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Conversation with Artistic Director Matthew Glandorf Ahead of the 2018-2019 Season of "NARRATIVES"  Jonah and the Whale. Artist Unknown, Circa 1400. Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1. What is your guiding principal when putting together a season's repertoire and what common theme did you choose for this Sixths season of the Bach@7 series?
MG: In general, when planning Bach@7 programs, rather than only resorting to exploring the music of Bach and his contemporaries, I prefer to look to other centuries and find works that share a similar theme. For example, this season we will be visiting the earliest examples of the oratorio that developed in Rome in the 17th century – all the way to the 21st century, with a newly commissioned work that shares the same theme as Bach Cantata BWV 125.
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 The crafting ladies of Kleine Kammermusik (L to R): Stephanie Corwin, Becca Humphrey, Meg Owens. By Geoffrey Burgess, musicologist, researcher and Baroque oboist, member of Kleine Kammermusik
Ahead of the Bach@7 series program on May 16, 2018: Counterpoint from Bach to Zelenka What does cross stitch and embroidery have to do with Baroque music? During the breaks in our rehearsal schedule, the ladies of Kleine Kammermusik —Stephanie, Meg, and Becca — all enjoy taking out their crafts: knitting, embroidery, hand-made satchels for instruments, and scarves for the winter.
Ahead of the Michael Korn Concert Tribute 2018, we are thrilled to share with you some rare historical photographs that were kindly provided to the Bach Festival and Choral Arts Philadelphia by Michael's long-time associate, Janice Bryson. We invite you to share your own comments and memories of Michael Korn below in the comments section! PHOTO 1: Philadelphia Singers at the Walnut Street Theater, Korn conducting. Photo by Trudy Lee Cohen, 1985. Personal Recollection of Michael Korn (1947-1991), by Janice Bryson Ahead of our celebration of the legacy of Michael Korn on March 23, 2018. Korn, the innovative Philadelphia musician, organ virtuoso and choral conductor, is the founder of the Philadelphia Bach Festival, Philadelphia Singers, as well as the national non-profit association Chorus America. Learn more about him here. We invite you to share your own comments and memories of Michael Korn below in the comments section!
 Today, in celebration of St. Valentine’s Day and Choral Arts' 35th Anniversary season, we are shining a spotlight on eight of our members, 4 couples-in-love who sing and play with us. Their devotion to each other and love of music making (be it a professional career or a passionate hobby) is a very special force that contributes to the overall positive and creative environment we all enjoy here at Choral Arts and the Bach Collegium of Philadelphia.
Please meet: Amey Hutchins (Alto) -- Dylan Steinberg (Tenor) Geoffrey Burgess (Baroque Oboe) -- Leon Schelhase (Harpsichord) Patty Cheek (Soprano) -- Ted Cheek (Bass, Board member) Daniela Pierson (Viola) -- Christof Richter (Violin)
 Four years ago, on October 16, 2013, Choral Arts and the Bach Festival of Philadelphia, inspired and led by the new bold vision of our artistic director Matthew Glandorf, launched the Bach At Seven series. Introduced on the heels of Choral Arts' big 30th Anniversary season, the idea of the monthly series represented a radical departure from traditional perceptions of what a choir concert format should be.
Although some board members were skeptical about the practicality of such innovation -- because it presented seemingly serious artistic, marketing and attendance challenges -- "the idea's time has come," as David Patrick Stearns wrote in his review for the Philadelphia Inquirer that month. |
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