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September 2019
Helios
Helios Illuminating early vocal music for contemporary audiences through powerful performance and celebrates the beautifully and creatively crafted music of our artistic ancestors. Helios was established with the mission of illuminating early music for the contemporary ear. To open our fifth season, we continue the pursuit of this mission by revisiting some of our favorites and expanding on our experiences. From the somber richness of Rore’s Missa Praeter rera seriem to the humor of Flecha’s “La Bomba,” this program will surely…
Find out more »October 2019
Phoenix Chorale | Lux Aeterna
Remembering those who have gone before us is a common human need. Whether reflecting on a long life, well-lived, or mourning a life taken before its time, we seek to honor and commemorate our family, friends, and those we admire. We open our season with Fauré’s Requiem, perhaps Fauré’s most enduring work. The Chorale also welcomes guest soloists from the Phoenix Boys Choir for this program.
Find out more »Choral Evensong | Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
Choral Evensong is the evening service of the Anglican Church and the choir sings much of the service by itself. The Cathedral Choir sings music of Byrd, Stanford, and Fauré.
Find out more »November 2019
First Friday | November
Music at Trinity presents First Friday concerts in the Trinity Cathedral featuring artists and musicians from around the Valley. Event and performance program information is in development will be posted on all digital channels when available. First Fridays performances are scheduled to coincide with exhibitions of local visual artists in the Trinity Cathedral Olney Gallery. For more information on exhibitions, please visit the Olney Gallery Facebook page.
Find out more »Helios – The Sound of Light
Helios Illuminating early vocal music for contemporary audiences through powerful performance and celebrates the beautifully and creatively crafted music of our artistic ancestors. Light is a timeless, powerful image that bridges cultures, belief systems, and artistic expression. In mythology, the Greeks believed Helios to be the god of the sun. Composers of the Medieval and Renaissance Catholic church believed Christ to be the light of the world. Guided by their devotion, they crafted diverse pieces expressing the many meanings of light…
Find out more »Urban Nocturnes Fall Concert
This concert is generously supported by Ernie Stuckey and Donald & Nancy Whittaker Thank you! Urban Nocturnes’ fall concert will feature violist Christopher McKay, violinist Karen Sinclair, flutist Melita Hunsinger, and cellist Viviana Complido Wilson in a program of diverse musical selections by Paul Ben-Haim, Ravel, Viotti, Villa Lobos, and Roussel. Online ticket sales conclude two hours before the performance and are available for purchase at the door.
Find out more »Messiah Sing VII
This concert is generously supported by Ron Marcus in memory of Fay Marcus Thank you! For the first performance of Handel’s Messiah in 1742, advertisements requested that Ladies attend 'without Hoops,'and that 'Gentlemen are desired to come without their swords' to increase the capacity of the hall. Handel’s performance became an instant masterpiece and to this day remains a Music at Trinity seasonal favorite. Throughout the world, audiences have sat enthralled by the majestic choruses, and moving solos of this…
Find out more »December 2019
First Friday | December
Music at Trinity presents First Friday concerts in the Trinity Cathedral featuring artists and musicians from around the Valley. Event and performance program information is in development will be posted on all digital channels when available. First Fridays performances are scheduled to coincide with exhibitions of local visual artists in the Trinity Cathedral Olney Gallery. For more information on exhibitions, please visit the Olney Gallery Facebook page.
Find out more »Phoenix Chorale | A Chorale Christmas
Gathering friends and family together at Christmas is a special joyous time bringing heartwarming memories old and new. Join us when internationally renowned conductor Dr. André J. Thomas leads the Chorale in our festive annual holiday concerts. Dr. Thomas is in demand around the world as a guest conductor and clinician. Previous engagements include the Berlin Radio Choir, Czech National Symphony, and World Youth Choirs in China, the Philippines, and in Europe.
Find out more »Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
This beloved Christmastide service and standing-room-only Trinity Cathedral tradition began in 1918 at King’s College, Cambridge. Nine lessons are read by young and old alike, and the congregation and community are interwoven through the singing of carols by both choir and congregation. Featured works by Willcocks, Briggs, Rutter and others. The seasonal merriment begins with a harp prelude and guests are invited to a traditional Wassail reception immediately following the service. Paula Provo, principal harpist for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, will…
Find out more »January 2020
The Helen Peel Memorial Organ Concert Featuring Kimberly Marshall
Performer, scholar, and educator Kimberly Marshall returns to the Peel Memorial Organ Concert with a “Tribute to Notre Dame,” This program celebrates the rich legacy of organ music composed to honor the Virgin Mary and her Cathedral in Paris.
Find out more »Choral Evensong | The Conversion of St. Paul
Choral Evensong is the evening service of the Anglican Church and the choir sings much of the service by itself. The Cathedral Choir sings music of Brewer, Mendelssohn, and Smith.
Find out more »February 2020
Helios – A Voice in the Desert
Helios Illuminating early vocal music for contemporary audiences through powerful performance and celebrates the beautifully and creatively crafted music of our artistic ancestors. Our desert home is full of wondrous things and brims with life unique to our part of the world. Helios is also unique with its approach to early music by bringing to light lesser-known masterpieces, along with pieces well-known to lovers of this time period. This program also includes the third and final section of the Lagrime di…
Find out more »Trinity Cathedral Organ Blessing
The Cathedral Choir performs with the fully restored Schantz Organ at the 10 am service and Organ blessing with featured works by Edward Elgar and Herbert Howells.
Find out more »Trinity Cathedral Organ Rededication
The fully restored Cathedral Schantz Organ is rededicated with a recital performance from educator, scholar and sacred music advocate Janette Fishell. The program titled Dances Celestial and Sinister features works by Byrd, Guilmant, and Saint-Saëns.
Find out more »Phoenix Chorale | Cosmos
The night sky has been a thing of wonder for all mankind since time immemorial. And through the ages this has inspired poets, painters, novelists, and musicians to create unique and exciting works of art. Cosmos takes us on an interstellar journey through cultures both ancient and modern, using musical styles from around the world and drawing varied inspiration from the beauty of the night sky
Find out more »March 2020
Spring Organ Series Featuring Joseph Ripka
This mid-day organ recital provides a quiet respite from a busy work week that features organist Joseph Ripka. The program information announced at the beginning of the recital.
Find out more »First Friday | March
Music at Trinity presents First Friday concerts in the Trinity Cathedral featuring artists and musicians from around the Valley. Event and performance program information is in development will be posted on all digital channels when available. First Fridays performances are scheduled to coincide with exhibitions of local visual artists in the Trinity Cathedral Olney Gallery. For more information on exhibitions, please visit the Olney Gallery Facebook page.
Find out more »Spring Organ Series Featuring Jeffrey Campbell
This mid-day organ recital provides a quiet respite from a busy work week that features organist Jeffrey Campbell. The program information announced at the beginning of the recital.
Find out more »Spring Organ Series Featuring Julia Tucker
This mid-day organ recital provides a quiet respite from a busy work week that features organist Julia Tucker. The program information announced at the beginning of the recital.
Find out more »Lenten Concert | The Passion of Our Lord According to St. Mark
Join the Cathedral Choir as they perform The St Mark Passion (full title: The Passion of Our Lord According to Saint Mark) by composer Charles Wood. On the request of Revd Dr. Eric Milner-White, Wood composed the piece over the course of nine days 1 August to 9 August 1920 and first performanced at King's College Chapel, Cambridge MA.
Find out more »Spring Organ Series Featuring Brandon Burns
This mid-day organ recital provides a quiet respite from a busy work week that features organist Brandon Burns. The program information announced at the beginning of the recital.
Find out more »April 2020
Spring Organ Series Featuring Peter Mahigian
This mid-day organ recital provides a quiet respite from a busy work week that features organist Peter Mahigian. The program information announced at the beginning of the recital.
Find out more »First Friday | April
Music at Trinity presents First Friday concerts in the Trinity Cathedral featuring artists and musicians from around the Valley. Event and performance program information is in development will be posted on all digital channels when available. First Fridays performances are scheduled to coincide with exhibitions of local visual artists in the Trinity Cathedral Olney Gallery. For more information on exhibitions, please visit the Olney Gallery Facebook page.
Find out more »Phoenix Chorale | Birth & Rebirth
The first in the Chorale’s new Phoenix Masterworks Series, this program celebrates some of the most timeless and inspiring works for voices, from the Renaissance to the present day. Aaron Copland’s masterpiece, In The Beginning, written for mezzo-soprano solo and chorus, provides a central theme of creation and new life. The concert includes the world premiere of a new work reflecting on Phoenix’s namesake bird by Chorale soprano Kira Zeeman Rugen.
Find out more »Urban Nocturnes Spring Concert
This concert is generously supported by Amy & Bill Carlile Thank you! Urban Nocturnes’ spring concert will feature violist Christopher McKay, violinist Karen Sinclair, flutist Melita Hunsinger, and pianist Olga Gorelik in a program of diverse musical selections by Mozart, Lutoslawski, and Brahms. Online ticket sales conclude two hours before the performance and are available for purchase at the door.
Find out more »May 2020
First Friday | May
Music at Trinity presents First Friday concerts in the Trinity Cathedral featuring artists and musicians from around the Valley. Event and performance program information is in development will be posted on all digital channels when available. First Fridays performances are scheduled to coincide with exhibitions of local visual artists in the Trinity Cathedral Olney Gallery. For more information on exhibitions, please visit the Olney Gallery Facebook page.
Find out more »Helios – Modern Renaissance
Helios Illuminating early vocal music for contemporary audiences through powerful performance and celebrates the beautifully and creatively crafted music of our artistic ancestors. Renewal and rebirth are hallmarks of the Renaissance. Our final performance brings this to life with music that was forward thinking and challenging to listeners of the time. We also present a set of pieces whose missing parts were reconstructed by a modern master. The programs ends with a reimagining of a master’s work. Featured repertoire: Jacob Obrecht…
Find out more »Choral Evensong | The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Choral Evensong is the evening service of the Anglican Church and the choir sings much of the service by itself. The Cathedral Choir sings music of Dyson, Clucas, and Boyce.
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