J.S. Bach Four Lutheran Masses

The final purpose of the four Missa brevis or Lutheran Masses Bach composed between 1737 and 1748 was never known. Traditionally, they would comprise only the Kyrie and Gloria, which would be divided in five movements. People sometimes look down on them because Bach added arias and chorals from earlier cantatas, when adapting to Latin speech, but they forget that the monumental Mass in B was also a “parody”… All in all, it is an unmissable occasion to rediscover these magnificent pieces, too often forgotten.

On ne connait pas la destination des quatre Messes brèves, ou Messes luthériennes, que Bach compose entre 1737 et 1748 environ. Selon l’usage, elles ne comprennent que le Kyrie et le Gloria, celui-ci divisé en cinq mouvements. Parce que Bach y reprend, les adaptant à la langue latine, des arias et des chœurs de cantates antérieures, certains les ont regardées de haut, oubliant que la monumentale Messe en si est elle aussi une « parodie »… Quoi qu’il en soit, voici une occasion en or de découvrir ces œuvres magnifiques trop rarement entendues.

Choeur St-Laurent / Les Boréades

Hélène Brunet, soprano

Marjorie Maltais, mezzo

Jean-Philippe Lazure, ténor / tenor

Stephen Hegedus, baryton-basse /bass-baritone

Philippe Bourque, chef

J.S. Bach Four Lutheran Masses

The final purpose of the four Missa brevis or Lutheran Masses Bach composed between 1737 and 1748 was never known. Traditionally, they would comprise only the Kyrie and Gloria, which would be divided in five movements. People sometimes look down on them because Bach added arias and chorals from earlier cantatas, when adapting to Latin speech, but they forget that the monumental Mass in B was also a “parody”… All in all, it is an unmissable occasion to rediscover these magnificent pieces, too often forgotten.

Choeur St-Laurent / Les Boréades

Hélène Brunet, soprano

Maude Brunet, mezzo

Jean-Philippe Lazure, ténor / tenor

Stephen Hegedus, baryton-basse /bass-baritone

Philippe Bourque, chef

Mozart died while writing his own Requiem. Perhaps that is why we still find this music – by turn terrifying, heartbreaking and serene, so compelling.

Also at this concert, you’ll experience powerful photographs Edward Burtynsky on the big screen while hearing soaring works by Tulev and Gjeilo.

Try Us Out! For this concert only, all tickets are $40 or less! That’s less than half the regular cost for best seats in the house.

Come early to see Burtynsky’s compelling photographs up close! From 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery will display some of the Burtynsky photos in its own collection. A curator will be on hand to talk about the art before the concert and also at intermission.

The Art Gallery is located in the same building, just across the hall from the concert theatre beside the box office.

Mozart Requiem
Gjeilo: Song of the Universal; Luminous Light of the Soul
Tulev: Psalm 23

Ellen McAteer – Soprano
Christina Stelmacovich – Mezzo-Soprano
Jean-Philippe Lazure – Tenor
Clarence Frazer – Baritone

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Grand Philharmonic Choir
Mark Vuorinen – Conductor

Saturday October 20th, 7:30pm
Centre in the Square, Kitchener

Leonard Bernstein's brilliant comic operetta Candide comes to Banff Centre for one night only in the outdoor Shaw Amphitheatre!

Based on the classic Voltaire tale of an innocent young man's journey through a life filled with colorful characters and unexpected life lessons.  The impeccable score includes sing along songs such as "Life Is Happiness Indeed," "It Must Be So," "You Were Dead, You Know" and "Make Our Garden Grow.”

This year we celebrate Leonard Bernstein by presenting his catchy tunes and the show's clever lyrics with beautiful young voices, incredible characters and a witty response to Voltaire's cynical (or, rather, realistic) philosophy.

Music by: LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics by: RICHARD WILBUR
Book adapted from Voltaire by: HUGH WHEELER
With additional Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM and JOHN LATOUCHE 
Produced on Broadway by The Chelsea Theatre Center of Brooklyn 
in conjunction with HAROLD PRINCE and RUTH MITCHELL 
Broadway Production Conceived and Directed by HAROLD PRINCE 

This concert will features performers from Opera in the 21st Century program.

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 Singers

Jean-Philippe Lazure, Tenor - Candide
Katharine Dain, Soprano - Cunegonde
Beste Kalender, Mezzo soprano - The Old Lady
Tracy Cantin, Soprano - Paquette
Alexander Hajek, Baritone - Maximillian
Micah Schroeder, Baritone - Pangloss
Nicole Joanne, Soprano - Soprano Ensemble & Baroness
Lindsay Connolly, Mezzo soprano - Mezzo Ensemble, Sheep I & Old Lady Cover
Jose Gonzalez Caro, Baritone - Baritone Ensemble, Soldier III & Governor
Jamie Groote, Mezzo Soprano - Mezzo Ensemble, Sheep II & Paquette Cover
River Guard, Tenor - Tenor Ensemble & Baron
Shane Hanson, Counter tenor - Mezzo Ensemble Soldier I & Lion (Sheep III)
Gina Hanzlik, Soprano - Soprano Ensemble & Cunegonde Cover
Patrick McGill, Tenor - Baritone Ensemble, Candide Cover, Soldier II & Judge
Daevyd Pepper, Tenor - Tenor Ensemble & Father Bernard

Musicians

Laura Reid, Andrew Bensler - Violin
Brenna Hardy-Kavanagh - Viola
Sarah Gans - Cello
Jesse Dietschi - Bass
Emily Phernambucq - Flute
Carly Gordon - Oboe
Brad Cherwin - Clarinet
David Nagy - Bassoon

Artistic Team

Topher Mokrzewski - Conductor
Laura Tucker - Stage Director
Brian Gilling - Assistant Conductor
Adam Da Ros - Assistant Stage Director
Jennifer Szeto - Head Coach
Holly Kroeker - Principal Repetiteur
Irina Tuzlukova - Stage Manager Practicum
Diana Bartosh - Stage Manager Practicum