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MATTHEW ROBERTSON
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
2021-2022
TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
the outer edge
of youth
IN PERSON AND LIVESTREAMED
SUBSCRIPTIONS @ THETHIRTEENCHOIR.ORG
2021-2022 SEASON
the outer edge of youth
As The Thirteen approaches our 10th anniversary season I’ve been thinking about the passage of time, how it changes
each of us, and what that means to me and The Thirteen. First and foremost, this year is one of celebration: not only is The
Thirteen thriving as we approach our 10th anniversary, this milestone coincides with some measure of relief from the health
and human ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic. While I look forward to marking these triumphs, for me this year serves as a
rededication to the sentiments of youth: childlike sincerity, wide-eyed wonder, and open-hearted care. These sentiments
seem more meaningful when they are conscious choices rather than simply a reflection of innocence.
Our season embodies this spirit. We will end our season with the world premiere performances of Scott Ordway’s The Outer
Edge of Youth, a visionary new choral opera that looks at the innocence of childhood and the beauty of the natural world (and
from which I borrowed the title for our season). Another highlight of this year will be a fully staged theatrical performance
of Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem. Staged by my friend and collaborator Timothy Nelson, hailed as “The Future
of Opera” by The New York Times, and joined by the University of Maryland’s Chamber Singers, this performance seeks
to embrace joy, connection, and our shared humanity. In each of our concerts this year – from Monteverdi to Vaughan Williams to the Christmas story - I am above
all searching for connection: to touch and excite each and every one of you.
I hope that you will continue to believe in the art that The Thirteen creates by subscribing to our 2021-2022 season today. We plan to welcome our audience in person and
I encourage you to subscribe rather than rely on individual tickets: we are limiting the number of season subscriptions we offer in order to comply with potentially-restrictive
social distancing requirements. We will not offer individual tickets until we are sure that each season subscriber will have a seat. We expect to offer concerts near you in
downtown Washington, D.C., Bethesda, MD, and Alexandria, VA. At the same time, we will continue to offer each of our programs virtually via livestream and on demand.
It is with surpassing excitement and determination that I end this note with the words: I look forward to seeing you and your friends soon.
With warmest wishes,
The Thirteen’s 2021-2022 season is made possible due to the
Matthew Robertson generosity of our Season Sponsors, Charles Cerf & Cindy Dunbar,
Artistic Director J. Penny Clark, and Walter Hill & Cheryl Naulty.
THE THIRTEEN PLANS TO PROVIDE
SAFE IN-PERSON CONCERTS
SUBSCRIBE NOW
The Thirteen is planning to welcome in-person audiences to our 2021-2022 season
We invite you to join The Thirteen for our entire concerts while continuing to livestream our programs. Your health, and the health of
season of world-class artistry and life-affirming our musicians and staff, is our top priority. Accordingly, we wish to share with you some
performances. Season subscribers enjoy the of what The Thirteen is doing to ensure the safety of our performers and our in-person
following benefits: audience members. The plan outlined below is based on our understanding of current
CDC guidelines, local regulations, and projections for the 2021-2022 season. If best
• In-person attendance at our concerts. The practices or the local situation changes, our policies may also change.
Thirteen is limiting the number of season
tickets we are offering to ensure that our The Thirteen plans to:
season subscribers can attend our concerts in • Require that all participating performers and staff be fully vaccinated for Covid-19;
person. We will not sell individual tickets until • Livestream all concerts, ensuring that our audience will be able to enjoy our
we are sure we can accommodate additional performances if they are not comfortable attending a concert in person. The
audience. livestreamed performance will also be available On Demand after the concert to
• savings of 33% over individual ticket sales all ticket holders, a benefit allowing even those attending the concert in person to
• date-transferrable tickets to choose the enjoy the performance again.
concerts that work best for your schedule • Cap season ticket sales to ensure that every season ticket holder who chooses to
(depending on availability) – just send an email attend a concert in person may do so, consistent with whatever social distancing
to info@thethirteenchoir.org if you need to guidelines may be. Presently, we do not plan to exceed 50% capacity of any of our
change your ticket. venues, though this may change later in the fall if local governmental guidelines
• access to our performances virtually, live and change. We will delay offering individual tickets to any concert until we are certain
on demand we can safely accommodate audience members in addition to our season subscribers.
• Perform in large venues. The Thirteen’s venues are large churches with high ceilings
and ample ventilation.
The Thirteen expects that all in-person audience members will be fully vaccinated and
that they will stay home if they feel ill (a reminder: our concerts will continue to be live-
streamed). At this time, we expect that mask-wearing will be required throughout the
concert. If appropriate, further guidance for in-person audience members will be provided
well in advance of each concert in accordance with local governmental guidelines.
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monteverdi: the lost vespers II_
MONTEVERDI – SELVA MORALE E SPIRITUALE
Following our 2019 and 2021 performances of Monteverdi’s The Lost Vespers and The Lost Mass, The Thirteen concludes our
exploration of Monteverdi’s end-of-life magnum opus, Selva morale e spirituale - the moral and spiritual wood. Hidden within
plain sight within this monumental volume is a second “Vespers of 1641” that The Thirteen has assembled. The musical gems in
Selva morale e spirituale are virtually unknown, and yet they rival his earlier compositions in virtuosity, invention, and beauty.
Join The Thirteen’s peerless singers and period instrumentalists for Monteverdi: The Lost Vespers II in a concert replete with
artistry, elegance, and exploration.
This program is made possible by a generous gift from Margaret Love.
“The Thirteen is clearly a tight-knit
ensemble of accomplished soloists with a
vocal signature of becoming tonal beauty.”
–Choir & Organ
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021 | 7:30PM
Episcopal High School Chapel | 1200 North Quaker Lane | Alexandria, VA 22302
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 | 7:30PM
Holy Trinity Catholic Church | 3513 N St., NW | Washington, DC 20007
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 | 5:00PM
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church | 6601 Bradley Boulevard | Bethesda, MD 20817
Individual tickets: In-person and virtual: $45/20 for general admission and students respectively; $10 off if purchased in advance. Non-resident virtual: $25 per ticket.
a cathedral christmas
WITH MARVIN MILLS, ORGAN
“…elegant musical performance,
which Robertson molded
with incisive tempos and dramatic pacing.”
–Washington Classical Review
Celebrate the holiday festivities with The Thirteen as we sing carols for the holiday season from the English Cathedral tradition. The
Thirteen performs the great and unbroken tradition of English-language carols and anthems, many of them featuring the majestic
organs of our beautiful venues. FFrom 16th century roots through to a new work written for The Thirteen by Indian composer Juhi
Bansal, A Cathedral Christmas celebrates the joyful sounds of Christmas choral music full of warmth and joy with the matchless
voices of The Thirteen and the King of Instruments!
This program is made possible by a generous gift from Walter Hill & Cheryl Naulty.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 | 7:30PM
Episcopal High School Chapel | 1200 North Quaker Lane | Alexandria, VA 22302
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 | 7:30PM
St. Paul’s K Street | 2430 K Street NW | Washington, DC 20037
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021 | 5:00PM
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church | 6601 Bradley Boulevard | Bethesda, MD 20817
*This concert is presented by Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church. Tickets through The Thirteen are only available to season subscribers.
Individual tickets: In-person and virtual: $45/20 for general admission and students respectively; $10 off if purchased in advance. Non-resident virtual: $25 per ticket.
sing willow
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
BENJAMIN BRITTEN “…the singers’ voices are distinctive,
CAROLINE SHAW blending in a sound that’s more colorful
TREVOR WESTON than the average early-music group…”
–The Washington Post
Throughout musical history, composers have long turned to the natural world for inspiration and solace. Chief among equals is English
composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, who was born in 1872 and whose 150th birthday we celebrate in this program. The Thirteen will pair
Vaughan Williams’ music with works that explore the concept of the natural world and humankind’s place in it by African American composers,
composers of color, women composers and more. This concert promises to be an evening of beauty and awe.
This program is made possible by a generous gift from Clint & Missy Kelly.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 | 7:30PM
St. Paul’s Alexandria | 228 South Pitt Street | Alexandria, VA 22314
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 | 7:30PM
Church of the Epiphany | 1317 G St. NW | Washington, DC 20005
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022 | 5:00PM
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church | 6601 Bradley Boulevard | Bethesda, MD 20817
Individual tickets: In-person and virtual: $45/20 for general admission and students respectively; $10 off if purchased in advance. Non-resident virtual: $25 per ticket.
comfort & embrace | brahms’ human requiem JOHANNES BRAHMS – EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM University of Maryland, College Park Chamber Singers | Edward Maclary, director Derrick Goff and Rachelle Jonck, piano Timothy Nelson, stage director Corinne Hayes, associate stage director Often known as a Requiem for the living, Brahms’ masterpiece has touched concertgoers for over 150 years. In Comfort and Embrace, The Thirteen remakes this beloved work in a fully staged theatrical production that is designed to move each and every member of our audience. This production will feature the audience interspersed among the performers, creating a new relationship between our audience, our musicians, and this touching work. The Thirteen will perform this work with its original and intimate orchestration – piano four hands – with the exceptional pianists Derrick Goff and Rachelle Jonck. About his Ein Deutsches Requiem Brahms wrote: “as regards the text, I must confess that I would gladly leave off the ‘German’ and replace it simply with ‘human.’” Join The Thirteen for this concert which explores human connection. This program is made possible by an anonymous donor. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 | 7:30PM St. Mark's Episcopal Church | 301 A Street SE | Washington, DC 20003 SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022 | 7:30PM St. Mark's Episcopal Church | 301 A Street SE | Washington, DC 20003 Individual tickets: In-person and virtual: $45/20 for general admission and students respectively; $10 off if purchased in advance. Non-resident virtual: $25 per ticket.
the outer edge of youth SCOTT ORDWAY – THE OUTER EDGE OF YOUTH Molly Netter, soprano Emily Marvosh, mezzo soprano The Outer Edge of Youth is a major, semi-staged, new choral opera from acclaimed composer-writer-director Scott Ordway commissioned by The Thirteen. Called “exquisite” and “a marvel” by critics, even “an American response to Sibelius” (The Boston Globe), the composer has conceived a look at how boys and young men interact with one another and toward the natural world. Finding inspiration in the natural world and in the story of St. Francis talking to the birds, Ordway’s concept bends the boundaries between opera and choral music to riveting effect. His dreamlike work, featuring projected images of the natural world, two soloists, two choirs, and four string instruments promises a celebration of friendship, youth, landscape, and memory, and of connections with people we love, places we feel at home, and the living earth surrounding us all. This program is made possible by a generous gift from Clinton & Missy Kelly. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 | 7:30PM Episcopal High School Chapel | 1200 North Quaker Lane | Alexandria, VA 22302 SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022 | 7:30PM Live! at 10th and G | First Congregational UCC | 945 G Street NW | Washington, DC 20001 SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 | 5:00PM Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church | 6601 Bradley Boulevard | Bethesda, MD 20817 Individual tickets: In-person and virtual: $45/20 for general admission and students respectively; $10 off if purchased in advance. Non-resident virtual: $25 per ticket.
TICKET ORDER FORM
Like all of America’s beloved performing arts organizations, ticket sales cover only a small portion of our operating costs. We rely on your generous donations to help us with the
remainder of our operating budget. Please consider giving as you are able when you purchase your season tickets. Your gifts have never been more vital in sustaining The Thirteen
during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Reserve the best seats in the house by contributing $500 or more to The Thirteen (in excess of purchases) to receive Preferred Seating. The Thirteen is a 501(c)(3) organization:
donations in excess of ticket subscriptions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL
General Season Subscription* x $150 = $
Non-Resident Virtual Subscription Series** x $100= $
Student Subscription* (with valid ID) x $50 = $
*door prices for the entire season are $200, and $100, for General Admission and Students, respectively
** one concert date from each program will be available for livestream viewing
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR CONCERTS
FRIDAY SUBSCRIPTION Monteverdi: The Lost Vespers II Friday, October, 22, 2021 7:30pm
SERIES: ALEXANDRIA VA A Cathedral Christmas Friday, December 17, 2021 7:30pm
Sing Willow Friday, February 11, 2022 7:30pm
Comfort and Embrace Saturday, April 2, 2022 7:30pm (in Downtown Washington, DC)
The Outer Edge of Youth Friday, May 13, 2022 7:30pm
SATURDAY SUBSCRIPTION Monteverdi: The Lost Vespers II Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:30pm
A Cathedral Christmas Saturday, December 18, 2021 7:30pm
SERIES: DOWNTOWN DC Sing Willow Saturday, February 12, 2022 7:30pm
Comfort and Embrace Saturday, April 2, 2022 7:30pm
The Outer Edge of Youth Saturday, May 14, 2022 7:30pm
SUNDAY SUBSCRIPTION Monteverdi: The Lost Vespers II Sunday, October 24, 2021 5:00pm
A Cathedral Christmas Sunday, December 19, 2021 5:00pm
SERIES: BETHESDA, MD Sing Willow Sunday, February 13, 2022 5:00pm
Comfort and Embrace Sunday, April 3, 2022 7:30pm (in Downtown Washington, DC)
The Outer Edge of Youth Sunday, May 15, 2022 5:00pm
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STEP 3: ADD A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION: STEP 4: CALCULATE YOUR GRAND TOTAL: STEP 5: FILL OUT YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: / Signature: CVV Code: STEP 6: PLEASE CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 OR WILL BE BEFORE THESE CONCERTS (IN PERSON AUDIENCE ONLY). Please note on this order form what additional tickets you would like and enclose payment, or email info@thethirteenchoir.org Please detach this page and mail your complete order with check or payment information to: The Thirteen · P.O. Box 32065 · Washington, D.C. 20007 or purchase your season tickets online at www.TheThirteenChoir.org Tickets will arrive via email. Questions? Email us at info@thethirteenchoir.org
SUPPORT US
The Thirteen is grateful for your generosity, and never more so than in navigating these unprecedented times. Like most arts organizations, The Thirteen depends for its continued
existence upon the generosity of those who have come to know and love the music we make.
While we have managed to survive and even thrive during the crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic, we ask you to please consider giving now to support our upcoming season. We invite you
to explore the suggested giving levels below and hope you will donate as generously as possible by check, credit card, or at www.TheThirteenChoir.org.
No matter how much you give, it is most important to us that as much of our audience as possible is part of our musical family. Join us in making music.
Season Sponsor - $20,000+ Name recognition as a Season Sponsor on website and in all concert materials, four preferred seating subscriptions,
and all benefits listed below.
Concert Sponsor - $10,000 Recognition as Concert Sponsor on website and in all concert materials for one concert program, two preferred seating
subscriptions plus four additional preferred seating tickets for sponsored concert, and all benefits listed below.
Angel - $5,000 Two preferred seating season subscriptions, and all benefits listed below.
Maestro's Circle - $2,500 An exclusive dinner with The Thirteen's Founder and Artistic Director, Matthew Robertson, and all benefits listed below.
Benefactor - $1,000 Exclusive donor-only season highlights recording, and all benefits listed below.
Patron - $500 Preferred seating status at all of our concerts, two complimentary tickets to one concert of your choice, and all benefits listed below.
Sponsor - $250 Invitation to closed rehearsals, a specially branded Bumper Magnet, and all benefits listed below.
Donor - $100 A copy of the latest CD released by The Thirteen, and all benefits listed below.
Friend - $50 Acknowledgment in concert programs and on our website for one year.P.O. Box 32065 • Washington, DC 20007
“…passion transfigures the listener;
a faithful and acoustically lively account,
skillfully performed…”
–The Washington Post
2021-2022 SEASON
October 22-24 MONTEVERDI: THE LOST VESPERS II
December 17-19 A CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS
February 11-13 SING WILLOW
April 2-3 COMFORT & EMBRACE; BRAHMS REQUIEM
May 13-15 THE OUTER EDGE OF YOUTHYou can also read
