The Death Of Faust (Cantata #2) Op. 37 (1977) Peter Hazzard 1949~ Brian O'Connell Tenor Thomas Russell Martin Bass The Berklee Concert Choir and The Berklee Concert Band WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE After the successful performances of Vincent Persichetti's 'Cele- brations" one year ago, the idea of combining the Concert Choir and Concert Band on a regular basis was conceived. Mr. Hazzard's thought for this year's concert was to write a piece which would not only com- bine the two groups again but also allow for some faculty soloists. The Faust story had always been a favorite of Mr. Hazzard's and it seemed a natural one to use with soloists. Mr. Hazzard gives the fol- lowing notes on his work: "I wanted to feature Brian (O'Connell) and it seemed natur&l to have Faust be a tenor. The idea of centering on Faust's death came up because all of the major Faust works in the literature (i.e. Gunod's "Faust', Liszt's Faust Symphony, Berlioz's "Damnation of Faust", etc.) deal with the whole story. It took six months to complete 'The Death Of Faust'" including the writing of the text. The work is dedicated to Brian O'Connell and The Berklee Concert Choir and Concert Band." THE SOLOISTS Brian O'Connell (Faust) is chairman of the Vocal Department at Berklee, conducts The Concert Choir and Berklee Chorale, and teaches private voice intruction. Mr. O'Connell received his Bachelor's Degree from Lowell State and is currently a candidate for M. Mus. Ed. Degree from Boston Con&ervatory of Music. He is a former member of the Tangle- wood Festivalӎhorus and is a former conductor of The Cambridge Chorale. Thomas Russell Martin (Mephistofeles), a recent graduate of Berklee, is now a member of the faculty. He holds a B.A. Degree in Theater from Boston College and is active in the New England area as a Musical Director and Pianist. He has been the Musical Director for four seasons at the Keene, N.H. Summer Theatre. THE COMPOSER Peter Hazzard has been an active composer for over ten years. His:: works have been performed throughtout the eastern United States. His more than forty compositions to date include works for Chorus, Band, Orchestra and many forms of Chamber Music. Mr. Hazzard is Chairman of the Music History and Analysis Department and, in addition to Conducting the Concert Band, he teaches in the Compostion Department. Mr. Hazzard has been Assistant Conductor of The Melrose Orchestra and is currently the Assistant Conductor of The Arlington Philharmonic Society Orchestra.