The Cathedral Schola’s annual presentation of music for Tenebrae, featuring motets of Gesualdo, and Tallis’ Lamentations of Jeremiah, has become one of the Cathedral’s most popular events. The evening is marked by the gradual extinction of candles, culminating in the performance of Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere in a completely darkened Cathedral.
The Office lasts about 40 minutes and consists of psalms, short passages from scripture, an office hymn, a canticle (Nunc Dimittis), a responsory, collect and additional prayers. In keeping with the earliest practices of the monastic communities, Compline is offered when the work of the day is completed—a time when the quietness of evening settles over the hearts and minds of those who have come together. It is an opportunity for reflection, to offer gratitude for the blessings of the day which has passed, and to anticipate God’s gift of a new day to come. We hope you will join us for this unique spiritual experience.
For nearly thirty years, Maurice Clerc has been traveling the world in pursuit of an outstanding international career as a concert organist, performing more than 1,300 recitals. Known among contemporary French organists, Mr. Clerc served as titular organist of Saint Benignus Cathedral in Dijon, France from 1972 until 2018.
Admission for this concert event is a suggested donation of $10 at the door.
Those who have generously supported the work of Cathedral Music will be invited
to a private concert in their honor. This annual concert is the Cathedral musicians’ way of showing appreciation to those who make the Cathedral Concerts possible. A reception will follow in the Cathedral undercroft.
