THE TUESDAY CONCERT SERIES THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Since Epiphany was founded in 1842, music has played a vital at Metro Center role in the life of the parish. Today, Epiphany has two fine musical instruments which are frequently used in programs and worship. The Steinway D concert grand piano was a gift to the church in 1984, in memory of parishioner and vestry member Paul Shinkman. The 64-rank, 3,467-pipe Æolian- Skinner pipe organ was installed in 1968 and has recently been restored by the Di Gennaro-Hart Co. It was originally given in memory of Adolf Torovsky, Epiphany’s organist and choirmaster for nearly fifty years. HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE SERIES 1317 G Street NW Washington, DC 20005 www.epiphanydc.org The Tuesday Concert Series reaches out to the entire [email protected] metropolitan Washington community. Most of today’s free- Tel: 202-347-2635 will offering goes directly to WBC but a small portion helps to defray the cost of administration, advertising, instrument upkeep and the securing of outstanding performers for this concert series. We ask you to consider a minimum of $10. UESDAY ONCERT ERIES However, please do consider being a Sponsor of the Tuesday T C S Concert Series at a giving level that is comfortable for you. 2013 Our series is dependent on your generosity. For more information about supporting or underwriting a complete concert, please contact the Rev. Randolph Charles at 202- 347-2635 ext. 12 or [email protected]. To receive a 15 APRIL 2014 weekly email of the upcoming concert program, email Rev. 12:10PM Melanie Slane (Assistant Rector) at [email protected] and request that your address be added to the list. Other questions relating to the concert series, please contact Please ensure that all cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic devices Jeremy Filsell, Director of Music, at [email protected] are turned off before the performance begins. HE PIPHANY HOIR T E C The Church of the Epiphany has long been known for the Rebecca Kellerman Petretta, soprano excellence of its choral and organ music and we are currently looking to increase the choir’s membership. The choir is the Charles Humphries, counter-tenor church’s primary choral ensemble and consists of professional section leaders and volunteers. Singing on Kontrabande Baroque Ensemble Sunday mornings each week (September to May) at the 11:00am Eucharist (10:00am rehearsal), a weekly rehearsal is Pierre Joubert, violin held every Thursday evening 7:15-9:15pm at the church. The Annie Loud, violin choir sings at special services and concerts during the year Marta Howard, viola and performs a wide range of music. If you or anyone you Lori Barnet, cello know enjoys singing and socializing with other like-minded Jessica Eig, violone musicians please contact Jeremy Filsell, Director of Music: 202-347-2635 or [email protected]. Jeremy Filsell, harpsichord Anthony Harvey, theorbo CDs are often on sale in the narthex, the proceeds of which help support the ongoing Epiphany concert series. PROGRAM Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736): Stabat Mater Stabat Mater dolorosa Quis est homo qui non fleret, Sancta Mater, istud agas, Iuxta crucem lacrimosa Christi Matrem si videret Crucifixi fige plagas Dum pendebat Filius. In tanto supplicio? Cordi meo valide. The grieving Mother stood Who is the man who would not weep Holy Mother, grant this of yours, beside the cross weeping if seeing the Mother of Christ that the wounds of the Crucified be well-formed where her Son was hanging. in such agony. in my heart. Cuius animam gementem Vidit suum dulcem natum Fac, ut portem Christi mortem Contristatam et dolentem Moriendo desolatum Passionis fac consortem, Pertransivit gladius. Dum emisit spiritum. Et plagas recolere. Through her weeping soul, She saw her sweet Son Grant that I may bear the death of Christ, compassionate and grieving, dying, forsaken, grant me the fate of His passion a sword passed. while He gave up His spirit. and the remembrance of His wounds. O quam tristis et afflicta Eia Mater, fons amoris Inflammatus et accensus Fuit illa benedicta Me sentire vim doloris Per Te, Virgo, sim defensus Mater unigeniti! Fac, ut tecum lugeam. In die iudicii. O how sad and afflicted O Mother, fountain of love, Lest I be destroyed by fire, set alight, was that blessed make me feel the power of sorrow, then through you, Virgin, may I be defended Mother of the Only-begotten! that I may grieve with you. on the day of judgement. Quae moerebat et dolebat, Fac, ut ardeat cor meum Quando corpus morietur, Et tremebat cum videbat In amando Christum Deum Fac, ut animae donetur Nati poenas incliti. Ut sibi complaceam. Paradisi gloria. Amen. Who mourned and grieved, Grant that my heart may burn When my body dies, the pious Mother, with seeing in the love of the Lord Christ grant that to my soul is given the torment of her glorious Son. that I may greatly please Him. the glory of paradise. Amen. Hailed by the Washington Post as a soprano with “grace and elegance”, Rebecca Kellerman Petretta is fast becoming one of the most exciting prospects in Early music. Throughout the Washington DC area, Petretta sings with groups such as The Washington Bach Consort, The Bach Sinfonia, Opera Lafayette and The National Gallery Vocal Ensemble as well as Three Notch’d Road as a soloist and consort member. Most recently her solo appearances have included programs with the Bach Collegium San Diego featuring the music of Handel, Purcell, Bach and Monteverdi, and a program of Handel opera arias and cantatas at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC and in recital this season programs of Purcell, Monteverdi and Vivaldi have been heard. Her European career has grown in recent times taking her to countries such as England, France, Italy, Austria, The Czech Republic and Germany and highlights of these engagements included concerts with members of Fretwork, The English Cornet and Sackbut Ensemble and Dame Emma Kirkby. Countertenor Charles Humphries’ vocal career began in the United Kingdom as a chorister at Salisbury Cathedral and since those days music has taken him to all parts of the world. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, he was honored with an Associateship of Royal Academy of Music. Known for his intelligent interpretations of baroque and renaissance music, he has been one of the most sought after counter tenors worldwide for the past twenty-five years. Charles now resides in the American capital where his career continues to flourish. His operatic roles have included Delfa, Giasone (Cavalli) at the Megaron in Athens, the title role in Pompeo Magno (Cavalli) at the Varazdin Festival of Baroque Music in Croatia, Lichas Hercules at the Hans-Otto Theater in Potsdam, the title role in Lucio Silla at the Händel Festival in Karlsruhe, the title role in Tamerlano for the Britten-Pears School and The Sorceress for The King’s Consort. Highlights of the 2014 season showcase Mr Humphries in Pergolesi's Stabat Mater (California, Washington DC), the Lenten cantatas of J.S. Bach for the University of San Diego music series “Angelus”, and making his debut at the Berkeley Early music festival in a programme of Purcell in early June and late summer of 2014. His solo Bach cantata recording will be released on the Naxos label. Mr. Humphries is in demand as a vocal coach and is professor of voice at GW University. www.charleshumphries.me EPIPHANY TUESDAY CONCERTS FORTHCOMING: 22 April at 12:10PM 29 April at 12:10PM Hye-Jin Kim, viola Carlos Rodriguez, piano Marlisa del Cid Woods, violin Elena Tsai, harpsichord English music by Holst & Vaughan Williams Bach Sonatas for violin & harpsichord .