The Cathedral of St. Philip Concert – Lux Aeterna: From Darkness to Light

Friends of Cathedral Music presents Lux Aeterna: from Darkness to Light with Dale Adelmann conducting The Cathedral Schola & The Cathedral Choir with orchestra.

A program of inspiring choral music concluding with Morten Lauridsen’s ravishingly beautiful Lux Aeterna, sung in memory of those who have been lost to COVID. Retreat for an evening’s respite to bask in the gentle sounds of beautiful choral music wafting through the gracious acoustic of the Cathedral nave, all while supporting the Cathedral Choir’s continued hope to make a rescheduled, post-pandemic pilgrimage to England. From two of the greatest a cappella anthems of the Tudor period to one of the 20th century most masterful glimpses of heaven to Gabriel’s history-altering message to Mary (on this the feast of the Annunciation), to two choral-orchestral masterworks of utterly captivating beauty by living American composers, this 75-minute concert will offer an oasis of peace and, truly, balm for the soul.

PROGRAM
William Byrd, Ne irascaris, Domine & Civitatis sui
William Harris, Bring us, O Lord God
arr. Jim Clements, Gabriel’s Message
Roland Martin, The Altar
Morten Lauridsen, Lux Aeterna