|  Trinity Concert Series 2007-2008
The mission of theTrinity Concert Series is to share God’s great gift of music with the congregation and the community for inspiration, education, and the renewal of the spirit. The Trinity Worship Center, with its excellent acoustics, is a wonderful place to hear a concert. All concerts are open to Trinity members and to the community. After each event ticket information is listed. For further information on any of the events, please call Carol Carver at 651-439-7400, ext. 118, or email her.
The MetropolitanSymphony Orchestra
Sun., Oct. 14 – 4 p.m.The MSO opens its 25th season with Stravinsky’s outrageous orchestration of Happy Birthday as a prelude to Motown Metal, Michael Daugherty’s soulful, high-octane evocation of Detroit. Four horn players from the Minnesota Orchestra join the celebration and display their solo virtuosity in Schumann’s dazzling Concertpiece. The program concludes with Dvorák’s dark and powerful Symphony #7, one of the Czech master’s most profound orchestral creations. Free and open to all.
A Golden Recital
Sun., Oct. 28 – 3 p.m.Gretchen Perkins, piano, and
Linda Wadsworth, flute. Free and open to all.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra – Beethoven’s 4th Symphony
Thu., Oct. 18 – 8 p.m.For tickets call the SPCO at 651-291-1144 or go to www.thespco.org
Saint Croix Artists Series
Sat., Nov. 3 – 8 p.m.Tickets available at the door.
St. Paul Chamber OrchestraThu., Nov. 8 – 8 p.m.
Abbado continues his exploration of Schubert’s symphonies with the Sixth. Despite the nickname, there is nothing diminutive about it – except in comparison with Schubert’s ‘Great’ C Major. Abbado contrasts it with two concertos: Schumann’s mellow tour de force for cello, and a rarely heard masterpiece from Petrassi. For tickets call the SPCO at 651-291-1144 or go to www.thespco.org
St. Croix Concert Series – Camerata Bariloche
Fri., Nov. 9 – 7:30 p.m.South America’s most famous chamber orchestra, Camerata Bariloche, will perform in Stillwater as a part of its 40th anniversary tour. Music will include masterpieces by European and Latin American composers. Throughout its history, Camerata Bariloche has received numerous awards including the Platinum Konex Prize, which was awarded to the group as the best chamber ensemble in the history of Argentina. For tickets, please call 651-430-3528 or go to www.stcroixconcertseries.org
Trinity Children’s Choirs Present – Elijah
Sat., Nov. 10 – 5 p.m. worshipCome to worship and hear the children’s choirs musical production of ELIJAH.
Hymn Festival With Guest Artist – Aaron David Miller
Sat., Nov. 17 – 7 p.m.Led by the Temple Choir, with much congregational participation, this will be celebration of the Church Year using the new Evangelical Lutheran Worship book. Guest artist Aaron David Miller is known as one of the finest organ improvisers in the country, having won numerous international awards and given concerts across the country. In addition to many performance prizes, Dr. Miller was the recipient of the 2004 Hellenikon Idyllion Prize for Composition in Athens, Greece. Free and open to all.
Vocal EssenceSat., Dec. 1 – 8 p.m.
An old-fashioned American Christmas celebration, overflowing with beloved Christmas carols from the countries of Minnesota’s early settlers—Poland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, France, the Ukraine and others. Favorites like Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming and Carol of the Bells will be perfomed by the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers with string orchestra, conducted by Philip Brunelle. Single tickets are on sale now. Ticket prices are $20-$35. Student and group discounts available. Service charges may apply. Call 612-624-2345 or www.vocalessence.org
Croix Chordsmen & Sweet Adelines Christmas Concert
Sat., Dec. 8 – 2 p.m.For tickets, call 651-439-4527
Prophets and Angels – An Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols
Sun., Dec. 16 – 9 & 10:30 a.m.An Advent celebration with music and readings pointing us toward the birth of Jesus and illustrating the Advent of our faith journey. Led by the Temple Choir with readings written and read by Herb Brokering.
The Rose Ensemble – And Glory Shone Around: An Early American Christmas
Sun., Dec. 23 – 3 p.m.Escape from the mayhem of the modern holiday with the simple joy of songs from a time when the voice was an instrument of everyday celebration. A refreshingly different holiday event, this concert features Appalachian & Acadian folk songs, colonial carols, Shaker hymns and 18th-century California mission music. With roots in the folk traditions of France, Spain & the British Isles, these songs were the simplest and most universal expression of faith from the voices that shaped our history. For tickets, please call 651-225-4340 or go to www.roseensemble.org
Valley Chamber Chorale – Voices Of Peace
Sat., Feb. 23 – 8 p.m.Memorial – René Clausen
Dona Nobis Pacem –
Ralph Vaughan Williams
For tickets please call 651-430-0124 or go to www.valleychamberchorale.org
St. Croix Concert Series – Biava String Quartet
Fri., Feb. 29, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.Winner of the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award, the Biava Quartet is recognized as one of today’s top young American string quartets. Having established an enthusiastic following in the United States and abroad, the Quartet captured top prize at the London International String Quartet Competition, where it was one of only a few American quartets
to have ever received an award. For tickets, please call 651-430-3528 or go to www.stcroixconcertseries.org
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra – J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F
Fri., March 27 – 8 p.m.Contrast is the rule here as the 18th century and music from our own time meet head on. Bach is the presiding spirit, and his influence is felt in every work. Sierra’s Folias is a worldly, witty
and colorful piece. Bedford’s work pays tribute to the Bach of the Double Concerto, and Paul Goodwin places it against one of Bach’s most popular works. For tickets call the SPCO at 651-291-1144 or go to www.thespco.org
St. Croix Concert Series – Awadagin Pratt
Fri., April 4 – 7:30 p.m.Pianist Awadagin Pratt is critically acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely involving performances. Winner of the Naumburg International Piano Competition and the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Mr. Pratt is a sought-after soloist with major orchestras throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan. He is conductor and Professor of Piano at the University of Cincinnati,
College Conservatory of Music. For tickets, please call 651-430-3528 or go to www.stcroixconcertseries.org
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Thu., April 17 – 8 p.m.There is plenty to relish here: the heroism of Beethoven, the poetry of Britten, the wit of Stravinsky and the grandeur of Haydn. One reviewer called young tenor James Taylor “a spectacular tenor and he sings with depth and a sweet power that is remarkable.” He has made the Serenade his own. For tickets, please call the SPCO at 651-291-1144 or go to www.thespco.org
Stillwater High School Concert Choir
Tue., April 22 – 7:30 p.m.Call Stillwater High School for ticket information.
Classical Masterpieces Concert
Sun., April 27 – 2 p.m.Tickets available at the door: $15/10.
Vocal Essence – A Slice of Americana
Sat., May 10 – 7:30 p.m.In this final concert of 2007–2008, the Ensemble Singers will present highlights from the year’s tour, focusing on repertoire recognized by the NEA as American masterpieces. Three centuries of music will be covered, from William Billing’s
plain-spoken hymn settings, to the poignant grandeur of Leonard Bernstein’s Make our Garden Grow . For tickets call 612-624-2345 or go to www.vocalessence.org
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