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The Church of Saint Agnes presents: She Sang in Her Heart
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The Church of Saint Agnes presents: She Sang in Her Heart

Church of Saint Agnes

Sun, November 22, at 3:30 PM, EST
(Ticket sales close Nov 22, 3:30 AM EST)

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🌟 Nine centuries of music, one extraordinary celebration of the human voice. The Church of Saint Agnes presents She Sang in Her Heart, a beautiful and atmospheric choral journey honoring Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Featuring the Schola Cantorum of St. Agnes and guest singers under the direction of Eva Sze, this program brings together thirteen works spanning nine centuries—from the ethereal medieval chants of Hildegard of Bingen and the luminous Renaissance polyphony of Palestrina to the rich, emotional harmonies of Rachmaninoff, the meditative beauty of Arvo Pärt, and the radiant contemporary music of Sir James MacMillan. The concert also features the world premiere of a new work by Conner McCain, inspired by the story of Saint Cecilia and her husband. Expect soaring harmonies, intricate vocal textures, moments of profound stillness, and music that feels both ancient and wonderfully alive.

Set inside the beautiful historic Church of Saint Agnes, just steps from Grand Central, this one-hour performance offers a chance to experience the timeless power of choral music in an intimate and evocative setting. Join them Sunday, November 22 at 3:30 PM, and stay afterward for an optional champagne reception featuring a brief meditation on the meaning of choral music by Zach Watters, Executive Director of New York's School of Sacred Music. ✨

What's the music?

Thirteen works across nine centuries, five of them written for Cecilia: Gregorian chant, Hildegard of Bingen, Palestrina, Stanford, Rachmaninoff, Howells, Arvo Pärt, Sir James MacMillan, Cecilia McDowall, and a premiere by Conner McCain.

Performers include:
Eight singers from the Grammy-nominated choirs of Trinity Wall Street and Seraphic Fire, Musica Sacra and the Metropolitan Opera’s Associate Chorus

Location

143 East 43rd Street, New York, NY, USA

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