LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

VIJAY GUPTAVijay Gupta, founder and Artistic Director, is a passionate and dedicated advocate for the presence ofmusic in ostracized communities. A gifted spokesperson for human and mental health advocacy throughmusic, Gupta is a TED Speaker, and a 2011 TED Senior Fellow. Gupta joined the Los AngelesPhilharmonic in 2007 at the age of 19, after completing a Master’s degree in Music from Yale University,and a Bachelor’s in biology from Marist College. Gupta has appeared as a guest concertmaster with theLos Angeles Opera, Orquestra Comunitat de Valencia (Spain), and recently, as guest Leader of thePhilharmonia Orchestra of London at the prestigious Three Choirs Festival in Worcester, UK.

ABOUT MESSIAH

MUSIC DIRECTOR: DR. ZANAIDA ROBLESZanaida Robles is a singer, conductor, composer, and music instructor born, raised, and educated inSouthern California. As a concert soprano soloist, studio vocalist for film and television, andprofessional ensemble singer, Dr. Robles has sung throughout the United States, and in parts of Europe,New Zealand, and Australia. Dr. Robles has prepared choirs for performances with such artists as JoshGroban, Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald, and Wayne Brady, and has received numerous awardsand distinctions. She holds a Doctor of Music Arts degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, aMaster of Music degree from CSU Northridge, and a Bachelor of Music degree from CSU Long Beach.

Messiah (HWV 56), the English-language oratorio composed by George FridericHandel in 1741, is structured in three parts. Part I begins with the prophecy of theMessiah and his virgin birth by several prophets, namely Isaiah. Part II covers thePassion, death, resurrection, ascension, and the later spreading of the Gospel. Part IIIconcentrates on Paul's teaching of the resurrection of the dead and Christ'sglorification in heaven. A devout Anglican named Charles Jennens wrote the librettofor the Messiah. In his libretto, Jennens’s intention was not to dramatise the life andteachings of Jesus, but to acclaim the "Mystery of Godliness", using a compilation ofextracts from the Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible, and from the Psalmsincluded with the Book of Common Prayer.

Messiah remains Handel’s best-known work. Its splendid musical elements and themesof comfort, joy, and redemption have resonated with audiences around the world formore than 200 years. The popular Part I of Messiah is sometimes called the"Christmas" portion, as it is frequently performed during Advent in concert or as asing-along. In many parts of the world, it is the accepted practice for the audience tostand for “Hallelujah Chorus.” The tradition is said to have originated with the firstLondon performance of Messiah, which was attended by King George II. As the firstnotes of the triumphant Hallelujah Chorus rang out, the king was so moved that herose to his feet and remained standing until the end of the chorus. Royal protocol hasalways dictated that when the monarch stands, everyone in the monarch's presence isalso required to stand. Thus, the entire audience and orchestra stood when the kingstood during the performance, initiating a tradition that has lasted more than twocenturies.

Source: "Messiah (Handel)" Wikipedia. Edited by Zanaida Robles.

THE PROGRAM

1. SINFONIA2. ACCOMPAGNATO: COMFORT YE

3. AIR: EVERY VALLEY SHALL BE EXALTED

Tenor Solo: Daniel Chaney

Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her,that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned.The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness; prepare ye the way of the Lord;make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Tenor Solo: Daniel Chaney

Ev'ry valley shall be exalted, and ev'ry mountain and hill made low;the crooked straight and the rough places plain.

4. CHORUS: AND THE GLORY OF THE LORDAnd the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together:for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

5. AIR AND CHORUS: O THOU THAT TELLESTMezzo-Soprano Solo: Carla Dirlikov

O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain.O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength;lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, behold your God!Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.CHORUSO thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem. Say unto the cities of Judah, behold your God!Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

6. CHORUS: FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORNFor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and Hisname shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.

7. RECITATIVE: THERE WERE SHEPHERDSThere were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night.And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them,and they were sore afraid.And the angel said unto them:"Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying:

8. CHORUS: GLORY TO GODEveryone stands

"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men."

9. AIR: REJOICE GREATLYSoprano Solo: Ayana Haviv

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!Behold, thy King cometh unto thee; He is the righteous Saviour,and He shall speak peace unto the heathen.Rejoice greatly…

10. DUET: HE SHALL FEED HIS FLOCKSoprano: ??????????

Mezzo-Soprano: ????????????

He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm,and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.Come unto Him, all ye that labour, come unto Him that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest.Take his yoke upon you, and learn of Him, for He is meek and lowly of heart,and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

11. CHORUS: HALLELUJAHEveryone stands. Sheet music on next page.

He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm,and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.Come unto Him, all ye that labour, come unto Him that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest.Take his yoke upon you, and learn of Him, for He is meek and lowly of heart,and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

12. INSTRUMENTAL SELECTION: “MIDNIGHT TO 12:01”By Ben Shirley

13. AIR: I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETHSoprano Solo: Tamara Bevard

I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

14. AIR: THE TRUMPET WILL SOUNDBaritone Solo: Vincent Robles

The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

15. CHORUS: WORTHY IS THE LAMBWorthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom,and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne,and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen.

16. PEACE PEACE/SILENT NIGHT - TUTTIEveryone stands

Peace, peace, peace on earth and goodwill to all. This a time of joy. This is a time for love.Now let us all sing together of peace, peace, peace on earth.Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright, ‘Round yon virgin mother and child!Holy infant, so tender and mild; Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

SHEET MUSIC FOR HALLELUJAH CHORUS

OUR SOLOISTS

DANIEL CHANEYTenor Daniel Chaney has appeared with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl singing the role of theAlchemist in Candide, and at Walt Disney Concert Hall as the first tenor soloist in the U.S. premiereof Magnus Lindberg’s Graffiti. He has appeared in over 80 productions with Los Angeles Opera,and is now in his seventh season with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Daniel has also sung on thesoundtracks for many movies, including Avatar, Tangled, The Rite, Battle L.A., SALT, and TheSorcerer’s Apprentice.

CARLA DIRLIKOV

TAMARA BEVARD

VINCENT ROBLES

AYANA HAVIV

Mezzo-soprano Carla Dirlikov has been praised by Opera Magazine for possessing a voice that“grabs the heartstrings with its dramatic force and musicality.” In 2014 she became the first singerever to win the prestigious Sphinx Medal of Excellence, an honor bestowed upon her by JusticeSotomayor in a ceremony and concert at the Supreme Court of the United States. Ms. Dirlikov is indemand at opera houses and concert venues around the world. Recent engagements include therole of Maddalena in Rigoletto with Leo Nucci at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, and Princess Eboli inDon Carlo.

With a voice described as "pearly-toned" and "straight-out terrific" by the Los Angeles Times,soprano Tamara Bevard brings a wealth of experience to her performances as a soloist in bothconcert and in opera. She has sung with several local opera companies including Opera SantaBarbara and Pacific Repertory Opera, but her true love is oratorio work. As a solo concert artist,she has performed with organizations such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles ChamberOrchestra, Musica Angelica, Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Santa Barbara Symphony, and theIllinois Chamber Symphony.

Vincent Robles specializes in singing opera, musical theatre, and classical art song. He has extensiveexperience in character acting as well as ensemble leadership and directing. Vincent singsprofessionally with the Los Angeles Opera Chorus, Los Angeles Opera Department of Educationand Community Development, The Los Angeles Master Chorale and Guild Opera.

Grammy-winning singer Ayana Haviv is a versatile and very experienced professional singer, bothon stage and in the studio. Classically trained, Ayana is equally proficient in any style of pop, folk,musical theater, ambient/ethereal, and "ethnic"-flavored film music. Ayana is a member and hasbeen a soloist in Los Angeles Opera Chorus and Los Angeles Master Chorale, where she has sungeverything from atonal 21st-century music to Anglican chant.

STREETSYMPHONY

CHAMBERSINGERS

The members of the Street SymphonyChamber Singers are professional vocalists

who sing with the Los Angeles Master Chorale.They are equally at home as soloists and

ensemble singers, on the concert and operastage, and in the recording studio singing forfilms, TV shows, video games, and CDs. Each

one believes in the power of music to heal andto build community among people of disparate

backgrounds and lifestyles. Amy Fogersonserves as the ensemble’s coordinator.

SOPRANOSTamara Bevard

Shelly FoxAyana Haviv

Elyse Willis

ALTOSAmy Fogerson

Leslie InmanSarah Lynch

Alice Kirwan Murray

TENORSDaniel ChaneyJody Golightly

Charles LaneMichael Lichtenauer

BASSESWill Goldman

Scott GraffVincent Robles

Mark Edward Smith

FIRST VIOLINSCamille AvellanoMitchell NewmanStacy WetzelNiv AshkenaziJason Uyeyama

SECOND VIOLINSLyndon TaylorVijay GuptaLuanne HomzyHillary HarderLisa Kim Davis

VIOLASBen UlleryZach DellingerMichael LarcoMick Wetzel

CELLOSJacob BraunBarry GoldJoy Song

BASSESDavid Allen MooreWill Cravy

KEYBOARD

OBOES

BASSOON

TRUMPET

TIMPANI

Joanne Pearce Martin

Marion KuszykAnne Marie Gabriele

Whitney Crockett

Jim WiltAngelica Cortez

Nick Stoup

OUR PARTNERSTHE MIDNIGHT MISSIONThe Midnight Mission is the oldest continuously operatinghuman service organization in the Los Angeles region.Centered in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles,The Mission runs one of the most efficient direct serviceoperations in the country. Through their emergencyservices, 12-step philosophy, job training, education, andwork programs, they offer a path to self-sufficiency tomen, women and children who have lost everything.

CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCILThe California Arts Council is committed to advancing thestate of California through the arts and creativity. The CACis recognized as an innovative and cutting-edge agency andis known as a regional leader among state arts agencies forits exemplary work on behalf of all Californians, as well asbeing a source for policy development that builds a strongfoundation for the arts in our state.

THE URBAN VOICES PROJECTThe Urban Voices Project is an endeavor to providehealing through music for homeless and disenfranchisedindividuals on Skid Row. Led by Leeav Sofer, the groupbegan from a partnership of the John Wesley CommunityHealth Institute and the Colburn School of Music.

THE CITY OF ANGELS COMMUNITY CHOIRThe City of Angels Community Choir is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to educate

and develop singers while serving and promoting the interest of the performing arts in thecommunity, through both adult and children’s choir ensembles. Every spring, the organization

hosts the Peace Choral Festival, which raises funds and awareness for various charities andcauses such as the community of Sandy Hook, the University Catholic Center at UCLA, StFerdinand Church, and the LAPD Devonshire Police Activities League Supporters (PALS).

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSStreet Symphony’s Messiah Project was made possible by a Local Impact grant fromthe California Arts Council. The Local Impact (LI) program fosters equity, access, and

opportunity by providing project and partnership support for small artsorganizations reaching underserved communities. Projects extend the reach of

the arts to underserved populations that have limited access to the arts.

Whitney Young Children’s Foundation

Ruth Ann Harnisch

Classical Encounters

Awesome WIthout Borders

Sandy Pressman

Allan Marks

Cole Sako

Mitchell Newman

Adam Crane

Carroll Seron

Samantha and Vijay Gupta

Wendy and Steve Thornton

Helena O’Reilly

Nora Jacob

David Howard

Debbie Devine

Ani Kavafian

Bob Duke

Dorli Burge

Margaret Crane

Lynne Barette

Rachel Dik

Zachary Cohen

Christina Sheldon

Barbara Schaffer Bacon

Edward Fisher

David Falzone

Daniel Rothmuller

Ronnie Rubin

Skip Victor

Trish Kubal

Mary Coles

Musicians donating their service

In Kind/Volunteers????

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