New York Polyphony
Tuesday
December 5, 2017
7:30 pm
St. Philip Neri Church
Praised for a “rich, natural sound that’s larger and more complex than the sum of its parts,” (National Public Radio), New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. The Grammy-nominated male quartet applies a modern touch to repertoire that ranges from austere medieval melodies to cutting-edge contemporary compositions.
“Singers of superb musicianship and vocal allure.” The New Yorker
- Program: Tuesday, December 5
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“Sing Thee Nowell”
An intimate meditation on Christmas, this sequence of unaccompanied music spanning seven centuries offers a unique, diverse and spellbinding musical experience.
Andrew SMITH Veni Emmanuel
Geoffrey WILLIAMS Adame lay ybounden
Paul MANZ E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come
Phillippe VERDELOT Gabriel Archangelus
Richard PYGOTT Quid petis, o fili
Michael MCGLYNN O pia virgo mater
TRADITIONAL Nowell: Out of your sleep
Andrew SMITH Nowell: Arise and wake
Camille SAINT-SAENS Serande d’hiver
TRADITIONAL arr. Susan LABARR Quem pastores laudavere
John Jacob NILES I wonder as I wander arr. Geoffrey Williams
Peter Maxwell DAVIES The Fader of Heaven
Jacob CLEMENS “Non Papa” Magi veniunt ab oriente
SS WESLEY There is no Rose “Hereford” arr. Geoffrey Williams
TRADITIONAL arr. Alexander CRAIG Gabriel’s Message
Alexander CRAIG Sleep now (James Joyce)
TRADITIONAL arr. Alexander CRAIG The darkest midnight in December
Generously sponsored by:
Ulrich H. Hardt & Karen Johnson • Ken Herrick • William Wells
