32nd
Annual Cathedral Concert Series Now Under Way
The
2000-01 Cathedral Concert Series marks its 32nd year of musical
tradition at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark,
89 Ridge St, Newark.
In
addition to the traditional performances, which include the Christmas
Carol Sing and the Choral Meditations on the Stations of the Cross,
the Concert Series will feature new performances such as the Thea
Bowman Gospel Choir and internationally-acclaimed concert organist
Anthony Newman.
Most
Sunday performances in the Cathedral Concert Series begin at 4 p.m.
Weekday evening performances begin at 8 p.m. A suggested donation
of $10 or a Free-Will Offering is requested.
Editor's
Note:
A complete listing of performers, dates and suggested donations
follows.
Polymania
- A Duo Piano Recital
Mari Jo Polycastro and Steven Russell perform works of Grieg,
Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn with Brahm's Neue Liebeslieder Walzer
sung by the Cathedral Quartet.
Sunday, October 15, 2000, 4 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $10
Sophie-Veronique
Cauchefer Choplin
A performance by the Assistant Organist- St. Sulpice, Paris,
the organ recital will feature works of Vierne, Boellmann and Alain,
concluding with an improvisation on a submitted theme.
Sunday, November 19, 2000, 4 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $10
The
30th Annual Christmas Carol Sing
Under the direction of John J. Miller, with organist Pablo Fernandez,
the Cathedral Choir with the Cathedral Brass & Percussion Ensemble
will lead carols, including Gloria by John Rutter.
Tuesday, December 19, 2000, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Free-Will Offering
Thea
Bowman Gospel Choir
Under the direction of Darcell Williamowsky, this ensemble from
the Diocese of Rockville Center, NY will celebrate Black History
Month with selections that range from gospel
to spirituals.
Sunday, February 18, 2001, 4 p.m.
Free-Will Offering
Resonance
de France
The Cathedral Choir under the direction of John J. Miller, with
organist Pablo Fernandez, will present an all French program of
organ and choral music to celebrate the French Gothic architecture
of the Cathedral Basilica. The program will include music by of
Faure, Dupre, Langlais and feature the Messe Solenelle for Two Organs
by Louis Vierne.
Sunday, March 18, 2001, 4 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $10
Choral
Meditations on the Stations of the Cross
The Cathedral Choir, under the direction of John J. Miller, presents
meditations within the context of the Stations of the Cross. The
a cappella program includes works of Allegri, Lotti, and Poulenc.
Friday, April 13, 2001, 8 p.m.
Free-Will Offering
Anthony
Newman
For over twenty-six years, this internationally-acclaimed concert
organist has been in the public eye as one of America's leading
organists, harpsichordists and Bach specialists. Time magazine
has described him as "the high priest of Bach". Mr. Newman has been
a guest conductor with many of the world's leading chamber orchestras,
including the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the New York Chamber
Symphony, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber
Orchestra. His series of appearances conducting numerous symphonic
orchestras from coast to coast confirms his position at the forefront
of a Baroque and Classical specialist.
Sunday, May 4, 2001, 4 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $10
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