31VoxAmaDeusValentin Radu, Artistic Director & Conductor

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e from the MaestroFor our Concert Season 31, we continue our tradition of excellence and bring you another fabulous selection of extraordinary concerts by the three VoxAmaDeus performing groups:• Vox Renaissance Consort returns with its traditional Renaissance Noël concert and brings you back in time to the glory of Old Europe, with lush cos- tumes and period instruments, and heavenly music of Italian, English and German masters, as well as traditional carols. New this year is an additional performance of this popular concert at the Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli.• Ama Deus Ensemble will captivate you with the glorious music of Beethoven in October, the traditional December Messiahs on Baroque instruments (new this year, an additional performance at historic St. Mark’s Church in Philadelphia) and, for our Good Friday concert, Mozart’s sublime Requiem paired with Beethoven’s dramatic oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives. This last work was premiered by Beethoven in 1803 at the same concert in which he premiered a work being performed in our October concert, the Piano Concerto No. 3 (with yours truly conducting and playing on the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand!). And finally, for our ever-popular January concert, now in its seventh edition, an evening of Gershwin hits, featuring renowned British pianist Peter Donohoe, back by popular demand.• Camerata Ama Deus brings you three exciting programs (spiced with Maestro’s entertaining “live notes”): an all-Bach program in September (with yours truly on the Bösendorfer Concert Grand), all-Vivaldi in November, and a fabulous mix of French and Venetian Baroque masters in April.Finally, two traditional intimate concerts featuring Maestro & Guests will round out the season. Be a part of our exciting Concert Season 31.

Cover image: Frederick the Great plays flute in his summer palace Sanssouci, with Franz Benda playing violin, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach accompanying on

keyboard, and unidentified string players; painting by Adolph Menzel (1850–52).

Artistic Director & Conductor

BachFestCamerata Ama DeusValentin Radu, pianoSep 10 6:30 pm Daylesford Abbey

Epic Beethoven Empress Piano Concerto & Missa SolemnisAma Deus EnsembleValentin Radu, pianoOct 13 8 pm Kimmel Center

Vivaldi • Il Maestro VenezianoCamerata Ama DeusNov 10 8 pm St Martin-in-the-FieldsNov 12 4 pm Bryn Mawr College

Handel MessiahAma Deus EnsembleDec 1 7 pm St Paul’s Episcopal ChurchDec 3 4 pm Daylesford AbbeyDec 15 7 pm St Mark’s ChurchDec 17 4 pm St Katharine of Siena Church

Renaissance NoëlVox Renaissance ConsortDec 8 8 pm St Martin-in-the-FieldsDec 9 8 pm Church of the Good SamaritanDec 10 4 pm Bryn Mawr College

Forever GershwinAma Deus EnsemblePeter Donohoe, pianoJan 5 8 pm Kimmel Center

Angels of CandlemasMaestro & GuestsFeb 11 6:30 pm Daylesford Abbey

Bach at the Chapel in the WoodsMaestro & GuestsMar 11 5 pm Gladwyne Presbyterian Church

Mozart Requiem & Beethoven Mount of OlivesAma Deus EnsembleMar 30 7 pm St Katharine of Siena Church

Sparkling BaroqueCamerata Ama DeusApr 20 8 pm St Martin-in-the-FieldsApr 22 6:30 pm Daylesford Abbey

Concert Season 31 2017-2018KimmelCenter.org 215.893.1999 • VoxAmaDeus.org 610.688.2800

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Special Gratitude to

The Phelan Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. du Pont Smith

Mrs. Lewis du Pont Smith

A. Morris Williams, Jr.

Cunningham Piano Company

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Chamber Orchestra

BachFestSunday, September 10 6:30 PM Daylesford Abbey, Paoli

Thomas DiSarlo violinThomas Jackson violinValentin Radu piano

Concerto for Violin in E Major, BWV 1042

Concerto for Keyboard in g minor, BWV 1058

Concerto for Two Violins in d minor, BWV 1043

Concerto for Keyboard in A Major, BWV 1055

In this opening concert of our Season 31 we present a feast of orchestral masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. He wrote a large number of magnificent instrumental works, most of which were composed during his pleasurable tenure at the court of Prince Leopold of Cöthen, a great patron of the arts. Of the four presented in this concert, two date from this Cöthen period and two from Bach’s time as director of the Collegium Musicum in Leipzig. The program includes Bach’s famous Double Concerto for two violins, a concerto for solo violin, and two concertos for keyboard, featuring Maestro Radu playing and conducting from the Bösendorfer Grand, in addition to his customary “live notes.”Running time: 2 hours, including one intermissionBösendorfer Concert Grand Piano courtesy of Cunningham Piano Company, Philadelphia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Camerata Ama Deus

This concert sponsored by the Phelan Family Foundation

Valentin Radu

Thomas DiSarlo and Thomas Jackson

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Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra

Epic BeethovenEmpress Piano Concerto & Missa Solemnis

In memoriam Lewis du Pont SmithFriday, October 13 8:00 PM Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater

Andrea Lauren Brown sopranoJody Kidwell altoDana Wilson tenorKevin Deas bassValentin Radu piano

Piano Concerto No. 3 in c minor, Op. 37Missa Solemnis in D Major, Op. 123

This program will feature two monumental works by the great Beethoven: the Missa Solemnis in D Major, written around the same time as his Ninth Symphony during the height of his composing career, and generally considered one of his supreme achievements; and—with Maestro Radu as soloist on the magnificent Bösendorfer Imperial Grand—the Piano Concerto No. 3, which premiered in April 1803 with the composer as both soloist and conductor. A true epic performance!Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including one intermissionBösendorfer Imperial Grand Piano courtesy of Cunningham Piano Company, Philadelphia

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Ama Deus Ensemble

This concert sponsored byMrs. Lewis du Pont Smith and Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. du Pont Smith

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Baroque Chamber Orchestra

Vivaldi • Il Maestro Veneziano

Friday, November 10 8:00 PM St Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut HillSunday, November 12 4:00 PM Thomas Great Hall at Bryn Mawr College

Thomas DiSarlo violinVivian Barton Dozor celloPaul Miller viola d’amoreRainer Beckmann recorder

Concerto for Violin in b minor, RV 390Concerto for Recorder in F Major, Op. 10, No. 1,

“Tempesta di mare,” RV 433Concerto for Viola d’amore in d minor, RV 393Concerto for Recorder in g minor, “La notte,” RV 439Concerto for Recorder and Violin

in g minor, RV 517Concerto for Violin and Cello in

A Major, RV 546

Now an annual tradition, our autumn all-Vivaldi program features an exciting assortment of Baroque gems by the Venetian master, including works for solo violin, cello, viola d’amore and recorder (all with Baroque orchestra), plus two double concerti—and Maestro’s entertaining and informative “live notes.”Running time: 90 minutesNo intermission

NOVEMBER 10 AND 12, 2017

Camerata Ama Deus

This concert series sponsored by the Phelan Family Foundation

Paul Miller

Vivian Barton Dozor

Thomas DiSarlo

Rainer Beckmann

Soloists, Chorus & Baroque Orchestra

Handel Messiah1749 Covent Garden Version

Friday, December 1 7:00 PM St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut HillSunday, December 3 4:00 PM Daylesford Abbey, PaoliFriday, December 15 7:00 PM St Mark’s Church, PhiladelphiaSunday, December 17 4:00 PM St Katharine of Siena Church, Wayne

A Philadelphia tradition! On Baroque instruments, Handel’s Messiah celebrates the Story of the Season. Bright trumpets, grand voices of choristers and dazzling soloists excite

and uplift. From hushed airs to the great “Hallelujah Chorus,” and the final, majestic “Amen,” this is truly Christmas at its best.Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes, including one intermission

DECEMBER 1, 3, 15, AND 17, 2017

Ama Deus Ensemble

Andrea Lauren Brown sopranoJody Kidwell altoDana Wilson tenorEd Bara bass

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Andrea Lauren Brown

Ed BaraDana WilsonJody Kidwell

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Voices & Period Instruments

Renaissance NoëlFriday, December 8 8:00 PM St Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut HillSaturday, December 9 8:00 PM Church of the Good Samaritan, PaoliSunday, December 10 4:00 PM Thomas Great Hall at Bryn Mawr College

This season marks the 31st consecutive year of our annual tradition of magical Renaissance Noël concerts by the Vox Renaissance Consort, celebrating the glorious Renaissance Christmas music of Old Europe (including authentic Eastern European carols), with masterpieces for single and double chorus, solo voices, and original period instruments, and—new this season!—an exciting additional performance at the Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli. A unique feature of these concerts is our Renaissance Consort performers exquisitely attired in lush period costumes. An enchanting experience that will bring you back to a true Noël.

Running time: 90 minutes – no intermission

DECEMBER 8, 9, AND 10, 2017

Vox Renaissance Consort

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Symphony Orchestra

Forever GershwinFriday, January 5 8:00 PM Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater

Peter Donohoe piano

George Gershwin: Primrose Overture Variations on

“I Got Rhythm” Cuban Overture Second Rhapsody Gershwin in Hollywood

(medley of favorite Gershwin tunes)

Rhapsody in Blue

Our January concert again celebrates the music of George Gershwin, the composer who is credited with creation of the “symphonic jazz” genre. Acclaimed British piano virtuoso Peter Donohoe returns to dazzle us anew with his keyboard brilliance as he performs Gershwin’s famous piano works on the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand Piano. The program will feature both the Rhapsody in Blue and the Second Rhapsody, which has only recently begun to receive the acclaim it deserves. Also featured: Cuban Overture, Variations on “I Got Rhythm,” Primrose Overture and others. This ever-popular annual tradition will leave you smiling!

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including one intermissionBösendorfer Imperial Grand Piano courtesy of Cunningham Piano Company, Philadelphia

JANUARY 5, 2018

Ama Deus Ensemble

This concert sponsored byA. Morris Williams, Jr. and Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. du Pont Smith

Peter Donohoe, CBE

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Angels of CandlemasSunday, February 11 6:30 PM Daylesford Abbey, Paoli

Valentin Radu piano and organMegan Monaghan sopranoRainer Beckmann recorder

Join Maestro and his guests for an intimate evening of music in the peaceful atmosphere and sublime acoustics of Daylesford Abbey. A selection of enchanting works for organ, piano, voice and recorder, featuring Maestro Radu and his “angel” soloists—a perfect remedy for the “February blues”!Running time: 90 minutes – no intermission

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Maestro & Guests

MARCH 11, 2018

Maestro & GuestsBach at the Chapel in the WoodsIn memoriam Ruth WilliamsSunday, March 11 5:00 PM Gladwyne Presbyterian Church, Gladwyne

Valentin Radu pianoBronwyn Fix-Keller pianoRobert Spates violinSarah Davol oboe

Celebrate Bach’s 333rd birthday with Maestro and his guests—soloists and a string quintet—including a double piano concerto and entertaining “live notes” at this quaint “Chapel in the Woods.”Running time: 90 minutes – no intermission

Valentin Radu

Rainer BeckmannMegan Monaghan

Sarah Davol Robert Spates

Bronwyn Fix-Keller

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MARCH 30, 2018

Ama Deus EnsembleSoloists, Chorus & Orchestra

Mozart Requiem & Beethoven Mount of OlivesGood Friday, March 30 7:00 PM St Katharine of Siena Church, Wayne

Andrea Lauren Brown sopranoJody Kidwell altoDana Wilson tenorKevin Deas bass

Mozart’s majestic and sublime Requiem, his final composition, written on his deathbed and left unfinished at his untimely death, now considered the most profound music he ever conceived, is paired with Beethoven’s Christ on the Mount of Olives (sung in English), his first major choral composition, a work that depicts with dramatic and musical intensity the events of that first Good Friday. Be uplifted and inspired on this sacred day!Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including one intermission

Andrea Lauren Brown

Jody Kidwell Dana Wilson Kevin Deas

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APRIL 20 AND 22, 2018

Camerata Ama DeusBaroque Chamber Orchestra

Sparkling BaroqueFriday, April 20 8:00 PM St Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut HillSunday, April 22 6:30 PM Daylesford Abbey, Paoli

Thomas DiSarlo violinSarah Davol oboeElin Frazier trumpet

Concerto for Violin in a minor, Op. 7 No. 5 LeclairConcerto for Trumpet in B-flat Major VivaldiConcerto for Oboe in d minor MarcelloConcerto for Violin in G major, D82 TartiniConcerto for Oboe and Trumpet in D Major, RV 563 Vivaldi

An array of sparkling Baroque gems by French and Venetian composers for solo violin, oboe, trumpet and orchestra, plus a double concerto—all with Maestro’s “live notes”!

Running time: 90 minutesNo intermission

Thomas DiSarlo

Sarah Davol Elin Frazier

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Concert Venues

Kimmel CenterPerelman Theater

Seating Chart and Ticket Prices

$80 Gold

$25 Bronze

$60 Silver

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Bryn Mawr College (BMC)Thomas Great Hall256 North Merion AvenueBryn Mawr, PA 19010brynmawr.edu

Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields (SM)8000 St. Martin’s LaneChestnut HillPhiladelphia, PA 19118stmartinec.org

The Church of the Good Samaritan (GS)212 West Lancaster AvenuePaoli, PA 19301good-samaritan.org

Saint Katharine ofSiena Church (SK)Lancaster & Aberdeen AvenuesWayne, PA 19087stkatharineofsiena.org

Saint Mark’s Church (SMK)1625 Locust StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103saintmarksphiladelphia.org

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church (SP)22 East Chestnut Hill AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19118stpaulschestnuthill.org

Gladwyne PresbyterianChurch (GPC)1321 Beaumont DriveGladwyne, PA 19035gladwynepres.org

Kimmel Center (KC)Perelman TheaterBroad & Spruce StreetsPhiladelphia, PA 19102kimmelcenter.org

Daylesford Abbey (DA)220 South Valley RoadPaoli, PA 19301daylesfordabbey.org

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Reviews“Radu exploited inner colors in the string orchestra...The orchestral colors behind the

four soloists prompted solo work with strength and conviction. No mystique about that.”Daniel Webster, The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Radu obtains the best of two worlds, drawing remarkably full and rich sounds from his forces and yet maintaining rhythmic litheness and textural (and textual) transparency.”

James Altena, Fanfare Magazine

“[Brahms Requiem] is a disc to have...a new experience—which is what a great performance should be. This disc and that of Klemperer with the Philharmonia

Orchestra...should be in everyone’s collection.” Burton Rothleder, Fanfare Magazine

“Radu’s intense, uninhibited involvement and high energy produced one of the liveliest performances of a Mozart piano concerto I’ve ever heard...”

Tom Purdom, Broad Street Review

“The singers of the Ama Deus Ensemble are a cut above the average American choir in terms of intonation and control. In short, the performance is an exciting one.”

James Manheim, All Music Guide

Ticket PricesDue to venue cost increases, it has been necessary to adjust ticket prices for

our Kimmel Center Concerts. We are now offering more price options while keeping cost increases to a minimum. Kimmel Center Concert prices range from $25 to $80

(see seat pricing chart on page 13).

General Admission Concert prices (all non-Kimmel Center Concerts) remain at previous season’s levels: Full price tickets are $30 Adults, $25 Seniors (65+),

$10 Students; Advance purchase tickets are $25 Adults, $20 Seniors, $10 Students. Advanced purchase prices end at 1 PM on the day of the concert.

Purchase your tickets in advance and save!Or become part of Maestro’s Inner Circle with a Season Pass and save even more!

Maestro’s Inner Circle Season Pass PackagesEXPLORE – The Explorer:

Admission with preferred seating at all of our concerts, except the Kimmel Center.Price $125 (8 programs, 15 concert dates).

MAGIC – The Magic of Music:Admission with preferred seating at all of our concerts—it’s the EXPLORE pass

plus Silver ($60) seating at Kimmel Center Concerts.Price $225 (10 programs, 17 concert dates).

CDs and Digital DownloadsCDs are available for sale at every concert. Please visit our CD table at intermissions or at

concert end. Visit VoxAmaDeus.org for descriptions and prices for all our recordings.

Photos courtesy of Alexander Iziliaev and Paul R. Marchesano.

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General Admission Concerts(See venue key, page 13)

Quantity

Total$25*Gen Adm

$20* Senior

$10 Student

1 BachFest 9/10 at DA

3 Vivaldi 11/10 at SM 11/12 at BMC

4 Handel Messiah 12/1 at SP 12/3 at DA 12/15 at SMK 12/17 at SK

5 Renaissance Noël 12/8 at SM 12/9 at GS 12/10 at BMC

7 Angels of Candlemas 2/11 at DA

8 Bach at Chapel 3/11 at GPC

9 Mozart and Beethoven 3/30 at SK

10 Sparkling Baroque 4/20 at SM 4/22 at DA

Kimmel Center Concerts

Section Preference(See map, page 13)

$25 $30 $50 $60 $65 $80

2 Epic Beethoven 10/13

6 Forever Gershwin 1/5

Maestro’s Inner Circle Season Pass (see page 14)(Magic Pass includes Silver ($60) seating at Kimmel Center concerts)

Magic$225

Explore$125

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