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Music:
The
Great Organ
The Great Organ is the fourth largest pipe
organ in New York City. The eight foot State Trumpet is the
most powerful working organ stop in the world. Over 1200 people
have "adopted" a pipe. Find
out why.
Early Music Foundation
Early Music Foundation has been in-Residence
at the Cathedral since its inception in 1974. EMF's mission
is to foster public understanding and appreciation of western
culture through the highest quality, historically informed performances
of music and music drama from the 11th to the 18th centuries.
EMF presents New York's Ensemble For Early Music, Frederick
Renz, Director, in an annual subscription concert series in
St. James Chapel of the Cathedral.
I Giullari di Piazza
Devoted to the creation of new musical and theatrical
productions reviving the old traditions of southern Italian
music, theatre, and dance, combined with folk legends, myths,
and Commedia dell'Arte. I Giullari di Piazza was founded in
1980 by artistic director, singer, and actress Alessandra Belloni,
together with music director, composer, and classical guitarist
John La Barbera.
Upcoming Performances:
The
Canticum Novum Singers, Saturday, March 20 at 8 PM
"St. John Passion" by J. S. Bach, with The Strathmere
Ensemble; Virginia Green, soprano; Daniel Brondel, countertenor;
Rockland Osgood, tenor; Neil Farrell, tenor (Evangelist); Peter
Stewart, baritone (Pilate, Peter); David Arnold, baritone (Jesus).
Bach's dramatic and richly textured masterpiece. Hear this inspirational
work in the world's largest Gothic Cathedral. Tickets: $35 Reserved
seating; $25 general admission; $20 students and seniors.
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