An Afternoon of Sacred Art Song

Event Details

Date & Time

2026-11-22

Organizer

Join us at Saint Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill for a stunning solo vocal recital featuring members of the Saint Peter’s Choir accompanied by pianist Kevin O’Brien. This performance presents a beautifully curated afternoon of spiritual reflection through the medium of classical art song. No tickets required. Admission is Free.

Sacred Music on the Hill Series - Art SongPerformance Program

The recital will showcase a diverse and profound selection of sacred masterworks, including:

Ned Rorem – Cycle of Holy Songs
Felix Mendelssohn – Zwei geistliche Lieder, Op. 112
Samuel Barber – Hermit Songs, Op. 29
Russell Woollen – Gerard Manley Hopkins Suite, RW 59
Johannes Brahms – Vier ernste Gesänge, Op. 121
Francis Poulenc – Priez pour paix
Joseph Marx – Marienlied
Antonín Dvořák – Biblical Songs, Op. 99
Benjamin Britten – Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac, Op. 51

Art Song is part of the Sacred Music on the Hill Series.


Una tarde de canto sacro

Únase a nosotros en la Iglesia de San Pedro en Capitol Hill para disfrutar de un impresionante recital vocal en solitario con miembros del Coro de San Pedro, acompañados por el pianista Kevin O’Brien. Esta presentación ofrece una tarde de reflexión espiritual cuidadosamente seleccionada a través de la música clásica. Entrada gratuita. Entrada gratuita.

Programa de la actuación

El recital presentará una selección diversa y profunda de obras maestras sacras, que incluyen:

Ned Rorem – Ciclo de Cantos Sagrados
Felix Mendelssohn – Dos Canciones Espirituales, Op. 112
Samuel Barber – Canciones del Ermitaño, Op. 29
Russell Woolen – Suite Gerard Manley Hopkins, RW 59
Johannes Brahms – Vier ernste Gesänge, op. 121
Francis Poulenc – Premio por la paz
José Marx – Marienlied
Antonín Dvořák – Canciones bíblicas, op. 99
Benjamin Britten – Cántico II: Abraham e Isaac, op. 51

Art Song es parte de la Serie Música Sagrada en la Colina.

Venue

Saint Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill
Saint Peter's Church on Capitol Hill, 2nd Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA

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