The
2004-05 Archdiocesan Cathedral Concert Series
The 36th Annual Cathedral Concert Series, a season of
exceptional musical events for the Newark community, begins its
2004-05 performance series on Sunday, September 19. The magnificent
architectural setting of the Cathedral Basilica, with its splendid
acoustics and a world-class pipe organ, combine to stimulate the
listeners’ spirit to greater artistic heights.
The mission of the Cathedral Music program is to lead and uplift
the community in sung prayer by way of embracing of the assembly’s
call to full, conscious and active participation. While affirming
and celebrating the unique diversity of our community, the program
acknowledges the Church’s rich heritage of music, and strives
to compliment it with the vast resources of music from the current
day.
The Cathedral Choir offers a wide spectrum of choral music spanning
several centuries, languages and cultures. Comprised of both professional
and amateur singers, the membership represents many walks of life
and a diversity of Christian religious traditions. The Cathedral
Choir sings regularly at the Sunday Noon Mass as well as for other
special events taking place in the Cathedral Basilica.
Secure on-site parking for all events is available at the Cathedral
Basilica lot on Clifton Ave. The doors open one hour before the
concert, and seats are available on a first come basis. Special
group seating is available for Sunday afternoon performances. In
addition, a guided tour of the Cathedral Basilica is conducted following
each of the Sunday concerts.
Contact the Cathedral Music Office at (973) 484-2400 or on the web
at www.cathedralbasilica.org/concert/index.html for more information.
Editor’s
Note: A complete listing of performers, dates and suggested
donations follows.
Sunday,
September 19, 2004, 4 P.M.
Organ Recital with Christian Lane
Program to include works of Elgar, Widor, Bach, Liszt,
and Bolcom.
Suggested donation - $15
Sunday, October 17, 2004, 6 P.M.
The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble– celebrating the
conclusion of the Sesquicentennial of the Archdiocese of Newark.
Program to feature music from the artists’ recording,
El Milagro de Guadalupe and Ancient Echoes.
Free-will offering
Sunday, November 21, 2004, 4 P.M.
Organ Recital with Mark Pacoe
Program to include works by Bach, Bovet, Howells, Bolcom,
and Widor’s Symphony No. 6.
Suggested donation - $15
Thursday, December 14, 2004, 8 P.M. (doors open at 7 pm)
The Thirty-fourth Annual Christmas Carol Sing
A Christmas tradition for 34 consecutive years! Along
with the singing of traditional Christmas Carols, the concert will
include choral selections from various countries world-wide. Join
us for a memorable evening!
Free-will offering
Sunday, January 23, 2005, 3 P.M.
The Cathedral Music Ministry celebrates the 150th Anniversary
of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception
The Cathedral Choir and Instrumentalists will combine
forces to present a performance of Marian music. Works of Biebl,
Britten, Howells, and Stravinsky will be included in the program.
Free-will offering
Sunday, February 20, 2005, 4 P.M.
An Organ Recital given by Nicole Keller
Featuring the works of Bach, Sweelinck, Tournemire, and
Widor.
Suggested donation - $15
Friday, March 25, 2005, 8 P.M.
Choral Meditations on the Stations of the Cross with the
Cathedral Choir
The Cathedral’s choral tradition continues with
this annual Good Friday event. The Cathedral Choir under the direction
of John J. Miller presents meditations within the context of the
Stations of the Cross. This a cappella program will feature works
of: Allegri, Casals, Byrd, Tallis, and Poulenc.
Free-will offering
Sunday, April 10, 2005, 4 P.M.
The Engineers Orchestra from Bucharest, Romania
Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers.
Andrei Iliescu, Conductor
Program TBA
Suggested donation - $15
Sunday, May 15, 2005, 4 P.M.
Archdiocesan Hymn Festival with Richard Erickson
A combined event with the Newark Chapter of the National
Association of Pastoral Musicians, and the Metro Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists.
Free-will offering
