Carissimi Oratorios-Prophets

In the mid-17th century, Europe was torn by fratricidal dissension and religious war. In this tragic era, a composer named Giacomo Carissimi composed a series of short musical “stories” (historiae) dramatizing these spiritual conflicts through the medium of Old-Testament tales: the story of Abraham commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac, of Job humiliated by Jehovah’s wager with Satan, of the tragic oath of the Hebrew general Jephtah.

Carissimi’s music, using all the expressive means of secular opera, challenges Monteverdi’s in its drama, depiction of character, and searing emotion. Experience three of his greatest chamber dramas (and one by his student Marc-Antoine Charpentier), played out in the splendid setting of St. James Cathedral, Seattle.

Musical Direction: Stephen Stubbs

Stage Direction:Guillaume Bernardi

Lighting Design: Reed Nakayama

Costume Design: Christine Meyers

Singers:

Soprano: Shannon Mercer, Catherine Webster, Linda Tsatsanis

Haute Contre: Aaron Sheehan

Tenor: Ross Hauck

Baritone: Thomas Thompson

Baritone: Tyler Duncan

Bass: Charles Robert Stephens

 

Musicians:

Lute: Stephen Stubbs

Harp: Maxine Eilander

Organ: Joseph Adam

Gamba: Margriet Tindemans

Double Bass: Moriah Neils

Reserved Passes: $40 General or Suggested Donation at the door $35

ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL: 804,9th Avenue, Seattle, WA

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In connection with these concerts, St. James Cathedral will be presenting “The Spirit of Prophecy,” a show featuring works by five contemporary artists. Each of the artists featured is known for addressing spiritual themes in works which range from large-scale oils to intimate woodcuts and mixed media sculpture. The show will open on Friday, January 13, and will hang in the Cathedral Chapel through February 19.Featuring works by Alfonse Borysewicz - Laura Lasworth - Christen Mattix - Barry Moser - Natalie Niblack

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