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NEW DIRECTIONS IN MUSIC JOIN US FOR THE 2014/2015 CONCERT SERIES Tickets on sale now! THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S WELCOME Ritual is at the heart of musical expression in most cultures, whether sacred or secular. They mark the passage of time, helping us to celebrate or remember significant moments in life and death. Even rituals from cultures and faiths that WHISPER differ greatly from our own can still resonate deeply, precisely because we innately recognize their common function in putting markers on the road of life.

OPERA Such is the case with Vespers, which literally means “evening” and has attracted the attention of many composers: not only Monteverdi, but also Vivaldi, Mozart, FEB 26 – MAR 1, 2015 Bruckner, Rachmaninov, and others. While all these settings of Vespers are part of the Christian liturgy, each transcends its own boundaries of a particular belief, THE THEATRE CENTRE time, and place to be able to speak to us in a universal language.

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang explores Through ritual this program crosses borders and breaks down barriers in extraordinary the tension between our private and online selves. ways. Our program compares and contrasts settings of the same text of Vespers Soprano Tony Arnold and New York’s International by composers who lived nearly 400 years apart: Claudio Monteverdi (1610) and Gilles Tremblay (1986). The orchestra for Monteverdi, true to the original, is Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)—make their Canadian performed on period instruments, while that of the Tremblay on modern instruments, debuts in an opera so quiet, so delicate, that it can be resulting in two seemingly distinct sound worlds. experienced by just 52 people at a time. But just as Monteverdi had drawn upon the heritage of mediaeval church plainchant, Gilles Tremblay drew upon these very same sources, reflecting them through his own 20th century sensibility. The juxtaposition of these two singularly striking works is indeed proof of the old adage that the more things change, the more SONG FOR ENCUENTROS they stay the same. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP ATHENE WITH THE ROYAL CONSERVATORY’S Lawrence Cherney 21C MUSIC FESTIVAL Artistic Director APRIL 16, 2015, AT 8:00 PM MAY 24, 2015 AT 3:00 PM TRINITY-ST. PAUL’S KOERNER HALL, CENTRE TELUS CENTRE

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4 2014-2015 CONCERT SERIES SOUNDSTREAMS.CA 5 VESPERS David Fallis, conductor Choir 21 Shannon Mercer, soprano Period Chamber Orchestra Modern Chamber Orchestra

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 8:00 pm Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St W.

PROGRAM Claudio Monteverdi Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610) (1567-1643, Italy) Choir 21 Period Chamber Orchestra 1. Deus in adjutorium 6. Lætatus sum 8. Nisi dominus 12. Ave maris stella 13. Magnificat

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Les Vêpres de la Vierge (1986) 2014/15 Season. Choir 21 Shannon Mercer, soprano Modern Chamber Orchestra 1. Première partie 2. Deuxième partie We are working together with 3. Troisième partie Soundstreams to make a difference in our communities.

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® The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. M05234 (0314) PERIOD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MODERN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Violin I Flute PROGRAM NOTE Stephen Marvin Leslie Newman By David Jaeger Doug Miller Violin II Tristan Durie Edwin Huizinga Oboe Viola I Colin Maier Emily Eng English Horn Viola II Melissa Scott Brandon Chui Trumpet Cello James Gardiner Margaret Gay Barton Woomert The Christian service of Vespers, or evening that would be compatible with the emerging prayers, refers to the earliest office in the Roman Baroque style that he was creating almost Contrabass Trombone Catholic Liturgy, dating from the second century. singlehandedly. And although with Tremblay it Joëlle Morton David Martin It was also referred to as the Office of Lights, was 20th century modernism to be reconciled given that it was celebrated at the hour that with plainchant, the artistic task was notably Theorbo Contrabass candles were lit in the Church, not only for light, similar. Both Marian Vespers were written when Sylvain Bergeron Joëlle Morton but for symbolic purposes. Vespers liturgy also these composers were mature artists and their exists in the Orthodox, Eastern Catholic, and achievement with these works stands among Cornetto Portatif Organ Lutheran churches. The basic structure of the their most significant religious compositions. Matt Jennejohn Paul Jenkins Kiri Tollaksen service is the singing of psalms interspersed Percussion with congregational responses and hymns.Over Alto Sackbut Ryan Scott its long history, Soundstreams has presented “THERE’S SPECULATION David Martin Dan Morphy other Vespers, most notably those of Sergei Mark Duggan Rachmaninoff (recently sung by the Latvian THAT MONTEVERDI’S Tenor Sackbut Radio Choir in our 2012 presentation). In the Peter Christensen case of this evening’s Marian Vespers, the choices INTENTION WITH THIS of texts are made to celebrate the Holy Virgin WORK WAS TO IMPRESS Bass Sackbut Mary, including Mary’s song, the Magnificat. Mack Ramsey THE POPE AND WIN Tonight’s concert, featuring Choir 21 and conductor Portatif Organ David Fallis, presents two contrasting Marian AN APPOINTMENT AT Paul Jenkins Vespers, namely those of 17th century Italian THE VATICAN” master, Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1648) and CHOIR 21 contemporary Canadian composer, Gilles Tremblay Soprano Alto Tenor Bass (b. 1932). As different as these two works are, Claudio Monteverdi published his Vespro della Dawn Bailey Diane English* Larry Beckwith Bryan Martin* given their separation in history and the circumstances Beata Vergine of 1610 as he was coming to Joanne Chapin* Valeria Kondrashov Charles Davidson Paul Oros relating to their creation, there are also some the end of his time as court conductor for the Michele DeBoer Alison Roy* Robert Kinar John Pepper striking parallels. Both Monteverdi and Tremblay court of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga in Mantua and Teri Dunn Christina Stelmacovich Mitchell Pady* Graham Robinson* sought to unify the musical language of plainchant subsequently becoming conductor at San Marco Gisele Kulak* Loralie Vancourt* Bud Roach David Roth* with their own new stylistic approaches. In in Venice. The work is dedicated to Pope Paul Meghan Moore Graham Robinson* David Yung* Monteverdi’s case it was a matter of finding a V (1605–1621). There has been speculation way to use Gregorian psalm settings in a manner that Monteverdi’s intention with this ambitious Emily Wall* *Performing in Tremblay only (Cont.)

8 2014-2015 CONCERT SERIES SOUNDSTREAMS.CA 9 is equally so, especially in its use of a modern orchestration. Tremblay uses percussion, winds “TREMBLAY’S PIECE, and brasses as the sonic signature for his vespers, COMPOSER BIOGRAPHIES COMPLETED IN 1986, although he does include the portatif organ and a double bass among the accompanying WAS PERFORMED IN ensemble. Tremblay’s Les Vêpres de la Vierge was completed in 1986 and performed in FRANCE AT THE ABBEY France at the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Sylvanès OF NOTRE-DAME DE on the occasion of the 850th anniversary of its founding. Tremblay wrote that, “The spoken TH SYLVANÈS ON THE 850 word served as my guide, with all the flexibility afforded by duration, space, repetition, melisma ANNIVERSARY OF ITS and silence, so as to intensify and magnify a FOUNDING.” word in the manner of the ornamentation of Gregorian chant. In Les Vêpres de la Vierge, I endeavored to articulate this enduring relevance WE ARE GLAD Claudio Gilles sacred work was to impress the Pope and win as it had been done throughout history. I was YOU’RE HERE! Monteverdi Tremblay an appointment at the Vatican. However, when astonished to discover the harmonious affinity he succeeded with the appointment in Venice he between the Gregorian and modern idioms Welcome to may have in fact found himself in a more liberal and how they complemented each other. This all fi rst-time Claudio Monteverdi was an Gilles Tremblay was born in jurisdiction that would allow him greater artistic contact was an exhilarating shock.” Tremblay Soundstreams Italian composer, viol player, Arvida, Québec in 1932 and freedom. His Vespro della Beata Vergine contains was also impressed by the remarkable acoustics concert-goers. singer and Roman Catholic now resides in Montréal. From a rich array of musical forms (psalms, motets, a of the Abbey. He dedicated the work, “…to my priest. His work is regarded 1949 to 1954 he studied piano hymn, a sonata and the Magnificat itself), which friends of Sylvanès who, in the footsteps of its as revolutionary, marking the at the Conservatoire de musique in its full performance lasts nearly 90 minutes. architects, make it a living resonance.” This is Let us know what transition from the Renaissance de Montréal with Germaine In tonight’s presentation, conductor David Fallis Soundstreams’ second production of Tremblay’s style of music to that of the Malépart, earned a Premier has chosen to include only those pieces which are masterpiece, having presented the work in 2001 you thought at Baroque period. His works Prix in piano in 1953 and also found in the Tremblay Les Vêpres de la Vierge. with Ars Nova Copenhagen, the Elmer Iseler [email protected] are split into three categories: returned to teach as professor David has assembled an orchestra made up of Singers and soprano Jane Archibald. Stay in touch by madrigals, operas and church- of analysis for many years musicians who are accomplished in authentic music. Monteverdi wrote one (1961-1998). Tremblay has Baroque performance practice, playing the David Jaeger is a composer, producer and subscribing to our of the earliest operas, L’Orfeo, won many prizes: among Monteverdi on authentic Baroque instruments. broadcaster based in Toronto. He was the e-mail list at an innovative work that is the his honours are the Prix creator & Executive Producer of the long- soundstreams.ca earliest surviving opera still Calixa-Lavallée (1967, for As striking as the sound world of the early running CBC Radio Two contemporary regularly performed. He Sonorisation du Pavillon du Baroque Vespers is, that of Les Vêpres de la music series, Two New Hours. experimented with new Québec) and the Denise Pelletier Vierge by Montreal composer Gilles Tremblay techniques and created Prize in 1991. He has received breakthrough musical works numerous commissions, and in the midst of the prevailing has seen his music played music of the Renaissance. His throughout the world. He was Vespers is recognized as one made an Officer of the Ordre of the best examples of early national du Québec in 1991, contrast and repetition. Monteverdi and was named Chevalier de JOIN THE CONVERSATION ONLINE was able to apply instrumental l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres textures effectively to create by the French Minister of dramatic and emotional effects Culture in 1993. never achieved by any musician before.

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Claudio Monteverdi Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610) English Translation by Sara Aguilar & John Kilpatrick

1. Deus in adjutorium (Psalm 69) Deus, in adjutorium meum intende: God, come to my help: Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina. Lord, hurry to help me. Gloria Patri et Filio Glory be to the Father and to the Son et Spiritui Sancto. and to the Holy Spirit. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, As it was in the beginning, is now, and always shall be, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. for ever and ever. Amen. Alleluja. Alleluia. David Fallis Shannon Mercer Choir 21 conductor soprano 6. Lætatus sum (Psalm 121) Lætatus sum in his, quæ dicta sunt mihi: I was glad when they said to me: in domum Domini ibimus. we will go to the house of the Lord. Stantes erant pedes nostri, in atriis tuis, Jerusalem. Our feet were standing in your halls, Jerusalem. Conductor David Fallis is one of Recognized for the luminosity Established in 2010, Choir 21 Jerusalem, quæ ædificatur ut civitas: Jerusalem, that was built as a city Canada’s leading interpreters of and effortless agility of her voice, is a preeminent group of up to cujus participatio ejus in idipsum. that is at one with itself. operatic and choral/orchestral Shannon Mercer is an artist 24 exceptional singers selected Illuc enim ascenderunt tribus, For there the tribes went up, repertoire, especially that of of uncommon musical artistry by Director David Fallis for tribus Domini testimonium Isræl the tribes of the Lord, witnesses of Israel, ad confitendum nomini Domini. to thank the name of the Lord. the Baroque and Classical who enthusiastically embraces their ability to perform 21st Quia illic sederunt sedes in judicio, For there were the seats of judgement, periods. As Music Director for a wide range of repertoire. She century choral music. The sedes super domum David. the seats of the house of David. Opera Atelier he has helped performs throughout North ensemble has been heard in Rogate quæ ad pacem sunt Jerusalem: Pray for peace in Jerusalem bring that company onto stages America and Europe while also many Soundstreams concerts, et abundantia diligentibus te. and wealth for those who love you. around the world. He has worked sustaining an active recording performing music by Jonathan Fiat pax in virtute tua: May there be peace in your walls et abundantia in turribus tuis. and wealth in your palaces many times with Soundstreams, presence. Shannon’s 2014-2015 Harvey, Arvo Pärt, R. Murray Propter fratres meos, et proximos meos, On behalf of my brothers, and my neighbours, including as the Music Director season includes roles in both Schafer, James Rolfe, Gilles loquebar pacem de te: I sought peace from you. for the world premiere of R. Orfeo and l’Incoronazione di Tremblay, Marlos Nobre, and Propter domum Domini Dei nostri, On behalf of the house of the Lord our God, Murray Schafer’s The Children’s Poppea with the Boston Early John Tavener, among others. They quæsivi bona tibi. I sought goods for you. Crusade at Toronto’s Luminato Music Festival, American Dream have created world premiere Gloria Patri et Filio Glory be to the Father and to the Son et Spiritui Sancto. and to the Holy Spirit. Festival. As Artistic Director with the Seattle Early Music performances of music by James Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, As it was in the beginning, is now, and always shall be, of the Toronto Consort, David Guild, Handel’s Messiah with Rolfe, Christopher Butterfield, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. for ever and ever. Amen. has toured extensively in Europe, the Newfoundland Symphony, and Riho Esko Maimets. The Canada and the U.S. He has Bach Cantatas with Les Violons ensemble has performed for 8. Nisi dominus (Psalm 126) worked in film and television, du Roy, as well as concerts with other leading contemporary Nisi Dominus ædificaverit domum, Unless the Lord were to build the house, in vanum laboraverunt qui ædificant eum. in vain would labour those who build it. including as Historical Music Ensemble Caprice in Montreal, music organizations, including Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem, Unless the Lord were to guard the city, Producer for Showtime’s Washington and New York. Continuum Contemporary frustra vigilat qui custodit eam. in vain would watch the man who guards it. acclaimed series The Tudors Shannon’s discography includes Music, Art of Time Ensemble, Vanum est vobis ante lucem surgere: It is pointless for you to rise before dawn: and The Borgias. Trobairitz, a new disc containing Toronto Symphony Orchestra, surgite postquam sederitis, get up after you have rested, songs set to poems by female and at the Toronto International qui manducatis panem doloris. you who eat the bread of suffering; Cum dederit dilectis suis somnum: Once he has given sleep to his chosen. troubadours in the South of France. Film Festival. ecce, hæreditas Domini filii: Behold, children are the inheritance of the Lord: merces, fructus ventris. a reward, the fruit of the womb. Sicut sagittæ in manu potentis: Just as arrows in the hands of the powerful, ita filii excussorum. so are the sons of outcasts. (Cont.)

12 2014-2015 CONCERT SERIES SOUNDSTREAMS.CA 13 Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium suum ex ipsis: Blessed is the man who filled his desire from them: recordatus misericordiæ suæ. as a reminder of his compassion. non confundetur cum loquetur he will not be confounded when he confronts 10 Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, 10 As he said to our fathers, inimicis suis in porta. his enemies at the gate. Abraham et semini ejus in sæcula. Abraham and his descendants for ever. Gloria Patri et Filio Glory be to the Father and to the Son 11 Gloria Patri et Filio 11 Glory be to the Father and to the Son et Spiritui Sancto. and to the Holy Spirit. et Spiritui Sancto. and to the Holy Spirit. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, As it was in the beginning, is now, and always shall be, 12 Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, 12 As it was in the beginning, is now, and et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. for ever and ever. Amen. et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. always shall be, for ever and ever. Amen.

12. Ave maris stella Gilles Tremblay Ave maris stella, Hail, star of the sea, Vespers for the Virgin Dei Mater alma bountiful mother of God Les Vêpres de la Vierge (1986) Atque semper Virgo and ever Virgin, Translated by Jacques-André Houle Felix cœli porta. happy gate of heaven. Sumens illud Ave Taking that Ave Première partie Part I Gabrielis ore, from the mouth of Gabriel, Introduction Introduction Funda nos in pace, strengthen us in peace, Dieu, viens à mon aide God, come to my aid Mutans Evæ nomen. giving Eve a new name. Seigneur, viens vite… à notre secours. O Lord, come quickly… to our help. Solve vincla reis, Loose the chains of the accused, Gloire, gloire, gloire au Père et au Fils, et au Saint- Glory, glory, glory to the Father, and to the Son, Profer lumen cæcis, bring light to the blind, Esprit, au Dieu qui est, qui était, et qui vient, Gloire and to the Holy Ghost; Mala nostra pelle, drive out our ills, Pour les siècles des siècles. Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, Bona cuncta posce. invoke everything good. Alléluia. Glory. World without end. Amen. Alleluia. Monstra te esse matrem, Show that you are a mother; Sumat per te preces, may he receive through you our prayers, Lucernaire Festival of light Qui pro nobis natus, who, born for us, Joyeuse lumière O joyous light Tulit esse tuus. came to be yours. Splendeur éternelle du Père Eternal splendour of the Father Virgo singularis, Unique virgin, Saint et bienheureux, saint et bienheureux Jésus-Christ. Holy and blessed, holy and blessed Jesus Christ Inter omnes mitis, gentle among all, Nos culpis solutos, make us, absolved from our sins, Venant au coucher du soleil To thee who comes at the setting of the sun Mites fac et castos. gentle and chaste. Contemplant la lumière du soir To contemplate the twilight Vitam præsta puram, Grant us a pure life, Nous chantons le Père et le Fils We sing to the Father and to the Son Iter para tutum, prepare a safe journey, Et le Saint-Esprit de Dieu. And to the Holy Ghost, the Lord, Three in One. Ut videntes Jesum so that, seeing Jesus, Semper collætemur. we may always rejoice together. Joyeuse lumière O Joyous Light Sit laus Deo Patri, Praise be to God the Father, Dignes es-tu en tous temps d’être loué, Thou who art worthy to be always praised, Summo Christo decus, glory to Christ on high, Fils de Dieu qui donnes vie Son of God who gives life to the world. Spiritui Sancto with the Holy Spirit Tout l’univers te glorifie. The whole universe glorifies Thee. Trinus honor unus. Amen. a single three-fold honour. Amen. Splendeur éternelle du Père Eternal splendour of the Father 13. Magnificat (Luke 1,46-55) Que ma prière vers toi Seigneur Let my prayer come up 1 Magnificat anima mea Dominum: 1 My soul magnifies the Lord, S’élève comme l’encens, Into the presence as the incense, 2 et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. 2 and my spirit has rejoiced in God my saviour. Et mes mains devant toi And let the lifting up of my hands 3 Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ: 3 For he saw the humility of his servant: Comme l’offrande du soir. Be as an evening sacrifice. ecce enim ex hoc for behold from now beatam me dicent omnes generationes. all generations will call me blessed. Saint et bienheureux Jésus-Christ Holy and blessed Jesus Christ 4 Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: 4 For he that is powerful empowered me, Joyeuse lumière O joyous light et sanctum nomen ejus. and his name is sacred. Père Soleil Father Sun 5 Et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies 5 And his compassion is towards those who lumière light timentibus eum. fear him from generation to generation. Jésus-Christ Jesus Christ 6 Fecit potentiam in brachio suo: 6 He showed strength with his arm: dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. he scattered the arrogant in the conceit of Bénédiction du célébrant Blessing of the celebrant 7 Deposuit potentes de sede, their hearts. Que notre louange s’unisse à la creation May our praise unite with that of the whole et exaltavit humiles. 7 He removed the powerful from their seats, tout entière of creation 8 Esurientes implevit bonis: and elevated the humble. Pour bénir le Seigneur de l’Univers To bless Thee, O Lord of the Universe et divites dimisit inanes. 8 He filled the hungry with good things, 9 Suscepit Isræl puerum suum, and dismissed the rich empty-handed. AMEN AMEN 9 He accepted his servant Israel,

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14 2014-2015 CONCERT SERIES SOUNDSTREAMS.CA 15 Avec le chœr des anges et des armées du ciel, With the angelic choirs and all the heavenly hosts, Psaume 121 Psalm 121 Avec la Vierge Marie et tous les saints With the Virgin Mary and all the saints who 1. J’ étais fou de joie quand on disait: allons 1. I was glad when they said unto me, let us go Qui célèbrant l’Agneau immolé, worship the sacrificial Lamb, vers la maison du Seigneur! into the house of the Lord. Avec l’Église au ciel et sur la terre, With the Church in heaven and on earth, let us 2. Et voice que s’arrêtent nos pas devant tes 2. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Célébrons le Père incréé, source de toute bonté, praise the uncreated Father, source of all goodness, portes Jérusalem! 3. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is Car en sa lumière, nous voyons la lumière, For with His light, we may all see light, 3. Jérusalem, bâtie comme une ville forte, où compact together. Chantons le Fils unique, soleil levant, qui vient Let us sing praises of His only Son, who, like the ton people est rassemblé dans l’unité. 4. Whither the tribes go us, the tribes of nous visiter. rising sun, comes to visit us. 4. Voici que montent vers toi les tribus du the lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to Seigneur, témoins de l’alliance en faveur give thanks unto the name of the Lord. AMEN AMEN d’Israël, pour célébrer le nom du Seigneur. 5. For there are set thrones of judgment, the 5. Là, pour le jugement, sont établis les trônes, thrones of the house of David. (Peace, Peace) Louons l’esprit d’amour Let us praise the spirit of love c’est là que siege la maison de David. (Paix, Paix) 6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall Qui revêt notre cœur de la splendour de sa beauté, Which illuminates our hearts with the splendour of 6. Invoquer la paix sur Jérusalem! Que prosper that love thee. Trinité bienheureuse, louange et gloire à toi, its beauty, O, blessed Trinity, praise and glory be to demeurent en paix ceux qui t’aiment! 7. Peace be within they walls, and prosperity Pour les siècles des siècles. thee for ever and ever. 7. Que règne la paix dans tes murs! Que within thy palaces. repose la paix sur tes forteresses! 8. For my brethren and companion’s sakes, I AMEN, AMEN, AMEN AMEN, AMEN, AMEN. 8. Pour l’amour de mes pères, de mes amis, je will now say, peace be within thee. proclame la paix sur toi! 9. Because of the house of the Lord our God Ave maris stella Ave maris stella 9. Pour l’amour de la maison du Seigneur, je I will seek thy good. Ave maris stella, Hail thou star of ocean! prie pour toi, pour ton Bonheur! 10. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and Dei mater alma, Portal of the sky! 10. Gloire au Père, et au Fils, et au Saint-Esprit; to the Holy Ghost; Atque semper virgo Ever Virgin Mother 11. Au Dieu qui est, qui était, et qui vient, pour 11. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Felix coele porta. Of the Lord most High les siècles des siècles. shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen. Sumens illud Ave, Oh! but Gabriel’s Ave, Gabrielis ore Uttered along ago Antienne I variée Antiphon I, varied Funda nos in pace, Eve’s name reversing Mutans Hevae nomen. ‘stablish peace below. Antienne II Antiphon II Solve vineula reis, Break the captives’ fetters; Voici la servant du Seigneur: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; Profer lumen caecis, Light on blindness pour; FIAT, qu’il me soit fait selon ta Parole, FIAT; be it done to me according to thy word. Mala nostra pelle, All our ills expelling, Alléluia. Alleluia. Bona cuncta posce. Ev’ry bliss implore. Psaume 126 Psalm 126 Monstra te esse matrem: Show thyself a mother; 1. Si le Seigneur ne bâtit la maison, vaine est 1. Except the Lord build the house, they Sumat per te preces Offer Him our sighs, la tâche des bâtisseurs. labour in vain that build it; Qui, nos nobis natus, Who for us incarnate 2. Si le Seigneur ne garde la ville, vaine est la 2. Except the Lord keep the city, the watchmen Tulit esse tuus. Did not thee despise. garde des veilleurs. waketh but in vain. Virgo singularis, Virgin of all virgins! 3. En vain tu te lèves avant le jour, en vain tu 3. It is vain of you to rise up early to sit up late, Inter onmes mitis, To the shelter take us: retardes ton repos. 4. To eat the bread of sorrows; for so he giveth Nos culpris solutos, Gentlest of the gentle! 4. Tu t’épuises à la peine pour manger ton pain, his beloved sleep, Mites fac et castos. Chaste and gentle make us. quand le Seigneur le donne à son ami qui dort. 5. Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: 5. C’est un don du Seigneur que des fils, une and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Vitam praesta puram, Still as on we journey, benediction que le fruit des entrailles. 6. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; Iter para tutum; Help our weak endeavour; 6. Les fils que tu auras dans ta jeunesse, seront so are children of the youth. Happy is the Ut videntes Jesum Till with thee and Jesus comme les flèches dans la main d’un Guerrier, man that hath his quiver full of them: Semper collaetemur. We rejoice forever. heureux l’homme qui en a rempli son carquois. 7. They shall not be ashamed, but they shall 7. À la porte de la ville, quand ils iront plaider, speak with the enemies in the gate. Sit laus Deo Patri, Through the highest Heaven. leurs ennemis ne pourront l’emporter. 8. Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and Summo Christo decus, To the almighty Three 8. Glorie au Père, et au Fils, et au Saint-Esprit, to the Holy Ghost; Spiritui Sancto, Father, Son and Spirit, 9. Au Dieu qui est, qui était, et qui vient, pour les 9. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Tribus honor unus. Amen. One same glory be. Amen. siècles des siècles. Amen. shall be, World without end. Amen.

Deuxième partie Part II Antienne II, varié Antiphon II, varied Antienne I Antiphon I Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominicus tecum, Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominicus tecum, Antienne III Antiphon III benedicta tu in mulieribus benedicta tu in mulieribus Benedicta tu in mulieribus Benedicta tu in mulieribus Alleluia Et Benedictus fructus tui. Alleluia Et benedicta fructus tui. Alleluia Alleluia (Cont.) (Cont.)

16 2014-2015 CONCERT SERIES SOUNDSTREAMS.CA 17 Cantique de saint Paul (Éphésiens 1) Canticle of Saint Paul (Ephesians 1) Le Puissant fit pour moi des merveilles, Saint For He that is mighty hath magnified me; 1. Qu’il soit béni, le Dieu et Père de Notre Seigneur 1. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord est son nom. And holy is His name. Jésus le Christ! Il nous a bénis et comblés des Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all Son amour s’étend d’âge en âge Sur ceux qui le And his mercy is on them that fear Him bénédictions de l’Esprit, au ciel dans le Christ. spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: craignent. Throughout all generations. 2. Il nous a choisis dans le Christ avant que le 2. According as He hath chosen us in Him before monde fût créé, pour être saints et sans the foundation of the world, that we should be Magnificat anima mea Dominum Magnificat anima mea Dominum péchés devant sa face grâce à son amour. holy and without blame before Him in love: Déployant la force de son bras, Il disperse les He hath shown strength with his arm; 3. Il nous a predestines à être pour lui des fils 3. Having predestined us unto the adoption of superbes. He hath scattered the proud in the imagination adoptifs par Jésus le Christ. children by Jesus Christ to Himself. Il renverse les puissants de leur trône, Il élève les of their hearts. 4. Ainsi l’a voulu sa bonté, à la louange de florie 4. According to the good pleasure of his will, to the humbles. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, de sa grâce, le grâce qu’il nous a faite dans praise of the glory of His grace, wherein he Il comble de biens les affamés, Renvoie les riches And hath exalted the humble and meek. le Fils bien-aimé. hath made us accepted in the beloved. les mains vides. He hath filled the hungry with good things; And 5. En lui par son sang, nous avons le pardon des péchés, 5. In whom we have redemption through His Il rélève Israël son serviteur, Il se souvient de son the rich He hath sent empty away. 6. C’est la richesse de sa grâce don’t it déborde blood, the forgiveness of sins, amour. He remembering His mercy Hath holpen his jusqu’à nous, en toute intelligence et sagesse. 6. According to the richness of His grace; wherein he De la promesse faite à nos pères en faveur servant Israel; 7. Il nous dévoile ainsi le mystère de sa volonté, hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; d’Abraham et de sa race à jamais As He promised to our forefathers, Abraham selon que sa bonté l’avait prévu dans le Christ: 7. Having made known unto us the mystery of and his seed forever. 8. Pour mener les temps à leur plenitude, his will, according to his good pleasure which récapituler toutes choses dans le Christ, he hath purposed in Himself; Magnificat Magnificat celles du ciel et celles de la terre. 8. That in the dispensation of the fullness of time Gloire au Père, et au Fils, et au Saint-Esprit, Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to 9. Gloire au Père, et au Fils, et au Saint-Esprit, He might gather together in one all things in Au Dieu qui est, qui était, et qui vient, pour les the Holy Ghost; 10. Au Dieu qui est, qui était, et qui vient, pour Christ, both which are in heaven, and which siècles des siècles. Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall les siècles des siècles. Amen. are on earth. be, World without end. Amen. 9. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; 10. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, Worth without end. Amen.

Antienne III Antiphon III

Troisième partie Part III Lecture brève (Apocalypse, 12-1) Short reading (Revelation, 12:1) Un signe grandiose apparut dans le ciel: une And there appeared a great wonder in Heaven, Femme, ayant le soleil pour manteaux, la lune sous a woman clothes with the sun, and the moon, les pieds, et sur sa tête une couronne de douze under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve étoiles. Alléluia. stars. Alleluia.

Répons Response Ave Maria gratia plena: Ave Maria gratia plena: Dominus tecum Dominus tecum Ave Maria gratia plena: Ave Maria gratia plena: Dominus tecum Dominus tecum Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et Benedictus fructus tui. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et Benedictus fructus tui. Dominus tecum Dominus tecum Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Ave Maria gratia plena: Ave Maria gratia plena: Dominus tecum. Dominus tecum. SOUNDSTREAMS DONOR LOUNGE Magnificat Magnificat We are pleased to announce the return of the Donor Lounge for Magnificat anima mea Dominum Magnificat anima mea Dominum donors of $500 and above. Enjoy complimentary beverages, treats, Mon âme exalte le Seigneur, Exulte mon esprit My soul doth magnify the Lord en Dieu mon Saveur! And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour! and mingle with special guests as part of your concert experience. Il s’est penché sur son humble servante; Désormais For He hath regarded the lowliness of his Handmaiden. tous les âges me diront bienheureuse. For behold, from henceforth all generations Become a member of the Friends Circle today! shall call me blessed. Call Lindsay Marshall at 416-504-1282 ext 108 or visit soundstreams.ca for details.

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We caught up with David Fallis over the phone, doing. And yet, he’s able to construct these to discuss the themes of this concert, comparing fabulous, wonderful pieces using the plainsong. the differences and similarities of the Monteverdi and Tremblay pieces, as well as some of his Tremblay has decided to do almost the same musical favourites. thing, in that he uses plainsong throughout his Vespers, again, closing the plainsong in a very The theme of the Vespers concert is “ancient contemporary fashion. It’s interesting that these meets modern.” How does this theme appeal two composers have set themselves the same to you and why? task, which is to use the plainsong in a very David Fallis: There are commonalities between contemporary manner. ancient and modern music that are interesting to explore. Medieval and modern music actually What was the last performance you attended? have a lot in common. Modern composers are DF: I went to Stratford and saw King Lear, with very interested in soundscapes, using instruments Colm Feore. I love to see a great performance of in non-standard ways to get different kinds of King Lear whenever it comes along. sounds. Medieval composers were very interested Who are your favourite musicians, whether in patterns, and there are also a lot of important classical or contemporary? streams of contemporary music that are interested DF: Maybe it’s easier to answer that question in this same idea, which is not something that you with, what are the characteristics of my favourite hear in music from the 18th century. musicians, and I would say that I always love In Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, he uses plainsong to work with musicians who are extremely extensively. Lots of religious composers, in this committed to whatever they are doing. That period, used plainsong in their religious music, is what will attract me: to see a performer so this was not unique. What is unique about who has a charisma and commitment to the Monteverdi is the way he used plainsong in a very repertoire which comes through when they’re up-to-date and avant-garde way. It’s very striking performing. that every movement which we will be performing, has plainsong embedded in it somewhere. It’s not What are some of your exciting future always easy to hear, but it’s there. Some plainsong projects that you can share with us? is extremely beautiful, melodic and lyrical; other DF: The Toronto Consort will be performing an plainsong is very simple and just used to recite absolutely wonderful piece of mediaeval music # ThinkFree words to, and is called “reciting tones.” Monteverdi theatre called The Play of Daniel, in May. uses this in some of the movements we’ll be To read more, visit soundstreams.ca

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