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North DakotaState University

PresentsThe Dale Warland Singers

April 22, 1989

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The Dale Warland SingersDale Warland

Music Director

Sigrid JohnsonAssociate Conductor

Jerry RubinoPianist and Cabaret Conductor

IMusic of Mozart (1756.1791)

Regina Coeli (K. 276)Ave Verum (K. 618)

IIReligious Motets

Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 Gabriel Faure(1845-1924)

The Rose John Paynter(b. 1931)

Gloria Dominick Argento(b. 1927)

IIISwedish, American and Italian Romantic Music

Aftonen (Evening) Hugo Alfven(1872-1960)

Two Motets1. Mosella2. Te Vigilans

William Hawley(b. 1950)

La Passeggiata Gioacchino Rossini(1792-1868)

IntermissionIV

Songs of the Newfoundland Outports(arranged by Harry Somers)

1. Se j'avais le bateau2. The Banks of Newfoundland3. Feller from Fortune

VCabaret Music

Selections will be announced from the stage.

VIFolk Music

The Springtime of the Year

Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be?

English(Vaughan Williams)

English(Kubik)

Dixie American(Luboff)

American Revivalist Song(Copland)

Records, tapes and compact discs by The Dale Warland Singers will be on saleat intermission and following this concert.

Zion's Walls

The Dale Warland Singers' tours are made possible in part by an inkindcontribution from the Jefferson Transportation Group.

For further information on The Dale Warland Singers, please contact GeneralManager Russ Bursch at (612) 292-9780. Or write to P.O. Box 16207/ElwayStation, St. Paul, MN 55116.

The Garden of Seralio

Domaredansen

Wilhelm Stenhammer(1871-1927) '-.-/

Swedish Folk Song(Bengt Hallberg)

American Sea Shanty(james Erb)

Shenandoah

Regina Coeli, K. 276by W.A. Mozart

o Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia;For He whom thou was made worthy to bear, alleluia;Hath risen again, as He said, alleluia;Pray for us to God, alleluia.o Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.

Regina Coeli, composed around 1779, is an example of Mozart's late Salzburgtyle. Using the text but not the chant of this Marian anthem, the work wouldlave been performed at Vespers or at a Marian festival between Easter and

Pentecost. Unlike his earlier setting of the same text (K. 127), here Mozartavoided virtuosic solos, choosing instead a concerto style where the solos providethe contrasting episodes and the chorus adds the punctuation of Handelian"alleluias."

Ave Verum, K. 618by W.A. Mozart

[esu, Word of God Incarnate, of the Virgin Mary born; On the Cross Thysacred Body for us with nails was torn. Cleanse us by the Blood and Waterstreaming from thy pierced side. Feed us with Thy Body broken, now and indeath's agony.

Ave Verum was written in friendship for Anton Stoll in Baden (near Vienna).Composed in July 1791 while Mozart and his wife were trying to recuperate fromillness by taking the Baden spa waters, the piece was probably intended for thecelebration of Corpus Christi at the local church where Stoll served as choirdirector. Accordingly, the music is restrained and unostentatious in style. But itsdaring harmonies, unexpected melodic leaps, and dramatic use of overlappinglines at the conclusion reveal a highly personal, even Romantic, response to thetext. The Ave Verum remains one of Mozart's most enduring sacred works.

Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11by Gabriel Faure

Word equal to the Godhead, our unique hope, eternal day of the heavens andearth, we break the silence of the peaceful night. Divine Saviour, cast your eyesupon us! Send down on us the fire at the sound of your voice. Free a sufferingsoul from the sleep that leads it to forget your laws. Oh, Christ, be favorable tothis faithful people now gathered to bless you. Receive the hymns that they offerto your immortal glory, and may they return filled with your gifts.

Although he was highly regarded among other composers of his day, GabrielFaure did not reach his greatest popularity until after World War II. He is nowconsidered to be among the most important of the French Romantic composers,with frequent performances-of his Requiem and his many haunting, beautifulart songs.

The Roseby John Paynter

Of a rose singe weMisterium mirabile.

This rose is red of colour bright,thro' whom our joye gan alightUpon this Christmasse night,Claro David germine.

Of this rose was Christ ybore,To save mankind that was forlore,and us aile from sinnes sore.

Prophetarum carmine.Mira Plenitudine.Claro David Germine.Misterium mirabile.

This rose of floweres she is flower;She ne will fade for no shower;To sinful men she sent succor.

This rose is so fair of hue;In maid Mry that is so trueYborne was Lord of virtue,Salvator sine crimine.

Born and educated in London, John Paynter is adept at combining early musicaldevises with modem tonality. The Rose is representative of this style, utilizingelements of modal chant interspersed with tone clusters and other 20th centurytechniques. He teaches at the University of York.

Gloriaby Dominick Argento

Glory be to God on high. And on earth peace to men of goodwill. We praisethee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee. Glory be to God on high.And on earth peace to men of goodwill.

Dominick Argento has gained national attention as a composer of opera andchamber works. Gloria is from Argento's semi-staged opera, The Masque ofAngels, completed in 1963. A Regents Professor of Music at the University ofMinnesota, Argento received the Pulitzer Prize in 1975 for his song cycle, Fromthe Diary of Virginia Woolf.

Two Motetsby William Hawley

1. Mosella (Ausonius, 310-395 A.D.)

What color that shoal, with the late shadow banished by Hesperus, and verdurefilling the hills of the Moselle! Everything floats, rippling together in motion, thedistant vine-leaf trembles, and the grape swells in the glittering water.

II. Te vigilans oculis (Petroni us Arbiter, c. 20 A.D.)

My eyes watch for you, by night my soul desires you,alone and overcome, my limbs tossing in bed.I have seen myself with you, in the imagination of sleep;in dreams you appear-if only you would truly come to me.

William Hawley was born in Bronxville, New York, and educated at IthacaCollege and the California Institute of the Arts. His works have been heardthroughout the United States, Europe and Japan. He lives in New York City.

La Passeggiataby Gioacchino Rossini

Calm and serene the heavens, limpid the waves below us,sailing from shore to shore guided alone by love.

To gentle winds and flowers we speak our words of love,all beating hearts together to them respond in love.

Winds now are blowing stronger, rippling the sea around us,winds are now whistling, winds are now blowing, quicklylet us depart and move on.

Ah! no, the moon appearing turns all our fear to gladness,in this delightful country we sing our songs of love.

In 1855, Gioacchino Rossini retired to Paris. Less than 20 years before he wasthe toast of European opera, but by now had become a wretched and unhappyman. Retirement suited him well, and 1857 he began to write once again,completing nearly 200 compositions in the last 11 years of his life. La Passeggiatais from Rossini's Sins of Old Age, a brilliant collection of short choral works.

•• •• • •The Dale Warland SingersBarb NelsonSolveig NelsonMarie SparDeborah LoonLisa SawatskyLeaAnna Sams-McGowanLinda Steen (alt I)Julie Olson (alt2)Karen JohnsonLynette JohnsonAnna MooyJoan Quam-MacKenzieClaudia ZylstraDonelle ZimdarsLisa Strandjord (alt 1)Denise Wahlin (alt 2)David Reece

Timothy SawyerTom LarsonJohn HenleyGary KortemeierPaul Gerike

, Steve Sandberg (alt 1)Larry Bach (alt 2)Paul Anderson (alt 3)Jerry RubinoSteve BurgerMichael DaileyArthur Rudolph-LaRueFrank SteenPaul TheisenDavid BensonJulian Sellers (alt)

The Dale Warland SingersFounded in 1972, The Dale Warland Singers has become one of the nation'spremiere professional choral ensembles. Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolisand St. Paul, The Singers have achieved an international reputation forexcellence, earned through an extensive schedule of local concerts, tours,broadcasts and recordings. The accomplishments of the group have brought itsmembers before audiences throughout North America and Europe.

Noted for their vast repertoire of a cappella music, The Singers inspire audienceswith programs ranging from the great choral classics to American folk songs andchoral jazz. In addition, the ensemble is well known and admired for its specialcommitment to new music. They have many commissions and premieres to theircredit and have included over 400 20th-century works in their programs.

Competition for membership in the Singers is keen, with mandatory annualauditions for current and prospective members. The opportunity to sing in theensemble attracts professional singers from all parts of the United States.

The Dale Warland Singers perform an annual subscription series in the TwinCities and tour extensively throughout the Upper Midwest and to other parts ofthe U.S. The ensemble can be heard on 14 recordings and frequently appears onAmerican Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" and "St. Paul SundayMorning." Dr. Warland and the Singers have also collaborated with a veritable"Who's Who" of music, including Robert Shaw, Neville Marriner, DaveBrubeck, Leonard Slatkin, Eric Ericson, and Edo de Waart.

A non-profit corporation, The Dale Warland Singers receive significant financialsupport for its activities from the National Endowment for the Arts, theMinnesota State Arts Board, corporations, foundations, and individuals. TheDale Warland Singers Board of Directors consists of 15 community leadersrepresenting diverse aspects of the Twin Cities.

Dale War land, Music DirectorSince his student days as conductor of the St. Olaf College Viking Chorus,Dale Warland has devoted his professional life to attaining the highest musicallevel in choral singing. Consummate musicianship and lofty goals have beenDr. Warland's tools in building one of the finest choral ensembles in the world:The Dale Warland Singers. Under Warland's leaderhsip, the Singers havethrilled choral music lovers not just in their Twin Cities home base, butthroughout North America and Europe. Numerous tours, regular broadcasts onNational and American Public Radio, and 14 critically acclaimed recordings havewon Dale Warland and his Singers millions of fans worldwide.

In addition to his busy schedule as music director of the Singers, Warland is indemand as a guest conductor, lecturer, composer and arranger. He hasconducted such prestigious groups as the Swedish Radio Choir, Danish RadioChoir, Oregon Bach Festival Chorus, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and ensemblesof the Colorado and Saskatchewan music festivals. Warland and the Singershave also collaborated with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the MinnesotaOrchestra, the Stuttgart and Frankfurt Radio Orchestras, American BrassQuintet, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Chanticleer, George Shearing, and manyother renowned artists.

A member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers(ASCAP), Dr. Warland has contributed to the advancement of choral musicthrough numerous professional appointments. He is a former co-chair of thechoral and recording panels of the National Endowment for the Arts and hasrecently been chosen as Choral Adviser for Oxford University press, U.S.A. AsChoral Adviser, Warland will assist with the expansion of Oxford's Americanchoral publications and develop a Dale Warland Choral Series.

Dr. Warland has received considerable acclaim and many academic honors forhis expertise in choral music. A tenured professor of music at Macalester Collegein St. Paul since 1967, Dr. Warland resigned his position in 1986 to devote hisfull energies to directing The Dale Warland Singers. In May 1988 he receivedSt. Olaf College's "Distinguished Alumnus Award." Dr. Warland's advanceddegrees include a Master's degree from the University of Minnesota and aDoctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California.Major grants from the Bush and Ford Foundations and the Minnesota StateArts Board have allowed Dr. Warland to do extensive post-doctoral study in theU.S. and abroad.

Dale Warland and his wife, Ruth, reside in St. Paul, Minnesota.

House PoliciesIn consideration of our patrons and performers, the following House Policies will ~be observed.• Latecomers will not be seated while the performance of a work is in progress.

• The use of cameras is prohibited during the performance. No taping of anykind is allowed.

• Smoking is limited to designated areas.

• The Concert Hall management encourages leaving babies and toddlers athome as they tend to disturb the concentration of both performers andlisteners.

NDSU Festival Concert Series CommitteeGerald Richardson Steve StarkMarillvn Nass Dale KrokeOrville Eidem Paul LiftonRandall Hedge William Blain

Festival Concert Hall Management StaffDirector: William S. BlainProgramming Director: Randall P. HedgeTechnical Director: Adrian A. Durlester

This project is supported by Arts Midwest members and friends in partnershipwith the National Endowment for the Arts, and is, in part, subsidized by feespaid by NDSU students. Special assistance is also provided by MetropolitanFederal Bank, fsb.

Printing donated by Metropolitan Federal Bank, Isb.

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