Covington Cathedral Concert Series

10/13/2021

The Cathedral Concert Series is pleased to announce the resumption of live concerts for its 45th Season.

On Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 3:00pm, Musica Sacra Cincinnati Chorus and Orchestra will return with conductor Director, L. Brett Scott.

The program will feature Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, and Laudate Pueri by Brazilian classical composer, Nunes Garcia.

The pristine acoustics of the Covington Cathedral Basilica, with its inspiring gothic architecture and sacred art, provides music and arts lovers an opportunity to hear large-scale sacred music in the setting for which it was originally intended.

All Cathedral Concerts are open to the public with
No Admission Charge.
A Freewill Offering is gladly accepted.

Please visit www.cathedralconcertseries.org for more information on the 2021-2022 season.

The Cathedral Concert Series endeavors to present instrumental and Choral music from the rich tradition of Western Liturgy and

05/17/2019

The 44th Season Schedule Preview has been posted at
www.cathedralconcertseries.org

08/16/2017

Here is a glimpse into the origins of the Cathedral Concert Series.
Part 2 is coming next week.

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http://www.nkytribune.com/2017/08/our-rich-history-historic-matthias-schwab-organ-rescued-from-wrecking-ball-one-really-hot-summer/

On a hot, sweltering August afternoon in 1970, pedestrians and vehicles moving down 12th Street in Covington became witness to a peculiar sight. Along the sidewalks they beheld schoolboys and young men hurrying through the dense summer heat carrying an assortment of strange objects. Their arms and c...

10/27/2016

Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 3pm
RACHMANINOFF VESPERS

The UC - College Conservatory of Music Chamber Choir
Earl Rivers, conductor

The greatest a ca****la masterwork of the early 20th century, the All-Night Vigil (Vespers) is a series of 15 liturgical settings from the Russian Orthodox tradition in 65 minutes. This work achieves great heights of expressive power and intensity through “choral orchestration” by continually varying the textures and sonorities.

The public is welcome with no admission charge.
A freewill offering is gladly accepted.

www.cathedralconcertseries.org

04/30/2015

Remembering Dr. Robert Schaffer
On Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2015, at 3 PM, the Cathedral Concert Series will host a Tribute of Organ and Choral Music in Memory of Dr. Robert J. Schaffer. The Basilica Maestro (from 1949-2014) passed to eternal life on May 20, 2014. As Cathedral Basilica Principal Organist and Music Director, he held both title and position until his death at age 92. His 65 year tenure may be unprecedented at a North American Cathedral.

Of particular interest to the community will be a Gallery of historic photos and documents attesting to Bob Schaffer’s love of presenting and performing fine music of all types, his early life, family, and military service as a musician prior to arriving at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The gallery will open 1 hour prior to the concert at 2pm, with the concert program at 3pm. There will be music of all types heard before and during the concert.

Many guest musicians will join the Cathedral Bishops Choir for a memorable afternoon remembering the Cathedral Basilica’s beloved Maestro Schaffer. All are welcome with no admission charge. A freewill offering will be accepted.

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03/05/2015

The Cathedral Concert Series continues this Sunday, March 8, at 3:00 PM, with a musical celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach's 330th birthday. This year's concert will be a very special 175th anniversary recreation of the 1840 "Mendelssohn Program" by renowned concert organist Kim Heindel.

More than any other musician of the 19th Century, Felix Mendelssohn was responsible for reintroducing the long-forgotten music of Johann Sebastian Bach to the musical public.

The so-called Mendelssohn Program of Bach organ works was performed by the composer in 1840 at the famous Thomas Kirche in Leipzig, where Bach served as music director from 1723 until his death in 1750.

The recital included some of Bach's most beloved works for the King of Instruments, such as the Passacaglia in C minor (BWV 582) and the
Toccata in D minor (BWV 565).

Our guest organist, Mr. Kim Heindel, is a native of eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Heindel has served as university organist and organ instructor at Lehigh University and has taught harpsichord and performance practice at Moravian College. He holds performance degrees from Westminster Choir College and New England Conservatory, and his teachers include Joan Lippincott and Yuko Hayashi (organ), and John Gibbons and Albert Fuller (harpsichord). Mr. Heindel has served as organist at Mount Washington Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati since 2005. He continues to teach organ and harpsichord.

01/08/2015

The Covington Cathedral Basilica will resonate with festive music as the Cathedral Concert Series brings the Season of Christmas to a close with the annual performance of “An Epiphany Epilogue”.

Music and carols from a wide variety of traditions offer a treat for music lovers of all ages.

The Dayton University Brass Quintet and CHCA Brass Choir are featured guest artists.

LeeAnn Kordenbrock, Cathedral Cantor/Soloist, and Principal Organist Gregory Schaffer offer unique arrangements for voice, synthesizer and organ.

Traditional adornments of the Nativity, poinsettias, and evergreen enhance the stunning interior of the Basilica while the pristine gothic acoustics and sacred art surround the listener.

All are welcome. There is no admission charge. A freewill offering will be accepted.

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12/05/2014

Please join us this Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 PM for the annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols with the Covington Cathedral Bishop's Choir, directed by Gregory Schaffer. Scripture and song foretell the nativity of Jesus in candlelight. A beautiful and spiritual way to begin the Advent season. Free and open to the public.

02/05/2014

The next concert in the Cathedral Concert Series features the Vocal Arts Ensemble singing Rachmaninoff's Vespers on Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 PM. For a sample of how beautiful this concert will be, enjoy listening to the chorus rehearse the beautiful Bogoroditse Devo (Ave Maria) in this post from VAE!

Tickets are required for this concert and can be purchased at www.cincinnatisymphony.org.

10/16/2013

Informative tribute to Musica Sacra by Janelle Gelfand

After an ambitious campaign and cost-cutting measures, Musica Sacra will open its 48th season next Sunday.