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Michael D. Costello
Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works
Discography - Part 2

Recordings from Bach Cantata Series, 53rd Season 2023-2024


C53-1

Bach Cantata Vespers - Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens, BWV 148

 
 

68:05-86:18: Cantata Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens, BWV 148 [18:13]

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader)
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Paul Bouman (Homilist)

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

Nicole Keller (Organ)
Soloists: Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ace Gangoso
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Beth Bassler, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Katrina Jurica, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Sarah Ponder, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Liz Deitemyer (Horn); Matt Baker (Trumpet); Tina Laughlin (Timpani); Cynthia Fudala (Flute); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe/Oboe d'amore); Meg Busse (Oboe/Oboe d'amore); Nancy Hagen (English Horn); Barbara Drapcho (Clarinet); Lynette Pralle (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Becky Coffman, Eleanor Bartsch, Caroline Slack, and Kate Carter (Violins 1); Francois Henkins, Carol Yampolsky, Elizabeth Brausa, and Meg Lanfear (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber, Bridget Andes (Violas); Herine Coetze Koschak & Vicki Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson & Michael Hovnanian (Double-basses); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ); Nicole Keller (Harpsichord)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Sep 24, 2023

Video / TT: 99:55

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Ushers: Stephanie & Lance Wilkening, Gerlinde VanDriesen; Livestream Audio/Video: Liz Hanson & Al Swanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 148: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [99:55]


C53-2

Bach Cantata Vespers - Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben! BWV 109

 
 

37:29-62:47: Cantata Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben!, BWV 109 [25:18]

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

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

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Elizabeth Shuman; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ace Gangoso; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Beth Bassler, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Elizabeth Shuman, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Catherine Hegarty, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Sarah Ponder, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, David Kluge, Bill Pullin
BCV Orchestra: Matt Baker (Trumpet); Christine Janzow Phillips & Meg Busse (Oboes); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Caroline Slack, Elizabeth Huffman, & Lou Torick (Violins 1); Carol Yampolsky, Rika Seko, Wendy Evans, & Dan Galat (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Becky Coffman, & Bridget Andes (Violas); Herine Coetze Koschak & Vicki Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Oct 29, 2023

Video / TT: 77:45

Recorded, filmed & streamed 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 & Martin Becker; Livestream Audio/Video: Liz Hanson & Al Swanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 109: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [77:45]


C53-3

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

 
 

46:04-62:12 + 78:13-88:12: Cantata Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet!, BWV 70 [16:08+9:59=26:07]

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. Troy E. Medlin (Leader)
The Rev. Dr. Jill Peláez Baumgaertner (Homilist)

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

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ace Gangoso; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Beth Bassler, Judy Berghaus, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Susan Nelson, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Sarah Ponder, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, David Kluge, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Matt Baker (Trumpet); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Becky Coffman, Lou Torick, Amanda Beaune (Violins 1); Elizabeth Brausa, Eric Pidluski, Dan Galat (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber (Violas); Vicki Mayne (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Nov 19, 2023

Video / TT: 104:35

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Chur, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Usher: Mike Gillespie; Livestream Audio/Video: Liz Hanson & Andrew Costello.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 70 by M.D. Costello.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 70: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [104:35]


C53-4

Bach Cantata Vespers - Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen? BWV 81

 
 

62:56-79:46: Cantata Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen?, BWV 81 [16:50]

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

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

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Soprano: Marybeth Kurnat; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ace Gangoso; Bass-Baritone: David Govertsen
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Judy Berghaus, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Marybeth Kurnat, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Sarah Ponder, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, David Govertsen, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Matt Baker (Trumpet); Lisette Kielson, Mirja Lorenz (Recorders); Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse (Oboe/d’amore); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon)
Kontras Quartet: Eleanor Bartsch (Violin 1); François Henkins (Violin 2); Ben Weber (Viola); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Jan 28, 2024

Video / TT: 92:15

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Ushers: Gerlinde VanDriesen & Susan Weber; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Livestream Audio/Video: Liz Hanson & Al Swanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 81: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [92:15]


C53-5

Bach Cantata Vespers - Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin, BWV 144

 
 

55:45-71:25: Cantata Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin, BWV 144 [15:40]

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. Troy E. Medlin (Leader)
The Rev. Ole Schenk (Homilist)

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

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Carolyne DalMonte; Counter-tenor: Thomas Aláan; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Beth Bassler, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Carolyne DalMonte, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy; Altos: Thomas Aláan, Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse (Oboe/d’amore); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Becky Coffman, Lou Torick (Violins 1); François Henkins, Caroline Slack, Elizabeth Huffman (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Bridget Andes (Violas); Jean Hatmaker, Vicki Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Feb 25, 2024

Video / TT: 83:16

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Usher: Mike Gillespie; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Livestream Audio/Video: Liz Hanson & Al Swanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 144: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [83:16]


C53-6

Bach Cantata Vespers - Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182

 
 

58:50-88:40: Cantata Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182 [29:50]

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

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

Steven Wente (Organist)
Soloists: Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, 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, Karl Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Kluge, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Lisette Kielson (Recorder); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Tim Coffman (Trombone); Betty Lewis (Violin); Becky Coffman (Violin/viola); Naomi Hildner (Viola); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Thomas Schmidt (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Mar 23, 2024

Video / TT: 104:00

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Ushers: Gerlinde VanDriesen & Susan Weber; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Livestream Audio/Video: Tom Swanson & Liz Hanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 182: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [104:00]


C53-7

Bach Cantata Vespers - Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12

 
 

57:53-81:28: Cantata Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12 [23:35]

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

Grace Parish Choir (Cantor: The Rev. Michael D. Costello); Kapelle of Concordia University Chicago (Conductor: Charles P. Brown) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Timothy Spelbring (Organist)
Soloists: Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: David Govertsen
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Beth Bassler, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Katrina Jurica, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Johanna Johnson, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Sarah Ponder, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Karl Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Govertsen, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Orchestra: Mike Brozick (Trumpet); Liz Deitemyer, Anna Jacobson (Horns); Jean Bishop (Flute); Meg Busse (Oboe); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Elizabeth Huffman, Lou Torick (Violins 1); Caroline Slack, Eric Pidluski, Kate Carter (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Becky Coffman (Violas 1); Karl Davies, Bridget Andes (Violas 2); Herine Coetzee Koschak, Victoria Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson (Double bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Apr 21, 2024

Video / TT: 94:21

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Ushers: Gerlinde VanDriesen & Susan Weber; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Livestream Audio/Video: Tom Swanson & Liz Hanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 12: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [94:21]


C53-8

Bach Cantata Vespers - Wer da gläubet und getauft wird, BWV 37

 
 

68:20-84:55: Cantata Wer da gläubet und getauft wird, BWV 37 [16:35]

Cantor/Director: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
Leader: The Rev. David R. Lyle
Homilist: The Rev. Amy Gillespie

Grace Parish Choir (Cantor: The Rev. Michael D. Costello) & Chicago Choral Artists (Artistic Director: Michael D. Costello) / Bach Cantata Vespers Orchestra

Stephen Buzard (Organist)
Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: David Govertsen
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Susan Nelson, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, John Rudy, Ryan Townsend Strand, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Karl Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Govertsen, David Kluge, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
Chicago Choral Artists: Sopranos: Julia Clarke, Tracey Lynne Furling, Amanda Kohl, Marybeth Kurnat, Leslie Mataya, Dana Plazak, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Christina Bernardoni, Bethany Brewer, Molly Clementz, Katrina Dubbs, Emlynn Shoemaker, Helen VanWyck, Rachel Wind; Tenors: Kyle Cothern, Sal Garza, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, Mason Montuoro; Basses: Aniello Barone, Jonathan Cortez, Greg Rohlfing, Jon Siegel, Brenner Swenson
Orchestra: Charles Roberts, Lindsey Frazier (Trumpets); Tim Coffman, Tom Stark (Trombones); Tina Laughlin (Timpani); Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse (Oboes/d'amore); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Eleanor Bartsch, Lou Torick (Violins 1); François Henkins, Caroline Slack, Elizabeth Huffman (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber (Violas); Kerena Fox (Cello); Michael Hovnanian (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

May 19, 2024

Video / TT: 100:21

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, in the frame of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Ushers: Tom Ewert & Mike Gillespie; Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Livestream Audio/Video: Liz Hanson & Al Swanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 37: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [100:21]


The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (September 2023 - October 2024)

Michael D. Costello: Short Biography | Ensembles: Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra | Chicago Choral Artists
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works | Recordings from Bach Cantata Series: 53rd Season 2023-2024 | 54th Season 2024-2025
Bach Cantata Series:
Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers


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