Music at Emmanuel: 2024-2025 Season Brochure

SEPTEMBER

10 FrenchMasterworksat6:00pm

22 ChoralEvensong&OrganRecitalat3:30pm

27 AConcertfortheHumanFamilyat7:30pm

OCTOBER

06AllCreationSingsat4:00pm 15 BeethovenReimaginedat6:00pm

27 VOCES8at7:00pm 26 MountVernonVirtuosiat7:00pm

NOVEMBER

03RachmaninoffVespersat7:00pm 05SIREN:Musicforfluteat6:00pm 19 Mendelssohn&Brahmsat6:00pm

DECEMBER

08SingNowel-el-el!at4:00pm

17 SongsfortheHolidaysat6:00pm

22 CandlelightCarolsat6:30pm

24 ChristmasEveat7:00pm 14 MountVernonVirtuosiat7:00pm

JANUARY

Ken&BradKolodnerat6:00pm 14 Palestrinaat500at4:00pm 26

FEBRUARY

Imani-GraceCooperat6:00pm 11 ChoralEvensong&OrganRecitalat3:30pm 23

MARCH

MardiGraswithHotClubofBaltimoreat6:00pm 04 LORELEIENSEMBLEat7:30pm 06

Pärt&MacMillan:ModernChoralMasterworksat7:30pm 14

MountVernonVirtuosiat7:00pm 15

AhYoungHongat6:00pm 25 PrayersforPeaceat4:00pm 30

APRIL

08Magdalenaat6:00pm 20 EasteratEmmanuelat10:30am

MAY

NordicSongat6:00pm 05 MountVernonVirtuosiat7:00pm 17 BohemianBachat4:00pm 18

JUNE

06ConsideringMatthewShepardat7:30pm

TheEmmanuelChoirsingseverySundaymorningforChoralEucharistat10:30am

Long a vibrant locus for the arts in Baltimore, Emmanuel Church’s music programming takes another big step forward this year in scope and diversity of offerings and we invite you to join us regularly and often for these programs in the beauty and serenity of Emmanuel’s historic space at the corner of Cathedral and W Read Streets

Our 2024–2025 season comprises two main series: programming that features The Emmanuel Choir Maryland’s premier professional church choir and Tuesdays at Six, a happy-hour series of exceptional chamber music showcasing local musicians of the highest caliber Additionally, we are delighted to continue our relationship with Mount Vernon Virtuosi, one of the region’s most dynamic chamber orchestras, as Ensemble-in-Residence who open their season with Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony!

Whether basking in the sublime beauty of Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil by candlelight or reveling in the intricate choruses of Zelenka’s Missa Votiva, our Emmanuel Choir series this year has something for everyone In addition to these masterworks, the upcoming season features two not-to-be-missed holiday events in December including the North American premiere of Piers Connor Kennedy’s brand new work Nowel-el-el! for harp & choir; a program showcasing the timeless vocal polyphony of Palestrina 500 years after his birth; and an encore performance of an audience favorite for Baltimore PRIDE: Craig Hella Johnson’s poignant passion oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard Further, we are excited to collaborate with Peabody Children’s Chorus in a program we ’ ve called Prayers for Peace, and to mark the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt, the world’s most-performed living composer in recent years

Our early-evening Tuesday series offers a rich array of chamber music performed by noteworthy local artists including Grammy winning artists and Pulitzer winning composers In addition to hearing beloved masterworks of Beethoven and Brahms, Mendelssohn and Fauré, our January program welcomes acclaimed folk artists Ken & Brad Kolodner and the December concert features superstar vocalists Colleen Daly & Tynan Davis singing Songs for the Holidays Groundbreaking soprano Ah Young Hong presents stunning works of Peabody faculty composer Michael Hersch in March, and Imani-Grace Cooper marks Valentine’s Day with an evening of sultry vocal jazz

This year, we dramatically expand our concert offerings that transcend usual categorization and start off by welcoming local hip-hop artist Wordsmith for A Concert for the Human Family, a program aligned with former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s vision for advancing racial reconciliation and Becoming Beloved Community In October, we host our first-ever choral festival, welcoming singers from across the city & state for a weekend of glorious song And, we are very excited to present two of the world’s leading vocal ensembles this year: VOCES8 sells out concerts around the globe and visits Emmanuel in October; LORELEI is America’s preeminent ensemble for women ’ s voices, and we are honored to have them with us in March And, back by popular demand, we feature Hot Club of Baltimore for Mardi Gras!

Of course, none of these offerings is possible without your attendance, enthusiasm, and support We invite you to mark these dates on your calendar and plan to attend and, this year, we ’ ve made that easier by offering subscriptions, enabling you to save on ticket costs with the added flexibility of ticket exchanges should your plans change. So, please do subscribe. Please also share these events with friends, neighbors, and colleagues and invite them to join you! And, finally, we hope you will consider becoming or renewing your support as a “Friend of Music” by making a tax-deductible financial contribution to strengthen and sustain this important series in the heart of Mt Vernon

Again, welcome to this new year of Music at Emmanuel We look forward to seeing you often this season!

Christian Lane Director of Music

Anne Marie Richards Rector

CHORALEVENSONG

Sunday,September22,2024at3:30pm

CHRISTIANLANEorgan KARLROBSONorgan

The Emmanuel Choir sings a traditional service of Choral Evensong, featuring C H H Parry’s monumental Hear my words, ye people and Herbert Howells’ famous St Paul’s setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Concert organist Karl Robson accompanies the choir during the 4:00 p m liturgy; the service is preceded at 3:30 p m by an organ recital featuring music of Frank Bridge and Percy Whitlock, performed by Director of Music Christian Lane.

RACHMANINOFFVespers

Sunday,November3,2024at7:00pm

$35/$25/$10

Sergei Rachmaninoff’ s sublime All-Night Vigil, Op. 37 is beloved the world over for its richly stunning a cappella choral textures and transcendent beauty. Often recognized as one of Rachmaninoff’s finest achievements, this mammoth 1915 work was composed with inspired efficiency (in less than two weeks!) and its fifteen movements set texts from the traditional Russian Orthodox vigil ceremony On a quiet Sunday evening in November, hear The Emmanuel Choir perform Rachmaninoff’s choral masterpiece amidst the shimmering glow of candlelight, within the tranquility of Emmanuel’s historic nave

SINGNowel-el-el!

Sunday,December8,2024at4:00pm

CHRISTIANLANEdirection

JACQUELINEPOLLAUFharp

PIERSCONNORKENNEDYfeaturedcomposer

$35/$25/$10

Benjamin Britten’ s joyous Ceremony of Carols is cherished around the globe for its ebullient energy and graceful settings of Middle English Christmas texts Scored for harp and treble voices (sopranos & altos), Britten’s masterpiece often leaves lower-voiced members of choirs yearning for a comparable musical experience and, now, thanks to Welsh-Irish composer Piers Connor Kennedy, they have one! Compo d i tenor & bass-voice companion to Ceremony of Carols, Now sets a suite of early English texts with shimmering harp ac and The Emmanuel Choir is honored to offer the North Am of this glorious new holiday work In this concert, hear b Kennedy alongside other seasonal favorites and celebrat The Emmanuel Choir!

CHRISTIANLANE

PIERSCONNORKENNEDY

CANDLELIGHTCAROLS

Sunday,December22,2024at6:30pm

The celebration of Christmas is never complete without a vivid retelling of the biblical story of Christ’s birth through word and music Join The Emmanuel Choir and invited guests for this annual festival of readings and carols, hearing the familiar story of sheep and shepherds, singing angels, three wise men, and one miraculous Christ Child anew once more The candlelit 7:00 p m program is preceded by a 6:30 p m Christmas organ recital, featuring joyful music for the season

THEEMMANUELCHOIR

PALESTRINA500

Sunday,January26,2025at4:00pm

Considered the leading composer of late-16th century Europe, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525–1594) had a lasting influence on the development of both religious and secular music in the late Renaissance and also far beyond As composer of more than 100 surviving settings of the Latin Mass and 250 motets, his output is undoubtedly one of the greatest in the history of music for the church and, as a testament to his stature within the Roman Catholic tradition, he was entombed in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome upon his death Join The Emmanuel Choir for a program centered on this master’s stunning polyphonic output including the famous and transcendent Missa Papae Marcelli as we mark five centuries since his birth

GIOVANNIPIERLUIGIDAPALESTRINA

ADAMDETZNER

Next season ’ s program of events for Music at Emmanuel gives one a snapshot of its sheer musical ambition and scope, ranging from chamber music to Renaissance polyphony to contemporary compositions, to name only a few This past season I had the privilege of working with the outstanding Emmanuel Choir and musicians Together with a wonderful line-up of guest artists, the beautiful setting, and lovely acoustics, they will combine to create a unique cultural and spiritual experience that should not be missed

James O’Donnell, Organist Emeritus of Westminster Abbey

CHORALEVENSONG

Sunday,February23,2025at3:30pm

CHRISTIANLANEdirection ADAMDETZNERorgan

Travel back in time to Elizabethan England with The Emmanuel Choir and Viol Consort during this traditional service of Choral Evensong The Viol (or, Viola da Gamba) was a very popular instrument in the 16th and 17th centuries and this liturgy will feature richly stunning music for choir and viols, including Orlando Gibbons’ sublime Second Service Choral Evensong is preceded at 3:30 p m by an organ recital featuring music of William Byrd and Juan Cabanilles, performed by Concert Organist Adam Detzner

PÄRT&MACMILLAN

Friday,March14,2025at7:30pm

CHRISTIANLANEdirection

KARLROBSONorgan

“Silence is the space within music, and that is where the magic happens ” Arvo Pärt

$35/$25/$10

Arvo Pärt and James MacMillan are two of the world’s great living composers, and The Emmanuel Choir is proud to offer a program of Modern Choral Masterpieces by these brilliant craftsmen Estonian Arvo Pärt, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year, has held the distinction of being the world’s most-performed living composer for most of the past decade and his music is largely cast in a minimalist style utilizing tintinnabuli, a compositional technique he invented in the 1970s Sir James MacMillan is the preeminent Scottish composer of his generation, and is " a composer so confident of his own musical language that he makes it instantly communicative to his listeners (The Guardian).” In addition to other works from their oeuvres, featured on this program will be two very different settings of the Mass Ordinary: Pärt’s sublime Berliner Messe (1990) and MacMillan’s textured and colorful Mass (2000), written for Westminster Cathedral.

ARVOPÄRT

Music at Emmanuel is a treasure From the unparalleled artistry of the Emmanuel Choir to the fantastic guest artists that grace such a beautiful space, Baltimore is lucky to have such easy access to performances of this scope and caliber

Tom Hall, host of Midday on WYPR & Music Director Emeritus, Baltimore Choral Arts Society

PRAYERSFORPEACE

Sunday,March30,2025at4:00pm

PEABODYCHILDREN’SCHORUS

DOREEENFALBYdirection

CHRISTIANLANEdirection

Peabody Children’s Chorus is the region’s preeminent cho and, in this collaborative program with The Emma stunning repertoire for treble voices and mixed choir in combinations of these forces Centered around Canadian Daley’ s stunning 2006 work Prayer for Peace, this program repertoire will infuse beauty and serenity into a world too division and strife. Please join us.

JAMESMACMILLAN

KARLROBSON

PEABODYCHILDREN‘SCHORUS

JANDISMASZELENKA DRESDEN,GERMANY

BOHEMIANBACH

Sunday,May18,2025at4:00pm

CHRISTIANLANEdirection

PERIODINSTRUMENTCHAMBERORCHESTRA

$35/$25/$10

Sixty miles from Johann Sebastian Bach’s home in Leipzig sits the great city of Dresden and it is here, in the splendid Catholic Court, that Czech composer Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679–1745) spent his career. Largely unnoticed during life and mostly forgotten after death, Zelenka’s genius as a composer was nonetheless recognized and celebrated by the likes of Bach and Telemann and his innovative, quirky compositions are notable for their unusual harmonic spice, asymmetrical phrasing, and rhythmic syncopation Indeed, while Bach’s music might generally follow an orderly path, Zelenka’s works are exhilarating in their relative unpredictability In this program, hear Zelenka’s glorious Missa Votiva, Op 18 alongside Bach’s great Easter cantata Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4, performed by The Emmanuel Choir, soloists from within its ranks, and period-instrument chamber orchestra Come discover and fall in love with the work of this “Bohemian Bach”!

At Emmanuel, Christian Lane is marking off a sacred precinct for the most interesting and beautiful music of past, present, and future to be lovingly performed and enthusiastically heard. Attending Music at Emmanuel's 2023 performance of Considering Matthew Shepard transformed what had been a rather narrow view of sacred music into a richer appreciation of the everexpanding power of music to speak to our times with new sounds and innovative ways of storytelling It was one of the most moving performances we have ever experienced We plan to go again this year with many friends!

Fred & Elizabeth Wise

CONSIDERINGMATTHEW SHEPARD

Friday,June6,2025at7:30pm

CHRISTIANLANEdirection

Pride is a time for celebration, yes! yet also a time for reflection and remembrance To mark the beginning of Pride month in Baltimore, The Emmanuel Choir offers a reprise performance of the profoundly moving passion oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson First presented at Emmanuel to great effect in 2022, this powerful work tells the story of gay Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard’s brutal 1998 beating and murder and of the hope that transcends such tragedy, through music of varying styles: jazz, blues, country, and gospel included Presented in collaboration with the Maryland Pride Center and Baltimore Pride, this program promises a deeply enriching experience for Baltimore’s LGBTQIA+ community and its many friends and allies Please join us as we close Music at Emmanuel’s 2024–2025 season!

FRENCHMASTERWORKS

Tuesday,September10,2024at6:00pm

DUOINGOLFSSON-STOUPEL

JUDITHINGOLFSSONviolin

VLADIMIRSTOUPELpiano

$15/$10

Marking 100 years since the deaths of Théodore Dubois & Gabriel Fauré, Duo Ingolfsson-Stoupel presents a program of French repertoire that pays homage to these influential figures. Dubois, a renowned composer, organist, and pedagogue, served as the director of the Paris Conservatoire, and this program will feature his Violin Sonata. The concert's centerpiece is Fauré's transcendent Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 13, a work beloved for its freshness and lyricism ever since its premiere in 1877 Judith Ingolfsson, Professor of Violin at the Peabody Institute, and Vladimir Stoupel, are renowned soloists who together forge a musical partnership that is both intimate and invigorating Their performances resonate with a shared artistic vision, making this a concert not to be missed

BEETHOVENREIMAGINED

Tuesday,October15,2024at6:00pm

HUI-CHUANCHENpiano

DANIELPESCAcommissionedcomposer

DUOINGOLFSSON-STOUPEL

$15/$10

Taiwanese concert pianist Hui-Chuan Chen has performed at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and, for this special program, has commissioned noted composer Daniel Pesca to write a companion piece to Ludwig van Beethoven’s famous “Hammerklavier” Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106. Widely viewed as one of the most important piano sonatas ever composed, the Hammerklavier is also Beethoven’s most technically demanding work for keyboard a real tour-de-force for the artist Hear Dr Chen perform this mammoth work alongside the world premiere of Dr Pesca, professor of composition at the Eastman School of Music, who is “the perfect composer-virtuoso pianist (All about the arts) ”

SIREN:MUSICFORFLUTE

Tuesday,November5,2024at6:00pm

MARINAPICCININIflute

PEABODYPICCININIFLUTESTUDIOALUMNI

HUI-CHUANCHENpiano

$15/$10

Join Marina Piccinini, world-renowned flutist and faculty artist at the Peabody Institute, as she collaborates with alumni from her flute studio. Together, they will present a special program that explores a range of repertoire for the exquisite and translucent sounds of the flute. Culminating in a performance of Siren a work for nine flutes written especially for Ms Piccinini by Pulitzer and Grammy-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis this engaging program will showcase both the majesty and mystery of the flute!

HUI-CHUANCHEN

MARINAPICCININI

DANIELPESCA

MENDELSSOHN&BRAHMS

Tuesday,November19,2024at6:00pm

QINGLIviolin

JULIANSCHWARZcello

MARIKABOURNAKIpiano

As Principal Violinist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and faculty at Peabody, Qing Li is one of Baltimore’s most visible and notable artists In this special program, Ms Li is joined by two close friends award-winning cellist Julian Schwarz & pianist Marika Bournaki, who has been described by The Huffington Post as “the Celine Dion of classical” music for performances of two great chamber trios: Felix Mendelssohn’ s popular Piano Trio in D Minor, Op 49 and Johannes Brahms’ stunning Piano Trio in B Major, Op 8 This is a powerhouse performance not-to-be-missed!

Music at Emmanuel presents a fantastic combination of music performed by the Emmanuel Choir (ranging from Palestrina to Pärt) and a stellar line-up of visiting artists both local and international Taken as a whole, the programming is an innovative portrait of music whose history is in the church, and music whose presence there is challenging, reflective, ancient and modern

composer Nico Muhly

ONGSFORTHEHOLIDAYS

uesday,December17,2024at6:00pm

OLLEENDALYsoprano

NANDAVISmezzo-soprano

YSCHREIERpiano

ebrate the holidays with two of the most accomplished vocalists around! cal soprano superstar Colleen Daly & Grammy-winning vocalist Tynan vis team up for a spirited program in collaboration with Grammyminated pianist Joy Schreier With a concert full of classic Christmas ndards, jazzy arrangements, and the wonderful duet “Sisters” from the m White Christmas, this is a show for the whole family! Make your plans to end this early-evening concert with your loved ones!

The music program at Emmanuel which embraces everything from Choral Evensong to Django Jazz is anchored by a stunning liturgical choir I have been uplifted, moved, and sometimes even devastated by the music and by the program's deep, thoughtful engagement with tradition This is a great part of what makes Emmanuel a place where one feels, in the fullest sense, human Michael Seguin

KEN&BRADKOLODNER

Tuesday,January14,2025at6:00pm

KENKOLODNERhammereddulcimer

BRADKOLODNERbanjo

ALEXLACQUEMENTbass

RACHELEDDYfiddle&guitar

$15/$10

The dynamic father-son team Ken & Brad Kolodner weave together a captivating soundscape on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo that blurs the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music sculpting their own brand of driving, innovative, tasteful acoustic roots music with a “creative curiosity that lets all listeners know that a passion for traditional music yet thrives in every generation ” Joined by bassist Alex Lacquement and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Eddy, their quartet won first place in the Neo-Traditional Band Contest at the Appalachian Stringband Festival in the summer of 2019 These are local Baltimore folk-music legends, and you won’t want to miss this spirited mid-winter performance at Emmanuel!

IMANI-GRACECOOPER

Tuesday,February11,2025at6:00pm

IMANI-GRACECOOPERvocalist

Imani-Grace Cooper is one of Washington D.C.’s most versatile and accomplished jazz singers, with regular appearances in venues around the city, including The Kennedy Center She has shared the stage with legends Diane Reeves, Esperanza Spalding, and George Duke, to name a few and performed as a solo artist in historic Apollo Theater during Harlem Jazz Week (New York) Also a regular artist at Washington National Cathedral, Imani-Grace Cooper comes to Emmanuel for a show marking Valentine’s Day Gather your loved one(s), and enjoy this program of soulful and sultry vocal jazz

AHYOUNGHONG

Tuesday,March25,2025at6:00pm

AHYOUNGHONGsoprano

KEN&BRADKOLODNER

IMANI-GRACECOOPER

$15/$10

“Absolutely riveting one could not imagine a more brilliant performance” The Chicago Tribune

Groundbreaking soprano Ah Young Hong frequently graces the stages of major opera houses and concert halls interpreting a vast array of repertoire ranging from Bach and Monteverdi to Shostakovich and Kurtág and we are excited to welcome her to Emmanuel for an intimate and rare Baltimore concert performance In this program, Ms Hong bridges the gap between old and new, performing works ranging from chant of 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen to modern works of Michael Hersch (b 1971), a trailblazing composer with whom she has cultivated a special working relationship in recent years Join us for this exquisite and varied evening of music!

AHYOUNGHONG

MICHAELHERSCH

MAGDALENA

Tuesday,April8,2025at6:00pm

LIVCASTORharp

MIRAFU-ENHUANGvoice&percussion

COLEMANELlute&guitar

SARAHSHODJArecorders

CAMERONWELKElute

NICCOLOSELIGMANNbowedinstruments

$15/$10

Magdalena is a musical collective with a mission to captivate, enlighten, and uplift audiences of all generations through the beauty of early music Driven by a shared belief that music of the past holds something special for every person, Magdalena strives to bring listeners of all ages and backgrounds into immersive and transformative concert experiences that celebrate early music’s enchanting sounds and rich traditions In this program, these enterprising musicians each a graduate of Peabody Institute perform French music of the Medieval to the Baroque from the pens of Josquin des Prez, Pierre Guédron, Adrian Le Roy, Pierre Attaingnant, and François Couperin

We attend and support Music at Emmanuel’s programs because they include a wide variety of musical experiences, all of which are of the highest artistic quality We are pleased to have superb musical events here in Baltimore which rival those found in cities such as New York and Philadelphia! We urge you to attend these offerings You won’t be disappointed

Gene Miller & Don Zimmerman

NORDICSONG

Tuesday,May5,2025at6:00pm

CLAIREGALLOWAYsoprano

COLINLEVINbaritone

JOHNHENDERSONpiano

$15/$10

When one thinks of European Art Song, Schubert and Schumann or Fauré and Debussy are often the composers who spring to mind And, while these German and French masters are indeed famous for a reason, the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland also cultivate a vast and oft overlooked tradition of glorious konstlåt In this special program featuring local beloved soprano Claire Galloway and baritone Colin Levin explore a treasury of repertoire from the oeuvres of Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, and other Nordic masters

MIRAFU-ENHUANG

CLAIREGALLOWAY

KORYCAUDILL+WORDSMITH

ACONCERTFORTHEHUMANFAMILY

Friday,September27,2024at7:30pm

KORYCAUDILLpianist&leader

WORDSMITHspokenwordartist

Baltimore’s own hip-hop star WORDSMITH and Nashville-based pianistproducer Kory Caudill team up for A Concert for the Human Family. This fusion concert, developed in conjunction with The Episcopal Church’s vision for Becoming Beloved Community, aims to advance racial reconciliation and healing within and beyond the Church During this special event, venture into a sonic realm that effortlessly blends jazz, hip-hop, and bluegrass musical styles with profound narratives designed to catalyze meaningful dialogues on reconciliation, healing, and justice within the tapestry of our diverse communities Indeed, here in Baltimore and beyond, the power of these songs and narratives will help to break down the walls separating us and unite us in bonds of love

This program is presented with support of The Episcopal Church

ALLCREATIONSINGS

Sunday,October6,2024at4:00pm

FESTIVALCHOIR&THEEMMANUELCHOIR

NATIONALPHILHARMONICBRASSQUINTET

THOMASSHEEHANorgan CHRISTIANLANEdirection

$35/$25/$10

KORYCAUDILL&WORDSMITH

CHRISGEKKER

Choral singers from across our city and Diocese join together for All Creation Sings, a joyous and triumphant musical program featuring works for choir, organ, and brass by John Rutter, Sarah MacDonald, Philip Stopford, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and more! Hear this joyous event, as the festival choir unites their voices in splendid song together with organist Thomas Sheehan (Washington National Cathedral) and some of the DC area ’ s most accomplished brass players Not-to-be-missed!

VOCES8

Sunday,October27,2024at7:00pm

$65/$40/$20

“VOCES8’s gorgeous sound, impeccable ensemble and intense responsiveness to text, harmony and melodic shape is all of the highest quality. Hearing them sing is a joy.” BBC Music Magazine

The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 delights audiences around the world, regularly performing to sell-out crowds while amassing millions of views on YouTube and social media Emmanuel is proud to present this leading ensemble during their Fall 2024 USA tour and, during this sublime concert, you’ll be treated to a cappella choral repertoire ranging from the great masters of Renaissance polyphony to modern pop song arrangements Purchase your tickets early, as this concert is expected to sell out

CHRISTMASEVEATEMMANUEL

Tuesday,December24,2024at7:00pm

Christmas Eve is a time for family, friends, music, and great celebration. This year, gather your family, and join you friends at Emmanuel, for a traditional and festive Choral Eucharist on Christmas Eve Hear the story of Christ’s birth retold through timeless readings and musical responses, sung by The Emmanuel Choir Rev Anne Marie Richards offers a special Christmas message

MARDIGRASCELEBRATION

MICHAELJOSEPHHARRIS

Tuesday,March4,2025at6:00pm

MICHAELJOSEPHHARRISbandleader

Back by popular demand, Michael Joseph Harris and Hot Club of Baltimore return to Emmanuel for a special Mardi Gras celebration Join us once again in Emmanuel’s Great Hall for a fully festive evening one filled with delicious food, great fun, and foot-tapping New Orleans Jazz. Your ticket includes dinner and spots are strictly limited. This concert sold out last year, so book your tickets now!

LORELEIENSEMBLE

Thursday,March6,2025at7:30pm

LORELEIENSEMBLE

BETHWILLERartisticdirection

$35/$25/$10

LORELEI ENSEMBLE is the nation’s preeminent professional ensemble of women ’ s voices Through commissioning, performance, recording, and education, LORELEI is changing what it means to be a group of women ’ s voices sharing a stage, bringing more than 60 new works for women ’ s and treble voices to life that demand fierce flexibility and openness from each artist and each listener Following a weekend of performances with the National Symphony Orchestra (and in collaboration with Peabody Institute), Emmanuel is proud to host this pioneering ensemble for a special one-night-only concert featuring world-premieres by Peabody student composers and the U S premiere of Canadian composer Tim Brady’s Symphony #11, scored for upper voice choir and electric guitars

EASTERATEMMANUEL

Sunday,April20,2025at10:30am

The days leading to, and including, Easter are some of the most powerful, provocative, and beautiful within the Christian liturgical tradition and composers throughout the centuries have written some of their greatest music specifically for these days This year, you are invited to experience Holy Week and Easter with your friends at Emmanuel The Emmanuel Choir sings poignant and beautiful liturgies on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings April 17, 18, and 19 before the triumphant arrival of Easter, with brass fanfares, on Sunday morning All are welcome

MOUNTVERNONVIRTUOSI

Emmanuel'sEnsemble-in-Residence

AMITPELEDfounder&artisticdirector

Founded in 2018, Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a chamber orchestra based in Baltimore Comprised of seventeen string players, its mission is to provide a place of artistic growth for the young musician on the brink of their professional career By providing a platform for musicians to continue developing their skills, the ensemble encourages their personal growth by engaging with audiences of all ages through exceptional performances and community engagement activities throughout the Baltimore and Washington, D C region

Through the generous contributions of dedicated individuals, all regular season performances are presented free of charge. The orchestra continues to develop meaningful partnerships with community organizations throughout the Baltimore area, with concerts and education initiatives in schools, prisons, hospitals, hospice, and in collaboration with local venues that expand our reach and provide easy access to community members

Beyond regular season concerts in the Baltimore/Washington area, Mount Vernon Virtuosi has toured throughout the East Coast and records exclusively for the CTM Classics recording label The orchestra’s first recording, “Mozart Live,” was released in 2019

BEETHOVENFifthSymphony

Saturday,October26,2024at7:00pm

Beethoven’smasterwork,arrangedforstringorchestra

Saturday,December14,2024at7:00pm WOLFGANGAMADEUSMOZARTprogramtobeannounced

Saturday,March15,2025at7:00pm

Saturday,May17,2025at7:00pm

programofMarylandcomposerstobeannounced

AMITPELED

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PARKINGANDTRANSPORTATION

EmmanuelChurchislocatedat811CathedralStreetinBaltimore, onthecornerofCathedral&W ReadStreetsintheMt Vernonneighborhood

Ample street parking, both free and metered, is available in historic Mt. Vernon. After 6:00 p m on weekdays, and all day on Sundays, many meters do not require payment and most residential restrictions are lifted Please be sure to consult signage carefully.

However, we strongly encourage our patrons to avoid the stress of searching for street parking, and to make a parking plan before arriving into our residential neighborhood. To that end, the following websites and mobile apps may be very useful:

The closest paid parking lot is directly behind Emmanuel Church, at 810 N. Charles Street. Public lots within a three-block radius of the church include:

The church is also served by local bus routes on both Cathedral and N Charles Streets, as well as the Charm City Circulator (Purple Route) and Baltimore LiteRail Link (Mt Vernon/Centre St Stop)

ABOUTTHEVENUE

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located in the heart of Baltimore's historic Mt Vernon neighborhood Its tremendous stone tower at the corner of Cathedral and W Read Streets serves as a beacon in this community, and the nave's warm acoustic and gentle ambiance contribute to creating an ideal environment in which to hear choral and chamber music.

In 2022, the church building underwent a $3.2M transformation to make each space in its physical plant fully accessible to all; included in this project was an elevator, increased ramp access, and new restroom facilities

Music at Emmanuel presents programming of the highest caliber for the enjoyment of our neighbors and friends, and for the enrichment of our community.

Ticket revenue covers only a portion of the tremendous costs incurred when presenting music of this quality

The support of our friends will ensure the sustainability of this series in the future.

Friend a donation of any amount

Supporter gifts of $100 or more

Promoter gifts of $500 or more

Sustainer gifts of $1,000 or more

Sponsor gifts of $2,500 or more

Donors are acknolwedged in concert programs and are invited to occasional special events

Gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided under law

To make a 2024-2025 Friends of Music gift online, please scan the QR code or visit www.emmanueldowntown.org

Click "Donate" and select "Friends of Music"

Checks should be payable to Emmanuel Episcopal Church with "Friends of Music" noted in the memo line and mailed to 811 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

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