Philadelphia Cathedral

SECOND ANNUAL MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION: The exhibition will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and runs through January 6, 2008. Exhibiting artists include Zarouhie Abdalian, Victoria Bartling, Herman DeJong, Gerard DiFalco, Ron Funk, Richard Giles, Rachel Mai Tran, Sheila McKenna and Anne Minich.

Advent Lessons & Carols:As we wait in joyful anticipation of Christ’s coming, you are invited to an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols with the Philadelphia Cathedral Singers directed by Riyehee Hong. This service of prayer and music will reflect on and celebrate the mystery of the Advent season with music by G. P. da Palestrina, Michael Praetorius, John Rutter, C. V. Stanford, and Philip Wilby. Soprano soloists Pauline Sachar and Noelle McMurtry and flutist Lisa Davis will also perform. A reception will follow.

Ensemble Concert: STAINER ENSEMBLE Riyehee Hong ; harpsichord, Agnes Simken; Baroque Violin Season for wait and hope; please join the preparation of the way of His coming with Stainer Ensemble with the music of violin and harpsichord of 17th & 18th Century by A. Corelli, J-M LeClair, H. I. F. von Beber, J. S. Bach and ….

Choral Concert: PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER CHORUS was founded in 1951 by Dr. William Reese of Haverford College. For more than fifty years, it has presented sacred and secular music from all periods in history. Its activities encourage, foster and promote a wider and deeper appreciation of music, with particular emphasis on the outstanding choral literature of the past and present. Raquel Garcia, Artistic Director. This Holyday Concert will feature Mendelssohn’s Lauda Sion, Finzi’s Et in Terra Pax and seasonal music.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AT 7:30
Chamber Music Concert: EUROPEAN EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE

Riyehee Hong , Harpsihcord; Paul Miller, Baroque Violin and Viola da More; Rebecca Ribschester, Baroque Violin; Eve Miller, Cello. Understanding the life of the time of Reason and its beauty through the 18th chamber music in a space of Romanesque design. The timeless beauty manifest through music and the space. Music of G. F. Handel, F. H. Biber, G. Handel, J-M. LeClair, and more

Thanksgiving Service: Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale, Jeffery Smith, Artistic Director. Our third annual traditional Thanksgiving Service with Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale is here again. Please come to the service to renew our thankfulness to our God and our community.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service: Our fourth annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at 5pm. Renouned Philadelphia based interfaith choir, Common Ground, and Sharon Grainer, the Cantor at Beth Zion-Beth Istael is joing to celebrate. Join this service as another way to remember and express our blessings on earth.

Veterans Serivce: A Special Service for Veterans and their families on the day at Armistice ending World War I was signed. The service begins at 2pm with a reception following the service.

Art Exhibition: Renowned artist Anne Minich, our Cathedral Member is giving an exhibition of her art work in conjunction to the POST. The exhibition will present her works on paper and paintings of the landscape and plane series. The exhibition starts on Sunday, October 14 and the reception will be on Sunday, October 28 starting at 12:30pm until 5pm.

Choral Concert: CANTICLE FESTIVAL Third Liturgical Festival concert series by Philadelphia Cathedral Singers lead by Riyehee Hong, the Director of Music and the Arts; come and listen to the liturgical music in the urban monastic space. Liturgical Music by composers of today and yesterday; M. Bevil, N. White, R. Fabian, G. Burgon, D. Pearson, Benjamin Britten, J-A. Guilan, and C.Bernhard.

Vocal Workshop: Do you like singing together? Would you like to sing better? Would you like to start? How about with a fabulous fun people? Come and learn singing in free workshop with renowned vocal coach, Tori Connicelli and enjoy the evening with our Cathedral Singers

Second Annual Summer Noontime organ concert series/ For more information, please go to the Noontime Organ Concert Series Page

Historic African-American College Concert Choir performs to support vital educational and outreach programs of local churches. The twenty-five member Choir is under the direction of Mrs. Rosemary Griffin, Music Instructor, Voorhees College, and Accompanist, Mr. Claude Eugene Pinson, Visiting Professor of Music.