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CONCERT I – LANDMARK CLASSICAL COMPOSITIONSSymphony No. 1 in C Major by Ludwig van Beethoven Our concert season begins with a splendid mix of old and new works performed by the Maine Chamber Ensemble beginning with Symphony No. 1 in C major by Ludwig van Beethoven. With this performance we will begin a nine-season trek through all of the Beethoven symphonies, performing one each of the next nine seasons. This will be a wonderful presentation of the symphonies by one of the giants of the classical tradition. Igor Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite for chamber ensemble composed in 1922 is a most engaging composition by this most amazing early 20th century composer. This suite of movements from the ballet, dated 1919-1920, was inspired by much earlier composers and so will seem to be a Baroque or Classical suite but with a modern twist. To conclude our concert, Alan Kaschub, a frequent performer with the Maine Chamber Ensemble will perform the Trumpet Concerto by Franz Joseph Haydn. Everyone knows this stunning concerto and few have heard it in concert. It is a great pleasure to present this magnificent work. This concert will be performed in the Olin Arts Center at Bates College on Saturday September 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from LA Arts, phone: 782-7228
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ALL BEETHOVEN COLLABORATIONChoral Fantasy by Ludwig van Beethoven The Androscoggin Chorale will have two collaborations this year. The first will be with the Mid-Coast Symphony, conducted by Rohan Smith, for a fund-raiser for the Franco-American Heritage Center to aid in the restoration of the center. This performance will be held on October 27, 2007, Franco-American Heritage Center, 7:30 P.M.
CONCERT II - AN ENGLISH CHRISTMASSouthern Maine Children's Chorus - Lise Dunn Conductor The Androscoggin Chorale will perform in a first-time collaboration with the Southern Maine Children’s Chorus conducted by Lise Dunn. The choirs will present selections of English Christmas Carols dating from early Tudor carols of the 16th century to contemporary settings by living composers. Also, Andrew Harris, executive director of L. A. Arts, will lend his voice with a reading of the beloved story – A Child’s Christmas in Wales – by Dylan Thomas. There will be two performances of this concert. Saturday December 8 at 7p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Cathedral on State Street in Portland and also Sunday December 9 at 3 p.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston. Tickets are available from LA ARTS, phone: 782-7228
CONCERT III - SOUNDS DIVINEMissa in Angustiis ("Lord Nelson Mass") by Franz Joseph Haydn The Androscoggin Chorale and the Maine Chamber Ensemble will perform two stunning choral works separated by two centuries. The first work will be Franz Joseph Haydn’s most famous Missa in Angustiis, better known by its nicknamed title – the Lord Nelson Mass – which honors Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson and his success at the Naval battle at Trafalgar. This magnificent work was composed at the height of Haydn’s compositional career and is a favorite of choral singers and audiences everywhere. The second work the chorale and the ensemble will perform is a large scale work by Morten Lauridsen - Lux Aeterna which is an extended work by this living Oregonian composer. The audience will remember being enchanted by several others works by this composer sung in our last season. The luscious warmth of each of his compositions has inspired audiences to request more of Lauridsen’s pieces. The performance will be on April 6 at 3 p.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston. Tickets are available from LA ARTS, phone: 782-7228 Sponsors:
 
ORGAN AND CHORALE COLLABORATIONMesse Solonelle by Louis Vierne For the second collaboration of the season, the Chorale will sing the Louis Vierne Messe Solonelle. Jennifer Pascual, organist of St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue, New York City, will perform an organ concert which will begin with the Chorale singing the organ mass. The performance will be on April 26, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Lewiston
CONCERT IV - THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK Song selections from George Gershwin and Cole Porter The Androscoggin Chorale will perform a concert of songs by Gershwin and Cole Porter, with accompaniments by our incomparable Bridget Convey, pianist. In addition, the concert will feature a return visit by soloist Peter Allen who will delight one and all with his rendition of songs from both George Gershwin and Cole Porter. The concert will have two performances. The first on Friday evening, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Paris Congregational Church and the second on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston. Tickets are available from LA ARTS, phone: 782-7228
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