Cathedral Concerts
For 37 years, St. Thomas More Cathedral has maintained a unique ministry of bringing the work of established concert artists to the community at large through an annual series of free concerts in the exquisite acoustical environment of the Cathedral.
Cathedral Concerts is a self-supporting service dedicated to bringing the work of professional musicians to the Cathedral Community (and the community-at-large). We sponsor concerts ranging from organ recitals to choral concerts and instrumental programs. Dates are published in a season brochure. Parish and public attendance and your patronage are warmly invited.
Ten, Twenty, Forty- A Festival of Praise!
Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:00 PM
Cathedral Choir, Diocesan Choir, Instrumentalists, and Dr. Mary Beth Bennett, Organist
Come and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Arlington Diocesan Choir, the 20th season of Music Director, Rick Gibala, and the 40th anniversary of the Saint Thomas More Cathedral Choir! In their first joint concert, the choirs will celebrate the Feasts of Christ the King and Saint Celicia. The combined choirs will be joined by Dr. Mary Beth Bennett and instrumentalists. A newly commissioned work by nationally renowned composer Jim Biery will also be premiered.
Service of Lessons and Carols - Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 7:30 PMCathedral Choir, Youth Choir, and Handbell Choir
Dr. Larry Young, Guest Organist
Cathedral Concerts offers the annual Service of Lessons and Carols, featuring the
Bishop of Arlington, Cathedral clergy, lay readers, the Cathedral Choir, Youth Choir, and Handbell Choir. Dr, Larry Young, current Dean of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists, will serve as guest organist. A cherished Cathedral tradition, this service is filled with candles, carols, and readings. Celebrate the joy and peace of this wonderful season in the beauty of The Cathedral of Saint Thomas More.
Lenten Concert - Sound of France
The City Choir of Washington - Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 7:30 PM
Robert Shafer, Artistic Director
NOTE: This is the rescheduling of the 2/12/2010 concert which was postponed due to the recent snowstorms.
Maurice Duruflé was one of the most celebrated organists and composers of the 20th century. His Requiem was premiered in 1947 and it became his best known composition. The exquistie sonorities and sublime elegance of this composition make it one of the century's most beautiful choral works. This lush and radiant music for chorus, combined with its spirtually expressive solo movements, creates a transcendental tapestry of sound that is unforgettable. This performance will feature
Paul Skevington playing the magnificent Cathedral organ.
Organ Duo Recital - Friday, April 23, 2010 - 8:00 PM Marilyn and James Biery, Organists
Wife-husband organ duo team Marilyn and James Biery present a varied program of keyboard repertoire - for two hands, two feet, four hands, four feet, and various other combinations! They direct the music at the
Cathedral of Saint Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota, where they make full use of the building's two pipe organs. Known for their depth of musicality and lyrical keyboard technique, their diverse program will delight you.
The Bierys will conduct workshops on Saturday, April 24. Call the Music Office at 703-524-2815 for more information.