Seven Last Words

This March, Music at Co-Cath (MACC) presents Seven Last Words, a moving Lenten meditation featuring James MacMillan’s Seven Last Words from the Cross and Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands.

In the awe-inspiring setting of the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, MacMillan’s searing portrayal of Christ’s final utterances gives way to Shaw’s tender, searching meditation on human suffering and compassion. Together, the works move from gripping drama to stillness, and ultimately, to the hope of healing.

“These two works are raw, emotional, and profoundly human,” says Artistic Director Alejandro Zuleta. “They invite us into the heart of Lent: the confrontation with suffering and the search for mercy.”

All performances are free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $25.

About MACC

Led by Artistic Director Alejandro Zuleta and Associate Director Cristina María Castro, Music at Co-Cath blends live music, storytelling, and theatrical design to create sacred concerts that feel immediate and alive.

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Music at Co-Cath (MACC) isn’t your average church choir. We are a collective of artists, storytellers, and musicians who transform sacred music into immersive, theatrical experiences that are always free and open to the public. Based in the heart of Prospect Heights, we believe beauty and community belong to everyone — not just those who can afford a ticket.Your gift ensures that MACC can continue to bring centuries-old masterpieces and bold new works to life in ways that inspire, connect, and renew.

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