Enjoy two of Beethoven’s finest compositions in one spectacular program. These rarely performed works stand as testaments to his creative genius with the majestic Missa Solemnis being one of his deepest and most rewarding creations, written near the end of his life and completed in total deafness. Music Director J. Reilly Lewis leads an inspiring performance with full symphony orchestra and world-class soloists.
Honor the memory of a loved one you wish to celebrate and remember through a special “In Memoriam” insert in this concert program. To make such a special donation and be listed in this insert, please contact our Director of Institutional Advancement, Margot T. Young, at either (202) 537-5538 or myoung@cathedral.org by Thursday, March 3.
Kenneth Slowik, artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, will lead the pre-concert discussion, moderated by Robert Aubrey Davis.
Dr. Slowik established his international reputation primarily as a cellist and viola da gamba player through his work with the Smithsonian Chamber Players, Castle Trio, and Smithson String Quartet, and has been conductor of the Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra since 1988. Dr. Slowik serves on the faculties of the University of Maryland and L’Academie de musique du Domaine Forget and was named Artistic Director of the Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute in 1993. In December 2006, Dr. Slowik conducted a chamber chorus from CCS and the NSO in four performances of Handel’s Messiah at the Kennedy Center.
Pre-concert discussions are held at 2:30 in Perry Auditorium on the 7th floor of the Cathedral. These discussions are free and open to all. Perry Auditorium can be reached via the elevators at the West End of the Cathedral.
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J. Reilly Lewis, conductor •
Cathedral Choral Society • Lori Phillips, soprano* • Mary Phillips, mezzo soprano • Thomas Cooley, tenor •Douglas Williams, bass • Edward Newman, piano
Click here for Prelude - CCS' pre-concert guide
Lisa Saffer is unable to perform as scheduled due to illness. CCS is grateful to Lori Phillips for stepping in at such short notice.
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