St. Paul`s Music presents Choral Masterworks of Johann Sebastian

St. Paul`s Music presents Choral Masterworks of Johann Sebastian

For the past thirty-six years, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has become a hospitable place where the human
spirit speaks through the arts. St. Paul’s Music, a self-supporting 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, has a
three-fold purpose. First, the organization supports mission projects such as recordings and tours. Second,
St. Paul’s Music supports the Choral Scholar Program of St. Paul’s Choir School that underwrites private
music lessons to deserving youth. Third, the organization continues to feature choral masterworks performed
by St. Paul’s Choir with orchestra, as well as professional artists from the Indianapolis area and around the
world. St. Paul’s Music is an organization dedicated to sharing the arts with all people in our community.
St. Paul’s Music presents
Choral Masterworks of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Indianapolis Pro Musica with the Indianapolis Baroque Artists
March 1, 2015, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV 118
O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht
Mein Hort, mein Trost, mein Zuversicht,
Auf Erden bin ich nur ein Gast
Und drückt mich sehr der Sünden Last.
O Jesus Christ, light of my life,
My treasure, my comfort, my security;
I am only a guest on the earth
and the burden of sin oppresses me greatly.
Martin Behm (1557-1622); English translation ©Pamela Dellal
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 38
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir,
Herr Gott, erhör mein Rufen;
Dein gnädig Ohr neig her zu mir
Und meiner Bitt sie öffne!
Denn so du willt das sehen an,
Was Sünd und Unrecht ist getan,
Wer kann, Herr, vor dir bleiben?
Hymn From deepest woe I cry to thee
Out of deep anguish I call to You,
Lord God, hear my cries;
bow down Your gracious ear to me
and open it to my plea!
Since You behold, according to Your will,
what sin and injustice is done,
who can stand, Lord, before You?
Martin Luther, 1524; English translation ©Pamela Dellal
Sung by all
Please stand, if you are able, and sing the Hymn inserted into your program
Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, BWV 1043
Dean Franke and Charles Morey, Violinists
Vivace
largo ma non tanto
allegro
Aus tiefer Not
Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
Jesu, meine Freude,
Meines Herzens Weide,
Jesu, meine Zier,
Ach wie lang, ach lange
Ist dem Herzen bange,
Und verlangt nach dir!
Gottes Lamm, mein Bräutigam,
Außer dir soll mir auf Erden
Nichts sonst liebers werden.
O Jesus, my joy,
My heart’s pasture,
Jesus, my adornment,
Oh how long, how long
Has my heart been anxious
And longed for you.
Lamb of God, my bridegroom,
On earth never will there be
Anything dearer to me than you.
Es ist nun nichts Verdammliches
an denen, die in Christo Jesus sind,
die nicht nach dem Fleische wandeln,
sondern nach dem Geist.
Now there is no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not according to the flesh,
but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:1)
Unter deinem Schirmen
Bin ich vor den Stürmen
Aller Feinde frei.
Laß den Satan wittern,
Laß den Feind erbittern,
Mir steht Jesus bei.
Ob es itzt gleich kracht und blitzt,
Ob gleich Sünd und Hölle schrecken:
Jesus will mich decken.
Beneath your shelter
I am free from the storms
Of all foes.
Let Satan storm,
Let the Foe rage,
Jesus stands by me.
Though thunder crack as lightning flashes,
Though sin and hell spread terror,
Jesus will shelter me.
Denn das Gesetz des Geistes,
der da lebendig machet in Christo Jesu,
hat mich freigemacht von dem Gesetz
der Sünde und des Todes.
For the law of the Spirit
which gives life in Christ Jesus
has set me free from the law
of sin and death. (Romans 8:2)
Trotz dem alten Drachen,
Trotz des Todesrachen,
Trotz der Furcht dazu!
Tobe, Welt, und springe—
Ich steh hier und singe
In gar sichrer Ruh.
Gottes Macht halt mich in acht;
Erd und Abgrund muß verstummen,
Ob sie noch so brummen.
Despite the old Dragon!
Despite the jaws of Death!
Despite fear as well!
Though the world rage and spring to attack:
Here I stand and sing
In securest repose.
God’s might watches out for me.
Earth and Abyss must fall speechless,
However much they keep growling.
Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich,
sondern geistlich,
so anders Gottes Geist in euch wohnet.
Wer aber Christi Geist
nicht hat, der ist nicht sein.
But you live not by the flesh
but by the Spirit,
if indeed God’s Spirit dwells in you.
But anyone who does not have
the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. (Romans 8:9)
Weg mit allen Schätzen!
Du bist mein Ergötzen,
Jesu, meine Lust!
Weg, ihr eitlen Ehren,
Ich mag euch nicht hören,
Bleibt mir unbewußt!
Elend, Not, Kreuz,
Schmach und Tod
Soll mich, ob ich viel muß leiden,
Nicht von Jesu scheiden.
Away all treasures!
You are my delight,
Jesus, my pleasure!
Away, you empty honors,
I won’t listen to you.
Remail unknown to me!
Misery, adversity, cross,
disgrace, and death
will not, however much I must suffer,
separate me from Jesus
So aber Christus in euch ist,
so ist der Leib
zwar tot um der Sünde willen;
der Geist aber ist das Leben
um der Gerechtigkeit willen.
But if Christ is in you,
the body is indeed dead
for the sake of sin;
but the Spirit is life
for the sake of justification. (Romans 8:10)
Gute Nacht,
O Wesen, das die Welt erlesen,
Mir gefällst du nicht!
Gute Nacht, ihr Sünden,
Bleibet weit dahinten,
Kommt nicht mehr ans Licht!
Gute Nacht, du Stolz und Pracht!
Dir sei ganz, du Lasterleben,
Gute Nacht gegeben.
Good night,
O ways of the world—
You do not please me.
Good night, sins,
stay way back,
Come no more into the light.
Good night, pomp and pride!
Once and for all, you life of iniquity,
I bid you good night!
So nun der Geist des,
der Jesum von den Toten
auferwecket hat,
in euch wohnet, so wird auch derselbige,
der Christum von den Toten
auferwecket hat,
eure sterblichen Leiber lebendig machen,
um des willen, daß sein Geist in euch wohnet.
If now the Spirit of him
who awakened Jesus
from the dead
dwells in you, then the same one
who awakened Christ
from the dead
will give life to your mortal bodies to this end,
that his Spirit live in you. (Romans 8:11)
Weicht, ihr Trauergeister,
Denn mein Freudenmeister,
Jesus, tritt herein.
Denen, die Gott lieben,
Muß auch ihr Betrüben
Lauter Wonne sein.
Duld ich schon hier Spott und Hohn,
Dennoch bleibst du auch im Leide,
Jesu, meine Freude.
Yield, mournful spirits,
For my master of joy,
Jesus, steps in.
To those who love God,
Even their afflictions
Must be pure bliss.
Though here I endure scorn and ridicule,
Still, even in suffering, you, Jesus
Remain my joy.
Johann Franck
At age 38, Johann Sebastian Bach moved his family to the culturally vibrant city of Leipzig, where he was to
remain until his death at age 65 in 1750. The previous five years were spent in relative isolation as Kapellmeister
at the musically rich court in rural Cöthen, where he completed much of his instrumental works – including the
Concerto in D minor for two violins. There he had no liturgical duties, and absorbed the latest fashions in Italian
and French music, whose imprint were to have a lasting effect on all his future compositions. Moving to Leipzig
proved to be a difficult and challenging move, yet out of this final stage in his life he produced his most revered,
structurally taut, and inspiringly beautiful music as Cantor of St. Thomas Church. The position he held there was a
civic appointment, requiring music not just for church services (such as the cantata “Aus tiefer Not,” BWV 38),
but for official festivals for the city of Leipzig and for funerals of prominent townspeople. Such funerals are
presumably the occasions that produced the single movement cantata “O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht,” BWV
118, and the monumental motet “Jesu, meine Freude,” BWV 227.
The resident boychoir at St. Thomas school was required to sing for extra services and ceremonies outside the
usual Sunday services at two of the main Leipzig churches, the Thomaskirche and the Nikolaikirche. The original
scoring of “O Jesu Christ” used portable wind instruments to accompany the choral parts, suggesting that it may
have been performed outdoors either at a graveside service, or outside the home of the bereaved family. Bach
later scored the work for strings and oboes; this “indoor” version is performed here. “Aus tiefer Not” would be
familiar to any churchgoer in 18th century Lutheran Germany, as it was one of the prototypes of the new chorale
form; Martin Luther himself paraphrased the text and published the tune in 1524, appearing in the earliest Lutheran
Hymnal. Bach takes the chorale melody unadorned in the upper voices and weaves counterpoint in each lower
voice.
The miracle of “Jesu, meine Freude” has as much to do with the creativity of the text arrangement as the music
itself. In one of Bach’s most meticulously planned moves, the entire work displays symmetry in the form of choral
variations, alternating chorale-based material with free motet sections. A trio for upper voices in the first half of
the work, for example, is balanced in the second half with a trio for lower voices. In the center of the work is a
magnificent fugue, at once erudite and effervescent. The text, too, shows symmetry: each section alternates a
stanza of Johann Franck’s hymn with a biblical section from the apostle Paul’s letters. The arc of the entire work is
a progression from enduring human, earthly sufferings to a spiritual plane of existence, ultimately providing
salvation. Bach the theologian accomplishes this transformation in his choice and arrangement of texts, and in his
musical interpretation of transcendent beauty. Brad Hughley
Indianapolis Baroque Artists
Violin
Dean Franke, Concertmaster
Charles Morey
Hua Jin
Sherry Hong
Patrick Dalton-Holmes
Shoshana Kay
Viola
Susan Chan
Kathy Hershberger
Oboe
Jennifer Howlett
Leonid Sirotkin
Cello
Kurt Fowler
Anna Thompson-Danilova
Bassoon
Kara Stolle
Kelly Swensson
Double Bass
Ju Fang Liu
Harpischord
Tom Gerber
Indianapolis Pro Musica
This chamber choir is comprised of singers from various denominations in our community. These trained
musicians value the art of a capella choral singing from the Renaissance through Contemporary Eras.
The mission of this ensemble is to present quality sacred music to the Indianapolis community.
Soprano
Kate Appel
Sara Haisley
Susan Haisley
Susan Joiner
Candace Lang
Marcia Larson
Desiree Law
Mary Beth Wott
Alto
Pam Douglas
Marian Fales
Joyce Krauser
Diana Saltanovitz
Becky Stoner
Nancy Utz
Tenor
Lee Barlow
Elwood Black
Victor Chen
Jose Espada
Tom Honderich
Gary Lowe
Bass
Rick Adams
John Carvey
Charles Good
Chris Gribble
Patrick Havens
Harry R. Mamlin, III
Frank W. Boles, Director
Brad Hughley, Associate Director
Dean Franke has served as the Assistant Concertmaster of the Indianapolis Symphony since
1990. He was born in Ottawa, Canada, and made his solo debut at age 15 with the Toronto
Symphony. He was the winner of the CBC Network Talent Search and Second Prize in the CBC
Talent Festival, leading to numerous recitals and solo performances throughout Canada. He
studied at Indiana University and at Juilliard and as a fellow at Tanglewood, Yale and the Banff
school of Fine Arts. With his wife, violist Susan Chan, he was cofounder of Accord Chamber
Music Society in San Francisco, California and cofounder of the New Century String Quartet
based at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center in Indianapolis since 1999. He has performed as a
soloist with the ISO with conductor Raymond Leppard and with the Indianapolis Philharmonic
with conductor Orcenith Smith. Dean also belongs to the Icarus Ensemble, a jazz quintet
comprised of ISO musicians and Butler faculty musicians. They are releasing their first CD Mar.
8th at the Jazz Kitchen.
Charles Morey has been a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra since 2014 and
leads a diverse musical life as violinist, composer, conductor, and teacher. He has served as
guest concertmaster with the orchestras of San Antonio, Memphis, and Omaha, among
others. Frequently performing in the country's most prestigious halls, he made his Kennedy
Center debut in 2011 performing his own composition, "Images" for violin and piano. Recent
honors include collaboration with composers Augusta Read Thomas and Steven Mark Kohn,
as well as a duo performance for Bronislaw Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland.
His recording of Augusta Read Thomas’, ”Toft Serenade” was recently released on the
composer's album of chamber and piano works. He received his Bachelor's and Master's
degrees in violin performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with
Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster William Preucil.
Future Events at St. Paul’s Church
March 15, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Choral Masterworks– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart– REQUIEM, K626
St. Paul’s Choir with Orchestra Indianapolis
Mozart’s final testament is his monumental Requiem, composed during the last year of his short life. The
mystery surrounding the origin of the work, and Mozart’s death before its completion, is one of the most
famous stories in Classical music. Admission is free.
March 20, Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Scott Montgomery, Organist
Scott Montgomery is Director of Music Ministries and Organist for Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in
Champaign, Illinois. Scott received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign, in organ performance, studying with Dr Dana Robinson. He has given numerous
concerts and master classes around the country. His performances have been broadcast on American Public
Media’s series, Pipedreams. Scott has released three CDs and has been broadcast on American Public
Media’s Pipedreams.
Admission at the door: Adults $15, Students $10. Advance discount tickets: indyago.org
Co-sponsored with the American Guild of Organists, Indianapolis Chapter.
April 5, Easter Sunday at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.
Festival Holy Eucharist
St. Paul’s Choir sings festive music to celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection. Hymns and anthems will be
accompanied by organ, brass and timpani.
April 24, Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Concert by Indiana University organists Rising Stars from Jacobs School of Music
Jaime Carini, Ryan Brunkhurst, and Nicole Simental represent the organ studios of Janette Fishell,
Christopher Young, and Bruce Neswick at Indiana University. This recital is an exciting collective of young,
talented musicians who promise to dazzle and inspire with their playing. Admission is free.
May 3, Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
2015 Indianapolis Choir Festival
Choirs from the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis join together in this momentous occasion with over 180
singers celebrating our Anglican tradition of great choral music. You will not want to miss this grand choral
affair!
May 16, Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Choir School Recital
Let your spirit be lifted by the music of young musicians! Choir School youth perform an instrumental recital
demonstrating their creative talents.
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Saints ($1,000 and up)
Kate Appel
Gorman Jones
Col. A. D. Kneessy
Harry R. Mamlin, III & Frank Boles
Lois Pless
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Rudesill
The Honorable Mark & Becky Stoner
Seraphim ($500 - $999)
Sue Hale
Ann Hinson
Matt Middleton
Michael & Stacy Morgan
Ruth J. Nelson
Chuck Roemer
John & Elsa VanHekken
Margaret Yergler
Cherubim ($250 - $499)
Rick & Becky Adams
Simon Atkinson & Joan Duwve
Martha Bowman
John D. Carvey
John & Liz Jenkins
Larry & Betsy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Langdon W. Kumler
The Lowe Family
Rosalind K. McClure
Steven Pettinga
Fred & Bev Ruebeck
Barbara Schubert
Nancy & Lloyd Utz
Marilyn L. Vargo
Mary Anne & Ken Winslow
Ace & Beth Yakey
Archangels ($100 - $249)
Two Anonymous
Tom & Anna Beczkiewicz
Dave & Pam Comer
Jan Douglas
Pam Douglas
Reba & Tim Erickson
Joanna Giesek
Charles Goodlett & Joan Brandt
Archangels ($100 - $249), Cont.
Judith Gustafson
C. William Hanke
Brad & Amy Hughley
Cheri Irmscher
Ron & Elizabeth Jobe
Larry & Joyce Krauser
Gerry & Sue LaFollette
Stephen & Candis Lang
Melanie Manges
Beverly Milgate
Timothy S. Needler
Stephen R. Nelson
Phyllis Nolen & Carol Wissman
John Vernon Oaks
Marion Paris
Robert & Kathryn Riester
Diana Saltanovitz
The Rev. Robert & Dr. Rita Schilling
John Seest
Ann Shupert
Melanie & Jack Sokhey
Richard & Gretchen Spaulding
Mary M. Sutherland
Judy Sutton
Erin Walls
Peter Whitten
Deborah Williams
Timothy & Mary Beth Wott
Jeff Young, in memory of
Floyd Powell
Angels (up to $99)
Five Anonymous
Armen Avakian
Patricia K. Bradshaw
Jose & Angela Espada
Duke & Tammy Hardy
John & Judy Havens in honor of
Marilla Havens’ Baptism anniversary
Joan L. Henderson
Rachel G. Hildebrandt
Susan Joiner
Mr. & Mrs. George Kimsey
Joie Kipka
Beverly Knoblock
Angels (up to $99), Cont.
John Mills
Robert & Susan Schlifke
Herb & Ann Strong
Anne Traynor
Mary Jo Wallace
Mary Anne & Ken Winslow in honor
of Frank Boles & Harry R. Mamlin III
Bernard Wurger
St. Paul’s Music Foundation
Three Anonymous
Kate Appel
Jose & Angela Espada
Col. A. D. Kneessy
Ruth J. Nelson
Stephen Pettinga
Melanie & Jack Sokhey
Contributions in Memory of
Molly Adams
Wally Aiken
Aubrey Lowe
John Yergler
Contributions in Thanksgiving
Given by St. Paul’s Choir in
thanksgiving for the marriage of
Frank Boles & Harry R Mamlin, III.
Scholarships
One Scholarship in memory and
honor of many Carvey Family
musicians by Carolla J. Carvey,
John D. Carvey & Virginia J. Chapman
One Scholarship given by
Marilyn L. Vargo, in thanksgiving
for the life of Edward G. Vargo
Members of St. Paul’s Music Committee: Ann Hinson, Chair, Kate Appel, John Carvey,
Jan Douglas, Pam Douglas, Joanna Giesek, Charles Goodlett, Sue Hale, Cheri Irmscher, Tracie Lowe,
Harry R. Mamlin, III, Mark Stoner, Nancy Utz; Frank Boles, ex officio, Brad Hughley, ex-officio.
Promotions for this concert
are thanks in part to WFYI
and WICR Public Radio.