Visuel note musique métaphysique
Artist(s) and Ensemble(s)

CHARLES DANIELS, ténor
JEFFREY THOMPSON, ténor
JONATHON ADAMS, baryton
FELIX DEAK, viole de gambe
NICK VELTMEYER, direction
ANNA LEWTON-BRAIN, présentation

Program
A Song of Divine Love

Anonyme
Lord, When the Sense of thy Bright Face [texte de Richard Crashaw (1613-1649)]  

23rd Psalme 

Henry Lawes (1596-1662)
The God of Love My Shepherd Is [texte de George Herbert (1593-1633)]

Christmas

John Jenkins (1592-1678)
The Shepherds Sing [texte de George Herbert]

The Lamentations of Jeremy

Thomas Ford (1580-1648)
How Sits this City [texte de John Donne (1571/2-1631)]

Ephes 4:30: Grieve Not the Holy Spirit

John Jenkins
 And Art Thou Grieved     
O Take Thy Lute [textes de George Herbert]

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in G   

Longing

Henry Purcell 
With Sick and Famished Eyes [texte de George Herbert]

Hymn to God the Father

John Hilton (1599-1657)
Wilt Thou Forgive That Sin [texte de John Donne]

The Dawning 

John Jenkins 
Awake, Sad Heart [texte de George Herbert]

Author of Light

Thomas Campion (1567 - 1620)
Author of Light  [texte de Thomas Campion]    

The Starre 

John Jenkins
Bright Spark 
Then with our Trinity of Light [textes de George Herbert]

Evensong 

John Jenkins
Blest be the God of Love [texte de George Herbert]

Praise

Timothy Essex (1765?-1847)
King of Glory, King of Peace [texte de George Herbert]

Thomas Campion

View Me Lord a Work of Thine
View Me Lord a Work of Thine [texte de Thomas Campion]

Program Notes

Music for sundown, these traditional Evensong liturgies are settings of little-known, 17th century, metaphysical poetry. Anna Lewton-Brain’s research led to the revelation of music by celebrated, British, 17th century composers, John Jenkins and Thomas Ford. North American premieres, these musical gems speak to the human condition across time: misery, desire and joy! 

Biographies

Internationally-acclaimed tenor Charles Daniels, best known for his interpretations of Baroque vocal music, has made over ninety recordings as a soloist, including works by Handel, Dowland, Monteverdi, and Bach, for leading labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Hyperion. His global concert presence is marked by regular appearances at the BBC Proms, collaborations with esteemed ensembles and conductors, and performances in landmark works including roles such as the Evangelist in Bach's Passions and the title role in Monteverdi’s "L’Orfeo". Daniels's prolific career has cemented his status as a cornerstone of the early music world, continually enriching the tradition with his innovative interpretations and breathtaking performances.



American tenor Jeffrey Thompson is internationally acclaimed for his inspired interpretations of early music. He garnered First Prize at the Concours International de Chant Baroque de Chimay, Belgium, and was chosen to participate in the first edition of Le Jardin des Voix with Les Arts Florissants. Other career highlights include the roles of Zotico in Cavalli's Eliogabalo, under the direction of René Jacobs; Atys in Les Paladins; Grétry's Le Magnifique and Monsigny’s Le Roi et Le Fermier both recorded for the Naxos label; a recording of the title role in Rameau’s Castor et Pollux in Sydney and performances of the title role in Monteverdi’s Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria in Korea, New York, Luxembourg, Versailles, Palermo and Berlin. Recordings include an album of motets by Sébastien de Brossard, and a solo disc dedicated to Henry Lawes, both with the ensemble La Rêveuse, the Te Deum’s of Charpentier and Lully and English Odes by Purcell and Clarke with Le Poème Harmonique, Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri with the Ricercar Consort and a solo disc entitled An Englishman’s Ballad with gambist Philippe Pierrot and theorbist Daniel Zapico featuring English ballads and songs by Purcell, Blow and Clarke.



Born in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta), Jonathon Adams is a Cree-Métis baritone. They have appeared as a soloist with Philippe Herreweghe, Sigiswald Kuijken, Vox Luminis, Servir Antico, and B’Rock Orchestra at Opera-Ballet Flanders. In 2021 Jonathon was named the first ever artist-in-residence at Early Music Vancouver. They are also featured in the film MESSIAH/COMPLEX created by Against the Grain Theatre and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Jonathon attended The Royal Academy of Music and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, and studied with Nancy Argenta, Emma Kirkby, and Edith Wiens. In addition to performing, Jonathon offers an annual workshop for singers at the Lunenburg Academy of 
Music Performance in e’se’katik (Lunenburg, Nova Scotia).



Nick Veltmeyer creates and performs a wide variety of music as a singer, conductor, organist, pianist, harpsichordist, and composer. He has held the positions of Organ Scholar at the University of King’s College, Vance Scholar of St. James Cathedral, Bevan Scholar of Trinity College, and Junior Fellow of Massey College. Past productions include Jimmy and Rosalia, a folk opera (2021), which won numerous awards and grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, Music Nova Scotia, and Arts Nova Scotia, and the Canadian Music Centre. Nick is currently the Director of Music at Dominion-Chalmers United Church in downtown Ottawa, and Program Manager of the Fondation Michaëlle Jean.