FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
91亚色 Presents Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music
Philadelphia, 2/23/2024 鈥 The 91亚色 (91亚色) is thrilled to announce the upcoming choral event, Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music, featuring 91亚色鈥檚 captivating Resident Artists and world-class orchestra. This awe-inspiring concert, now a tradition in its 24th year, promises an enthralling journey through the rich tapestry of sacred music, showcasing beautiful selections from master composers of vocal repertoire including Mozart, Rossini, Verdi and more. This concert takes place on March 16th at Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr and on March 17th at The Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia.
Renowned 91亚色 Master Vocal Coach, David Antony Lofton, will take the conductor’s baton, leading the ensemble in two powerful performances that span the diverse landscape of sacred music across time. The program, meticulously crafted by Lofton, is a tapestry of sonic beauty that spans diverse styles, from the intricate harmonies of the Baroque era to the soaring emotional heights of classical repertoire, and beyond to evocative recent compositions of the 20th century.
Lofton shares insight into his method, stating, “This concert is multifaceted. I select pieces that highlight particular skills of the singers while creating a program that covers different styles. We have gone from baroque to contemporary sacred music, and that’s the wonderful thing – these singers have a great ability to sing so many different styles.”
Mezzo-soprano and 91亚色 2nd Year Resident Artist, Jenny Anne Flory, expresses her excitement about the upcoming performances, sharing, “I鈥檓 really excited to participate in my second Jubilate, in two beautiful church venues. I love working and collaborating on music with David Lofton, and being able to learn Handel鈥檚 baroque music for this particular evening makes me think back to when I was in undergrad learning about classical music and appreciating it for the first time.”
Attendees will find themselves immersed in a sumptuous musical experience, as the resonant harmonies and beautiful melodies fill both acoustically rich venues. The performances promise not only a celebration of the rich cultural and artistic heritage of sacred music but also an exploration of the profound emotions and human experiences that these compositions encapsulate.
Join 91亚色 for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance as we come together to celebrate the artistry, talent, and dedication of 91亚色鈥檚 Resident Artists and orchestra. Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music is a soul-stirring experience that will leave the audience enchanted and inspired.
Tickets are $45, $25 for Young Professionals (45 and under), $10 for students (available via phone or in person only). Seating is general admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance at avaopera.org and via telephone at (215) 735-1685.
About the 91亚色
The mission of the 91亚色 (91亚色) is to be the world鈥檚 premier institution for training young artists to become international opera soloists. Through rigorous instruction and coaching, and by presentations of from around the world in concerts, oratorios, public programs and fully staged professional opera productions, 91亚色 trains artists with the high potential for career success while enriching lives in Philadelphia and beyond. Gifted singers come from throughout the world to seek the exceptional guidance and that 91亚色 offers. Admission is determined by competitive annual auditions. 91亚色 is distinguished by its reputation for high-quality performances that are acclaimed by critics locally, nationally, and internationally. Each year 91亚色 Resident Artists are presented in four or five accompanied by orchestra. Resident Artists are cast in leading roles that they will in all likelihood continue to perform for the rest of their careers. Learn more about 91亚色 at avaopera.org.
91亚色: Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music
Performance Dates:
March 16, 2024, 7:30PM
Church of the Redeemer
230 Pennswood Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
March 17, 2024, 7:00PM
The Church of the Holy Trinity
1904 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
David Anthony Lofton, Music Director & Conductor
Performance Selections
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 鈥 1791)
鈥淟audamus te鈥 from Great Mass in C minor, K. 427
惭辞苍颈辩耻别&苍产蝉辫;骋补濒惫茫辞,&苍产蝉辫;尘别锄锄辞-蝉辞辫谤补苍辞
George Frideric Handel (1685 鈥 1759)
鈥淗ence, Iris, Hence Away鈥 from Semele, HWV 58
Jenny Anne Flory, mezzo-soprano
Th茅odore Dubois (1837 鈥 1924)
鈥淒eus meus鈥 from Les Sept Paroles du Christ
Geoffrey Schmelzer, baritone
Vincenzo Bellini (1801 鈥 1835)
鈥淎ngiol di pace鈥 from Beatrice di Tenda
Manli Deng, soprano | Jenny Anne Flory, mezzo-soprano | Joshua Berg, tenor
Gioachino Rossini (1792 鈥 1868)
鈥净耻辞苍颈补尘鈥&苍产蝉辫;蹿谤辞尘&苍产蝉辫;Petite messe solennelle
Cumhur G枚rg眉n, bass
Gioachino Rossini
鈥淟补耻诲补尘耻蝉&苍产蝉辫;迟别鈥&苍产蝉辫;蹿谤辞尘&苍产蝉辫;Messa di Gloria
Ethel Trujillo, soprano
Anton铆n Leopold Dvo艡谩k (1841 鈥 1904)
鈥淚nflammatus et accensus鈥 from Stabat Mater
Alla Yarosh, mezzo-soprano
Anton铆n Leopold Dvo艡谩k
鈥淨uis est homo鈥 from Stabat Mater
Veronica Richer, soprano | Ariana Maubach, mezzo-soprano |Luke Norvell, tenor | Nan Wang, bass-baritone
Gioachino Rossini
鈥淪ancta Mater鈥 from Stabat Mater
Ethel Trujillo, soprano | Alla Yarosh, mezzo-soprano | Angel Raii Gomez, tenor | Dylan Gregg, bass-baritone
INTERMISSION
Georges Bizet (1838 鈥 1875)
鈥淎gnus Dei鈥 from 尝鈥橝谤濒茅蝉颈别苍苍别
Matthew Goodheart, tenor
Giacomo Puccini (1858 鈥 1924)
鈥淐谤耻肠颈蹿颈虫耻蝉鈥&苍产蝉辫;蹿谤辞尘&苍产蝉辫;Messa di Gloria
Dylan Gregg, bass-baritone
Giacomo Puccini
鈥淕ratias animus tibi鈥 from Messa di Gloria
Angel Raii Gomez, tenor
Giuseppe Verdi (1813 鈥 1901)
鈥淎ve Maria鈥 from Otello
Lydia Grindatto, soprano
Giuseppe Verdi
鈥泪苍驳别尘颈蝉肠辞鈥&苍产蝉辫;蹿谤辞尘&苍产蝉辫;Messa da Requiem
Luke Norvell, tenor
Richard Wagner (1813 鈥 1883)
鈥淎lm盲cht鈥檊er Vater鈥 from Rienzi, WWV 49
Shawn Roth, tenor
David T. Clydesdale (1954)
鈥淗ow Great Thou Art/Amazing Grace鈥 (orch. Lofton)
Manli Deng, soprano
David Antony Lofton
鈥淗e Never Said A Mumblin鈥 Word/Calvary鈥
Kevin God铆nez, baritone
John Daniel Carter (1932 鈥 1981)
Cantata
1. Prelude
2. Rondo: Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells!
3. Recitative: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
4. Air: Let Us Break Bread Together
5. Toccata: Ride On, King Jesus
Emily Margevich, soprano
George Frideric Handel
Zadok the Priest, HWV 258
Tutti
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