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Michael D. Costello
Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works
Discography - Part 3

Recordings from Bach Cantata Series, 54th Season 2024-2025


C54-1

Bach Cantata Vespers - Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130

 
 

64:52-80:30: Cantata Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130 [15:38]

Cantor/Conductor: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader)
Homilist: Peter W. Marty (Leader)

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

Timothy Spelbring (Organ)
Soloists: Soprano: Soprano: Carolyne DalMonte; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Baritone: Douglas Anderson
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Carolyne DalMonte, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Linda Grisham, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Arlene Michna, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Eunice Eifert, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, 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: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Karl Brunssen, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Peter Modrich, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Terry Everson, Charles Roberts, Jordan Olive (Trumpets); Tim Coffman, Tom Stark (Trombones); Richard Janicki (Timpani); Joe LaPalomento (Percussion); Donna Port (Flute); Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse, Natalie Johnson (Oboes); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Becky Coffman Lou Torick, Dave Belden (Violins 1); Rika Seko, Lori Ashikawa, Dan Galat, Henry Zheng (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber, Karl Davies (Violas); Jean Hatmaker, Victoria Mayne (Cellos); Douglas Johnson, Michael Hovnanian (Double-basses); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Sep 29, 2024

Video / TT: 97:52

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: Gerlinde VanDriesen and Susan Weber; Livestream Audio/Video: Tom Swanson and Liz Hanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 130: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [97:52]


C54-2

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

 
 

53:27-80:08: Cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 [26:41]

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

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

Organist: Bruce Bengtson
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ace Gangoso [YT] or Ryan Townsend Strand [Programme]; Bass-Baritone: David Govertsen
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Maura Janton Cock, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Linda Grisham, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Arlene Michna, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Johanna Johnson, Francesca Huemer Kelly, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Sarah Ponder, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, Ryan Townsend Strand, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Karl Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, David Govertsen, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin
Orchestra: Rebecca Schalk Nagel (Oboe/d’amore); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe/d’amore); Meg Busse (Oboe/English Horn); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Caroline Slack, Lori Ashikawa, Lou Torick (Violins 1); François Henkins, Dan Galat, Billie Howard (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Becky Coffman (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ); Michael D. Costello (Harpsichord)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Oct 27, 2024

Video / TT: 95:02

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: Gerlinde VanDriesen & Susan Weber; Livestream Audio/Video: Susan Scherer & Liz Hanson.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 80 by M.D. Costello.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 80: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [95:02]


C54-3

Bach Cantata Vespers - Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116

 
 

58:55-77:32: Cantata Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116 [18:37]

Conductor: Charles P. Brown
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); James R. Nieman (Homilist)

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

Organist: Timothy Spelbring
Soloists: Soprano: Susan Nelson; Counter-tenor: Thomas Aláan; Tenor: Matthew Dean; Baritone: Peter Wesoloski
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Janel Dennen, Donna Dumpys, Gwen Gotsch, Linda Grisham, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Arlene Michna, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Susan Hammon, Catherine Hegarty, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Gaye Klopack, Christa Krout, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: Douglas Anderson, Mark Bouman, Karl Brunssen, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe/d'amore); Meg Busse (Oboe/d'amore); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Lori Ashikawa (Violins I); François Henkins, Lou Torick, Billie Howard (Violins II); Naomi Hildner, Becky Coffman (Violas); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); DouglJohnson (Double-bass); Michael D. Costello (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Nov 24, 2024

Video / TT: 94:06

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: Gerlinde VanDriesen & Susan Weber; Livestream Audio/Video: Susan Scherer & Liz Hanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 116: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [94:06]


C54-4

Bach Cantata Vespers - Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit, BWV 111

 
 

61:30-80:53: Cantata Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit, BWV 111 [19:23]

Cantor/Conductor: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
The Rev. David R. Lyle (Leader); The Rev. Erin Bouman (Homilist)

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra

Organist: Timothy Spelbring
Soloists: Soprano: Carolyne DalMonte; Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Bass-baritone: Douglas Anderson
Grace Parish Choir: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Judy Berghaus, Carolyne DalMonte, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Linda Grisham, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Gaye Klopack, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, Justin Martin, Ryan Townsend Strand; Basses: Douglas Anderson, John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing
BCV Orchestra: Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Meg Busse (Oboe); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Kontras Quartet: Eleanor Bartsch (Violin), Sherri Zhang (Violin), Ben Weber (Viola), Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Jan 26, 2025

Video / TT: 94:06

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, as part of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Usher: Susan Scherer; Livestream Audio/Video: Liz Hanson & Al Swanson.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 111: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [93:59]


C54-5

Bach Cantata Vespers - Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort, BWV 126

 
 

54:26-73:30: Cantata Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort, BWV 126 [19:04]

Cantor/Conductor: The Rev. Michael D. Costello
Leader: The Rev. David R. Lyle; Homilist: The Rev. Kathy Nolte

Bach Cantata Vespers Choir and Orchestra

Organist: Steven Wente
Soloists: Mezzo-soprano: Amanda Koopman; Tenor: Ace Gangoso; Bass-Baritone: David Govertsen
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Linda Grisham, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Katrina Jurica, Liz Rudy; Altos: Kjersti Anderson-Uribe, Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Catherine Hegarty, Johanna Johnson, Gaye Klopack, Amanda Koopman, Christa Krout, Jennifer Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Ace Gangoso, Daniel Krout, Colin Krueger, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: John Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, David Govertsen, David Kluge, Greg Rohlfing
Bcv Orchestra: Charles Roberts (Trumpet); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Meg Busse (Oboe); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis (Violin); Paul Zafer (Violin); Becky Coffman (Viola); Jean Hatmaker (Cello); Michael Hovnanian (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ); Michael D. Costello (Harpsichord)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Feb 23, 2025

Video / TT:

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, as part of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Usher: Susan Weber, Martin Becker, & Susan Scherer; Livestream Audio/Video: Al Swanson & Liz Hansen.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 126: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [87:36]


C54-6

Bach Cantata Vespers - Mass in B Minor, BWV 232

 
 
 

05:10-139:55: Mass in B minor BWV 232 [134:45]

Conductor: Grace Cantor Michael D. Costello
Associate Pastor: The Rev. Troy E. Medlin
Pre-concert lecture: Carl Grapentine

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

Soloists: Soprano 1: Katelyn Lee; Soprano 2: Alexandra Kassouf; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Brian Skoog; Baritone: Peter Wesoloski
BCV Chorus: Sopranos: Cathy DeLanoy, Gwen Gotsch, Linda Grisham, Catherine Hegarty, Barbara Hofmaier, Kate Hogenson, Lilian Hohmann, Johanna Johnson, Katrina Jurica, Ruth Otten, Valerie Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy; Altos: Karen Brunssen, Lois Cornils, Leanne Cribbs, Eunice Eifert, Cynthia Hill, Martha Houston, Gaye Klopack, Jenny Luebbe, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, Jennifer Murtoff, Karen Rohde, Irmgard Swanson, Liz Thompson; Tenors: Paul Aanonsen, John Beed, Justin Martin, Geoffrey Roupas, John Rudy, Blaine Willhoft; Basses: John Bouman, Mark Bouman, Jeff Cribbs, Jake Just, David Kluge, Craig Mindrum, Greg Rohlfing, Mark Sundberg
Consonance CCA: Sopranos: Toni Esker, Manda Gervase, Gabrielle Goudard, Amanda Kohl, Marybeth Kurnat, Dana Plazak, Isabel Schmitz, Tzu-Jung Wang; Altos: Jennifer Barrett, Christina Bernardoni, Bethany Brewer, Emma Kuehl, Lauren Eakes Loving, Emlynn Shoemaker, Alannah Spencer, Helen VanWyck; Tenors: Riley Callan, Kyle Cothern, Luka Duval, Dennis Kalup, Justin Martin, Mason Montuoro; Basses: Aniello Barone, Jonathan Cortez, David Jolivet, Jess Koehn, Vaughn Roste, Jon Siegel, Collin Stillday, Brenner Swenson
BCV Orchestra: Violins 1: Betty Lewis, Becky Coffman, Kjersti Nostbakken, Lou Torick; Violins 2: Francois Henkins, Elizabeth Huffman, Lori Ashikawa; Violas: Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber; Cellos: Jean Hatmaker, Victoria Mayne; Double-bass: Douglas Johnson; Organ: Thomas Schmidt; Harpsichord: StephenAlltop; Horn: Elizabeth Deitemyer; Trumpets: Charles Roberts, Sarah Heimberg, Gregory Strauss; Timpani: Tina Laughlin; Flutes: Jean Bishop, Leslie Short; Oboes: Christine Janzow Phillips, Meg Busse, Natalie Johnson; Bassoons: Dianne Ryan, Lynette Pralle

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Mar 30, 2025

Video / TT: 143:44

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, as part of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
2nd recording of Mass in B minor BWV 232 by M.D. Costello & BCV.
Watch on YouTube:
Mass in B minor BWV 232: Complete Mass [143:44]


C54-7

Bach Cantata Vespers - Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42

 
 

57:05-85:16: Cantata Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42, for 1st Sunday after Easter [28:11]

Cantor/Conductor: Grace Cantor The Rev. Michael D. Costello
Leader: The Rev. David R. Lyle; Homilist: The Ian A. McFarland

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra

Organist: Timothy Spelbring
Soloists: Soprano: Maura Janton Cock; Mezzo-soprano: Sarah Ponder; Tenor: Ryan Townsend Strand; Basss-Baritone: Peter Wesoloski
GPC: Sopranos: Ann Anderson, Katrina Beck, Judy Berghaus, Maura Janton Cock, Cathy DeLanoy, Janel Dennen, Gwen Gotsch, Linda Grisham, Sarah Gruendler-Ladner, Kate Hogenson, Katrina Jurica, Kate Petersen, Val Poulos, Ellen Pullin, Liz Rudy, Ngaire Whiteside-Bull; Altos: Kjersti Anderson-Uribe, Lois Cornils, Eunice Eifert, Lois Guebert, Cynthia Hill, Johanna Johnson, Gaye Klopack, Christa Krout, Marilyn Moehlenkamp, 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, Jacob Just, David Kluge, Bill Pullin, Greg Rohlfing, Peter Wesoloski
BCV Orchestra: Rebecca Schalk Nagel (Oboe); Christine Janzow Phillips (Oboe); Dianne Ryan (Bassoon); Betty Lewis, Paul Zafer, Becky Coffman, Lou Torick, Caroline Slack (Violins 1): Francois Henkins, Lori Ashikawa, Wendy Evans, Billie Howard (Violins 2); Naomi Hildner, Ben Weber, Vannia Phillips (Violas); Jean Hatmaker, Vicki Mayne, Herine Coetzee Koschak (Cellos); Douglas Johnson (Double-bass); Timothy Spelbring (Continuo Organ); Michael D. Costello (Harpsichord)

Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Apr 27, 2025

Video / TT: 101:15

Recorded, filmed & streamed live at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, Illinois, USA, as part of Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers.
Audio Engineer: Bill Rohlfing; Usher: Gerlinde VanDriesen & Mike Gillespie; Livestream Audio/Video: Tom Swanson & Liz Hansen.
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 42: Full Service, including Complete Cantata [101:15]


The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (October 2024 - May 2025)

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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