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Music for Brunelleschi’s Dome

Lucia Baldacci, Organist

The completion of The Duomo of Florence in 1436 marked a milestone in architectural history, while the structure later served as a focal point for several great composers.

With this program, we welcome an organist of “Brunelleschi’s Dome,” as she makes her New York and American debut with a program of works associated with Santa Maria del Fiore. Repertoire will include works of Frescobaldi, Zipoli, and others.

This concert is co-presented and co-produced by The Church of the Transfiguration.

Sunday, November 17th 
3:00pm 
The Church of the Transfiguration 
1 East 29th Street

By subway: 1, N/R, or 6 to 28th Street; B/D/F/M to Herald Square 
By bus: M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M7

For reservations, call 1 888 718-4253 or go to http://www.salonsanctuary.org/ 
Tickets $25 – $35

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Program

Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474) 
Tibi, Christe, splendor patris

Girolamo Frescobaldi 
(1583-1643) 
Aria di Fiorenza

From Fiori Musicali 
Toccata avanti la Messa della Madonna, Kyrie, Christe 
Toccata per l’Elevazione

From Secondo libro delle Toccate 
Toccata VII

Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) 
From Sonate d’Intavolatura per Organo e Cembalo 
Pastorale 
Al Post Comunio 
All’Elevazione 
All’Offertorio

Anonimo pistoiese (sec. XVIII) 
Elevazione 
Offertorio Pastorale

Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) 
Sonata in si minore K.87

Giuseppe Gherardeschi (1759-1815) 
Fuga

Gherardo Gherardeschi (1835-1905) 
Elevatione

Girolamo Frescobaldi 
From Secondo libro delle Toccate 
Toccata V

Native Florentine, organist Lucia Baldacci has served as organist to the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore, known to us as “The Duomo,” since 2010. She also serves as organist at the historic Orsanmichele, and since several years, has maintained the same position at S. Maria Maggiore and at the Abbazia S. Salvatore and S. Lorenzo a Settimo. She is also organist and choir director of the Venerabile Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze (housed in the Duomo’s square of Florence) since 2010.

As Artistic Director and curator, she helmed the concert season I Maggi fiorentini, la tradizione in musica al Giardino Bardini, participating also as a pianist, harpsichordist and ensemble director. In 2008, she founded the Summer Organ Festival L’Organo: Voce dell’Anima, housed to the Florentine church B. V. Madre Maria della Divina Providenzia. Frequently invited to play in 
international festivals, her appearances include the Christmas Concerts of the Organ Italian Music Academy of Pistoia (Italy); the organ festival Italiaanse Herfst in the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam; the Estate Figlinese: Armonie Musicali housed to the collegiate church of Figline Valdarno (Italy); the International Organ Festival in Valdera (Italy).

As a collaborator with German violinist and curator Michael Stüve and the ensemble Musica Ricercata, she plays organ and harpsichord. In 2009, Stüve, his ensemble and the American soprano Jessica Gould joined Ms. Baldacci for a performance of Baroque French music at the Library of the San Marco Museum in Florence. With the same artists, in 2011 she organized a music concert (soprano, violin and organ) The Sacred in Music: From Renaissance to Baroque, held in the church of S. Donnino to Campi Bisenzio (Florence). In 2013 she performed with Michael Stüve playing the Sonate del Rosario by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber on some of the most prestigious and ancient organs of Florence housed in the churches of Santissima Annunziata, San Lorenzo and Santa Felicita, all of them strictely connected to the Medici family.

Her interest in historical-musical research has led to regular invitations to give lectures for historical city institutions. Most recently, she was invited by the Società di San Giovanni Battista to give a performance lecture, Passione di un Nobile Mecenate: La Musica e il Gran Principe Ferdinando de’Medici, or Passion of a Noble Patron: The Music and the Grand Prince Ferdinand de’Medici. 

Ms. Baldacci started piano studies at the age of 7 and continued with Alberto Alinari at the Cesena Conservatory. She graduated in piano, harpsichord, organ and organ composition from the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory of Florence, and participated in masterclasses in piano, harpsichord and organ in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and Holland. Numerous concerts include appearances as 
both soloist and collaborative organist, harpsichordist and pianist, as well as choral director. She has performed in master classes in piano, harpsichord and organ performance in Italy and abroad (France, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands) with Bruno Canino, Matteo Imbruno, Stefano Innocenti, Christopher Stembridge, Jean -Claude Zehnder, Guy Bovet, Lorenzo Ghielmi, Jose Luis Gonzalez Uriol, Tom Koopman and Andrea Marcon.

Founded in October 1848, The Church of the Transfiguration is one of the most famous Episocopal parishes in the United States. For more than 160 years, The Church of the Transfiguration has been known for its inclusivity – welcoming individuals from all races, classes, sexual orientations, and other backgrounds. Established on what had been the outskirts of New York City in the mid-19th century, the church today is a visible worshipping community near the geographic center of Manhattan.

The Church of the Transfiguration was founded by the Rev. George Hendric Houghton, sometimes called one of the Saints of the American Church, who served as its rector for 49 years. In his ministry to those in need, he sheltered escaped slaves as part of the Underground Railroad and African-American families during the Draft Riots of the Civil War and welcomed members of the theater profession, something not common at the time.

The Church of the Transfiguration is often called “The Little Church Around the Corner.” The nickname dates back to 1870, when Joseph Jefferson – famous for his portrayal of Rip Van Winkle on stage – had requested a funeral at another church for his fellow actor and friend, George Holland. Upon learning that the deceased had been an actor, the priest refused. At the time, many considered actors to be unworthy of Christian burial. After some prodding by Jefferson, the priest suggested that “There is a little church around the corner where it might be done.” Jefferson responded, “Then I say to you, sir, God bless the little church around the corner.”

To this day, The Church of the Transfiguration maintains close ties to the theater. The church has served as the national headquarters of the Episcopal Actors’ Guild since its founding in 1923, by the third Rector, Dr. Randolph Ray. The church itself was designated a United States Landmark for Church and Theater in 1973.

Our historic buildings and lovely garden have drawn couples from all over the world to be married here. These couples are members of the “Little Family,” and many have continued to stay in touch with us over the years. Continuing its long tradition of inclusiveness, the “Little Church” celebrated the first same-sex wedding in the Diocese of New York in July 2012 and is proud to have performed several since the formal rite of Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant was adopted by the General Convention.











When: Sun., Nov. 17, 2013 at 12:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lucia Baldacci, Organist

The completion of The Duomo of Florence in 1436 marked a milestone in architectural history, while the structure later served as a focal point for several great composers.

With this program, we welcome an organist of “Brunelleschi’s Dome,” as she makes her New York and American debut with a program of works associated with Santa Maria del Fiore. Repertoire will include works of Frescobaldi, Zipoli, and others.

This concert is co-presented and co-produced by The Church of the Transfiguration.

Sunday, November 17th 
3:00pm 
The Church of the Transfiguration 
1 East 29th Street

By subway: 1, N/R, or 6 to 28th Street; B/D/F/M to Herald Square 
By bus: M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M7

For reservations, call 1 888 718-4253 or go to http://www.salonsanctuary.org/ 
Tickets $25 – $35

**********************

Program

Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474) 
Tibi, Christe, splendor patris

Girolamo Frescobaldi 
(1583-1643) 
Aria di Fiorenza

From Fiori Musicali 
Toccata avanti la Messa della Madonna, Kyrie, Christe 
Toccata per l’Elevazione

From Secondo libro delle Toccate 
Toccata VII

Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726) 
From Sonate d’Intavolatura per Organo e Cembalo 
Pastorale 
Al Post Comunio 
All’Elevazione 
All’Offertorio

Anonimo pistoiese (sec. XVIII) 
Elevazione 
Offertorio Pastorale

Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) 
Sonata in si minore K.87

Giuseppe Gherardeschi (1759-1815) 
Fuga

Gherardo Gherardeschi (1835-1905) 
Elevatione

Girolamo Frescobaldi 
From Secondo libro delle Toccate 
Toccata V

Native Florentine, organist Lucia Baldacci has served as organist to the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore, known to us as “The Duomo,” since 2010. She also serves as organist at the historic Orsanmichele, and since several years, has maintained the same position at S. Maria Maggiore and at the Abbazia S. Salvatore and S. Lorenzo a Settimo. She is also organist and choir director of the Venerabile Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze (housed in the Duomo’s square of Florence) since 2010.

As Artistic Director and curator, she helmed the concert season I Maggi fiorentini, la tradizione in musica al Giardino Bardini, participating also as a pianist, harpsichordist and ensemble director. In 2008, she founded the Summer Organ Festival L’Organo: Voce dell’Anima, housed to the Florentine church B. V. Madre Maria della Divina Providenzia. Frequently invited to play in 
international festivals, her appearances include the Christmas Concerts of the Organ Italian Music Academy of Pistoia (Italy); the organ festival Italiaanse Herfst in the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam; the Estate Figlinese: Armonie Musicali housed to the collegiate church of Figline Valdarno (Italy); the International Organ Festival in Valdera (Italy).

As a collaborator with German violinist and curator Michael Stüve and the ensemble Musica Ricercata, she plays organ and harpsichord. In 2009, Stüve, his ensemble and the American soprano Jessica Gould joined Ms. Baldacci for a performance of Baroque French music at the Library of the San Marco Museum in Florence. With the same artists, in 2011 she organized a music concert (soprano, violin and organ) The Sacred in Music: From Renaissance to Baroque, held in the church of S. Donnino to Campi Bisenzio (Florence). In 2013 she performed with Michael Stüve playing the Sonate del Rosario by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber on some of the most prestigious and ancient organs of Florence housed in the churches of Santissima Annunziata, San Lorenzo and Santa Felicita, all of them strictely connected to the Medici family.

Her interest in historical-musical research has led to regular invitations to give lectures for historical city institutions. Most recently, she was invited by the Società di San Giovanni Battista to give a performance lecture, Passione di un Nobile Mecenate: La Musica e il Gran Principe Ferdinando de’Medici, or Passion of a Noble Patron: The Music and the Grand Prince Ferdinand de’Medici. 

Ms. Baldacci started piano studies at the age of 7 and continued with Alberto Alinari at the Cesena Conservatory. She graduated in piano, harpsichord, organ and organ composition from the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory of Florence, and participated in masterclasses in piano, harpsichord and organ in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and Holland. Numerous concerts include appearances as 
both soloist and collaborative organist, harpsichordist and pianist, as well as choral director. She has performed in master classes in piano, harpsichord and organ performance in Italy and abroad (France, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands) with Bruno Canino, Matteo Imbruno, Stefano Innocenti, Christopher Stembridge, Jean -Claude Zehnder, Guy Bovet, Lorenzo Ghielmi, Jose Luis Gonzalez Uriol, Tom Koopman and Andrea Marcon.

Founded in October 1848, The Church of the Transfiguration is one of the most famous Episocopal parishes in the United States. For more than 160 years, The Church of the Transfiguration has been known for its inclusivity – welcoming individuals from all races, classes, sexual orientations, and other backgrounds. Established on what had been the outskirts of New York City in the mid-19th century, the church today is a visible worshipping community near the geographic center of Manhattan.

The Church of the Transfiguration was founded by the Rev. George Hendric Houghton, sometimes called one of the Saints of the American Church, who served as its rector for 49 years. In his ministry to those in need, he sheltered escaped slaves as part of the Underground Railroad and African-American families during the Draft Riots of the Civil War and welcomed members of the theater profession, something not common at the time.

The Church of the Transfiguration is often called “The Little Church Around the Corner.” The nickname dates back to 1870, when Joseph Jefferson – famous for his portrayal of Rip Van Winkle on stage – had requested a funeral at another church for his fellow actor and friend, George Holland. Upon learning that the deceased had been an actor, the priest refused. At the time, many considered actors to be unworthy of Christian burial. After some prodding by Jefferson, the priest suggested that “There is a little church around the corner where it might be done.” Jefferson responded, “Then I say to you, sir, God bless the little church around the corner.”

To this day, The Church of the Transfiguration maintains close ties to the theater. The church has served as the national headquarters of the Episcopal Actors’ Guild since its founding in 1923, by the third Rector, Dr. Randolph Ray. The church itself was designated a United States Landmark for Church and Theater in 1973.

Our historic buildings and lovely garden have drawn couples from all over the world to be married here. These couples are members of the “Little Family,” and many have continued to stay in touch with us over the years. Continuing its long tradition of inclusiveness, the “Little Church” celebrated the first same-sex wedding in the Diocese of New York in July 2012 and is proud to have performed several since the formal rite of Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant was adopted by the General Convention.

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