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Fr. Ivan Moody concelebrates at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Fr. Ivan Moody (second from the right) concelebrated the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday morning, January 6, 2008. In addition to serving the liturgy, Fr. Ivan participated in the feast of Theophany, the Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan, which culminated in the
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Ivan Moody visits music composition class
In addition to working with the concert choir, Ivan Moody discussed composition with students from Oregon Episcopal School. The visit was hosted by Adam Steele, singer in Cappella Romana and on the music faculty at Oregon Episcopal School.
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Friday concert to sell out
The Portland concert of ARCTIC LIGHT is going to sell out, so we have opened the balcony and transept seating for overflow as required. These seats have an obstructed view. To have the best experience for Friday night’s concert, bear in mind that parking is limited around St. Mary’s Cathedral. Please come early, and use
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Arctic Light Sells out in Portland
We’re thrilled to report a full sell-out in Portland of our program ARCTIC LIGHT, with nearly 700 in attendance. If you missed the show, but would like to purchase a CD of some of this music, visit our website for some specially imported CDs of Finnish Orthodox Music.
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The Tudor Choir is coming
This March, The Tudor Choir returns to Portland for the first time in eight years. Check out their program, samples from their recent CD, and ticket information here.
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Dr. Alexander Lingas returns from London to host ARCTIC LIGHT
Dr. Alexander Lingas returns from London to host ARCTIC LIGHT: Finnish Orthodox Music Free Recital & Reception – Sunday, Sept. 7 | YouTube Sample Thanks to a low-fare flight and a last-minute change in schedule, we’re happy to announce that Dr. Alexander Lingas, founder and artistic director of Cappella Romana, will return to the Northwest
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Dr. Lingas to give lecture for London’s Royal Academy: ‘Byzantine Psalmody to 1453’
In conjunction with the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition, Byzantium 330-1453: Dr Alexander Lingas, Senior Lecturer in Music at City University and founder and artistic director of Cappella Romana, will survey the development of liturgical music in Byzantium from its origins in the congregational psalmody of Late Antiquity to the ecstatic compositions of St John
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Cappella Romana completes Finnish Recording sessions
Cappella Romana has completed another set of sessions for a future CD release, this time of music from the Finnish Orthodox Church. The photo here is from a free recital presented in advance of the sessions on Sunday, September 7, at St. Agatha’s Church in Sellwood, Portland.
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Neal Stephenson loves Byzantine music
Who would have thought that Neal Stephenson, one of the world’s most famous science fiction writers, would be a fan of Cappella Romana? He says his favorite type of chant is Byzantine Chant. The music accompanying his new novel employs some singers from Cappella Romana. More info here, by its composer, David Stutz. Living With
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Cappella Romana with Neal Stephenson at the Bagdad in Portland
Er, make that Neal “Stepheson.” At the Powell’s Books reading in Portland, Tuesday, September 16, at the Bagdad Theater.Cappella Romana singers Mark Powell, Adam Steele, (Neal Stephenson), Paige Baker, David Krueger.
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Cappella Romana to sing Divine Liturgy at St. George’s Orthodox Church, Portland
Cappella Romana, Portland’s professional vocal ensemble of international acclaim specializing in music of the Orthodox Church, will sing the Divine Liturgy at St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Portland, Oregon, this Sunday, October 5, at 10:00am. The ensemble will be led by John Michael Boyer, Protopsaltis (Chief Cantor) of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San
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Singing Divine Liturgy at St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, Portland (A report)
Cappella Romana members John S. Boyer, David Krueger, Les Green, Mark Powell, John Michael Boyer, LeaAnne DenBeste, Catherine van der Salm, Christina Abdul-Karim, and Jo Routh sang the service of the Divine Liturgy at St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, Portland, Oregon, on October 5, 2008. Byzantine chant in English formed the basis for the service
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