October 1, 2015

Concert at the Cathedral Basilica Release Commemorative CD of Papal Visit

CONCERTS AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA RELEASE NEW CD: SOUND THE BELL
A COMMEMORATIVE MUSICAL COMPILATION AND OFFICIAL KEEPSAKE OF POPE FRANCIS’ U.S. VISIT  

Available in stores and online at CathedralPhilaConcerts.org

Recorded in Philadelphia by the Schola Choir and the Chamber Orchestra of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Sound the Bell features hymns and anthems from Pope Francis’ historic outdoor Mass in Philadelphia. This keepsake album enables pilgrims and visitors to live, relive and re-experience the reverent, majestic and angelic music offered during the historic mass with Pope Francis on his first trip to the United States.

The recording opens with Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom, the Official Hymn of the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015. For a limited time only, purchase the exclusive recording of the music performed for Pope Francis in Philadelphia.

Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica feature world renowned artists and musicians in a yearly concert series in a cathedral setting. Proceeds benefit the Music Ministries of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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Editor’s Note: For more information, please contact Fr. Dennis Gill, Director of the Office for Divine Worship and Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 215-587-3537.

For more information contact Michael Hogue, Director of Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica at 215-995-3147 or via email at [email protected].  

Contact:

Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747 (office)