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CAMINANTE: Journey Through 40 Years
2022 PROGRAM Caminante: Journey Through 40 Years 3 Summer Festival 4 Artist Spotlight Recitals 10 Santa Fe Sings! - Postponed 12 Inisghts & Sounds Symposium 13 Winter Festival 14 Coming Soon 16 Index of Image/Photo Credits 17
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CAMINANTE: Journey Through 40 Years Un caminante, a traveler, creates their own path. This year, we at the Santa Fe Desert Chorale reflect on our own journey through forty years. Many fellow travelers have walked with us, from inspiring artists to devoted listeners, coming together on one incredible journey. We are thrilled to continue walking this path with you for the next forty years and beyond! SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE 3
2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL PILGRIMAGE: SONGS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN Discovering the musical treasures of this diverse land
2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL sponsored by Mary and Phil Delk in Memory of Joel Brauer Program sponsored by Lynne and Joe Horning Joshua Habermann, conductor 3 Performances 16 Singers Featuring: Fattah Abbou, oud Polly Tapia Ferber, percussion 4 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
e explore the cross-pollination of cultures that call the Mediterranean Basin home, catching a glimpse of Spanish, North African, Jewish, and Arab peoples through their sacred and secular music. Fifteenth-century songs from the Spanish Cancionero de Palacio stand beside Moroccan folk melodies, Middle Eastern hymns, Levantine chants, and Sephardic love songs in a joyful celebration of this musically rich region. Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Fattah Abbou, hailed as a “North African music master,” and percussionist Polly Tapia Ferber join sixteen Desert Chorale singers for a program that unites these Mediterranean cultures through song.
Sunday, July 17, 2022 | 4 pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Sponsored by Brooke Bandfield Taylor in memory of Larry Bandfield
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | 7:30 pm Cristo Rey Catholic Church Sponsored by Patricia Stanley
Thursday, August 4, 2022 | 7:30 pm Cristo Rey Catholic Church Fattah Abbou, Oud and Vocals, sponsored by Sheryl Kelsey and George Duncan Polly Tapia Ferber, Percussionist, sponsored by Diane and Bill Graves Jeremy Mayne, Guitarist sponsored by Diane and Bill Graves
2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL MYSTICS & MAVERICKS Celebrating female sages and innovators, both ancient and modern
2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL sponsored by Mary and Phil Delk in Memory of Joel Brauer Program sponsored by Sallie Bingham Joshua Habermann, conductor 4 Performances 24 Singers 6 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
howcasing works of medieval feminists ahead of their time: Kassia, the only woman composer in the Byzantine liturgical canon and Hildegard von Bingen, a patron saint of musicians. Celebrated sound artist Meredith Monk, MacArthur fellow, two-time Guggenheim fellow, and National Medal of Arts recipient, brings a selection of works that was recently released for choral performance, and (to our knowledge) has not been heard in New Mexico. Caminante, the Chorale’s 2022 commissioned bilingual work by award-winning composer Jocelyn Hagen, enjoys its world premiere. We are also proud to feature another composition from our 2021 commissioned composer, Reena Esmail. Music by Moira Smiley, an in-demand American singer and composer whose choral works are performed around the world, rounds out this powerful program.
Sunday, July 24, 2022 | 4 pm Sponsored by Roxanne Howe-Murphy and James Murphy
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 | 7:30 pm Sponsored by Patricia “Tish” Romer
Saturday, July 30, 2022 | 7:30 pm Sponsored by Marian “Mimi” Lloyd
Friday, August 5, 2022 | 7:30 pm Sponsored by Carmen Paradis and Brian McGrath
All Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Mystics & Mavericks Video Recording for Desert Chorale TV: Sponsored by Jeffrey Fort and Diane Locandro SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE 7
2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL THE SOUNDING SEA In the high desert of New Mexico, water is a precious resource
2022 SUMMER FESTIVAL sponsored by Mary and Phil Delk in Memory of Joel Brauer Program sponsored by Suzanne Timble Joshua Habermann, conductor 3 Performances 24 Singers Featuring: Nathan Salazar, piano 8 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
e reflect on our relationship with this most essential element of life. An exciting new generation of American composers is featured: Jake Runestad (Waves), Mason Bates (Sirens), and Matthew Lyon Hazzard (The Prow, When We are Gone). Also featured is Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae (Song of Maritime Disaster) by Jaako Mäntyjärvi, inspired by the 1994 sinking of the MS Estonia in which 852 lives were lost. As one of the leading American chamber choirs, the Desert Chorale embraces its role in preserving our country’s folk music heritage. This program closes with a combination of American sacred harp, spiritual, and folk arrangements.
Friday, July 29, 2022 | 7:30 pm Sunday, July 31, 2022 | 4 pm Wednesday, August 3, 2022 | 7:30 pm
All Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Nathan Salazar, Pianist, sponsored by Diane and Bill Graves SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE 9
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT RECITALS Our professional singers not only blend beautifully in an ensemble—they also shine on the solo stage! Enjoy beautiful, varied repertoire from some of your favorite Desert Chorale artists in an intimate setting during our two Artist Spotlight vocal recitals.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT I Wednesday, July 13 at 5:30 pm
Church of the Holy Faith Featuring: Dianna Grabowski, mezzo soprano Steven Soph, tenor Alissa Ruth Suver, soprano With Maxine Thévenot, organ and harpsichord
Photo: Jared Rey
Photo: Adrian Kirtley
Dianna Grabowski
Alissa Ruth Suver
Photo: Amanda Webber
Photo: Maxine Thévenot
Steven Soph
Maxine Thévenot
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT II Friday, August 5 at 12:00 pm
St. Bede’s Episcopal Church Featuring: Simon Barrad, baritone Sarah Brauer, mezzo soprano John Buffett, baritone With Nathan Salazar, piano
Photo: Jackie Stevens
Photo: Blue Rose Photography
Simon Barrad
Sarah Brauer
Photo: Siobhan Doherty
Photo: Evangeline Hodge
John Buffett
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RETURNING TO AN IN-PERSON EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL 2023 8:30 am-1:15 pm The United Church of Santa Fe
UNDERWRITTEN BY STEPHEN AND JANE HOCHBERG A choral workshop open to singers of all backgrounds led by Artistic Director Joshua Habermann.
(505) 988-2282 or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Adults: $20 and Students (8th grade and above with ID): $5
Registration begins on March 15. Capacity is limited, and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Safety plans for Covid-19 are in progress. 12 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
INSIGHTS & SOUNDS SYMPOSIUM Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 10am-3pm Co-hosted with the Women’s International Study Center, Acequia Madre House Tickets are $50. Lunch is provided. Please stay tuned for further updates regarding our Covid-19 safety plans for this event.
Our Insights & Sounds community engagement program is back, in person and bigger than ever! We are pleased to host the inaugural Insights & Sounds Symposium, collaborating with the Women’s International Study Center. Join us for a day full of interdisciplinary dialogue through a choral music lens. The Symposium will feature three sessions, each combining a discussion and musical selection to reflect the three Desert Chorale Summer Festival programs. Panelist and topic selections are in progress and will engage a wide swath of the Santa Fe community. Each panel will be followed by a 20-minute musical selection from the respective program. Various Desert Chorale singers and our guest artists for the Summer Festival will be performing throughout the day. Artistic Director Joshua Habermann will provide commentary on each of these programs, as well as facilitate the dialogue surrounding The Sounding Sea program. This project also honors the legacy of the historic Acequia Madre House, which was built and stewarded by three remarkable Santa Fe women, including the founder of El Rancho de las Golondrinas, Leonora Curtin. These women and WISC reflect the spirit of our Mystics and Mavericks program, and our theme: Caminante–to travel one’s own path. CLICK HERE to join our mailing list for this event and be the first to know when tickets go on sale. SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE 13
2022 WINTER FESTIVAL 2022 WI A CEREMONY OF CAROLS Ringing in the season with Benjamin Britten’s choral masterpiece alongside holiday favorites
2022 WINTER FESTIVAL sponsored by Catherine and Guy Gronquist Joshua Habermann, conductor 8 Performances 1 Special Event 24 Singers Featuring: Emily Levin, harp 14 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
INTER FESTIVAL enjamin Britten’s iconic work, A Ceremony of Carols, is the crowning jewel of this year’s Winter Festival. Harpist Emily Levin of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra joins the Chorale, unifying yuletide Middle English and Latin texts with gorgeous harp accompaniment. While originally written for treble voices, all 24 professional Desert Chorale artists will bring this cherished work to life. Beloved seasonal choral treasures round out this program and joyfully conclude the Desert Chorale’s 40th Anniversary.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 1 pm Cristo Rey Catholic Church Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 4 pm Immanuel Presbyterian Church - Albuquerque Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 5:30 pm Carols & Cocktails—Special Event Church of the Holy Faith Friday, December 16, 2022 | 7:30 pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Saturday, December 17, 2022 | 7:30 pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, December 18, 2022 | 4 pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Sponsored by Phyllis Lehmberg
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | 7:30 pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | 7:30 pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Thursday, December 22, 2022 | 7:30 pm Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Emily Levin, Harpist, sponsored by Diane and Bill Graves Winter Festival Video Recording for Desert Chorale TV: Sponsored by Jeffrey Fort and Diane Locandro
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COMING SOON
Virtual Pre-concert Lectures 40th Anniversary Celebration Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5 pm Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe Our annual in-person Gala returns in 2022! Save the date for this spectacular celebration, featuring all 24 Santa Fe Desert Chorale artists performing choral favorites from our 40-year history. Join with fellow friends of the Chorale for a festive evening in support of your favorite choral organization. Further details and ticket information forthcoming.
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INDEX OF IMAGE/PHOTO CREDITS COVER
Photo: Christodoulos Fourouklas
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Photo: Doorways at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Kojihirano
PAGE 4 Photo: Jerusalem roofs by John Theodor PAGE 5 Photo from top right: zeevveez from Jerusalem, Israel, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons; Arian Baptistry, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons; Marina Bogachyova PAGE 5 Photos top (L-R): Meredith Monk by F. Scott Schaefer; Reena Esmail by Rachel Garcia; Photos bottom (L-R): Moira Smiley by Alexandra DeFurio Photography; Jocelyn Hagen by Jenn Cress PAGE 6 Photos right page from top: Hildegard von Bingen, photo {Information Description= Hildegard von Bingen empfängt eine göttliche Inspiration. Miniatur aus dem Rupertsberger Codex des Liber Scivias. |Source=www.sbg.ac.at/ger/samson/ | Date=etwa 1175 |Author=anonym |Permission=PD-old |other_versions= via Wikimedia Commons}; Irina Gomelsky; Danilo Mongiello PAGE 8
Photo: Breakers roll in at sunset on Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California by John A Davis
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Photos from top right: Bernd Kelichhaus; Flaviu Boerescu; apple2499
PAGE 10 The Mosaic of St. Francis created by Mother Connie Delzell, John Alan Warford and volunteers from St. Bede’s Episcopal Church courtesy of Church of the Holy Faith CLICK HERE for more information. PAGE 11 Photo: Sarah Brauer, Alto, and Kathlene Ritch, Soprano by Zina Jundi PAGE 12 Photo: Santa Fe Sings! by Zina Jundi PAGE 13 Photo Columns: (L-R) Jerusalem roofs by John Theodor; Reena Esmail by Rachel Garcia; Jocelyn Hagen by Jenn Cress; Meredith Monk by F. Scott Schaefer; Moira Smiley by Alexandra DeFurio Photography; Breakers Big Sur, California by John A Davis PAGE 14 Beautiful twilight view of Sankt Sebastian pilgrimage church Bavaria, Germany by Minnystock PAGE 15 Photos top right: Oleksandr Zaiats; jacquesvandinteren; Miramisska
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