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WO CHOIRS of note are coming on tour through the United States in the coming month. First is the Cappella Musicale Pontificia Sistina, and second will be the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School.
Commonly known as the “Pope’s choir,” the 30 boys and 22 men of the Sistine Chapel ensemble will sing in three American cities. Dating back to the 7th century, the Sistine Chapel choir holds the distinction of being the oldest choir in the world. This will be their first tour in the United States in more than 30 years.
Msgr. Massimo Palombella has served as Master Director of the Sistine Chapel Choir since 2010. Their tour performances will include the following:
New York City • September 16, 2017 • St. Patrick’s Cathedral • 7 PM Concert
Washington, DC • September 20, 2017 • Catholic University of America • 6 PM Concert
Detroit, MI • September 23, 2017 • Detroit Opera House • 7:30 PM Concert
More information about their tour is available here.
The boys choir from Brompton Oratory in London consists of singers aged 8 to 18 who sing weekly Mass, in addition to school Masses and services, as well as a robust program of concerts and touring. They performed magnificently at a concert during Sacra Liturgia UK in 2016.
Under the direction of Charles Cole, the London Oratory Schola has five scheduled engagements during their USA Tour 2017, including three Masses and two concerts.
Cambridge, MA • October 22, 2017 • St. Paul’s, Harvard Square • 11 AM Sung Mass
Cambridge, MA • October 22, 2017 • St. Paul’s, Harvard Square • 3 PM Concert
New York City • October 26, 2017 • Church of St. Vincent Ferrer • 7:30 PM Concert
Washington, DC • October 28, 2017 • St. Thomas Apostle Church • 7 PM Concert
Washington, DC • October 29, 2017 • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception • 4:30 PM Sung Mass
More information about the London Oratory Schola and their special United States tour is available here.
I look forward to hearing both of these distinguished choirs sing when they pass through the nation’s capital!
