Canon for Racial Reconciliation

Cappella Romana

Isaac Cates & Anthony Maglione
Guest Conductors

Experience a groundbreaking fusion of traditions with the Pacific Northwest première of the complete Canon for Racial Reconciliation for choir and gospel instrument ensemble.

Isaac Cates (Gospel music) and Nicholas Reeves (Orthodox music) co-composed an unforgettable score to African American Carla Thomas’s poem that takes the form of an ancient Byzantine canon.

Their composition weaves a tapestry of healing and hope, taking you on a journey from brokenness to reconciliation, bridging two traditions of sacred song. It’s more than music, it’s a movement.

Pre-Series Conversation

Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 PM

Join us for conversation with the Composers and Conductors of Canon for Racial Reconciliation, with a light reception just prior. Free with registration.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
3131 NE Glisan St @ 32nd
Portland, OR 97232

In The News!

The Oregonian – “12 Gospel singers. 15 classical singers. Prerecorded sermons. 1 pwerful message.” – Read it Here

The Seattle Times: “8 Seattle classical music picks to look forward to in 2025” – Read the Feature Here

The Oregonian: “Portland’s 12 can’t-miss classical music concerts this winter” – Read the Feature Here

Oregon ArtsWatch: How Canon for Reconciliation Came To the Pacific Northwest! – Read the Feature Here

Oregon ArtsWatch: “Cappella Romana survives Trump Administration’s attempt to shut down federal grants” – Read the Feature Here

Mark Powell on OPB: “How Portland choir Cappella Romana rallied to save concerts amid uncertainty about NEA grant” – Listen to the Feature Here