ORGAN DUO RECITAL
Friday, October 26, 2007 • 7:30pm
Two great organists – one organ bench! Dr. Jennifer Pascual, Director of Music/Organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City joins Dr. Lynn Trapp, Director of Worship/Music, Organist/Pianist at St. Olaf Church to perform a concert of music for four hands and four feet on the great Lively-Fulcher pipe organ. Music of the Baroque and Classical periods will sparkle. Psalm Variations by Hopkins will paint the text of the well-known verses of Psalm 23. Arrangements of American folktunes as well as the Irish Londonderry Air will highlight the many colors of the organ. Fancy for Two by Hancock and the virtuosic French Toccata by Bolting round off the program. Both artists are represented by World Library Publications/J. S. Paluch as members of the Liturgical Organists Consortium. Freewill offering. Reception follows.
  

 

Friday, November 2, 2007 • 11 - 11:50am
Pastiche is an ensemble of performers from the faculty of the joint music department of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota. Pastiche performs an extraordinarily diverse repertoire composed for combinations of singers and instrumentalists from classical to jazz and beyond. This concert will feature David Arnott on the viola, Ed Turley at the piano and Bruce Thornton on clarinet. Free and open to the public. Plan to stay for our Memorial Mass of All Souls at 12Noon.

WILLIAM SCHRICKEL, conductor
Sunday, November 18, 2007 • 7:30pm
The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is Minnesota’s most highly regarded civic orchestral ensemble. Formed in 1982, the mission of the MSO is to serve its audience and its members by performing symphonic music of all periods and styles at the highest artistic level. Program: Brandenburg Concerto #3, BWV. 1048 by J. S. Bach; Ku-Ka-Ilimoku for Four Percussionists by Christopher Rouse; Serenade, op. 44 in D minor by Antonín Dvořák; and Symphony #3, Symphony Poem for organ, orchestra and fifteen trumpets by Aram Khachaturian (Dr. Lynn Trapp, organ soloist). Freewill offering. Reception follows.
  

MATTHEW CULLOTON, Director
LINDA CHATTERTON, flute • MIN KIM, harp
Saturday, December 1, 2007 • 7:30pm
The annual celebration of Christmas with The Singers features new arrangements of favorite carols and beloved works of the season. A new Gloria, by Jocelyn Hagen, will be premiered along with works by Britten, Willan, Fetler, Warland, Paulus and Culloton. After only three seasons, The Singers are widely recognized for their dedication to world-class performance and a fresh take on music of wide-ranging appeal, from Renaissance masterworks to nearly 30 world premieres. See and hear why What Sweeter Music: Christmas with The Singers has quickly become a Twin Cities Holiday favorite! Tickets $10 - $25. For advance purchase call 651-917-1948 or visit www.singersmca.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. Reception follows.
 

Lenten Retreat: Saturday, February 23, 2008, 9am-2:30pm (includes 12noon Mass)
Exodus:  A Journey to God, led by Fr. Mark Pavlik, Pastor. Suggested Donation $10.

Christian Art exhibit by He Qi, artist, Roseville, MN
Qi’s art blends Chinese folk customs and painting techniques with Western art from the Middle and Contemporary Ages to create works that are genuinely Christian and fully Chinese. Exhibit opens as part of the morning Lenten Retreat, Saturday, February 23 and continues before and after all weekend Masses on February 23 and 24. On February 25 the exhibit will be open 11am-1pm. Free and open to the public.
  

Monday, March 3, 2008 • 11 - 11:50am
Pastiche is an ensemble of performers from the faculty of the joint music department of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University in Minnesota. This concert will feature sopranos Marcie Hagen and Patricia Kent, mezzo-soprano Carolyn Finley, pianist Ed Turley and Brian Campbell on trombone. Free and open to the public.

Jeremy D. Stanbary, playwright
Nicholas Lemme & Dr. Lynn Trapp, composers
Thursday, March 13, 2008 • 7:30pm
Friday, March 14, 2008 • 7:30pm
This original, collaborative Performing Arts project between Catholic Theater Production Company, Epiphany Studio Productions, and the Saint Olaf Catholic Church Worship & Sacred Music Series returns for a second year. Featuring internationally known actor Jeremy Stanbary, this drama brings to life the Passion of Jesus Christ through the eyes of three gospel figures who were changed forever by their encounter with the Messiah: the Samaritan woman at the well, the man born blind, and Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Scripted by J. Stanbary, the play reveals deep insights into the human condition, the mystery of suffering, as well as God’s infinite mercy and love, in light of the arrest, passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The musical score for string quartet, clarinet, organ and two voices will be performed live. For ticket information, call 651-336-3302, or visit www.epiphanystudio.com. Tickets are also available at the St. Olaf Parish office.
  

ANTON ARMSTRONG, conductor
Saturday, March 15, 2008 • 7:30pm
Cantus, a Twin Cities based full time professional male vocal chamber ensemble, joins forces with the renowned St. Olaf College Choir, Northfield, MN. This event brings two of the finest a cappella ensembles in the country together for a celebration of the human voice raised in song. The concert will feature both ensembles’ diverse repertoire, as well as collaborative pieces, including a new work by Twin Cities composer Edie Hill. The stunning acoustics of St. Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis will provide the perfect setting for these world-class choirs. Choral fans, have no fear – Beautiful Savior will be sung! Tickets: $25.00. For advance purchase call 651-209-6689 or visit www.ticketworks.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.
  

WORLD VOICES: KARLE ERICKSON, artistic director
Saturday, April 12, 2008 • 7:30pm
World Voices is a musical ensemble dedicated to performing music from all over the world in native languages. The ensemble was founded on the premise that music is a universal language, one that draws people together, creating respect and community between diverse populations. This program will recall many of the varying cultural influences that were woven together by immigrants to make America what it is today. It will feature music by American immigrants who did most of their composing after arriving in America. Come and let your spirits soar as you remind yourself of your heritage. Tickets: $16/adults, $8/students, if purchased in advance; $18/$10 at the door. For advance purchase call 952-947-0162 or visit www.worldvoicesmn.org. Reception follows.
   

Friday, May 9, 2008 • 7pm
Join in a seamless service of meditative prayer and sung mantras, in the style of the Taizé community in France, keeping vigil for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Free and open to the public.

MINNESOTA CHORALE
KATHY SALTZMAN ROMEY, conductor
Saturday, May 10, 2008 • 7:30pm
The Minnesota Chorale presents a consortium collaboration with the St. Olaf Parish Choir, Central Lutheran Church Choir and Twin Cities African Church Choirs. The program will feature sacred music from the United States, Western Europe and Africa of both aural and notated traditions. The concert will also feature a new work, written for the consortium choirs by composer Victor Zupanc as part of the American Composer Faith Partners Program. For ticket information, call the Chorale at 612-333-4866, or visit www.mnchorale.org.

 

presents at St. Olaf Church

 STEPHEN THARP, organ recitalist
Monday, June 23, 8:30am; 10am recital repeated
Stephen Tharp has been hailed as “the organist for the connoisseur” and “the thinking person’s performer.” In demand for nearly sixty concerts per season worldwide, Stephen Tharp is respected today as one of the most active concert organists in the world.

ROSE ENSEMBLE A Service in the Orthodox Tradition
Monday, June 23, 11:30am-12:15pm
Thursday, June 26, 2:30-3:15pm same service repeated
The Rose Ensemble is an internationally recognized vocal consort specializing in Gregorian chant and Renaissance music, based in St. Paul, MN. Jordan Sramek, artistic director.

And also during the week of the convention...

MID-DAY ORGAN RECITAL
Dr. Lynn Trapp, organist
Wednesday, June 25, 11:30am (before 12noon Mass)
Thursday, June 26, 12:30pm (after 12noon Mass)