Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica Announces 2017-18 Season

Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica announces an exciting new season presenting the best choral music from around the world in one of Philadelphia's most awe?inspiring venues, the soaring Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City Philadelphia.

Launching its seventh consecutive season on October 28, Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica is the only concert series in Philadelphia dedicated to presenting a full season of concerts by renowned choral artists. This year's artists include the acclaimed ensemble Chanticleer, the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, from Minneapolis the superb ensemble Cantus, the Westminster Williamson Voices, and the stunning young voices of the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul offers audiences an immense and beautiful environment in which to savor choral music ranging from intimate ensembles of 10?12 singers to the largest choirs of more than 100 voices heard during the festive Christmas at the Cathedral Basilica on December 11, 2017 and a collaborative presentation of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in March, 2018 pairing the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia with Symphony in C, conductor Stilian Kirov, and soloists from the Academy of Vocal Arts.

Philadelphia's historic cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul was built from 1846 to 1864 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The "Cathedral Sound" - the particular acoustic profile of the Cathedral Basilica, sought after by choirs from around the world and once acclaimed by Luciano Pavarotti - is a unique feature of Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica, lending warmth and glow to the singing voice.

Tickets and more information on the series and the artists are available at www.cathedralphilaconcerts.org.

Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 8:00pm
Cantus
The "intellectually, emotionally, and musically rich" (Star Tribune) men's vocal ensemble opens the 2017?18 season with their trademark warmth and vocal blend.

Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 3:00pm
Westminster Williamson Voices
The Westminster Williamson Voices continue a close relationship with Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica. Dr. James Jordan and the Grammy?nominated ensemble return with a diverse and inspiring program showcasing their rich palette of choral colors.

Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 3:00pm
Christmas at the Cathedral Basilica
The choirs of the Cathedral Basilica and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia join forces in beautiful carols and the traditional music of Christmas. Resounding brass add to the spectacle as hundreds of voices sing in celebration of festive season!

Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 8:00pm
The Same Stream
The superb Philadelphia ensemble and founder and director Dr. James Jordan bring a program exploring music by some of today's most notable choral composers.

Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2:30pm
Beethoven's Ode to Joy
The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia and Symphony in C join forces to perform Beethoven's epic Symphony No. 9.

Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8:00pm
Chanticleer
The renowned ensemble returns with "Upon this Rock," a program of transcendent prayers, psalms of happiness, and paens of praise in music by Dufay, Poulenc, Weelkes, and others.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:30pm
Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale
The Emmy?winning and Grammy?nominated ensemble closes the season with a celebration of spirituality and Americana.