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Cappella Romana returns to the recording studio this month!
Heaven and Earth, with John Tavener’s Ikon of Light. Guest post by Richard Barrett, Artistic Director of The Saint John of Damascus Society In July 2012, nine years ago this month, my friend Dr. Harold Sabbagh and I had initial conversations about a spark of an idea. He was infectiously enthusiastic about CERN’s then-recent confirmation
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MusicWeb International Reviews Hymns of Kassianí
Dominy Clements reviews Hymns of Kassianí for MusicWeb International: “much to appreciate in this substantial recording of Kassianí’s music… Cappella Romana is a leading vocal ensemble that is best known for its performances of Byzantine chant, and you have the feeling that you are in safe hands in the way they bring Kassianí’s ancient manuscripts
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Fanfare Magazine Reviews Benedict Sheehan’s Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom
Alongside a must-read interview with Benedict Sheehan, Fanfare Magazine’s March/April 2021 Issue features THREE reviews of his Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom recording with the St. Tikhon Choir on Cappella Records: James A. Altena: “I own a goodly number of settings of the Liturgy by various composers—Chesnokov, Grechaninov, Ippolitov-Ivanov, Kastalsky, Rachmaninoff, Shvedov, Stoyanov, and
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Christmas with Cappella Romana
We have a pre-Christmas gift for you! Before Thanksgiving, we created a COVID-free “bubble” in which the singers were tested twice and quarantined for two weeks. After rehearsals, the day before Thanksgiving we recorded a recital of Christmas music in Greek, English, and Slavonic. The singers were so happy to sing together again safely! On Saturday,
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Seattle First-Time Donor Contest
Seattle First-Time Donor Contest! For Seattle-area only: All gifts from first-time donors will be matched by a grant from the Herbert A. Templeton Foundation (up to $5000). First-time gifts of $100 or more, or $10/month or more, will be entered into a drawing to win a weekend getaway in Portland. Getaway package includes the following
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Announcing Cappella Romana’s 2023-24 Season
Cappella Romana is pleased to announce its 32nd Annual Season in Portland and Seattle. The 2023-24 Season offers concert experiences unlike any others. Under the leadership of Music Director and Founder Alexander Lingas, this season will span from traditional to experimental, from transcendent majesty to profound intimacy and tenderness. This is music that can change
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Alexander Lingas Leads the Byzantine Chant Ensemble in Psalm 71
Details of King Charles’ Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6 have officially been published and provide the context in which Cappella Romana music director Alexander Lingas will lead the Byzantine Chant Ensemble in performance during the ceremony: The Presentation of Regalia Peers from non-Christian faiths and senior Anglican bishops present the regalia. During
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Northwest Focus Spotlight!
Seattle’s KING FM is highlighting Cappella Romana on the Northwest Focus program Monday-Thursday this week (5/6-5/9/2019). Date Time Music Monday, May 6 8:07pm Attinen: Saata, oi Kristus Tuesday, May 7 9:20pm Plousiadenos: Kontakion for St. Thomas Aquinas Wednesday, May 8 9:04pm Tragodistes: O Great and Most Sacred Pascha Thursday, May 9 8:02pm Zes: Introit to
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KING FM Northwest Focus features Lost Treasures of Armenia
In the lead up to our Lost Treasures of Armenia series, Seattle’s KING FM will be previewing the performance on the Northwest Focus program Monday-Thursday this week (1/14-17/2019). Date Time Music Monday, January 14 9:19pm Adamis: Radiant Cloud Tuesday, January 15 8:00pm Dufay: Lamentatio Sanctae Matris Ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae Wed, January 16 9:19pm Zes: Cherubic Hymn
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KING FM Northwest Focus features They Are At Rest
In the lead up to our They Are At Rest series, Seattle’s KING FM will be previewing the performance on the Northwest Focus program Monday-Thursday of next week (11/5-8/2018). Date Time Music Monday, November 5 8:08pm Parry: Songs of Farewell – There is an old belief Tuesday, November 6 8:02pm Parry: Songs of Farewell
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KING FM Northwest Focus features Heaven and Earth: The Song of Creation
In the lead up to our Heaven and Earth: A Song of Creation series, Seattle’s KING FM will be previewing the performance on the Northwest Focus program on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (10/10-11/2018). Date Time Music Wednesday, October 10 9:30pm Tikey Zes: Cherubic Hymn (from The Divine Liturgy) Thursday, October 11 8:29pm
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KING FM Northwest Focus features The Vigil
In the lead-up to The Vigil series, Seattle’s KING FM will be previewing the performance on the Northwest Focus program on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of this week (9/17,18,20/2018). See when to tune in to hear recordings from the Rachmaninoff All-Night Vigil! When To Listen Date Time Music Monday, September 17 8:08 Rachmaninoff: Vespers
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