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Westminster Williamson Voices

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Led by James Jordan, the Grammy-nominated ensemble returns to the Cathedral Basilica with a diverse and inspiring program showcasing the choir’s distinctive artistry and rich palette of choral colors in music by a wide range of composers exploring spirituality. Founded by James Jordan, the Westminster Williamson Voices has been praised by reviewers on both sides […]

Christmas at the Cathedral

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Our annual Christmas celebration is back and better than ever. Cathedral Music Director Charlene Angelini leads an uplifting program of beautiful carols and the traditional music of Christmas, performed by the combined forces of the Cathedral Choir and the choirs of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Resounding brass add to the spectacle as voices rise in celebration […]

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Beethoven’s great masterpiece, the Symphony No. 9, rings through the Cathedral Basilica as the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia joins forces with Symphony in C. This premiere program of the 2017-18 season brings two storied organizations into the glow of the Cathedral Basilica and lends the ‘Cathedral sound’ to Beethoven’s themes of unity and brotherhood and […]

Chanticleer

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Chanticleer returns to the Cathedral Basilica with a revelatory sacred program entitled Upon The Rock. The world-renowned men’s ensemble shines in music that has comforted and confounded saints and sinners alike for as long as spirituality and music have gone together. Transcendent prayers of thanksgiving and consolation, psalms of happiness, and paeans of praise come […]

Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We welcome the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale to their first appearance in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Under the direction of Jeffrey R. Smith, the Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated ensemble is praised for its musicianship, intelligence, and interpretive abilities, and noted for highly-acclaimed domestic and international performances. The ensemble has collaborated with […]

Westminster Williamson Voices: The Dreams That Remain

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

  Performing music drawn from spiritual imagery inspired by life and meditation. The program includes works by Vasks, Ešenvalds, Relph, Smith, Whitbourn, Rhineberger and Runestad, as well as chant improvisation. The concert will feature two new works by Westminster Williamson Voices alumnus Thomas LaVoy: The Dreams That Remain and a work for baritone and choir […]

Christmas at the Cathedral Basilica 2018

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Under the direction of Charlene Angelini, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul presents it’s 4th annual “Sounds of the Season” Christmas Concert.  At a time of the year when the hustle and bustle of gift-giving and frenzied schedules has become the norm, we invite you to come to the Cathedral to […]

Elisabeth von Trapp In Concert

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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Williamson Voices of Westminster Choir College

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK Sunday, November 17, 2019 3:00-4:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the American Bible Society invite you to this Ecumenical celebration of the Word of God for all who live in and around the City of Philadelphia. All are welcome. Music will be provided by Williamson Voices of Westminster […]

Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Dec. 8, 2019 at 3pm the Cathedral Basilica will be having its annual Christmas Concert. It is not to be missed!    Repertoire to include “Seek Him that Maketh the Seven Stars” (Jonathan Dove),  the riveting “In Splendoribus Sanctorum” (James Macmillan), Sir Christemas (William Mathias), the Advent Responsory (Richard Marlow) and much more!  As […]