OUR LADY, QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL CONCERTS 2017- 2018
T he Cathedral Concert Series is pleased to present the
return of two outstanding ensembles for the 2017-2018
series. Greg Kostraba will perform with his Sylvan Trio in
November. In March, the Measure for Measure Men’s Cho-
rus from Ann Arbor will again delight our audience with a
varied program under the direction of Steven Lorenz
After a rousing success last December we welcome back the
Toledo Symphony performance of Handel’s Messiah. And
on December 17, the cathedral welcomes everyone in the
community to the popular Christmas Carol Sing, this year
featuring the handbell ensemble from St. Aloysius Parish,
Bowling Green.
The Ohio Arts Council has recognized the high quality pro-
graming of the Concert Series by awarding an Operating
Support Arts Access Grant. But your support is still critical
to our success. We invite you to assist us in maintaining and
expanding these excellent performances. Become a new
donor or renew your commitment to the Concert Series ei-
ther online at www.rosarycathedral.org or by completing
the form in this brochure and mailing your contribution.
Please note the complimentary tickets provided at various
donor levels.
Your support is greatly appreciated and we hope you can
attend many concerts this season.
Sincerely,
Paul Monachino
Cathedral Director of Music
Sunday, November 5, 2017 — 3:00 P.M.
SYLVAN TRIO:
Greg kostraba, PIANO
Suzanne bona, FLUTE
Josh aerie, CELLO
Comprised of the eclectic
instrumentation of flute, cello and
piano, the Sylvan Trio explores new
music as well as pieces from the
standard repertoire. This concert is presented in memory of Joseph Lawton by his family .
Sunday, December 3, 2017 — 4:00 P.M.
George Frideric Handel’s
“Messiah”
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Sara Jobin, conductor
Toledo Choral Society
and BGSU Choruses
This TSO Christmas tradition will be
presented in the splendor of Rosary
Cathedral with choir and soloists. For tickets call: (419)
246-8000 or www.toledosymphony.org
Sunday, December 17, 2017 — 3:00 P.M.
Christmas Carol Sing
Cathedral Choir – Paul Monachino, director
St. Aloysius Parish Handbell Choir – Neil Kraft, director
Sing favorite Christmas carols in Rosary Cathedral
accompanied by the historic E. M. Skinner organ, choir,
strings, brass and handbell ensembles. The evening light
filters through stained glass as the cathedral is filled with
the joyful sounds of Christmas!
Sunday, March 18, 2018 — 3:00 P.M.
Measure for Measure Men’s Chorus
Steven Lorenz, director
This outstanding chorus returns after a well-received
cathedral performance in 2014. From the sonorous
tones of the deepest bass to the airy lilt of the highest
tenor, experience the beauty of this highly acclaimed
ensemble from Ann Arbor in a unique and engaging
program of music for men’s chorus.
www.measure4measure.org
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 — 7:30 P.M.
Tenebrae
Cathedral Choir – Paul Monachino, director
The choir sings from the triforium choir loft for this
somber and reflective service of Holy Week.
Traditional Latin motets, psalms, and the
Lamentations of Jeremiah are sung.
Friday, May 4, 2018 — 7:30 PM
MUSIC FOR ORGAN
AND ORCHESTRA
Toledo Symphony
Orchestra
Giordano Bellincampi,
conductor
Symphony musicians team up
with the cathedral’s Skinner organ to present works by
Bach, Albinoni, Widor and the rarely heard “Church
Windows” of Respighi. For tickets call: (419) 246-
8000 or www.toledosymphony.org
OUR LADY, QUEEN OF
THE MOST HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL
2535 Collingwood Boulevard Toledo, Ohio
Cathedral Concerts 2017-2018
Sunday, November 5, 2017 – 3:00 p.m.
Sylvan Trio: Greg Kostraba, piano;
Suzanne Bona, flute; Josh Aerie, cello
Sunday, December 3, 2017 – 4:00 p.m.
George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah”
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Sara Jobin, conductor
Toledo Choral Society and BGSU Choruses
Sunday, December 17, 2017 – 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Carol Sing
Cathedral Choir - Paul Monachino, conductor
St. Aloysius Parish Handbell Choir - Neil Kraft, director
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 – 3:00 p.m.
Measure for Measure Men’s Chorus
Steven Lorenz, director
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
Tenebrae Cathedral Choir - Paul Monachino, conductor
Friday, May 4, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
Music for Organ and Orchestra
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Giordano Bellincampi, conductor
Mr. Paul Monachino
Cathedral Director of Music
www.rosarycathedral.org
I am pleased to be able to support the 2017-2018 Concert
Series at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
with a tax deductible contribution in the amount of $_______.
Unless otherwise noted, contributions will be acknowledged in
programs throughout the year.
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(2 complimentary tickets for the May 4, 2018 Symphony concert) Sustainer ($500-999)
(2 complimentary tickets for the Messiah on December 3, 2017 and for the May 4, 2018 concert) Benefactor ($1000 or more)
(4 complimentary tickets for the Messiah on December 3, 2017 and for the May 4, 2018 concert)
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