The West Coast Premiere of a New Arrangement by Allan Naiño
Marlissa Hudson, soprano
Brandon Bell, baritone
Santa Clara Chorale
Santa Clara University Choirs
Dan Cromeenes, piano
Michael Touchi, organ
Owen Miyoshi & Richard Roper, trumpet
Stephanie Rickard, horn
Michael Cushing, trombone
Forrest Byram, tuba
Divesh Karamchandani, timpani
Scot Hanna-Weir, conductor
Brandon Bell, baritone
Santa Clara Chorale
Santa Clara University Choirs
Dan Cromeenes, piano
Michael Touchi, organ
Owen Miyoshi & Richard Roper, trumpet
Stephanie Rickard, horn
Michael Cushing, trombone
Forrest Byram, tuba
Divesh Karamchandani, timpani
Scot Hanna-Weir, conductor
Known for her fusion of classical and African-American musical traditions, Margaret Bonds was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century classical music landscape. Studying with renowned composers Florence Price and Roy Harris, Bonds gained notoriety for her unique ability to blend various musical styles and influences, and collaborated with such prominent artists as poet Langston Hughes. Her multi-movement work Credo is a powerfully poignant piece that redefined the traditional approach to a "Credo" setting; rather than using text from the Mass Ordinary, Bonds incorporates text from W.E.B. DuBois' prose poem of the same name—transforming this piece into a commitment not to a belief in God, but to a belief that all people are created equal. With its expressive melodies and intricate counterpoint, Credo illustrates Bonds' artistic brilliance and contribution to the musical world of the 20th century.
This concert brings to light a new arrangement of Credo for chorus and brass quintet by Filipino-American composer Allan Laiño, who also serves as the Artistic Director of DC's Congressional Chorus. Soprano Marlissa Hudson returns to the Bay Area as soprano soloist, baritone Brandon Bell makes his Chorale debut, and the Chorale once again joins forces with Santa Clara University Choirs and musicians from San José Chamber Orchestra to present the West Coast premiere of this compelling new arrangement.
This concert brings to light a new arrangement of Credo for chorus and brass quintet by Filipino-American composer Allan Laiño, who also serves as the Artistic Director of DC's Congressional Chorus. Soprano Marlissa Hudson returns to the Bay Area as soprano soloist, baritone Brandon Bell makes his Chorale debut, and the Chorale once again joins forces with Santa Clara University Choirs and musicians from San José Chamber Orchestra to present the West Coast premiere of this compelling new arrangement.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 8:00PM
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Available a few days before the performance.
FULL PROGRAM
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” (Antiphon) from Five Mystical Songs
JEFFREY DERUS “I Dream a World”
MARGARET BONDS Songs of the Seasons
ROSEPHAYNE POWELL “To Sit and Dream”
BONDS “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR “O Ye That Love the Lord”
UNDINE SMITH MOORE “I Would Be True”
ARVO PÄRT “The Beatitudes”
arr. SHAWN OKPEBHOLO “Steal Away”
TERRENCE BLANCHARD “Lord, Take This Wanting from Me” from Fire Shut Up in My Bones
arr. BONDS “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
BONDS Credo
JEFFREY DERUS “I Dream a World”
MARGARET BONDS Songs of the Seasons
ROSEPHAYNE POWELL “To Sit and Dream”
BONDS “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR “O Ye That Love the Lord”
UNDINE SMITH MOORE “I Would Be True”
ARVO PÄRT “The Beatitudes”
arr. SHAWN OKPEBHOLO “Steal Away”
TERRENCE BLANCHARD “Lord, Take This Wanting from Me” from Fire Shut Up in My Bones
arr. BONDS “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
BONDS Credo
