Friday the 28thSt. John Cantius Church

Saturday the 29thSt. Vitus Church

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Journey Home: Finding Unity After Loss

Settings of the Lamentations of Jeremiah

February 2020 Cleveland, Ohio

About Quire Cleveland With the vision of building global harmony through performance and education, Quire Cleveland is dedicated to exploring, preserving, and breathing new life into nine centuries of extraordinary choral music.

Quire Cleveland is a professional early music vocal ensemble established in 2008 to explore the vast and timeless repertoire of choral music over the last nine centuries. The singers of Quire Cleveland are highly skilled performers of choral music, with a particular knowledge of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. Quire Cleveland plays a unique and vital role in the cultural landscape of Northeastern Ohio by enhancing the larger choral community and cultivating the highest artistic standards. Through concerts, recordings, broadcasts, and more than one million views on YouTube, Quire reaches people in 217 countries around the world. Quire Cleveland has earned both critical and popular acclaim for their “stunning panache” (ClevelandClassical.com) and “rich mosaic of music” (Early Music America Magazine), as they “combine stylistic truth with vocal elegance” (Cleveland Plain Dealer).

About the Artistic Director Countertenor Jay White joined Quire Cleveland in 2012 and assumed the position of Artistic Director in July of 2018. Jay has held choral positions with ensembles that include the Washington National Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Grace Cathedral San Francisco, Maryland Handel Festival, Washington Bach Consort, Folger Consort, Spire, Carmel Bach Festival Chorale, and Apollo’s Fire Singers. Sought after as an interpreter of repertoire from medieval to baroque and beyond, he has appeared at national and international early music festivals. In all, as a choral singer, soloist, and chamber singer, he has participated in more than 1,400 performances around the globe.

Jay sang eight seasons with the internationally acclaimed ensemble, Chanticleer, with which he traveled to more than 40 states and 15 foreign countries, performing more than 150 concerts each year. A unique aspect of his time with Chanticleer was engagement with a vast amount and diversity of repertoire, from chant to contemporary, interaction with more than a dozen living composers, and numerous US and world premieres of innovative new works for the choral en-semble. No stranger to the recording process, Jay can be heard on more than 45 albums, including three nominations and two GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings with Chanticleer. He has been heard on National Public Radio and Public Radio International programs such as Harmonia, St. Paul Sunday, Around New York, Weekend Edition, Performance Today, and The Today Show, as well as radio and television broadcasts in more than 10 countries.

Jay received his training at the Early Music Institute at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the University of Maryland School of Music and Maryland Opera Studio. He holds Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees, with studies in vocal per-formance, musicology and performance practice, and pedagogy and vocology. Jay has served on the faculties of the University of Maryland, University of Delaware, and DePauw University. He is currently Professor of Voice at the Kent State University Hugh A. Glauser School of Music with a full studio of music education, vocal performance, and musical theatre voice students, along with courses in diction, language, opera, and related undergraduate and graduate subjects in the voice curriculum. Jay has also served as Music Director for the Kent State Opera since 2012, working with productions of literature from the 17th to 21st centuries.

Image: “A View of The Hague from the Northwest” 1647 by: Jan van Goyen (Dutch, Leiden 1596–1656 The Hague) From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org

JAY WHITE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Journey Home: Finding Unity After Loss∞

The Lamentations of JeremiahThomas Tallis (1505–1585)

∞Vox in Rama

In monte OlivetiMikołaj Zieleński (1550–1615)

∞COMMUNAL HYMN

Please join Quire in singing a favorite hymn chosen by tonight’s hosting parish. Refer to the hymn sheet inserted in your program,

and sing (or hum) the voice part of your choosing on all verses.

(Friday only) Polish – Serdeczna Matko (Stainless the Maiden)(Saturday only) Slovenian – Hvala večnemu Bogu! (Holy God, We Praise Thy Name)

INTERMISSIONA free-will offering will be collected (suggested donation $25 per person).

∞Miserere mei, Deus

Jacob Handl (1550–1591)

∞Lamentations

Robert White (1538–1574)

∞Tallis, The Lamentations of Jeremiah, edited by Philip Brett, Oxford University Press, 1995Zielenski, Vox in Rama, edited by Paul R. Marchesano, CPDL, 2009Zielenski, In monte oliveti, edited by Paul R. Marchesano, CPDL, 2009Handl, Miserere mei, edited by James Gibb, CPDL, 2012White, Lamentations, edited by Sally Dunkley, Oxford University Press, 2010

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Director’s Message

AwarenessLate in the 6th-century BCE, King Nebuchadnezzar II led his Babylonian forces into the city of Jerusalem, destroying everything including its sacred heart, Solomon’s Temple. Those who were important to the king were taken into captivity in Babylon. The remainder either fled for their lives or were killed. Those fortunate to escape became refugees in their own land, feeling forsaken by God.

The Lamentations of Jeremiah, most likely not written by the prophet himself, were certainly inspired by this hor-rific event. As history is destined to repeat itself, this tragedy is not the only example. For the past few years, stories of refugees and immigrants fleeing their homeland to seek solace, peace, and security from strife have saturated news cycles. This almost constant presence has shed renewed light on the common heritage that unites virtually everyone assembled here. We are descended from those brave ancestors who, for whatever reason, left what they knew as home to create a new life for future generations.

Cleveland is a city rich in the multitude of contributions made by immigrants from around the globe. When I began my tenure as Artistic Director of Quire Cleveland, I sought a way for the ensemble to pay homage to the strength of this diversity. Coming as no surprise to those who have followed Quire over the years, we sing repertoire that was written for the church. We are indebted to the countless composers who wrote music for the Catholic and Anglican churches, as it is their work we enjoy bringing to you. In this instance, we are most specifically grateful to the Catholic church, as it is this entity in which countless inhabitants of Cleveland, whose heritage extends to nations beyond our borders, have found their spiritual home. Additionally, we are thankful that little expense was spared on creating not only homes that serve the soul, but ones that delight the eyes and ears in their glorious architecture.

To bring all of this together, we have chosen repertoire that is often showcased in the Lenten period shared among all followers of the Christian faith. During this season, we are asked to be aware of and reflect on the sacrifice that fulfills Christ’s prophecy. We are offered contemplative and sonorous retellings of the pain and tragedy of those early evacuees of Jerusalem in the English Renaissance settings of the lamentations by Thomas Tallis and Robert White. We hear Jesus asking to be spared his fate and of Rachel’s weeping for the dispersed tribes of Jerusalem in works by the late 16th-century Polish composer, Mikołaj Zieleński. And, in the words of Psalm 51, via an antiphonal (alternating choirs) setting by the Slovenian Renaissance composer, Jacob “Gallus” Handl, we find a fervent plea to God for mercy and release from sin.

Tonight, we honor the gift of music brought to us by composers from three different countries yet united in one faith. We acknowledge the struggle our ancestors bore to seek a new home for a brighter future and the strength they found in their Cleveland parishes. May the sounds you hear tonight confirm an awareness of the similarities we all share and the uniqueness we all possess.

Ensemble of ManyWe could not be more thrilled to be presenting these stunning examples of music in the beautiful sanctuaries of St. John Cantius and St. Vitus. When the concept for this project was brought to the Quire Cleveland board, it was met with great enthusiasm. As we began to work through the logistics, we were delighted by the gracious- ness and hospitality of both parishes and their own excitement for such a collaboration. And, just so it is clear, the joy of this union does not end tonight. Quire will be working with each parish to present a program in the future that highlights ancient music from each parish’s heritage.

We feel fortunate to have the opportunity to build relationships through our music-making as we explore and experience new performance venues in parishes throughout northern Ohio. While we enjoy returning to favor-ite and familiar spaces that best showcase the music we sing, we also find tremendous excitement in the enthu-siastic and richly satisfying collaborations like those we have nurtured with our new friends at St. John Cantius and St. Vitus. Your comments on patron surveys at our December Carols for Quire X concerts told us that you,

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too, appreciate the added bonus of discovering previously unfamiliar venues that have allowed us to enhance Quire Cleveland’s contribution to the local soundscape while developing new audiences that will help us sustain and grow that contribution into the future. We’re ever grateful for your support, in all of its many expressions. Quire is fortunate to have you here to witness our work. Your presence makes you a part of the greater fabric of music making in Cleveland. We thank you and hope you will consider becoming a member of the Quire Cleveland family!

Finally, we invite you to join us on Mother’s Day weekend for a celebration of music for grand spaces. Quire will present repertoire that gains its strength from the cavernous structures of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Cleveland), St. Sebastian Church (Akron), and St. Noel Church (Willoughby Hills). Your soul will soar as the sounds lift it to the rafters!Pax vobis cum!

Jay White, DMA Artistic Director

Welcome Messages from Our Hosting Parishes

St. John Cantius ParishOn behalf of St. John Cantius Parish, I welcome each of you here to enjoy this spectacular concert by Quire Cleveland. The concert celebrates the long history of Polish immigrants who helped build and make St. John Cantius Church what it is today. St. John Can-tius began serving the Polish immigrant population in Tremont on April 14, 1898 by order from Bishop Ignatius F. Horstmann. The church has maintained a presence in Tremont for over 122 years. It is with great honor and a humble spirit that I welcome all of you here to celebrate the rich cultural history of our parish. I am especially grateful to Quire Cleve-land for choosing St. John Cantius and sharing their musical talents to help celebrate all of the immigrants who, over a century ago, called this church home. We plan on being here for many more years to carry out our mission as church to all who come through our doors. May God Bless each of you and your families. “Pan z Wami.”

Father James Roach, Pastor

St. Vitus ParishOn behalf of St. Vitus Parish, I welcome everyone to-night to enjoy as well as participate in this concert being performed in St. Vitus Church by Quire Cleve-land. The performance of “Lamentations of Jeremi-ah” vividly reflects the feeling of longing of immi-grants, including the Slovenian people, who left their homeland and then developed various communities throughout the USA, including St. Vitus Parish in Cleveland, Ohio. St. Vitus Parish was established in August 1893 as the first American Slovenian Roman Catholic parish in the state of Ohio and the diocese of Cleveland. The parish has faithfully served the spir-itual, educational, cultural, and social needs to the St. Clair Avenue neighborhood as well as the broad-er community in northeast Ohio for 127 continuous years in this same location. As we begin the season of Lent, may tonight’s performance speak to our hearts, minds, and souls the meaning of faith while allow-ing us a greater appreciation for the arts and culture provided through and by the Almighty. As we say in Slovenian, “dobrodošli.”

Reverend Joseph P. Božnar, Pastor

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John McElliott holds degrees in voice and organ performance from the University of Akron and served as a choral scholar at Winchester Ca-thedral in the UK. John is President of Karen McFarlane Artists, Inc., where he manages concert careers for many of the world’s great con-cert organists and choirs.

Brian MacGilvray teaches music history at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland In-stitute of Music. He holds a Ph.D. in musicology from CWRU and degrees in voice from Northwestern University and the University of Kentucky. Brian sings regularly with the Trinity Cathedral Choir and Chamber Singers.

Kristine Caswelch made her choral debut singing Ein Deutsches Requi-em as a nine-year-old. Kristine has sung with Apollo’s Fire and is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Cleveland Transgender Choir. She has appeared as a soloist for the Westminster Choir College Summer Festival, most recently in Montever-di’s Vespers of 1610.

Melanie Emig holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Locally, she performs with Apollo’s Fire and Trinity Cathedral. In addition to her performing credits, she maintains a studio of Suzuki piano students at The Music Settlement in University Circle.

Rayna Brooks is the director of choirs and vocal music at Lakewood High School. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from the Conservatory of Music at Bald-win Wallace University. Rayna is currently a choir member and wed-ding soloist at the Old Stone Church in Cleveland, Ohio.

Megan Kaes Long holds a Ph.D. in Music Theory from Yale University and a B.A. in Music from Pomona College. She teaches music theory and aural skills at the Oberlin Col-lege Conservatory of Music. Megan has performed with Audivi and the Yale Schola Cantorum and has col-laborated with the Bach Collegium Japan and Juilliard 415.

Evan Bescan holds a Bachelor’s of Music degree from Capital Univer-sity, along with a Methodology Di-ploma from the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary. He currently teaches elementary music in Elyria City Schools and cantors at The Ca-thedral of St. John the Evangelist.

Daniel Kenworthy teaches music at Bard Early College in Cleveland. He earned his MA at Case West-ern Reserve University, where he studied historical musicology and vocal performance. Daniel holds a BM from The College of New Jersey in music education and trombone performance.

About the Singers

SopranosKristine CaswelchMelanie EmigMegan LongElena Mullins

AltosRayna BrooksJohn McElliottCourtney PoppJoe Schlesinger

TenorsEvan BescanGregory RistowRobert StarkBrian Wentzel

BassesDaniel KenworthyBrian MacGilvrayJohn Mills

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Brian Wentzel is an organist, com-poser, singer, and writer. He is Director of Music at First Lutheran Church in Lorain. He holds degrees in mathematics, organ performance, and sacred music, and has earned the Fellowship certification from the American Guild of Organists.

Courtney Popp is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University’s mu-sic education program. She teaches choir at Learwood Middle School as well as private piano, voice, and music theory, and directs the Chan-cel Choir at the United Methodist Church of Berea. Courtney sings with Trinity Cathedral’s Chamber Singers and Baldwin Wallace Voices and frequently performs at the West-minster Summer Choral Festival.

John Mills currently works as an announcer for WCLV 104.9 FM. He holds degrees in voice and conduct-ing from Coe College and the Uni-versity of Nebraska-Lincoln. When not behind a radio microphone, he has worked as a college professor, conductor, and church musician.

Elena Mullins co-founded the medi-eval ensembles Alkemie and Trobár. At Case Western Reserve University, she directs the Early Music Singers, and teaches medieval music history and historical dance. She regular-ly performs with Les Délices, The Newberry Consort, Apollo’s Fire, and Three Notch’d Road. Elena holds a DMA in Historical Performance Practices from CWRU.

Gregory Ristow is director of vocal ensembles at the Oberlin Conserva-tory and conductor of the Interlo-chen Singers at the Interlochen Arts Camp. He has sung with the Hous-ton Chamber Choir and Houston’s Mercury Baroque and conducted as artistic director of Encore Vocal Arts in Indianapolis.

Joseph Schlesinger played principal trumpet in the Augustana College Symphony, where and earned a Master of Music from DePaul Uni-versity. He studied baroque music at the Royal Conservatory (The Hague) under a Netherlands-America/Ful-bright Fellowship. Joe sings locally with Apollo’s Fire.

Robert Stark is studying for his M.S.M in Operations Research and Supply Chain Management at Case Western Reserve University. A lifelong church chorister, he grew up singing at St. James Episcopal Church in New York City. He cur-rently sings at Trinity Cathedral and with the Case Men’s Glee Club.

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Texts and Translations

Incipit lamentation Ieremiae prophetae.

ALEPH. Quomodo sedet sola civitas plena populo:

facta est quasi vidua domina gentium,

princeps provinciarum, facta est sub tributo.

BETH. Plorans ploravit in nocte,

et lacriae eius in maxillis eius: non est qui consoletur eam ex omnibus caris eius:

omnes amici eius spreverunt eam, et facti sunt ei inimici.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum.

This is the lamentation of Jeremiah the prophet.

ALEPH. (a) How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow is she, who was great among the nations! The princess among the provinces has become a slave!

BETH. (B) She weeps bitterly in the night, tears on her cheeks: among all her lovers she has none to comfort her. All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; they have become her enemies.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem return to the Lord your God.

Thomas Tallis – The Lamentations of JeremiahBook of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 1 & 2

De lamentation Ieremiae prophet.

GHIMEL. Migravit Iuda propter afflictionem

ac multitudinem servitutis: habitavit inter gentes,

nec invenit requiem.

DALETH. Omnes persecutores eius apprehenderunt eam

inter angustias: Lugent eo quod non sint qui veniant ad solemnitatem.

Omnes portae eius destructae, sacerdotes eius gementes,

virgines eius squalidae, et ipsa oppressa amaritudine.

From the lamentation of Jeremiah the prophet.

GHIMEL. (g) Judah has gone into exile because of affliction and hard servitude; she dwells now among the nations, but finds no resting place.

DALETH. (d) Her pursuers have all overtaken her in the midst of her distress: mourn, for none come to the appointed feasts. All her gates are desolate, her priests groan, her maidens have been dragged away, and she herself suffers bitterly.

Book of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 3–5

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Vox in Rama audita est, ploratus et ululatus.

Rachel plorans filios suos, noluit consolari,

quia non sunt.

A voice is heard in Ramah of weeping and lamentation.Rachel is weeping for her sons, and will not be comforted because they are no more.

Mikołaj Zieleński – Vox in Rama

In monte Oliveti oravit ad patrem:Pater, si fieri potest, transeat a me calix iste.

Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro autem infirma.

Fiat voluntas tua.

On the Mount of Olives he prayed to the Father: Father, if it may be, let this cup pass from me.The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak.Let your will be done.

Mikołaj Zieleński – In monte Oliveti

Please join Quire in singing a favorite hymn chosen by tonight’s hosting parish. Refer to the hymn sheet inserted in your program,

and sing (or hum) the voice part of your choosing on all verses.

(Friday only) Polish – Serdeczna Matko (Stainless the Maiden)(Saturday only) Slovenian – Hvala večnemu Bogu! (Holy God, We Praise Thy Name)

INTERMISSIONA free-will offering will be collected (suggested donation $25 per person).

COMMUNAL HYMN

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HE. Facti sunt hostes eius in capite,

inimici illius locupletati sunt: Quia Dominus locutus est super eam

propter multitudinem iniquitatum eius: parvuli eius ducti sunt

captivi ante faciem tribulantis.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum.

HE. (h) Her foes have become the head, her enemies prosper, because the Lord has made her suffer for the multitude of her transgressions; her children have gone away, captives before the foe.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem return to the Lord your God.

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Miserere mei, Deus: secundum magnam misericordiam tuam.

Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum: dele iniquitatem meam.

Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me.

Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco: et peccatum meum contra me est semper.

Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci:

ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris.

Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum: et in peccatis concepit me mater mea.

Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti: incerta et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi.

Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor: lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor.

Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam: et exsultabunt ossa humiliata.

Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis: et omnes iniquitates meas dele.

Cor mundum crea in me, Deus: et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis.

Ne proiicias me a facie tua: et spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me.

Redde mihi laetitiam salutaris tui: et spiritu principali confirma me.

Docebo iniquos vias tuas: et impii ad te convertentur.

Libera me de sanguinibus, Deus, Deus salutis meae:

et exsultabit lingua mea justitiam tuam.Domine, labia mea aperies:

et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam.Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium,

dedissem utique: holocaustis non delectaberis.

Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus: cor contritum, et humiliatum, Deus,

non despicies.Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion:

ut aedificentur muri Ierusalem.Tunc acceptabis sacrificium

justitiae, oblationes, et holocausta:

tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos.

Have mercy upon me, O God: after Thy great goodness.According to the multitude of Thy mercies, do away mine offences.Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness: and cleanse me from my sin.For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me.Against Thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that Thou mightest be justified in Thy saying, and clear when Thou art judged.Behold, I was shapen in wickedness: and in sin hath my mother conceived me.But lo, Thou requirest truth in the inward parts: and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly.Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness: that the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice.Turn Thy face from my sins: and put out all my misdeeds.Make me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from Thy presence: and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.O give me the comfort of Thy help again: and stablish me with Thy free Spirit.Then shall I teach Thy ways unto the wicked: and sinners shall be converted unto Thee.Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou that art the God of my health: and my tongue shall sing of Thy righteousness.Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord: and my mouth shall shew [show] Thy praise.For Thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it Thee: but Thou delightest not in burnt-offerings.The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt Thou not despise.O be favourable and gracious unto Sion: build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations: then shall they offer young bullocks upon Thine altar.

Jacob Handl – Miserere mei, Deus (Psalm 51)English Translation from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer

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HETH. Peccatum peccavit Ierusalem, propterea instabilis facta est.

Omnes qui glorificabant eam spreverunt illam, quia viderunt ignominiam eius;

ipsa autem gemens et conversa retrorsum.

TETH. Sordes eius in pedibus eius,

nec recordata est finis sui. Deposita est vehementer, non habens consolatorem. Vide,

Domine, afflictionem meam, quoniam erectus est inimicus.

IOD. Manum suam misit hostis

ad omnia desiderabilia eius, quia vidit gentes ingressas sanctuarium suum

de quibus præceperas ne intrarent in ecclesiam tuam.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum.

HETH. (x) Jerusalem sinned grievously, therefore she became untrustworthy. All who honored her despise her, for they have seen her shame; she herself groans and turns her face away.

TETH. (u) Her own filth is upon her feet; she took no thought of her doom. Her fall is terrible; she has no comforter. “Look, Lord, behold my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed!”

IOD. (y) The enemy has stretched out his hands over all her precious things, for she has seen the foreigner invade her sanctuary, those whom you said should never enter your congregation.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem return to the Lord your God.

Robert White – LamentationsBook of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 8–10

CAPH. Omnis populus eius gemens et quærens panem;

dederunt preciosa quæque pro cibo ad refocillandam animam.

Vide, Domine, et considera quoniam facta sum vilis.

LAMED. O vos omnes qui transitis per viam,

attendite et videte si est dolor sicut dolor meus, quoniam vindemiavit me,

ut locutus est Dominus in die iræ furoris sui.

MEM. De excelso misit ignem in ossibus meis,

et erudivit me; expandit rete pedibus meis,

convertit me retrorsum. Posuit me desolationem, tota die maerore confectam.

Ierusalem, Ierusalem convertere ad Dominum Deum tuum.

CAPH. (K) All her people groan as they search for bread; they have given anything of value for food to keep themselves alive. “Look, Lord, and consider that I have become vile.”

LAMED. (l) “All you who pass by on the road, look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow, for the Lord has pressed me like the grape, as he said he would on the day of his furious rage.”

MEM. (m) “From on high he sent fire into my bones, and has overpowered me; he spread a net to snare my feet, and he turned me back. He has left me abandoned, exhausted all day long.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem return to the Lord your God.

Book of Lamentations – Chapter 1, vs. 11–13

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Quire Cleveland thanks our generous donors (Cash and in-kind gifts received 2/10/2019–2/10/2020)

$10,000 and upBeth Cooper &

Paul HerrgesellPaul & Natalie CooperDavid & Florence

SchlesingerDoreen & John Ziska

$5,000–$9,999Joseph Schlesinger &

Bill PodojilJay White & Craig Resta

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and William Gwinn Mather Fund

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Singer-SordsGregory SoltisNancy TuttleJohn WaltonDouglas WebbEdith Yerger

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Up to $49Anonymous (10)William AndersonLorraine AngusJohn & Kathy BakerMary D. BarkleyJohn & Arlene BeinhardtTed & Jane BerkeleyCarol BravermanPaula BrueningKatie CallahanJane CardulliasRachel CarnellKatie CrossRobert R. Cutler IIIRoman & Diana DaleDiane DeBevecDr. Joanne Denko

Andrew DobayPamela FiorittoDoug & Kim FryJason Gibbons &

Julie KennyKathryn HackJudi HughesCarol and James IottDebra JesionowskiJohn Kaminsky &

Mary KelseyBC & DM KondrichWilliam J KubatKim LangleyDaniel & Rosalie LewisGrace LinDebbie LipstreuGisela Luck

Jimmy MadsenKandice MarchantCarmina MaresMarilyn & Tom

McLaughlinPhilip MicaliBetty Jo MooneyNancy K. MowreyMarina NegrilaAnita NeumannCarolyn & Noel NilsonNancy OsgoodKathryn PfaffEllen Hook PietzRuth M. PitmanTimothy ReganGerry ReillyRon & Mary Rivett

Karen RothmanMrs. Martha RyanRobert RybkaMaria SchmittDean & Tammy ShafferKevin ShemugaDean SieckRichard SimonRobert SkerdaJean SommerBill & Joanne SpellacyBruce TaylorElizabeth K. Todd &

Philip SchillawskiJean ToombsJohn & Augusta

Van DomelenMarcia Wittenbrook

Acknowledgements

Quire Cleveland is grateful for the hospitality and support of our friends at the performance venues for this concert series:

St. John Cantius Parish Father James Roach, Pastor

St. Vitus Parish Reverend Joseph P. Božnar, Pastor

St. Vitus Parish is pleased to provide support from KSKJ Life, American Slovenian Catholic Union, St.Vitus Parish, St. Anne Lodge #4 American Mutual Life Association (AMLA),

and the Slovenian Women’s Union of America Scholarship Foundation.

We thank Todd Wilson and Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, for the loan of scores for the Robert White Lamentations.

Photos of Quire Cleveland that appear in this concert program were taken by Roger Mastroianni, Roger Mastroianni Photography.

This concert program was designed by Michael McKay.

The postcard for the Journey Home

concert series was designed by Jerry Jezek, Cubicle Dreams Design.

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David Gilson, Artistic Director

28th Season 2019-2020

Sing Song, Merrily on High Lauda per la Nativita del Signore

by Respighi and other seasonal selections

Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m

Mass in C minor by Mozart Sunday, March 22, 3:00 p.m.

In Her Voice:

Celebrating the Poetry of Women through Choral Music

Sunday, June 7, 3:00 p.m.

westernreservechorale.org

216-282-4022

All performances at Church of the Gesu, University Heights.

Reception following concerts.

Western Reserve Chorale

Special Sponsorship Opportunities

Quire Cleveland welcomes donations of any amount, and

we also offer these special sponsorship opportunities:

Series – $15,000Concert – $5,000

If you would like to speak to someone about sponsoring Quire Cleveland, call us at 216.223.8854 or send us an email at info@quirecleveland.org.

Quire Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Quire Cleveland’s 2019–2020 Season

Resonant Glory: Music for Grand Spaces

May 8–10, 2020 Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

(Cleveland), St. Noel Church (Willoughby Hills),

& St. Sebastian Parish (Akron)

As the earth begins its return to life after the long winter, Quire Cleveland offers musical splendor to awaken the soul, highlighting double choir treasures and works in which grand spaces truly live.

https://www.quirecleveland.org/resonant-glory

Board of Directors

Beth Cooper President

John McElliott Secretary

Gerald P. Weinstein Treasurer

Fr. Robert Kropac Community Outreach

Elena Mullins Educational Outreach

Diane Schwartz Development Director

Jay White Artistic DirectorDoreen Ziska

Concert Manager

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