“Cathedral Classics” includes performances of Kim André Arnesen’s Magnificat and Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass. The talented members of the Virginia Choral Society will be accompanied by the VCS Orchestra Pro Voce, organist Diane Drury, guest pianist Valentina Sorbera, and soprano soloist Anna Feucht for a special event you won’t want to miss! This performance is masterfully led by VCS Artistic Director, Dr. Bryson Mortensen.

Arnesen’s Magnificat was scheduled to be performed in May of 2020, before the pandemic ceased rehearsals and public performances. We are excited to finally perform it for you! It serves as a reminder of the perseverance and tenacity that both our patrons and chorus members have demonstrated over the past two years.

Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass features four movements titled: The Spheres, Sunrise, The City, and Identity & The Ground. Gjeilo states, “The reason I used English titles, seemingly unrelated to the (mostly) Latin texts, has mainly to do with the initial idea behind Sunrise Mass. I wanted the musical development of the work to evolve from the most transparent and spacey, to something completely earthy and grounded; from nebulous and pristine to more emotional and dramatic, and eventually warm and solid – as a metaphor for human development from child to adult, or as a spiritual journey.”

We’d be thrilled to have you join us on May 7 or 8, at 4:00 p.m. for this wonderful presentation of beautiful choral music!

• May 7th Saturday, 4:00 p.m. | Trinity Lutheran Church | 6812 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23607

• May 8th Sunday, 4:00 p.m. | Hampton Roads Academy | 739 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602

Early Board Tickets:

Seniors, Military, and Student: $15.00All Others: $18.00Group Rate for 10 or more is $12.00 per person

Ticket Prices At the Door:

Seniors, Military, and Student: $16.00All Others: $20.00

Children under 9: Free

Each concert is subject to CDC and Commonwealth guidelines in force at the time of each concert. Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Order 79 applies.

If you would like to pay with cash or check, please call (757) 851-9114 and we will be happy to assist you.