Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica

SEASON SIX

 In these times of pandemic responsibility, we have moved our Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica online.

We hope all of our parishioners, friends and visitors are able to enjoy the selections from these talented

musicians.

June 14^th: Ken Mervine Concert Organist, “Organ with a French Accent” CLICK HERE

July 4^th: Phil Bordeleau and Patrick Knaubert, “Of God and Country”  Patriotic Music CLICK HERE

August 16^th: Linda Mack Organist, “Prayers to Mary and Devotions to the Father”.  Organ works by Schlick, Buxtedhude, J.S. Bach, Durpe, Couperin, Reger, and Mendelssohn.  CLICK HERE

September 13^th: Byrd on a Wire; Renaissance Ensemble featuring Jennifer Carpenter, recorder and Sarah Biber, Cellist/Gambist. CLICK HERE | Concert Program

October 4^th: Tenor Sacred Favorites; Alex Sierra, concert tenor singing Catholic sacred classics. Phil Bordeleau; accompanist. CLICK HERE, Concert Part Two CLICK HERE | Concert Program

October 25^th: Songs of Mary, Songs of Praise; Jennifer Davis, Concert Soprano singing Catholic Marian themed selections and J.S. Bach, Cantata #51. Phil Bordeleau; Organist. CLICK HERE| Concert Program

October 31^st at 2:00 pm: “Music for the Liturgical moment of All Hallows Eve/All Saints/All Souls”; in a cameo appearance by Kathleen Schmidt, Mezzo-soprano, accompanied by Phil Bordeleau, Cathedral Organist. Singing the famous aria Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust from Cantata #170 for Alto, and the beautiful “Pie Jesu” from “The Requiem”, these two selections are offered as a mini program for the weekend of Liturgical celebration for the death and eternal life for the souls of the just. CLICK HERE

November 15^th  at 3:00 pm: “Meditations on the Proper of Time” Jennifer Cress, Soprano and Cathedral Cantor, accompanied by Phil Bordeleau, Cathedral Organist. This meditative program features the extended communion propers used in the liturgy.  The exquisite singing of the communion “proper antiphons” each week are a notable feature of the liturgy in the Cathedral Basilica. This program will feature selected propers from the liturgical year as heard in the weekly Sunday liturgy. CLICK HERE

December 20  at 3:00 pm: “Lessons and Carols for Christmas” The Rev. Ronald W. Cattany, rector will lead us in Seven Readings with carols and solos sung by Patrick Knaubert, Cathedral Cantor, accompanied by Phil Bordeleau, Cathedral Organist. This meditative program of readings and music will prepare us for the upcoming Season of Christmas. CLICK HERE

January 10  at 3:00 pm: “Concert Meditations on the Epiphany and Baptism of the Lord” . Daniel Romero, Concert pipe organist. Daniel is a Denver-based organist, and newly named Minister of Music and organist at Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver. Daniel has served as interim organist , Substitute organist, and Sunday evening pianist at the Cathedral Basilica. He holds the prestigious CAGO certification from the American Guild of organists, as well as degrees in music. His program will feature music for the Epiphany of the Lord, and Baptism of the Lord. Composers include J.S. Bach, Tournemire, Durufle, Phillips and Sowerby. To watch this program, CLICK HERE

January 31st  at 3:00 pm: “The Songs of Candlemas: Music for Presentation of the Lord” . Emily Spirk; Mezzo-Soprano. Emily is a Denver-based singer and staff cantor at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a BM in Vocal Performance… In 2015, she obtained a MM in Vocal Performance from the UMKC Conservatory of Music. Her  program will feature music for the observance of “Candlemas” which is February 2^nd. Music chosen comes from the golden treasury of classics written for the “Purification”, “Presentation”, “Candlemas” as this feast is known in many forms. Composers include J.S. Bach, Johannes Eccard, Kathryn Rose, Charles Griffen, Richard Shepherd, Christopher Upton, and traditional chants. To watch this program, CLICK HERE

[Original concert scheduled on March 14th was postponed due to inclement weather] UPDATED March 20th  at 1:30 pm: “Mors et Resurrectio: A Journey” . Cyrissa Anderson, Soprano and Richard Robertson, Organist. In a return appearance on the Concert Series, we welcome Richard Robertson and his wife Cyrissa, performing works for the Lenten Season. Richard is currently Organist/Choir Director at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Denver. Cyrissa is a much sought-after Soprano in the Denver area, singing in civic ensembles and liturgical choirs.  Their program features the music of J.S. Bach, de Gringy, Andriessen, Langlais and Weinberger. To watch this program, CLICK HERE

March 28th  at 3:00 pm: “Six Bible Songs of Charles Villiers Stanford” . Emily Burr, Soprano and Phil Bordeleau, Organist.   The  prolific composer, C.V. Stanford stands as one of the greatest composers of church music in our time. These lesser-known solo works are written in the fullness of his compositional style for which he is known. Sung by Emily Burr, Denver-based Soprano and accompanied by Phil Bordeleau, Cathedral Director of Sacred Music. Ms. Burr has her Bachelors of music from The University of Montana (magna cum laude) and her Master of Music from The New England Conservatory.  And is in frequent demand as a soloist. CLICK HERE.

April 11th  at 3:00 pm: “Early Spanish Guitar and Organ Music” . Stephen Waechter, guitar and Robert Klimek, Organ.   This is a unique collaborative program of 16^th Century guitar repertoire from Spain, and early organ manuscripts from Spanish Cathedrals. Included will be a duet written by Robert Klimeck for the guitar and organ. Klimek is a Colorado School of Mines teaching professor, organist and clinician in musicology. Stephen Waechter is a classical guitarist who has concertized throughout the USA and beyond. The New York Times described him as playing with “uncommon sensitivity”. He teaches at Metropolitan State University as well as The University of Northern Colorado. To listen to this performance  CLICK HERE.

April 25th  at 3:00 pm: “Alleluia! Christ Is Arisen” . Jennifer Rose, Soprano and Daniel Romero, Organ.   Music for the Easter Season featuring the Chants and Liturgical texts for Easter. Featuring Gregorian chants, and music by Andriessen, G. F. Handel, Tournemire, Lode Van Dessel, Flor Peeters and W.A. Mozart.  Ms. Rose has a Vocal performance degree from Metropolitan State University and has been employed at important churches in the Denver area as a staff singer. Mr. Romero has a music degree from MSU and has earned his Master of Music from The University of Denver. Mr. Romero has appeared on the series several times and has served as Sunday evening accompanist at the Cathedral Basilica. To listen to this performance  CLICK HERE.

Tenebrae Service of Darkness on Good Friday, April 2^nd at 7 PM: Live Stream event

Fr. Ron Cattany, Leader of Prayer

Jennifer Cress and Patrick Knaubert, Cantors of the Cathedral chanting the Tenebrae for Good Friday

Phil Bordeleau,. Director of Sacred Music and Organist

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May 9th  at 3:00 pm: “The King of Instruments; The Instrument of Kings” . Timothy Dzida: Baroque and Modern Trumpet; Phil Bordeleau: Organ.   Music from the historic traditions of praise and glorification of the risen Christ, through the herald of trumpeting and the king of instruments. Timothy Dzida, a Denver-based trumpeter with both an undergraduate degree in Trumpet and a Master of Music in Trumpet from the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music in England, will play works by Albinoni, Handel, and Cima, accompanied by Phil Bordeleau, Director of Sacred Music and Organist of the Cathedral Basilica.  CLICK HERE.