Concerts for the 2023 – 2024 Season

Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 3:00pm 
ASTRALIS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
“Baroque Legends”
Angela Massey, flute
Laura Dara, cello
Alexandra Dunbar, harpsicord
This innovative and dynamic ensemble performs the music of Bach, Telemann, Carelli, and other Baroque Legends!
This concert is presented in memory of Joseph Lawton by his family.

Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:00pm
TONG-SHEPPARD DUO
“Fantasies and Fairy Tales”
Jessica Tong, violin
Michael Sheppard, piano
This virtuoso duo is known for inventive and adventurous programs that integrate both well-loved and lesser known masterpieces for violin and piano. The concert will include music by Schumann, Gershwin, Szymanowski, and Schubert.

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 4:00pm
“MESSIAH”
George Frideric Handel
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Alain Trudel, conductor
Handel’s “Messiah” in the glorious acoustic of Rosary Cathedral. The TSO joins forces with choir and professional soloists for this holiday tradition.
Tickets required
419-246-8000
www.toledosymphony.org

Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 3:00pm
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING
The Cathedral Choir
Paul Monachino, director
Sing favorite Christmas carols in Rosary Cathedral accompanied by organ, choir, strings, and brass. The evening light filters through the stained glass as the cathedral is filled with the joyful sounds of Christmas!

Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 3:00pm
Diane Schoff, mezzo-soprano
Timothy Cheek, piano
These talented and engaging performers will showcase the music of American composers reflecting the cultural diversity of the United States.

Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 4:00pm
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Stephen Lorenz, director
This outstanding chorus returns after well-received appearances in 2014 and 2017! From the sonorous tones of the deepest bass to the airy lilt of the highest tenor, experience the beauty of this highly acclaimed ensemble from Ann Arbor in a unique and engaging program of music for men’s ch

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7:30pm
TENEBRAE
The Cathedral Choir
Paul Monachino, director
The choir sings from the triforium choir loft for this somber and reflective service of Holy Week. Traditional Latin motets, Psalms, and the Lamentations of Jeremiah are sung.

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Past Cathedral Concert Series

2022 – 2023 Season

Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 3:00pm 
Andrew Sords, violin
Benjamin Albertson, harp

Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7:30pm
THE BALTIMORE CONSORT
In Angel’s Wede: Music for Mary, Queen of Scots
www.baltimoreconsort.com

Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 3:00pm
SYLVAN TRIO
Susanne Bona, flute
Josh Aerie, cello
Greg Kostraba, piano

Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 4:00pm
“MESSIAH”
George Frideric Handel
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Alain Trudel, conductor
Tickets required
419-246-8000
www.toledosymphony.org

Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:00pm
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING
The Cathedral Choir
Paul Monachino, director

Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 4:00pm
“MESSA DI GLORIA”
Giacomo Puccini
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Bowling Green State University Choirs
Giordano Bellincampi, conductor
Tickets required
419-246-8000
www.toledosymphony.org

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7:30pm
TENEBRAE
The Cathedral Choir
Paul Monachino, director

2021 – 2022 Season

Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 3:00pm 
ASTRALIS ENSEMBLE
Angela Massey, flute
Kristopher Marshall, trumpet
Alexis Colner, harp
This concert is presented in memory of Joseph Lawton by his family.

Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:00pm
SEIPP-SHEETS DUO
Charles Seipp, trumpet
Randall Sheets, organ

Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 3:00pm
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL’S “MESSIAH”
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Sara Jobin, conductor
Toledo Choral Society and Terra State Choral Society
Experience the glorious holiday tradition of the greatest story ever told. Alain Trudel leads the Toledo Symphony in Handel’s Messiah at Toledo’s historic Rosary Cathedral.  Seating is limited. Get your tickets today by calling 419.246.8000 or visit www.toledosymphony.com. This concert is presented with support from the LeValley Foundation.

Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 3:00pm
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING
The Cathedral Choir
Paul Monachino, director
Sing favorite Christmas carols in Rosary Cathedral accompanied by the historic E. M. Skinner organ, choir, strings, and brass. The evening light filters through stained glass as the cathedral is filled with the joyful sounds of Christmas!

Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 3:00pm
SYVATI DUO
Rebecca Heppleswhite, cello
Julian Collings, organ

Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 3:00pm
DEXTER KENNEDY, ORGANIST
Celebrating the 200th birth anniversary of Cesar Franck, Kennedy will perform a concert of works by this lengendary French composer. The Season of Lent is a most appropriate time for the contemplative nature of Franck’s organ music.

2020 – 2021 Season

Sunday  November 8th at 3:00 PM 
Paul Monachino, organist
This concert on the cathedral’s historic E.M. Skinner organ will include works by Gordon Jacob, J. Ernst/J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Widor, and a trib-ute to Veteran’s Day with settings based on American hymn tunes.

Sunday  December 6th at 4:00 PM 
Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Concert
The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra is led by its director, Travis Jürgens  who will be presenting a selection of holiday classics

Monday  February 8th at 7:00 PM 
Svyati Duo
Rebecca Hepplewhite, cello & Julian Collings, organ
Since forming in 2009,  the Svyati Duo has gained international critical ac-claim, both for their concert perfor-mances and commercial CD releases. Heralded as ‘exemplary’ performers by Fanfare Magazine, their concert engagements have taken them to venues throughout Europe, the United States of America and Asia.

2019 – 2020 Season

Sunday, September 15, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Merwin Siu, violin
Damon Coleman, cello
Michael Boyd, piano  

Monday, October 14, 2019 7:00 PM
David Jonies, organist   

Sunday, November 10, 2019 3:00 PM
“Requiem” Gabriel Faure
The Toledo Diocesan Choir and Canterbury Singers USA
Paul Monachino, conductor

Sunday, December 8 , 2019 4:00 P.M.
 George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah”
Toledo Symphony Orchestra Sara Jobin, conductor
Toledo Choral Society and Terra State Choral Society
Tickets required (419) 246-8000         
www.toledosymphony.org

Sunday, December 15, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Christmas Carol Sing
The Cathedral Choir Paul Monachino, director   

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:30 PM
Tenebrae
The Cathedral Choir Paul Monachino, director