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Cathedral Choral Society to Present ‘Brahms of Love & Spirit’

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Cathedral Choral Society will conclude its 2025-26 season with “Brahms of Love & Spirit” on Sunday, May 17  at Washington National Cathedral. The program pairs Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Waltzes,” Op. 52 with Abels’ “Ode to Harmony,” Copland’s “Promise of Living” from “Tenderland,” two movements from Bonds’ “Credo,” and Fleming’s “Three About Jesus.” Music Director Steven Fox leads the Cathedral Choral Society {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

The Cathedral Choral Society of Washington 2025-26 Review: Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’

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(Photo: The Cathedral Choral Society) “Carmina Burana” at the Washington National Cathedral proved to be a delightful evening of music and entertainment, a mixture of striking contrasts: “Sacred and secular, high art and bawdy play; serene counterpoint and driving, choral dances.” At the beginning of the program it was announced that Music Director Steven Fox was on paternity leave and {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Cathedral Choral Society of Washington’s Steven Fox on Creating the Ensemble’s ‘Sound’

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Since he took over the job eight years ago, Steven Fox, Music Director of Cathedral Choral Society (CCS) has done his utmost to transform the organization’s direction.  To that end, Fox’s initiatives have included expanding the repertory, creating programs to improve the skill set of its members, and offering up new opportunities to deepen connections with the audience. “I am {…}

Season Announcement

Cathedral Choral Society Unveils 2025-26 Season

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Cathedral Choral Society has announced its 2025-26 season. First up is a performance of Mozart’s “Requiem.” Steven Fox conducts artists from the Washington National Opera. Performance Date: Oct. 19, 2025 Next up is Joy of Christmas, which features holiday favorites. Steven Fox conducts. Performance Date: Dec. 13 & 14, 2025 Kicking off the new year is a performance of “Carmina Burana.” Steven {…}

Business, News

Cathedral Choral Society Announces New Leadership

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The Cathedral Choral Society is pleased to announce the extension of Music Director Steven Fox’s contract through the 2028-29 season and the appointment of Emma Moores as executive director on September 1, 2025. The choral society additionally noted that Gabriela Calderón was promoted to director of communication and philanthropy following a tenure as patron and donor manager for the chorus. Additionally, {…}

Business, News

Cathedral Choral Society Names Interim Executive Director

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Cathedral Choral Society has announced that Catherine Ort-Mabry will be its Interim Executive Director. Ort-Mabry is the recent chief-marketing and communications officer for the American Society for Microbiology. In her new role, she will provide support to the Cathedral Choral Society team as it seeks out its next executive director. She will focus on staff and operational leadership, board governance, {…}

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Cathedral Choral Society Unveils 2024-25 Season

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The Cathedral Choral Society, led by Music Director Steven Fox, has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with Johannes Brahms’ “Requiem,” with soloists mezzo soprano Katerina Burton and baritone Trevor Scheunemann. Performance Date: October 20, 2024 The Cathedral Choral Society continues its holiday tradition with “Joy of Christmas.” The performance features the U.S. premiere of Alexander Campkin’s “Sounds of {…}

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Cathedral Choral Society to Present Ellington’s Sacred Concert

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The Cathedral Choral Society, Heritage Signature Chorale, and Pershing’s Own United States Army Blues will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s death on May 19. The concert will feature Ellington’s “Sacred Concert” and will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. There will also be a livestream available at www.cathedralchoralsociety.org/events/duke-ellingtons-sacred-concert/. Ellington considered his sacred concert “the most important thing {…}

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Cathedral Choral Society Present ‘Sonic Bloom: Music of Bruckner, Esmail and Gabrieli’

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The GRAMMY-nominated Cathedral Choral Society with Music Director Steven Fox will present “Sonic Bloom: Music of Anton Bruckner, Reena Esmail, and Andrea Gabrieli” on March 10 at Washington National Cathedral. This concert explores the “sonic bloom—the interplay among monumental architecture, magnificent distances, and majestic music.” On the program are three motets by Bruckner as well as a rare performance of the {…}