandria, VA Artistic Highlights: City: New York, NY Seasons with SF: 9 with Charlotte Seasons with SF: 4 Artistic Highlights: Symphony and South Dakota Artistic Highlights: Recording “La Paix” in Symphony, roles with Boston Baroque and New York Philharmonic Charpentier’s Les Arts Chicago Theater, international debut debut, June 2019, 1st prize Florissants with BEMF in Germany, singing with Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme, winner of the Society of New York Stravinsky’s Threni with The Cleveland 3-day Jeopardy! champion Competition, Concerts with Seraphic Fire, Orchestra, self-producing my debut solo Philharmonic Baroque, True Concord Voices & album of art song by Heather Gilligan, TENOR Orchestra, and American Classical Orchestra performing Polly Peachum in The Beggar’s Opera with Emmanuel Music PATRICK MUEHLEISE THOMAS MCCARGAR City: New York, NY City: New York, NY KATHRYN MUELLER Seasons with SF: 10 Seasons with SF: 11 City: Raleigh, NC Artistic Highlights: Artistic Highlights: Seasons with SF: 11 Monteverdi’s Vespers Choir of Trinity Wall Artistic Highlights: with Jane Glover, Reich’s Street, Roomful of Teeth, Singing Monteverdi’s Desert Music with New World Symphony, solos at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Vespers with Seraphic Fire in Mozart’s Requiem at Aspen Music Festival Center Mexico City’s cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes, soloist for Mozart’s Vespers in Carnegie STEVEN SOPH JAMES K. BASS Hall, Messiah as a soloist with Portland City: Philadelphia, PA ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Baroque Orchestra under Monica Huggett, Seasons with SF: 9 City: Los Angeles, CA Artistic Highlights: Seasons with SF: 17 MOLLY NETTER Stravinsky’s Threni with Artistic Highlights: City: New York, NY The Cleveland Orchestra, Director of Choral Studies at the Seasons with SF: 3 Bach, Handel, and Purcell with Philharmonia Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA, Artistic Artistic Highlights: Baroque Orchestra, Mozart’s Requiem with Director of the Long Beach Camerata Singers Soloist in the US and The Cleveland Orchestra, in Japanese premieres of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with Charlotte David Lang’s Prayers for Night and Sleep, Bach Festival roles in “Versailles” program and la Carnaval de Venise at the 2017 BEMF festival, featured BRAD DIAMOND INSTRUMENTALISTS on the recording of Charpentier’s Les Plaisirs City: Birmingham, AL de Versailles & Les Arts Florissants (2019) as Seasons with SF: 8 GEOFFREY BURGESS, Oboe/ Recorder “la Poesie.” Artistic Highlights: MEG OWENS, Oboe/ Recorder Solo vocalist under JOSEPH MONTICELLO, Flute ALTO Leonard Bernstein, private performance for Prince Charles of Wales, EDSON SCHEID DE ANDRADE, Violin CLARA OSOWSKI performances of Schubert song cycles KATIE HYUN, Violin City: Minneapolis, MN KYLE MILLER, Viola Seasons with SF: 4 STEPHEN GOIST, Viola Artistic Highlights: McKnight Fellowship, SARAH STONE, Cello Prize Winner at Das Lied, GUY FISHMAN, Cello Wigmore Hall, & CMIM Song Competitions, LEON SCHELHASE, Harpsichord/ Fortepiano Metropolitan Opera Regional Finalist

17 | SEASON EIGHTEEN SERAPHIC FIRE’S ST. MATTHEW PASSION Moves Listeners Beyond South Florida

The ensemble’s 2018 performance of the Bach oratorio leads to a chance encounter and newfound appreciation for Seraphic Fire’s talents.

18 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II Seraphic Fire’s winter 2018 performances of the St. Matthew Campo (parents of Seraphic Fire Executive Director Rhett Del Campo) Passion, originally composed by Bach in the 18th century, drew happened to be in his checkout line. critical acclaim across South Florida. Called “one of its greatest achievements” by Lawrence Budmen of the South Florida Classical “I asked Mike and Cheryl if they liked music, and they said they did, so Review, the ensemble delivered a masterful interpretation of what I asked whether they preferred Beethoven or Bach,” said Klein. “They Budmen considers “one of the most towering landmarks” in music. thought about it, and then they said Bach, because their son is involved The nearly two-and-a-half-hour event featured a 20-voice choir and 20 in music and Bach performances.” Klein told them about his love for instrumentalists, culminating in a powerful and emotional the St. Matthew, and the Del Campos mentioned that they performance that will not soon be forgotten. could provide him with a recording of the Seraphic Fire performance. They dropped it off with him at Though Seraphic Fire only performed the St. Whole Foods a few weeks later. Matthew three times, true to the nature of such musical performances, it continues “I was stunned with the recording,” to reach even those who did not see the said Klein. “It’s prayerful, soulful, and program in person – like Mahiruha Klein, a exquisitely refined. The essence of Bach’s cashier at Whole Foods in Chicago, Illinois. music is spirituality, and when I hear the Klein, who has always loved and listened Seraphic Fire version, that’s exactly what I to classical music, first heard a recording get: spirituality just pours out of the music. of the St. Matthew while doing laundry in New Not everyone can do that.” For Klein, listening York in 2006. He had developed an appreciation to it was a deeply moving experience. for Bach’s music thanks to an Indian spiritual teacher’s recommendation, but had Patrick Dupré Quigley shared his thoughts never before heard the Passion. on Seraphic Fire’s interpretation of the piece. “The St. Matthew was “I went to the library to find particularly special because something relaxing to listen it brought together all of to while I was folding the different members of clothes, and I saw the Seraphic Fire in service to St. Matthew Passion by a cornerstone of Western Bach and checked it musical thought,” he out,” Klein recalled. “I explained. He noted that put it in my CD player the ensemble collectively and within five minutes puts all of its talents to of pressing play, I was the task of scaling the in tears – I felt like an heights of such musical idiot!” Klein said he was mountains as the St. “completely overcome” by Matthew. the spirituality of the piece. “The technical dexterity of the From a laundry room in New singers is matched only by their York more than a decade ago to soulful hearts,” Klein continued. “It the checkout aisle at Whole Foods in was extraordinary.” Chicago this past November, Klein would again find a connection to what he calls his While the ensemble has no current plans for favorite piece in music. At Whole Foods, he tries to keep his additional performances of the St. Matthew, Seraphic Fire customers engaged and entertained by asking them questions about will perform more Bach during the 2021 Enlightenment Festival. The music, books, or even religion. One afternoon, Mike and Cheryl Del complete 2020-2021 season will be announced in March.

19 | SEASON EIGHTEEN STILL TO COME THIS SEASON GUEST ARTISTS

RAGNAR BOHLIN JAMES K. BASS Guest Conductor Guest Conductor

Ragnar Bohlin is renowned as one of the leading choral conductors of the James K. Bass, three-time GRAMMY® nominated conductor and singer, world. He was named Director of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus in currently serves as the Director of Choral Studies at the Herb Alpert 2007, conducting them regularly in such pieces as Carmina Burana, Handel’s School of Music at UCLA and is the Artistic Director of the Long Beach Messiah, Bach’s Oratorio and the Mass and preparing this Camerata Singers. He has prepared choirs for some of the most important ensemble for performances under internationally renowned conductors. His conductors of our time including Sir Colin Davis, Sir David Willcocks, outstanding work has been recognized with three Grammy Awards for Mahler’s Michael Tilson Thomas, Gerard Schwarz, Giancarlo Guerrero, and Robert Symphony No. 8 with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony Shaw among others. He was selected by the master conductor of the including Best Classical Album and Best Choral Performance of 2009. Amsterdam Baroque Soloists, , to be one of only 20 singers for a presentation of Cantatas by J.S. Bach at Carnegie Hall. He has appeared Mr. Bohlin studied conducting with Jorma Panula and the legendary choir as a soloist on a GRAMMY® nominated recording with the Austin, TX based director, Eric Ericson, piano with Peter Feuchtwanger in London on a British choir Conspirare and has performed with numerous professional vocal Council scholarship, and singing with the great Swedish tenor Nicolai ensembles, orchestras, and festivals. Gedda. He holds a masters degree in organ and conducting and a degree in conducting from the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm. Mr. Bohlin in Bass also serves as Associate Conductor for Seraphic Fire and serves as on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has taught Associate Program Director and faculty for the Professional Choral Institute at the Royal Academy in Stockholm and was Visiting Professor at Indiana at the Aspen Music Festival and School. Bass received the Doctor of Musical University, Bloomington in 2008. In 20131 he was awarded the Swedish Arts degree from the University of Miami–Florida, where he was a doctoral America Chamber of Commerce Cultural Award. fellow and was a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy.

20 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II PERFORMANCES COMING THIS JUNE

Seraphic Fire hosts the Chorus America National Conference March 11-15, 2020 RAGNAR BOHLIN, GUEST CONDUCTOR Ragnar Bohlin, director of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, conducts an evening of choral music from JUNE 17-20, 2020 Scandinavia, featuring fresh harmonies, pulsing rhythms, and fantastical choral effects. SERAPHIC FIRE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Miami | Naples | Coral Gables | Ft. Lauderdale | Miami Beach THU, JUN 18 | 7:00PM Ft. Lauderdale (All Saints Episcopal)

FRI, JUN 19 | 4:00PM Miami (Trinity Cathedral)

April 15-19, 2020 Patrick Dupré Quigley, Conductor PATRICK DUPRÉ QUIGLEY, CONDUCTOR For the first time since 2004, Seraphic Fire and Alvaro Bermudez commission made possible by: Patrick Dupré Quigley perform Handel’s complete Messiah in concerts to benefit Seraphic Fire’s education and musician Knight Foundation National Endowment for the Arts advancement programs. Boca Raton | Naples | Coral Gables | Ft. Lauderdale | Cutler Bay TICKETS: A limited number of $60 tickets will be available starting in March

May 5-10, 2020 Generously Sponsored By: JAMES K. BASS, GUEST CONDUCTOR The Clinton Family Fund, Bruce and Martha Clinton Franz Biebl wrote his iconic Ave Maria for an all-male Rex and Beryl Hamilton Bavarian Firemen’s Chorus in the summer of 1959. Joanne and John Schulte Seraphic Fire performs the Biebl and explores the tradition of music for men’s choirs that inspired this singular work. William Jaume Boca Raton | Miami | Coral Gables | Ft. Lauderdale | Miami Beach Rhett M. Del Campo Legacy PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Society Seraphic Fire has continued to strengthen its endowment to secure a place in South Florida for decades to come. Seraphic Fire’s endowment consists of three funds at the Thomas Boyd & Donald Hill Coral Gables Community Foundation. Dr. Clinton Bush William Jaume THE SERAPHIC FIRE YOUTH INITIATIVE FUND Patti & Dennis Klein Endowed in perpetuity with a generous gift from The Clinton Family Fund, Bruce and Martha Clinton Marilyn A. Moore $555,885 Ruth† & Marvin Sackner David L. Webb & W. Lynn McLaughlin Cliff Whittle & Scott Cumming

OVERALL Help ensure Seraphic Fire’s future through a bequest in your estate. ENDOWMENT FUND Seraphic Fire’s Legacy Society $702,815 recognizes our cherished friends who have included Seraphic Fire in their long-range financial plans with a gift or trust arrangement.

If you have made a bequest to Seraphic Fire, please let us know so that you can be recognized as a member of Seraphic Fire’s Legacy Society. Your gift will serve as an inspiration for others. THE SERAPHIC FIRE THE RUTH SACKNER ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL FUND For more information about In support of the organization’s A Board-restricted reserve fund established making a gift to Seraphic Fire long-term artistic goals in memory of Miami philanthropist and arts through your will or trust, or if you $39,062 activist Ruth Sackner have already included Seraphic Fire in your plans, please contact $107,868 Patrick Quigley at 305.285.9060.

2222 | VOLUME I,1, ISSUEISSUE II1 SUPPORT SERAPHIC FIRE Seraphic Fire’s supporters are integral to our music-making and transformative education initiatives in Miami-Dade County’s most challenged communities. DONOR LEVELS Founder’s Circle: $50,000 + Patron: $1,000 Recognition as a Season Sponsor, and all Reserved-by-Name Seating, benefits listed below. and all benefits listed below.

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23 | SEASON EIGHTEEN OUR DONORS FOR DONATIONS BETWEEN JUNE 2018 - DECEMBER 2019

LEGACY SOCIETY P.L. Dodge Foundation§ Diane Rahman George Lindemann Quest Foundation§ Luis Ramirez & Kimberly Thompson Richard Mahfood Anonymous John Quaintance & Robert Riggs§ Dr. Audrey Ross Alberto & Maggie Manrara Thomas Boyd & Donald Hill Sara Solomon & Dr. William W. Culbertson IV Dr. John Martin Dr. Clinton Bush Murry Stegelmann Dr. William R. & Susan Kelley Roy Dr. Leila Morris William Jaume WLRN Public Radio 91.3 FM Frank & Susan Salinger Betsy & Art Murphy Patti & Dennis Klein Cultural Initiative Kathleen Newell Marilyn A. Moore MAESTRO CIRCLE J.J. Schmidt Stanley Newman Ruth† & Marvin Sackner $5,000 - $9,999 Sophia Sieczkowski & Dr. Brian Rosenthal David L. Webb & W. Lynn McLaughlin Charles† & Sandra Simon John Newton & Mowry Spencer Cliff Whittle & Scott Cumming William A. Bonn & Ruben A. Ceballos Adelheid & Bruce Stryker Michael & Mary Ellen Peyton Brickell Bank§ Dr. & Mrs. Michael Troner William A. Purdy & John M. Carter FOUNDERS CIRCLE Harry F. Duncan Foundation, Inc.§ Barbara & Mel Vanderbrug Bill & Debbie Quigley $50,000 + Dr. Ken Easterling & Diego Cardenas Nina Webber Patrick Dupré Quigley Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz§ & Robert Andrew Peccola Anonymous Susan & Richard Goldman PATRON Andrea Lynne Rice The Miami-Dade County Department Martha Ann Haas & Pamela Poulos $1,000 - $2,499 Morton† & Jane Robinson of Cultural Affairs Diana Hammerstein Peter Rutenberg§ Bruce & Martha Clinton, Grace Heising Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Agatston Maeve Anne Sandiford The Clinton Family Fund § Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kutler Dr. & Mrs. Ronnie Arad Daniel & Ileana Sayre Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation§ Joe & Suzy Lacher§ Diane Ashley§ Len & Louise Schaper The John S. & James L. Knight Daniel Lewis Nadine Asin & Thomas van Straaten§ David Schrock Foundation Mark Mandel & Allan Yudacufski§ Edward & Elizabeth Baker John & Joanne Schulte§ William Jaume§ Charles L. Marshall, Jr. Helene Berger Janet Shein Frank & Carolyn Pichardo & Richard L. Tooke Margrit & Roger Bernstein Alice & Joe Smith Marilyn A. Moore Bruce Bolton Arturo Steely NATIONAL SPONSOR Margaret A. Rolando Drs. Blaine Branchik Paul & Lynne Steinfurth $20,000 - $49,999 Robert & Theresa Rust & Christopher Rudman Erling T. Thoresen Karl & Susan Shell§ Brodsky Fotiu-Wojtowicz, PLLC Jana & Tom Tift Anonymous Leonard Smith Dr. Clinton Bush Mark Trowbridge Robert R. Brinker & Nancy S. The Stonesifer Kinsley Family Fund Marilyn M. Connolly Betty Vandenbosch Fleischman David L. Webb & W. Lynn McLaughlin§ Michael Cormier & Steven Carlin* Rick Vaughan & Walter Sherman Broward County Cultural Division Jeri L. Wolfson Foundation in honor of Suzanne Floyd M. Therese Vento Meredyth Anne Dasburg Foundation Robert Crane & Shirley Muñoz§ & Peter M. MacNamara Michael & Cheryl Del Campo§ SPONSOR Gerhard Dahl Adrian Villaraos Marvin Sackner $2,500 - $4,999 Adrienne DiPrima & Donna Smorchoke Teresa Galang-Viñas State of Florida Division Dick & Marcy Dupere & Joaquín Viñas of Cultural Affairs Marcelo & Betty Alvarez Enterprise Holdings§ Matthew Anderson§ John & Maria Farrey§ UNDERWRITER A. Peter Burleigh Mr. & Mrs. Jack Firestone $10,000 - $19,999 Nirupa Chaudhari & Steve Roper§ Suzanne Floyd§ George Chesney & Sue Fiorey Mary Beth & Gerardo Garcia§ Thomas C. Boyd§ The City of Coral Gables Taffy Gould Alicia Celorio, Coral Gables Community Foundation Alfredo & Luz Maria Gutierrez Do Unto Others Trust, Inc. Rhett M. Del Campo§ Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Hennessey Martha R. Davis & Alix Ritchie Mr. Richard DiRenzo Johanna Hickman* Funding Arts Broward & Rev. Charles Humphries§ Neill Hirst Funding Arts Network P.R. Farnsworth & J.C. Gill Dr. Jeffrey Horstmyer Hutson-Wiley Echevarria Lawrence & Suzanne Fishman & Prof. Tillie Fox Foundation*§ Beau Genovesse & Tom Cabelka Dr. Bruce Jackson The Kirk Foundation§ Jim & Billie Hairston Dr. Fred Jonas§ Key Biscayne Community Foundation, Inc. Dr. Marilyn & Dr. Bernard Horowitz Evan Jones Ana & Raul Marmol§ Dr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Jannach Carin Kahgan in memory of The City of Miami Beach Cultural Mr. & Mrs. George Knapp Marc Kahgan Affairs Program The James G. Pepper Fund of the Linda Heller Kamm Miami-Dade County Tourist Stonewall Community Foundation Joan Kasner Development Council Jose Luis Pere & Trae Williamson Donald Keith* Miami-Dade County Youth Arts Peter & Audrey Pinney Gloria Kline Enrichment Program§ Nicholas J. Pisaris John Landers

24 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II Dr. Robert Warren DONOR Mary Davidson* Ted Wolf & Frank Decolator $250 - $499 Sarah Doss§ in honor of Edith Wolf Karen & Christopher Dudley§ Jane Worley§ Anonymous Janette Engelhardt Maria José Wright Alvaro & Misty Bermudez* Todd Estabrook§ Gregg Zavodny* Jim & Joan Bernhardt Alexis Eyler James F. Carlton Rev. James Fetscher SUSTAINER Kay Casstevens* Helen Franklin* $500 - $999 Tom Condon & Arthur Rubenstein* Dr. & Mrs. Rudolph Frei in honor of John Quaintance & Shawnee Fross in memory Anonymous Robert Riggs of Lisa Schlueter Marj Adler Roberta David Michael & Pat Garffer Alfred Arbogast Mary Sue Donohue Susan Geisenheimer Alberto & David Wood Kinnard Sebastian Fiore Drs. Joan & Paul Gluck§ Michael & Sheila Berke Gretchen Green Deborah & Lee Goldring Kristi Bettendorf Stephen Magliocco & Michael Carroll* Ingrid Griffin Sylvia Blau* Donna Mellender* Joe Herko & Carol Esser Carol Boyd Petsy Mezey* Jim Herron & Sara Czaja Robert Braunstein§ Linda Morgan Dr. Edwin Hill in honor of Suzanne Floyd William Murphy Lawrence Jackson Richard Buffett* John & Janet Preston Virginia Jackson in honor of John Buffett Brenda Richey Maria Jasin & Joanne Jasin Maurice & Ruth Burg Margot Rood* Ulrich Lachler & Nancy Gillespie Peter & Bonnie Dockter Rosemarie Schadae* Gerald Laskey* Katie Conley & Jim Glick Donald & Jeannett Slesnick* Lee Lennon Mary Conroy Paul Smith & Michael Dennis Richard Lilley & Carmen Letelier John & Gina Despres Kristian Toimil Gregory Lindeblom & Michael Stiles Augie Diaz Alice Yurke & Robert Davis* William Lord James Doan & Jim Blizzard Joanne Martin* Dr. Brian Dunn FRIEND Finlay & Joan Matheson Rev. Priscilla Felisky-Whitehead§ $100 - $249 Fred & Susan Mattes Randall Fotiu & Josephine Wojtowicz Ulrich & Carole Merten Andrew Frey* Anonymous Flora Metrick* Peggy Stanley Joan Glade de Pontet Nancy Ameglio Daniel & Nadine Moore Harry Stigall K. Lawrence & Maureen Gragg Claire Angelozzi Kathleen Moorman Milana Strezava* Laura Green & Steven Christianson Lisa August* Kate Morilla Karen Thompson§ Doug Hagerman* in memory of Joyce Kaiser Kate O’Mara Teri Thompson & Thomas Crowder§ Frank & Roberta Helsom Steven Austin* Roderick N. & Lucy† Petrey*§ Dan Topp & David Cole Rev. Todd Hoover & Ron Michel Charles Beavin Clara Presser Jennie Tracey* Michael Hughes Michael Beck* Dr. Sandra Reynolds§ Delphine Tricomi Nancy & James Katzoff Rochelle Beck§ in honor of James Bass Lyndall Urquhart Lyza Latham Robert E. Bickers Isabelle & Ricardo Roman Adele & Leonardo Valencia* Enrique & Monica Lopez David Briggs Virginia Rosen Thomas Wade Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lung Donald Edwin Broaddus Bronwen Rutter§ John & Christine Wahlquist§ John Marson & Alan Wioskowski† & Jack Huizenga Cathy Sacasas Jocelyn Watkins* Pauline Menier Barbara Ann Brown* Arlene Salomon* Clifford & Patricia Welles* Sandra Mullen Robert Bryant Charles Sands* Paul Woehrle Elizabeth Newman & John Tillson Alvin & Lynn Bunis* in memory of Joyce Kaiser Robin Woodard Antoinette & Vince Pelc* Laura Calzolari Joan Schaeffer* Doug & Margaret Yoder Bernard Perron Roy Cane in memory of Joyce Kaiser Nadja Zubrik* Claudia Polzin Joanne Cann§ Ellie & Bernie Schinder Veronika Rabitsch John & Rebecca Cavanaugh Hugh Schmidt* * new donor Jeanne Ann & Charles Rigl Julie & Terence Connor Barbara Singer§ † deceased Victoria Rogers Lane Convey Gene Sobczak* § GenS Society Charles Sacher William Cranshaw Katherine & Rick Socarras Ted & Margaret Sarafoglu Mr. & Mrs. James Crosland Bill & Jean Soman* Jim Sirbaugh John Cruickshank* in memory of Joyce Kaiser Lou Strennen Nellie Cummins* Martin Sonkin* Szilagyi Family Foundation Martha N. Dare John Sowell Jeanann Testyon 25 | SEASON EIGHTEEN 2019-2020 HOSTS & VOLUNTEERS

SERAPHIC FIRE HOSTS As a host, you could have the wonderful opportunity to have a Seraphic Fire artist(s) stay in your home for the duration of their contract. If you are interested in hosting, please contact the Artistic Operations Manager, Alexis Aimé for more information at [email protected]. Nirupa Chaudhari Pamela Garrison Amanda Crider Nanci Mitchell & Steven Roper Laura Calzolari Elizabeth Newman Clinton Bush Carin Kahgan Lisa Husseini Kim Thompson Janet Shein Janet Copeland Ana & Raul Marmol & Luis Ramirez Maxine Long Marilyn & Bernie Phyllis Parsons Sara Solomon Horowitz Karen Dudley Rev. Mary Beth Conroy

VOLUNTEER ROSTER Seraphic Fire’s volunteers are an indispensable part of our organizational success. Volunteers create a warm, welcoming environment for our patrons by answering questions and assisting with programs, ticketing, and seating during concerts.

Ellen Anderson Sue Groskreutz David Piriano Jane Andersen Elisa Halliley Anita Platt Glenda Carr Jill Harrington Cecilia Rodriguez Eugene Donaldson Carol Lang Chris Rudd Bruce Dory Nellie Lopez Eric Runyan Helen Franklin Susan Mattes Kurt Schubert Joan and Paul Gluck Lucia Minervini Barbara Soliday Miguel Gonzalez Heather Osowiecki John Soliday Natalie Gonzalez Karen Picciano Kristian Toimil

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT HEATHER OSOWIECKI “I began volunteering with Seraphic Fire in 2014 when I was still relatively new to Miami. It was a great way to immerse myself in my favorite art form while instantly connecting with a network of like-minded arts professionals—some of whom are now among my most cherished personal friends! Volunteering at performances gives me an opportunity to celebrate my enthusiasm for choral excellence with the local community. It is a zero-risk, high-return way to give back to the family of Seraphic musicians and administrators who consistently challenge themselves to provide the highest levels of artistic dedication on every program.”

26 | VOLUME I, ISSUE II At Seraphic Fire, we strive to be the exemplar of quality for, and contribution to, professional choral art in North America. By pursuing excellence in our performances and music education programs and developing the artistic and administrative talent that support these activities, we envision a bright future here in South Florida. We are grateful for the genuine connections we have with our students, audiences, and members of this community that will make this future possible.

Next month, we will have plans for our 2020-2021 Season that incorporate elements of a new and bold Strategic Plan. Please know that your friendship, presence at our concerts, and financial support are vital in order to achieve our envisioned future together.

Rhett M. Del Campo, Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Dr. Thomas C. Boyd, Chair Rhett M. Del Campo, Executive Director Joanne N. Schulte, Founding Chair Finance & Operations Eric Rubio, Finance & Operations Manager Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz, Immediate Past Chair Robert “Bob” Brinker, Treasurer Artistic Administration Diane Ashley, Secretary Alexis Aimé, Artistic Operations Manager William Jaume, Vice Chair Joey Quigley, Artistic Consultant Mark Trowbridge, Vice Chair Pedja Kovacevic, Artistic Operations Intern Matthew Anderson Development Daniel Copher Melinda DeDominicis, Patron Services Manager Karen Fuller Lauren Schiffer, Grants Manager Ana Marmol Marketing Carolyn Pichardo Laura Shand, Claudia Polzin Marketing Manager Lauren Schiffer, Margaret “Peggy” Rolando Marketing Associate Gene Sobczak, Adrian Villaraos Marketing & PR Consultant Education Edmundo Pérez-de Cobos, Director Emeritus Suzanne Floyd, Education Director Patrick Dupré Quigley, Artistic Director, ex-officio Catherine Bennett Walling, Education Liaison Rhett M. Del Campo, Executive Director, ex-officio Molly Quinn, Artist Representative, ex-officio Douglas Dodson, Artist Representative, ex-officio

27 | SEASON EIGHTEEN WITHOUT WHOM... Seraphic Fire programs would not be possible without the generous support of

Naples performances made possible by the Jeri L. Wolfson Foundation & Charles L. Marshall, Jr. and Richard L. Tooke

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