Concert Series

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Concert Series

CONCERT SERIES

Cathedral Organ
Happy 147th Birthday, Cathedral Organ!
Happy 147th Birthday, Cathedral Organ!

Sunday . 4 June 2023 | 3.00 pm

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross celebrates 147 years since the dedication of its principal organ, the 101-rank E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Opus 801, on February 23, 1876.

To honor the instrument’s birthday, several of New England’s notable organists will perform variety of works by on the historic pipe organ of 5,298 pipes. Performers include Leo Abbott, Cathedral Director Emeritus; Rosalind Mohnsen, Immaculate Conception Parish, Malden; Thomas Mellan, International Performing Artist; Brink Bush, International Performing Artist; and Richard J. Clark, Director of Music of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

» Works by Bach, Reger, Rheinberger, Franck, Jongen, Barnekow, and Mushel will be performed.

Suggested Donation:
$25 General Admission
$15 Seniors | Students
17 and under: FREE
»Tickets available online here.

» You may also click here to make a donation of any amount directly to the Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund.

» Click here for the flyer.

THANK YOU
to the generous donors
for their contributions to
the Organ Restoration Fund!
THANK YOU
to the generous donors
for their contributions to
the Organ Restoration Fund!

We are deeply grateful to many who have contributed so generously to the Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund. This keeps our 145-year-old historic pipe organ maintained and in top shape for all liturgies and broadcasts on Catholic TV.

You may also make a tax-deductible gift to the Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund, or write a check made out to the “Cathedral of the Holy Cross” with the memo “Organ Restoration Fund,” and mail to 75 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118. Thank you for your support.

We also wish to acknowledge the following who have donated so generously within the last year. Thank you!

Saint Pius X Circle | $10,000+
John and Cathy White
John Dunn
Robert Marier

Saint Gregory Circle | $5,000+
The Kresge Foundation
Christian Mucha

Postlude Circle | $1,000+
Baxter Family
Michael Kristen
Julia Rogers, in Memory of Margarita and Juan Llibre
CAM Associates

Hymn Circle | $500+
Mary Kane
Gregory Merklin and Jennifer Lester
Karl Saur
Jacob Venter
Robert J. Henry

Prelude Circle | $100+
Robert Almond
Raimondo Di Bona
Lourdes Gonzalez
Peter and Madeline Scheve
Dr. James and Denyse Rotta
Timothy Richard
Sr. Marie Paul Jaston
Mark Donohoe
Russell Baldwin
James Grabovac
Fr. John Kiley
Mark Nemeskal
Joyce Painter Rice
Jean Kelly
Joseph and Deborah Dyer
Paul Milinazzo