“The performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at The Cathedral of All Saints in Albany was one of shining glory…
“…a soaring brilliant dynamic sound and perfect tempos to this great work…”
“…it soared forth with ravishing expression into the lovely acoustics and beautiful ambience of the Cathedral.”
-Hudson-Catskill Newspapers
This recording is available as a 2-CD set with a 32 page liner-note booklet from cdbaby.com or as a digital download through iTunes, Amazon.com and other digital music distributors, or you may purchase it at The Cathedral BookStall.
Music at The Cathedral
For the full schedule of weekly music and music services for The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Chorister information, choral repetoire, audio clips, history and more, please click here. The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys
The Cathedral Choir
of Men and Boys
Established in 1872, The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys is the oldest continuously performing choir of its kind in the country. As the principal choir of The Cathedral of All Saints, the Choir of Men and Boys sings choral services in the Cathedral during the academic term. The choir enjoys an international reputation for musical excellence and acts as a vital link to the ancient choral traditions of England and Europe; all the while remaining distinctly American. In addition to its liturgical role, the choir is heard regularly in concert and has performed with The Albany Symphony, The Boston Symphony, and at The Tanglewood Music Festival.
Recent recordings from the choir include Messiah, performed and recorded live in May of 2010 with special guest soloists and a period instrument orchestra.
In February of 2011 members of The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys toured England and was "in residence" at Hereford Cathdral and also appeared at Gloucester Cathedral.
Look for a new recording from The Cathedral Choir later in 2011.
Photo: A. Howard
The Friends of the Choir
The Friends of The Choir of The Cathedral of All Saints, Inc is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide financial, logistical, and administrative support primarily to The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. The Friends provide funding for the choir’s publicity, sponsor concerts, fund recordings and a variety of visiting artists and conductors, assist with chorister recruitment, and provide support for choir travel.
To learn more about "The Friends", click here.