CAPA Choir The Beauties of American Choral Some of the most talented young singers in Philadelphia bring a panoply of American choral music to the Cathedral Basilica in this lively program led by director Dorina Morrow. Morrow has imbued the Choir of the Philadelphia Creative and Performing Arts High School with a rich sound and […]
Our April 28 concert will go ahead as planned! The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will be open, and the parking lot will be available, accessible from 17th Street between Vine and Race Streets. Streets surrounding the Cathedral Basilica will remain open. Vox Luminis: Voices of Light Vintage 1685 It was a very […]
Choir of Trinity Wall Street & Trinity Baroque Orchestra Monteverdi Masterpiece The GRAMMY-nominated ensemble closes our season with one of the most iconic works of early music, the 1610 Vespers by Claudio Monteverdi. Thirty-four voices and an orchestra of 20—all led by conductor Julian Wachner—fill the Cathedral Basilica with the glorious sounds of this innovative […]
5:15 Anticipated Mass
6:30 pm Performance
The “intellectually, emotionally, and musically rich” (Star Tribune) men’s vocal ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming, and its engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Following their appearance at Longwood Gardens last season, Cantus comes to Center City to explore the sumptuous ‘Cathedral […]
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 […]
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 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 […]