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Sunday, September 29, 2024 | 7:30pm

The GRAMMY Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over one million recordings and performing thousands of live concerts to audiences around the world.

Chanticleer’s repertoire is rooted in the renaissance, and has continued to expand to include a wide range of classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and a deep commitment to the commission of new compositions and arrangements. The ensemble has committed much of its vast recording catalogue to these commissions.

Tickets required: artstoledo.com/events


Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 3:00pm

This trio of outstanding Toledo musicians join forces for a concert of solo and ensemble music.
This concert is presented in memory of Joseph Lawton by his family.


Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 4:00pm

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 22, 2024 | 3:00pm

Sing favorite Christmas carols accompanied by choir, strings, and brass, and featuring the newly restored E.M. Skinner organ.


Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 3:00pm

Hailed as ‘exemplary’ performers by Fanfare Magazine, the duo has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading organ-plus ensembles, presenting imaginative and compelling concerts across the UK and throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States of America.
www.svyatiduo.com


Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 7:30pm

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.


The Rosary Cathedral Concert Series is made possible by

Past Cathedral Concert Series

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.