New York City cathedral concert to benefit Haiti relief efforts
In an effort help the orphaned, the sick, the suffering and the homeless of Haiti, the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection, 59 East Second St., New York, NY, will host a benefit concert on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
All proceeds from the concert will be sent to International Orthodox Christian Charities [IOCC], the Baltimore-based pan-Orthodox humanitarian agency.
Vespers with special petitions for the Haitian people and the relief workers will precede the concert.
The concert will feature the world premier of a new Passion Cantata, incorporating hymns of the Crucifixion from Great and Holy Friday. The cantata, based on ancient Russian and Georgian chant and sung a cappella in English, is the work of Robert Sirico, who composed it specifically for the occasion.
A select chamber choir, formed for the occasion, will perform under the direction of musician Nicholas Reeves.
A $20.00 donation—all of which will be sent to IOCC—is suggested.
For additional information visit nycathedral.org.