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Michael D. Costello
Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

Contents

Recordings of Cantatas
Recordings from Bach Cantata Series:
- 49th Season 2019-2020
- 50th Season 2020-2021
- 51st Season 2021-2022
- 52nd Season 2022-2023
- 53rd Season 2023-2024
- 54th Season 2024-2025
Recordings of Other Vocal Works

Michael D. Costello - Short Biography
Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra - Short History
Chicago Choral Artists - Short History
Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Discography

Recordings of Cantatas


Recordings of Cantatas - 49th Season 2019-2020


CV-1

Bach Cantata Vespers for May 17, 2020 (BWV 178)

 

00:16: Prelude
05:24: Welcome
07:10: Service of Evening Prayer
19:59: Readings and Homily
38:21: Cantata Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178 [34:21]

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Liturgist); Dr. Jill Peláez Baumgaertner (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra

Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Alto: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Klaus Georg; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Greg Fudala (Flugelhorn); Rebecca Schalk Nagel (Oboe & Oboe d'amore); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe & Oboe d'amore); Betty Lewis (Violin 1); Paul Zafer (Violin 2); Naomi Hildner (Viola); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); The Rev. Michael D. Costello (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

May 17, 2020

Video / TT: 72:42

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic this video seeks to replicate the Bach Cantata Vespers that was planned for May 17, 2020, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers. Bach Cantata BWV 178 was performed by each musician from their own home and synced to create this video. Translation of the cantata in the bulletin by Dr. Karen P. Danford.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 178 by M.D. Costello.
Watch on YouTube:
Preview lecture on Cantata #178 by The Rev. Dr. Mark P. Bangert [26:52] | Complete Service [72:42]


Recordings of Cantatas - 50th Season 2020-2021


CV-2

Bach Cantata Vespers for September 27, 2020 (BWV 51)

 

44:07-62:51: Cantata Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51 [18:44]

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. F. Dean Lueking (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Soloist: Soprano: Susan Nelson
BCV Orchestra: Greg Fudala (Trumpet); Betty Lewis, Becky Coffman, Eleanor Bartsch (Violins 1); Paul Zafer, Elizabeth Brausa, Henry Zheng (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Michael Hovnanian (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

Sep 27, 2020

Video / TT: 76:44

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Soprano Susan Nelson discusses Cantata 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen [2:20] | Dr. Mark Peters previews Cantata 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen [22:02] | Complete Service [76:44]


CV-3

Bach Cantata Vespers - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106

 

Cantata Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. L. George Detweiler (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra of Grace

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Kirsten Hedegaard; Mezzo-soprano: Amy Anderson de Jong; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Lisette Kielson (Recorder); Patrick O'Malley (Recorder); Craig Trompeter (Viola da gamba); Anna Steinhoff (Viola da gamba); Jerry Fuller (Violone); Michael D. Costello (Continuo organ)

YouTube

Nov 1, 2020

Video / TT: 73:11

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Dr. Mark Bangert previews Cantata 106, Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit [55:05 | | Complete Service [73:11]


CV-4

Bach Cantata Vespers - Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70

 

Cantata Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet!, BWV 70

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Phyllis N. Kersten (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra of Grace

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Greg Fudala (Trumpet); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Rika Seko, Elizabeth Brausa (Violins I); Paul Zafer, Mark Agnor, Henry Zheng (Violins II); Naomi Hildner, Becky Coffman (Violas); Jean Hatmaker, Victoria Mayne (Cellos); Michael D. Costello (Harpsichord); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

Nov 22, 2020

Video / TT: 91:20

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Dr. Mark Bangert previews Cantata 70, Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! [51:00] Complete Service [91:20]


CV-5

Bach Cantata Vespers - Ich habe genug, BWV 82

 

Cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82

Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Michael D. Costello (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra of Grace

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloist: Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Sopranos: Ann Anderson & Ellie Anderson; Alto: Kjerstin Anderson; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); The Kontras Quartet: Eleanor Bartsch (Violin 1); *Kate Carter (Violin 2); Ben Weber (Viola); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo)
*substitute violinist with the quartet

YouTube

Jan 31, 2021

Video / TT: 89:31

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Il, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Dr. Mark Peters previews Cantata #82, Ich habe genug [16:43] | Complete Service [89:31]


CV-6

Bach Cantata Vespers - Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32

 

Cantata Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32

Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Yehiel Curry (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra of Grace

Catherine Rodland (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo-soprano: Karen Brunssen; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Betty Lewis (Violin 1); Paul Zafer (Violin 2); Naomi Hildner (Viola); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo)

YouTube

Feb 28, 2021

Video / TT: 78:41

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Dr. Mark Peters previews Cantata #32, Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen [23:09] | Complete Service [78:41]


CV-7

Bach Cantata Vespers - Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180

 

Cantata Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. Michael D. Costello (Leader); Deacon E. Louise Williams (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra of Grace

Timothy Spelbring (Organist)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo soprano: Karen Brunssen; Tenor: Hoss Brock; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Lisette Kielson (Recorder & Flute); Patrick O'Malley (Recorder); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Nancy Hagen (English Horn); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Elizabeth Brausa, & Henry Zheng (Violins 1); Francois Henkins, Mark Agnor, & Amanda Fenton (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner & Becky Coffman (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Michael D. Costello (Harpsichord); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

Mar 28, 2021

Video / TT: 89:31

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Dr. Mark Bangert previews Cantata #180, Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele [33:29] | Complete Service [89:31]


CV-8

Bach Cantata Vespers - Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, BWV 6

 

Cantata Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, BWV 6

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Dr. Frank C. Senn (Homilist)

Kapelle of Concordia University Chicago (Director: Dr. Charles P. Brown) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra of Grace

Steven Wente (Organ)
Soprano: Choir; Mezzo soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips & Meg Busse (Oboes); Nancy Hagen (English Horn); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, & Eleanor Bartsch (Violins 1); Roy Meyer, Mark Agnor, & Elizabeth Brausa (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner and Becky Coffman (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Michael D. Costello (Continuo Organ)
KCUC: Sopranos: Miranda Flanagan, Michelle Frerking, Gillian Norris, Christina Ray, Juliana Ventura; Altos: Grace Conrad, Crystal Martfito, Brinn Miller, Faith Muehler Cecily Peterson Nuala Walsh; Tenors: Darrell Carter Jr., Andrew Gallup, Colby Miller, Benjamin Simmons, Jackson Wells; Basses: Isaac Conrad, Noah Dunsmore, Charlie McLain, Jesse Muehler, Alex Richard Jesse Schultz

YouTube

Apr 25, 2021

Video / TT: 88:15

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Justin Martin; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Dr. Mark Bangert previews Cantata #6: Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden [39:50] | Complete Service [88:15]


CV-9

Bach Cantata Vespers - O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34

 

Cantata O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader & Homilist)

Members of the Grace Parish Choir / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra of Grace

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Tenor: Matthew Dean; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Orchestra: Donna Port & Ann Anderson (Flutes); Christine Janzow Phillips & Meg Busse (Oboes); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Greg Fudala, Christian Anderson, Candi Horton, & Brian Becker (Trumpets); Tim Coffman & Brad Payne (Trombones); Kyle Bellin (Timpani); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Eleanor Bartsch, & Mark Agnor (Violins 1); Roy Meyer, Elizabeth Brausa, & Amanda Fenton (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner & Becky Coffman (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass)
Michael D. Costello (Organist for prelude); Timothy Spelbing (Continuo Organ)
Members of the Grace Parish Choir*: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Ellie Anderson, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Susan Nelson, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Matthew Dean, Dan Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Bill Pullin
*Due to the pandemic, numbers for the chorus continue to be limited. Chorus is masked, socially distanced, and each person received a rapid COVID-19 test before singing.

YouTube

May 23, 2021

Video / TT: 85:35

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Justin Martin; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Dr. Mark Peters previews Cantata #34: O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe [31:58] | Complete Service [85:35]


Recordings of Cantatas - 51st Season 2021-2022


C51-1

Bach Cantata Vespers - Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29

 
 

Canata Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leadert); The Rev. Rebekah Weant Costello (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra

Thomas Schmidt (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo-soprano: Karen Brunssen; Tenor: Ace Gangoso; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Chorus: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Maura Janton Cock, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, Paul Cline, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Orechestra: Christine Janzow Phillips and Meg Busse (Oboes); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Greg Fudala, Christian Anderson, Candi Horton, and Brian Becker (Trumpets); Tina Laughlin (Timpani); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Eleanor Bartsch, and Lou Torick (Violins 1); Roy Meyer, Carol Yampolsky, and Amanda Fenton (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner and Becky Coffman (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Michael Hovnanian (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ); Thomas Schmidt (Obbligato Organ)

YouTube

Sep 26, 2021

Video / TT: 89:41

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Eunice Eifert; Audio engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound board operator: Julie Hinz.
Watch on YouTube:
Complete Service [89:41]


C51-2

Bach Cantata Vespers - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80

 
 

Canata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
Cantata Preview Lecture: Mark P. Bangert; The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. James L. Brooks (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Chorus: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Susan Nelson, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, Paul Cline, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand; Bass: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Bob Sideman
Orchestra: Cynthia Fudala (Flute); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe/Oboe d’amore); Adèle-Marie Buis (Oboe/English Horn); Nancy Hagen (English Horn); Barbara Drapcho (Clarinet); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Liz Deitemyer (Horn); Greg Fudala, Christian Anderson, Candi Horton, & Brian Becker (Trumpets); Tim Coffman (Trombone); John Harshey (Tuba); Richard Janicki (Timpani); Jon Johnson (Percussion); Betty Lewis, Lori Ashikawa, Mark Agnor, Lou Torick, & Reka Seko (Violins 1); Roy Meyer, Carol Yampolsky, Henry Zheng, & Amanda Fenton (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Becky Coffman, and Ben Weber (Violas); Jean Hatmaker & Victoria Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ); Jeremy Zimmer (Organ)

YouTube

Oct 31, 2021

Video / TT: 105:40

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Anne Claud; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound Board Operator: Al Swanson.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 80 by M.D. Costello.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 80: Full Service, including Complete Cantata


C51-3

Bach Cantata Vespers - Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61

 
 

Cantata Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61

Cantor/Director: Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); Dr. Esther Menn (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra

Chad Fothergill (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Chorus: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Judy Berghaus, Maura Janton Cock, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Tina Moore, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Lois Cornils, Eunice Eifert, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, Paul Cline, Owen Kaiser, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, Ryan Townsend Strand; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, David Kluge, Dave Mercer, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Bob Sideman
Orchestra: Betty Lewis, Kate Carter, Elizabeth Brausa, and Lou Torick (Violins 1); Carol Yampolsky, Elliot Lee, and Amanda Fenton (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner and Ben Weber (Violas 1); Becky Coffman and Vannia Phillips (Violas 2); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

Nov 21, 2011

Video / TT: 105:40

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Andrew Costello; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound Board Operator Anne Claud.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service [88:16]


C51-4

Bach Cantata Vespers - Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, BWV 123

 
 

Cantata Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, BWV 123

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Troy E. Medlin (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organist)
Soloists: Mezzo-sop: Karen Brunssen; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Chorus: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Tina Moore, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Mary Margaret Bartley, Karen Brunssen, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Bob Sideman
Orchestra: Cynthia Fudala & Ann Anderson (Flutes); Christine Janzow Phillips & and Meg Busse (Oboes/Oboes d'amore)
Members of the Kontras Quartet: Eleanor Bartsch (Violin 1); Francois Henkins (Violin 2); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Becky Coffman (Viola)
Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

Jan 30, 2022

Video / TT: 98:06

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Anne Claud; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound Board Operator Al Swanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service [98:06]


C51-5

Bach Cantata Vespers - Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23

 
 

Cantata Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Dr. Peter A. Pettit (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra; Grace School 5th–8th Grade Choir (Directors: Johanna Johnson & and Michael D. Costello)

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Counter-tenor: Thomas Aláan; Tenor: Matthew Dean; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Chorus: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Maura Janton Cock, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Helga Hambrock, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Tina Moore, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Thomas Aláan, Karen Brunssen, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Matthew Dean, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Peter Modrich, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Orchestra: Greg Fudala (Trumpet); Christine Janzow Phillips & Meg Busse (Oboes); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Lori Ashikawa, Roy Meyer, & Dan Galat (Violins 1); François Henkins, Becky Coffman, & Carol Yampolsky (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner & Ben Weber (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ); Michael D. Costello (Harpsichord)

YouTube

Feb 27, 2022

Video / TT: 96:05

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Al Swanson; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound Board Operator Anne Claud.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service [96:05]


C51-6

Bach Cantata Vespers - Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178

 
 

Cantata Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Dr. Myron F. McCoy (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Klaus Georg; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Chorus: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Tina Moore, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Sarah Ponder, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, Klaus Georg, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips & Meg Busse (Oboes/Oboes d’amore); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Carol Yampolsky, & Lou Torick (Violins 1); Becky Coffman, Dan Galat, & Henry Zheng (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner & Claudia Lasareff-Mironoff (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

Mar 27, 2022

Video / TT: 87:21

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Al Swanson; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound Board Operator Andrew Costello.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 178 by M.D. Costello.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service [87:21]


C51-7

Bach Cantata Vespers - Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67

 
 

Cantata Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. E. Jon Benson(Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello); Concordia University Chicago Kapelle (Director: Charles P. Brown) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Steven Wente (Organist)
Soloists: Mezzo-soprano: Amy Anderson de Jong; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Lois Cornils, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Amy Anderson de Jong; Tenor: Paul Aanonsen, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Orchestra: Greg Fudala and Brian Becker (Trumpets); CyntFudala (Flute); Christine Janzow Phillips & Meg Busse (Oboes d'amore); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Eleanor Bartsch (Violins 1); Lori Ashikawa, Carol Yampolsky, Lou Torick (Violins 2); Naomi Hilder & Ben Weber (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Michael Hovnanian (Double-bass); Michael D. Costello (Continuo Organ)

YouTube

Apr 24, 2022

Video / TT: 90:25

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Anne Claud; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Sound Board Operator Anne Claud.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service [90:25


C51-8

Bach Cantata Vespers - Erschallet ihr Lieder, erklinget ihr Saiten! BWV 172

 
 

Cantata Erschallet ihr Lieder, erklinget ihr Saiten!, BWV 172

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Ingrid Schalk (Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Susan Nelson, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Francesca Huemer Kelly, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Bob Sideman
Orchestra: Greg Fudala, Amy Nelson & Fred Powell (Trumpets); Tim Coffman & Brad Payne (Trombones); Tina Laughlin (Timpani); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe/Oboe d'amore 1); Meg Busse (Oboe 2); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Lou Torick & Matthew Cataldi (Violins 1); Roy Meyer, Carol Yampolsky & Meg Lanfear (Violins 2); Naomi Hilder & Becky Coffman (Violas 1); Benton Wedge & Loretta Gillespie (Violas 2); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Harpsichord & Organ)

YouTube

May 20, 2022

Video / TT: 94:36

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Videographer: Anne Claud; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Usher: Gerlinde VanDriesen.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service [94:36]


Recordings of Cantatas - 52nd Season 2022-2023


C52-1

Bach Cantata Vespers - Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn, BWV 119

 
 

Cantata Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn, BWV 119

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. John P. Trump (Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Soprano: Elizabeth Shuman; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ace Gangoso; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Maura Janton Cock, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Helga Hambrock, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski, Elizabeth Shuman, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Bob Sideman
Orchestra: Cynthia Fudala, Donna Port (Flutes); Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse, Adele-Marie Buis (Oboes/English Horns); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Greg Fudala, Matthew Baker, Jordan Olive, Candace Horton (Trumpets); Tim Coffman & Brad Payne (Trombones); Jon Johnson (Timpani); Joe LaPalomento (Orchestral Chimes); Betty Lewis*, Paul Zafer, Elliot Lee, Lou Torick, Caroline Slack (Violins 1); Francois Henkins*, Carol Yampolsky, Renata Knific, Meg Lanfear, Eric Pidluski (Violins 2); Ben Weber*, Naomi Hilder, Benton Wedge, Susan Posner (Violas); Jean Hatmaker*, Herine Coetzee Koschak, Andrew Snow (Cellos); Michael Hovnanian, Greg Heintz (Double-basses); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo)
*Soloists during the prelude.
Playing in the south gallery for the prelude: Becky Coffman, Dan Galat, (Violins 1); Kate Carter, Lisa Fako (Violins 2); Vannia Phillips, Loretta Gillespie (Violas); Victoria Mayne, Richard Yeo (Cellos); Jeremy Attanaseo (Double-bass)

YouTube

Sep 25, 2022

Video / TT: 101:45

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Livestream Video: Anne Claud; Livestream Sound: Liz Hanson; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Usher: Gerlinde VanDriesen.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service, including Cantata BWV 119 [101:45]


C52-2

Bach Cantata Vespers - Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129

 
 

Cantata Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); Dr. Wyvetta Bullock (Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Chelsea Chen (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Maura Janton Cock, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Helga Hambrock, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Catherine Hegarty,Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Bob Sideman
Orchestra: Cynthia Fudala, Ann Anderson (Flutes); Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse (Oboes/Oboes d’amore); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Liz Deitemyer, Anna Jacobson (Horns); Matthew Baker, Charles Roberts, Lindsey Frazier (Trumpets); Tim Coffman, Steven Duncan (Trombones); Richard Janicki (Timpani); Betty Lewis, Becky Coffman, Lou Torick, Dan Galat, Eric Pidluski (Violins 1); Francois Henkins, Carol Yampolsky, Roy Meyer, Mark Agnor, Kate Carter (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Michael Lieberman, Vannia Phillips, Loretta Gillespie (Violas); Jean Hatmaker, Herine Coetzee Koschak, Victoria Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson, Michael Hovnanian (Double-basses); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo)

YouTube

Oct 30, 2022

Video / TT: 101:45

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Livestream Video: Anne Claud; Livestream Sound: Liz Hanson; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Ushers: Gerlinde VanDriesen, Susan Weber.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Service, including Cantata BWV 129 [101:45]


C52-3

Bach Cantata Vespers - Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen, BWV 48

 
 

Cantata Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen, BWV 48

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); Ole Schenk (Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Paul Soulek (Organ)
Soloists: Mezzo-soprano Amy Anderson de Jong; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Helga Hambrock, Kate Hogenson, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Peter Modrich, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Orchestra: Christian Anderson (Trumpet); Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse (Oboes); Betty Lewis, Becky Coffman, Lou Torick, Dan Galat (Violins 1); Francois Henkins, Meg Lanfear, Amanda Fenton (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Jeremy Zimmer (Continuo)

YouTube

Nov 20, 2022

Video / TT: 66:46

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Livestream Video: Al Swanson; Livestream Sound: Liz Hanson; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Ushers: Dan Lehmann, Julie Lehmann, John Reynolds & Susan Weber.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 48: Full Service, including Cantata BWV 48 [66:46]


C52-4

Bach Cantata Vespers - Ich steh mit einem Fuβ im Grabe, BWV 156

 
 

65:57-94:08: Cantata Ich steh mit einem Fuβ im Grabe, BWV 156 [28:11]

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Dr. David John Hailey (Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Nathalie Colas; Counter-tenor: Thomas Aláan; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Nathalie Colas, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Katrina Jurica, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski; Altos: Thomas Aláan, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Kontras Quartet: Eleanor Bartsch (Violin 1); François Henkins (Violin 2); Ben Weber (Viola); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Becky Coffman (Viola); Michael Hovnanian (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo)

YouTube

Jan 22, 2023

Video / TT: 94:30

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Ushers: Gerlinde VanDriesen & Susan Weber.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 156: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [94:30]


C52-5

Bach Cantata Vespers - Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26

 
 

58:13-74:23: Cantata Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26 [16:10]

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello); Grace School 5-8 Grade Choir (Director: Johanna Johnson) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ace Gangoso; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Maura Janton Cock, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski; Altos: Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Grace Scho5-8 Grade Choir: Shelby Beals, Jackson Brayton, Lydia Costello, Aïda Davis, Matthew Huffman, Mae Hutton, Nathan Lattyak, Andy Leininger, Eden Ling, Xander Lymon, Quinn McClurg, Luke Murphy, Finley Patel, Neela Patel, Gibson Raschke, Asha Sehkar, Mikey Starrick, Augie Sterritt, Avery Tan, Nola Williams
Orchestra: Cynthia Fudala (Flute); Rebecca Schalk Nagel, Christine Janzow Phillips, & and Meg Busse (Oboes); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Liz Deitemyer (Horn); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Becky Coffman, and Eric Pidluski (Violins 1); François Henkins, Lou Torick, Dan Galat, & Mark Agnor (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber, & Vannia Phillips (Violas); Jean Hatmaker & Victoria Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson & Michael Hovnanian (Double-basses); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo)

YouTube

Feb 26, 2023

Video / TT: 85:56

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Ushers: Susan Weber & Gerlinde VanDriesen; Livestream Audio/Video: Tom Swanson and Liz Hanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 26: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [85:56]


C52-7

Bach Cantata Vespers - Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104

 
 

53:48-73:12: Cantata Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104 [19:24]

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader)
The Rev. Dr. Benjamin M. Stewart (Homilist)

Grace Parish Choir (Director: Michael D. Costello) / The Kapelle of Concordia University Chicago (Conductor: Charles P. Brown)

Timothy Spelbring (Organist)
Soloists: Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Johanna Johnson, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin
Orchestra: Liz Deitemyer, Anna Jacobson (Horns); Charles Roberts, Lindsey Frazier, Christian Anderson (Trumpets); Thomas Stark, Dave Ferguson, Brad Payne (Trombones); Ben Poirot (Tuba); Tina Laughlin, Jon Johnson (Percussion); Sarah Christianson (Timpani); Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse (Oboes/Oboe d'amore); Nancy Hagen (Oboe/English Horn); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Caroline Slack, Eric Pidluski (Violins 1); Becky Coffman, Carol Yampolsky, Irina Magill (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Bridget Andes (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Gregory Heintz (Double-bass)

YouTube

Apr 23, 2023

Video / TT: 89:00

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Ushers: Susan Weber & Gerlinde VanDriesen; Livestream Audio/Video: Tom Swanson & Liz Hanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 104: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [89:00]


Recordings of Other Vocal Works


V-1

J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor

 

Mass in B minor BWV 232 [115:38]

Michael D. Costello

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra, in collaboration with Chicago Choral Artists

Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Counter-tenor: Thomas Aláan; Mezzo-soprano: Amy Anderson de Jong*; Mezzo-soprano: Karen Brunssen; Tenor: Derek Chester; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
* in the programme notes the mezzo-soprano is Amanda Koopman
BCV Chorus: Sopranos: Sarah Beatty, Barbara Carlson, Laura Chester, Donna Dumpys, Sharman Galezewski, Gwen Gotsch, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Lillian Hohmann, Susan Nelson, Ruth Otten, Ellen J. Pullin, Gerlinde VanDriesen, Kate Petersen, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Connie Coleman, Lois Cornils, Karen Danford, Stacy Deibler, Eunice Eifert, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Martha Houston, Amanda Koopman, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Martha Rohlfing, Irmgard Swanson, Elizabeth Thompson; Tenors: David Anderson, Mark Bouman, Oliver Camacho, Derek Chester, John Danford, Dan Krout, Justin Martin; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Kim Brunssen, Ryan Cox, Bob Kernan, David Kluge, James O'Hara, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Robert Sideman
BCV Orchestra: Violins 1: Betty Lewis, Teresa Fream, Laura Miller, Carol Yampolsky; Violins 2: Lee Joiner, Elizabeth Brathwaite, Lou Torick, Pamela Lutter; Violas: Naomi Hildner, Jonas Benson, Rebecca Wilcox; Cellos: Jean Hatmaker, Victoria Mayne; Double-bass: Judith Hanna; Horn: Jonathan Boen; Trumpets: Barbara Butler, Charles Geyer, Candace Horton; Timpani: Kyle Bellin; Flutes: Donna Port, Ann Anderson; Oboes: Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse; Bassoons: Dianne Ryan, Lynette Pralle
CCA: Sopranos: Emily Cox, Cathy DeLanoy, Alicia Frasier, Robyn Fuder, Julie Hinz, Mandy Shelton, Iva Slezingrova, Joan Strom, Rebecca Utech; Altos: Francesca Huemer, Gail Friesema, Kathy Jerabek, Gaye Klopack, Gina Meehan, Marge Shenk, Irmgard Swanson; Tenors: Nolan Carter, Kyle Cothern, Michael Grider, Justin Martin, Daniel Park, Paul Reineck, John Slauson; Basses: Mark Allen, John Jansson, Jay Jingst, Greg Rohlfing, Vaughn Roste, Jon Siegel, Terry Strandt

YouTube

Mar 22, 2015

Video / TT: 115:38

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Watch on YouTube:
Mass in B minor BWV 232: Part 1 [56:01] + Part 2 [59:37]


C52-6

Bach Cantata Vespers - St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244

 
 

Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [170:28]

Grace Cantor: Michael D. Costello

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra, in collaboration with Chicago Choral Artists

Soloists: Tenor [Evangelist]: Derek Chester; Bass [Jesus]: Keven Keys; Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
Chorus 1: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock*, Joan Marie Dauber, Donna Dumpys, Tracey Furling*, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Lillian Hohmann, Marybeth Kurnat*, Dana Plazak, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Jeanne Fornari, Lois Guebert, Cynthia Hill, Francesca Huemer Kelly, Christa Krout, Jennifer Murtoff, Emlynn Shoemaker, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck, Debby Wilder; Tenors: John Beed, Kyle Cothern, Michael Grider, Dennis Kalup, Dan Krout, Geoffrey Roupas; Basses: Douglas Anderson*, Mark Bouman, Dave Kluge, Jess Koehn*, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Chorus 2: Sopranos: Gwen Gotsch, Julie Hinz, Amanda Kohl, Leslie Mataya, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Elizabeth Shuman*; Altos: Christina Bernardoni, Karen Brunssen, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Ruth Ginelle Heald*, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Aidan Spencer; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, Justin Martin*, Mason Montuoro, Paul Reineck, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: John Bouman, Jonathan Cortez*, Jeff Cribbs, Luke Duroc-Danner, David John Hailey, Jay Jingst, Jake Just, Nick Roach, Jon Siegel
*soloist
Orchestra 1: Violins 1: Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Mark Agnor, Lou Torick; Violins 2: Carol Yampolsky, Caroline Slack, Elliot Lee; Violas: Naomi Hildner, Becky Coffman; Cello: Jean Hatmaker; Double-bass: Douglas Johnson; Flutes: Cynthia Fudala, Leslie Short; Oboes d'amore/English Horns: Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse; Bassoon: Dianne Ryan; Viola da Gamba: Kate Shuldiner; Continuo: Michael D. Costello, Jeremy Zimmer
Orchestra 2: Violins 1: François Henkins, Meg Lanfear, Nina Saito; Violins 2: Elizabeth Brausa, Amanda Fenton; Violas: Ben Weber, Claudia Lasareff-Mironoff; Cello: Victoria Mayne; Double-bass: Michael Hovnanian; Flutes: Donna Port, Ann Anderson; Oboe d'amore: Adele-Marie Buis, Natalie Johnson; Bassoon: Lynette Pralle; Continuo: Jeremy Zimmer
Soprano in ripieno: Guy Ahmad*, Zara Ahmad*, Elliott Balke*, Kathleen Bautista*, Reagan Bautista*, Susannah Bautista*, Shelby Beals^, Andreea Benzar^, Jackson Brayton^, Lydia Marie Costello^, Mae Hutton^, Laney Juel^, Andy Leininger^, Eden Ling^, Matthew Maus*, Quinn McClurg^, Alba Munge*, Ashwin Munge*, John Reineck, Sebastian Reineck, Mateo Rivera*, Ava Watson^, Amalia Weddle*, Nicholas Weddle*; Steven Wente (Organ)
*Member of the St. James Cathedral Choristers, Chicago (Chorus Master: Stephen Buzard)
^Student of Grace Lutheran School, River Forest (Cantor: Michael D. Costello; Assistant Cantor: Johanna Johnson)

YouTube

Mar 26, 2023

Video / TT: 170:28

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Watch on YouTube:
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244: Complete Work [170:28]


V-2

J.S. Bach: St. John Passion

 

Johannes-Passion BWV 245 [120:57]

Michael D. Costello

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra. in collaboration with Chicago Choral Artists

Soloists: Tenor [Evangelist]: Hoss Brock; Baritone [Jesus]: Keven Keys; Baritone [Peter, Pilate]: Peter Wesoloski; Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo-soprano: Karen Brunssen; Tenor: Patrick Muehleise; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
BCV Chorus: Sopranos: Sarah Beatty, Zoe Crafton, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Julie Hinz, Kate Hogenson, Susan Nelson, Ruth Otten, Ellen Pullin, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Eugenia Cheng, Lois Cornils, Eunice Eifert, Margaret Garmatz, Lois Guebert, Martha Houston, Christa Krout, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Mark Bouman, John Danford, Dan Krout, Justin Martin, Patrick Muehleise; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Kim Brunssen, David Kluge, James O'Hara, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Flutes: Cynthia Fudala, Ann Anderson; Oboes: Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse; Bassoon: Diane Ryan; Violins 1: Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Carol Yampolsky, Becky Coffman, Lou Torick; Violins 2: Lee Joiner, Mark Agnor, Amanda Fenton, Elizabeth Brathwaite; Violas: Naomi Hildner, Amanda Grimm, Becca Wilcox; Cellos: Anna Steinhoff, Victoria Mayne; Double-bass: Douglas Johnson; Lute: Brandon Acker; Harpsichord: Mark Shuldiner; Organ: Steven Wente
CCA: Sopranos: Natalie Clyne*, Cathy DeLanoy, Marlena Dzis•, Alicia Frasier, Robyn Fuder, Ann Kelly, Christine Kelner, Marybeth Kurnat•, Iva Murray, Emily Sites, Joan Strom, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Natalie Chami, Lois Guebert, Gaye Klopack•, Gina Meehan•, Tamara Revskaya, Marge Shenk, Irmgard Swanson, Yeji Yoon; Tenors: Oliver Camacho*, Kyle Cothern•, Michael Grider, Barret Hedeen, Douglas Kelner, Justin Martin, Paul Reineck, John Slauson; Basses: Mark Allen, John Jansson, Jay Jingst, Reever Julian, Jess Koehn, Greg Rohlfing, Jon Siegel, John Washburn, Peter Wesoloski*
• Section Leader; * Soloists

YouTube

Apr 9, 2017

Video / TT: 120:57

Recorded & filmed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Watch on YouTube:
Johannes-Passion BWV 245: Part 1 [37:48] + Part 2 [83:09]


V-3

J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio

 

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Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1-6

Michael D. Costello

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra

BWV 248/1: Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Hoss Brock; Baritone: Douglas Anderson; Baritone: Keven Keys; Laura Zimmer (Organ)
BWV 248/2: Soprano: Jillian Krickl; Mezzo-soprano: Melissa Arning; Tenor [Evangelist]: Hoss Brock; Tenor: Matthew Dean; Baritone: Douglas Anderson; Tim Spelbring (Organ)
BWV 248/3: Soprano: Clarice Warrick; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Hoss Brock; Baritone: Evan Bravos; Tim Spelbring (Organ)
BWV 248/4: Soprano: Susan Krout; Soprano: Jillian Krickl; Tenor: Hoss Brock; Tenor: Matthew Dean; Baritone: Ed Frazier Davis; Steven Wente (Organ)
BWV 248/5: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo-soprano: Karen Brunssen; Tenor: Hoss Brock; Tenor: Dane Thomas; Baritone: Douglas Anderson; Steven Wente (Organ)
BWV 248/6: Soprano: Jillian Krickl; Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Hoss Brock; Tenor: Dane Thomas; Baritone: Douglas Anderson; Baritone: Keven Keys; Steven Wente (Organ)

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BWV 248/1: Dec 25, 2015
BWV 248/2: Dec 26, 2015
BWV 248/2: Dec 27, 2015
BWV 248/4: Jan 1, 2016
BWV 248/5: Jan 3, 2016
BWV 248/6: Jan 6, 2016

Audio / TT:

Recorded live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Listen on YouTube:
BWV 248/1: Mvt. 1(1): Chorus [7:50]
BWV 248/2: Complete Cantata [29:41]
BWV 248/3: Mvt. 1(24): Chorus [2:05]
BWV 248/4: Mvt. 1(36): Chorus [5:49]
BWV 248/5: Mvt. 1(43): Chorus [6:59]
BWV 248/6: Mvt. 1(54): Chorus [8:57]


The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (September 2020 - October 2024)

Michael D. Costello: Short Biography | Ensembles: Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra | Chicago Choral Artists
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