Choral Evensong
Sunday, May 18 • 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong is a service offered by members of the Trinity Choir. This contemplative service lasts about 45 minutes and includes hymns, scripture readings, prayers, chanted Psalms, canticles and a choir anthem. With its origins in Archbishop Thomas Cranmer’s Book of Common Prayer (1549), Evensong is one of the most uniquely Anglican liturgies and is sung in cathedrals and parishes throughout the world. Following the service, all are welcome to take communion in the Chapel.
Friends of Chamber Music present Thomas Dunford, lute, in Recital
Friday, March 21 • 7 p.m.
6:15 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk with Dr. Paul Laird
Dubbed by BBC Early Music Magazine “the Eric Clapton of the lute,” Thomas Dunford makes his Kansas City debut in a captivating program taking us on a voyage from the depths of the Early Baroque to the music of Erik Satie, passing through the likes of Marin Marais and J. S. Bach.
William Baker Festival Singers & Orchestra present Bach: Mass in B Minor
The award-winning William Baker Festival Singers join with chamber orchestra and soloists Kellie Van Meter, soprano; Erin Lillie, mezzo-soprano; Emily Stott, alto; Zachary Devin, tenor and Ed Frazier Davis, bass to perform one of the monumental works in the history of music, Johann Sebastian Bach’s epic MASS IN B MINOR. In 2009 the Festival Singers became the first Kansas City based choir to sing the work in over a quarter-century. Music Director, Dr. William Baker will conduct the chorus, soloists and orchestra. Early arrival is recommended for best seats. Tickets available at the door or buy them in advance online.
Please address questions to Dr. Lucas Fletcher (816.214.9924 or lfletcher@kccathedral.org).
All information is subject to change. Most events are in the Nave unless otherwise specified.