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.