Dr. Fitzgerald and the Cathedral Choir are joined by Dr. Nicole Simental, organist, to make their annual presentation of Duruflé’s Requiem. Contemplating the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, respectively, this concert will feature other choral works calling to mind the souls of those who have gone to their rest in Christ.
The Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Brass mark the season with their annual presentation of Lessons and Carols. The afternoon will include seasonal choral works as well as familiar carols sung by all.
Recognized in the U.S. and abroad for his improvisation skills, Dr. Fitzgerald will present his sixth-annual improvised meditations on the Stations of the Cross. His improvisation talent has taken him to several important competitions including to the Netherlands (semi-finalist, 53rd Haarlem International Organ Improvisation Competition), and to Ann Arbor, Michigan (first place, 2nd Annual Competition on Organ Improvisation, University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor Chapter of the American Guild of Organists), and to the National Competition in Organ Improvisation (semi-finalist) sponsored by the American Guild of Organists.
Richard will call upon his own personal faith to respond to Christ’s suffering and death on the cross in a way that will enhance the listener’s spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion of Christ. Please join us for this extraordinary musical experience as Dr. Fitzgerald draws upon his creativity as both an improviser and organist; he will use the full resources of the Fritts Grand Gallery Organ. This performance promises to be a great way to prepare for the Easter celebration.
Miss Bi is the Wayne Lawson Memorial Organ Scholar of Saint Joseph Cathedral for the 2026-2027 season, where she assists Dr. Fitzgerald in all aspects of administering Cathedral Music. Originally from Beijing, she is completing a Master of Music degree from the prestigious Eastman School of Music under the direction of David Higgs.
Admission for this concert event is a suggested donation of $10 at the door.
Dr. Fitzgerald and the Cathedral Choir are joined by Dr. Nicole Simental, organist, to make their annual presentation of Duruflé’s Requiem. Contemplating the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, respectively, this concert will feature other choral works calling to mind the souls of those who have gone to their rest in Christ.
The Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Brass mark the season with their annual presentation of Lessons and Carols. The afternoon will include seasonal choral works as well as familiar carols sung by all.
H. Lee Rose studied at Lee University (Cleveland, TN) in pursuit of a Bachelor of Music Performance Degree. A Cantor and Schola Member since 2015, Mr. Rose is frequently featured as a soloist for Cathedral Concerts, Masses, recitals and other services throughout Central Ohio. Since 2023 he has served as the Co-Administrator for Cathedral Music. Dr. Richard K. Fitzgerald joins as organist for this presentation.
Admission for this concert series event is a suggested donation of $10 at the door.
Recognized in the U.S. and abroad for his improvisation skills, Dr. Fitzgerald will present his fifth-annual improvised meditations on the Stations of the Cross. His improvisation talent has taken him to several important competitions including to the Netherlands (semi-finalist, 53rd Haarlem International Organ Improvisation Competition), and to Ann Arbor, Michigan (first place, 2nd Annual Competition on Organ Improvisation, University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor Chapter of the American Guild of Organists), and to the National Competition in Organ Improvisation (semi-finalist) sponsored by the American Guild of Organists.
Richard will call upon his own personal faith to respond to Christ’s suffering and death on the cross in a way that will enhance the listener’s spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion of Christ. Please join us for this extraordinary musical experience as Dr. Fitzgerald draws upon his creativity as both an improviser and organist; he will use the full resources of the Fritts Grand Gallery Organ. This performance promises to be a great way to prepare for the Easter celebration.
Saint Joseph Cathedral Choir embraces the tradition of Choral Evensong with beautiful choral settings of psalms, hymns, and antiphons for an hour of enchanting music, prayer, meditation, and peace. Based on the ancient Divine Office and conjoining parts of Vespers and Compline, Choral Evensong is a popular musical event in the UK and across northern Europe, attracting people of all ages to its beauty, brevity, and respite. The Cathedral Choir is pleased to be joined for Evensong by Ensemble Una Voce, an independent choral ensemble founded in 2019 and dedicated to the traditions of choral music for the liturgy. Come reflect and be inspired by the beauty of Evensong amidst your hectic work week.
Dr. Fitzgerald and the Cathedral Choir are joined by Dr. Nicole Simental, organist, to make their annual presentation of Duruflé’s Requiem. Contemplating the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, respectively, this concert will feature other choral works calling to mind the souls of those who have gone to their rest in Christ.
