Sundays from Rockefeller

June 6, 2021 – Blessings for the Journey: Marche – Walter Sassmannshausen (1890–1945). Rise Up, My Love – Healey Willan (1880-1968). Finale (Symphonie 1) – Louis Vierne (1870–1937). Toccata for 42 Bells – Robert Moore. Musicians: Members of the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Choir and University of Chicago Motet Choir; Bridget Li, carillon. Thomas Weisflog, University Organist. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music, Producer; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

May 30, 2021 – Trinity Sunday: Dynamic Love: Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr’ – Johann Pachelbel (1653–1706). Sanctus from Missa Brevis – G.P. Palestrina (1525-1594). Naima – John Coltrane (1926-1967), perf. by Joey Brink. Walking on Clouds – Geert D’hollander (b. 1965), perf. by Jinghong Miao. Musicians: Members of Rockefeller Chapel Choir and University of Chicago Motet Choir. Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Joey Brink, University Carillonneur. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music, Producer; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

May 23, 2021 - Sunday of Pentecost: Joy Unfolded. Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist, BWV 671 – J.S. Bach (1685–1750). Komm, heiliger Geist, Herr Gott – Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707).  Todos los benes (Cantiga de Santa Maria 427) – attributed to King Alfonso X of Castile, c. 1270. Translation: this song tells how our Lord sent his Spirit among his disciples. I will tell you: the disciples met in one place, standing to receive something they didn't fully understand. At once the earth shook and the sky fell, and they could see tongues of flame descending on them,that all might be ignited by the Spirit. Then without delay they ran everywhere, shouting to the crowd and making themselves miraculously understood. They said to each other: these are people that don't know how to read in their own languages, much less ours. There was no time to learn, but now we can all hear and respond in all tongues, sweeter than the poets. Refrain: All blessings You give us through your Son, who promises the celestial gift of the Holy Spirit. St. Francis’ Trial – Jo Coenen. Musicians: Matthew Dean, voice, harp, percussion, and flute; Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Joey Brink, University Carillonneur. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music, Producer; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

May 16, 2021 - Seventh Sunday of Easter: Coming and Going. Majesté du Christ (L'Ascension) – Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992). Angels Hoverin' 'Round – Traditional Spiritual, arr. Uzee Brown, Jr. (b. 1950). Transports de joie – Olivier Messiaen. Toccata Festevole – John Courter (1942–2010). Musicians: Carl Alexander, countertenor; Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Joseph Min, carillon. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music, Producer; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

May 9, 2021 - Sixth Sunday of Easter: Friends. Petit Prélude – Joseph Jongen (1873–1953). Ich glaubiges Herze (from BWV 68) – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Giga – François Couperin (1688–1733). Musicians: Kaitlin Foley, soprano; Anna Steinhoff, violoncello piccolo; Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Emily Nigro, carillon. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music, Producer; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

May 2, 2021 - Fifth Sunday of Easter: The Circle of Love. Ruhig bewegt (Sonata II) – Paul Hindemith (1895–1963). Sonata-Rise Up, My Love (Most Sacred Body) – James Kallembach (b. 1976). Air – Geert D’hollander (b. 1965). Musicians: Marsh Chapel Choir and Collegium; Scott Allen Jarrett, conductor; Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; João Shida, carillon. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music, Producer; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

April 25, 2021 - Fourth Sunday of Easter: Green Pastures. Be Thou My Vision – traditional, arr. Matthew Dean. Psalm 23 – Howard Goodall (b. 1958). Prelude on Brother James' Air – Searle Wright (1918–2004). Ballad – John Courter (1942–2010). Musicians: Matthew Dean, tenor, fife, percussion, and harp; Carl Alexander, countertenor. Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Maria Krunic, carillon. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music, Producer; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

April 18, 2021 - Third Sunday of Easter: Forgiveness. Alleluia, K 165 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791). Ich ruf' zu dir (I cry to you), BWV 639 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Wings of the Morning – Joey Brink (b. 1988). Musicians: Kaitlin Foley, soprano; Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Joey Brink, University Carillonneur. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

April 11, 2021 - Second Sunday of Easter: Peace Be With You. O filii et filiae (O sons and daughters let us sing) – Jean-François Dandrieu (1682–1738). "Rise, crowned with light" from Messiah – William Crotch (1775-1847). Choral Partita III "The Harmony of Zion" – John R. Knox (1932-2021). Musicians: Matthew Dean, tenor; Martin Davids, violin; Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Joey Brink, University Carillonneur. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer; D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday: Unfolding Joy. Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ lay in death’s bonds) – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). “He was cut off” and “But thou didst not leave his soul in hell” from Messiah HWV 56 –  George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This Joyful Eastertide – arr. Charles Wood (1866-1926). “I know that my Redeemer liveth” from Messiah – George Frideric Handel. The Sun is Mine – Laura Hawley, words by Robert Hogg and Robert Priest. We are All Earthlings – Jeff Moss and Sara Compton. Festive Trumpet Tune – David German (b. 1954). Sonnerie – Ronald Barnes (1927–1997). Musicians: Matthew Dean, tenor; Kaitlin Foley, soprano; Martin Davids, violin; Rockefeller Chapel Children's Choir; Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Choir; Thomas Weisflog, University Organist; Joey Brink, University Carillonneur. Credits: James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music; Bill Rohlfing, Sound Engineer, D. Maurice Charles, Dean. 

March 28, 2021 - Palm Sunday: Le Chemin de la Croix. Featuring Thomas Weisflog, University Organist and Kenneth Northcott, Professor Emeritus. Le Chemin de la Croix (The Stations of the Cross) – Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) after poems of Paul Claudel (1868-1951). Kenneth Northcott, translator and reader. 1. Jesus is condemned to death; 2. Jesus takes up his Cross; 3. Jesus falls for the first time; 4. Jesus meets his Mother; 5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the Cross; 6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus; 7. Jesus falls for the second time; 8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem; 9. Jesus falls for the third time; 10. Jesus is stripped of his garments; 11. Jesus is nailed to the Cross; 12. Jesus dies on the Cross; 13. Jesus is taken down from the Cross; 14. Jesus is laid in the tomb. Dean Maurice Charles and the musicians of Rockefeller Chapel offer music and meditations through our Virtual Chapel. Credits: Bill Rohlfing, engineer; James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music. 

March 21, 2021 - Lent V: Remembering What We Have Lost. Featuring Joey Brink, University Carillonneur. Music: In Memoriam – John Courter (1942–2010); Healing Bells – Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra (b.1961); Excerpts from American Gothic – Joey Brink (b. 1988): Beauty for Ashes, The Gathering of the Nets, Memories of Melrose; Walking on Clouds – Geert D'hollander (b. 1965). Dean Maurice Charles and the musicians of Rockefeller Chapel offer music and meditations through our Virtual Chapel. Recorded onsite in socially-distanced academic quarters, that we all might celebrate together again in a healthy future. Credits: Bill Rohlfing, engineer; James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music. 

March 14, 2021 - Lent IV (Laetare): Look and Live! Featuring Kaitlin Foley, soprano; Thomas Weisflog, organ; and Joey Brink, carillon. Music: Introit for the Fourth Sunday of Lent – Gregorian Chant [Translation: Rejoice, O Jerusalem; and gather round, all you who love her; rejoice in gladness, after having been in sorrow; exult and be replenished with the consolation flowing from her motherly bosom.] Organ: Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele [Rejoice, O my soul] – Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933). Carillon: Image No. 2 – Émilien Allard (1915–76). Dean Maurice Charles and the musicians of Rockefeller Chapel offer music and meditations through our Virtual Chapel. Recorded onsite in socially-distanced academic quarters, that we all might celebrate together again in a healthy future. Credits: Bill Rohlfing, engineer; James Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music.

February 14, 2021 -  Transfiguration:  From Glory to Glory Kaitlin Foley, sopranoThomas Weisflog, organJoey Brink, carillon“Alleluia” from Exultate jubilate, K 165 – W.A. Mozart (1756-91)Liebster Jesu, BWV 731 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)Voluntary (Suite Baroques) – Seth Bingham (1882–1972)Capriccio 3 – Ronald Barnes (1927–97)Dean Maurice Charles and the musicians of Rockefeller Chapel offer music and meditations through our Virtual Chapel. Recorded onsite in socially-distanced academic quarters, that we all might celebrate together again in a healthy future.Bill Rohlfing, engineerJames Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music

March 7, 2021 - Lent III: Built for Something BetterMatthew Dean, tenorThomas Weisflog, organJoey Brink, carillonIntroit for the Third Sunday of Lent – Gregorian ChantTranslation:My eyes are ever towards the Lord: for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare: look thou upon me, and have mercy on me; for I am alone and poor. Moto perpetuo – Petr Eben (1929-2007)Antiphon III – Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)Lament & Alleluia – Alice Gomez (b. 1960)Dean Maurice Charles and the musicians of Rockefeller Chapel offer music and meditations through our Virtual Chapel. Recorded onsite in socially-distanced academic quarters, that we all might celebrate together again in a healthy future.Bill Rohlfing, engineerJames Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music

February 28, 2021 - Lent II: Widening the CircleCarl Alexander, countertenorThomas Weisflog, organJoey Brink, carillonIntroit for the second Sunday of Lent – Gregorian chantTranslation:Remember, O Lord, thy depths of compassion, and thy mercies that are from the beginning of the world, lest at any time our enemies rule over us: deliver us, O God of Israel, from all our tribulations.Adoramus te – Jonathan Hannau (world premiere)Translation:We adore Thee, O Christ,and we bless Thee,who by Thy Holy Crosshast redeemed the world.Thou, who hast suffered death for us,O Lord, O Lord, have mercy on us.I Want Jesus to Walk with Me – arr. Richard Billingham (b.1934)Prelude Romantique – Frank Steijns (b. 1970)Dean Maurice Charles and the musicians of Rockefeller Chapel offer music and meditations through our Virtual Chapel. Recorded onsite in socially-distanced academic quarters, that we all might celebrate together again in a healthy future.Bill Rohlfing, engineerJames Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music

February 21, 2021 - Lent I: Remember Who You AreKaitlin Foley, sopranoThomas Weisflog, organJoey Brink, carillonIntroit for the first Sunday of Lent – Gregorian ChantTranslation:When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will rescue him and honor him; with long life will I satisfy him.O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sünde gross, BWV 622 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)Cloths of Heaven (premier of carillon arrangement) - Stacy Garrop (b. 1969), arr. Stacy GarropNotes on the composition here: www.garrop.com/ChoralWorks/Cloths_of_Heaven/Dean Maurice Charles and the musicians of Rockefeller Chapel offer music and meditations through our Virtual Chapel. Recorded onsite in socially-distanced academic quarters, that we all might celebrate together again in a healthy future.Bill Rohlfing, engineerJames Kallembach, Director of Chapel Music