Founded in 2002 by Patrick Dupré Quigley, Seraphic Fire has gained an international reputation for dynamic, cutting-edge, and historically informed programming that encompasses both secular and sacred literature. The ensemble’s roster is populated by performers, teachers, and scholars who represent the best of the American school of vocal and instrumental training. Patrick Dupré Quigley joins WFMT to share selections from the ensemble’s four Christmas albums including the Grammy-nominated A Seraphic Fire Christmas.
Patrick Dupré Quigley leads a performance of Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.
Playlist
All performances by Seraphic Fire conducted by Patrick Dupré Quigley unless otherwise indicated.
Traditional, arr. David Willcocks: Ding Dong! Merrily on High Traditional, arr. Willcocks: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Morten Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium
Kirke Mechem: “Patapan” from The Joy of Children Traditional, arr. John Rutter: Quittez Pasteurs Traditional, arr. Quigley: Angels We Have Heard on High
with Jacqueline Kerrod, harp
William Dawson: Mary Had a Baby
Addy Sterrett, soprano
James K. Bass, conductor
Dawson: Ain’a that Good News!
James K. Bass, conductor
Robert MacGimsey: Sweet Little Jesus Boy
Reginald Mobley, countertenor
Michael Preatorius arr. Bass: In dulci jubilo Traditional, arr. Susan LaBarr: The Angel Gabriel form Heaven Came Elizabeth Poston: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
James K. Bass, conductor
William Kirkpatrick: Away in a Manger
Alexandra Colaizzi, mezzo-soprano
Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco: A este Sol peregrino
Alvaro Andres Bermudez, guitar
Pedro Fernandez, percussion
