Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip
Listen to choral services, recorded live at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, each Sunday at 4 p.m., September–May. Most services are Choral Evensong (sung Evening Prayer), which dates from the sixteenth century, yet has its roots in the far more ancient Daily Offices of Vespers and Compline. One of the jewels of our Anglican/Episcopal worship tradition, Evensong has given birth to one of the largest and richest bodies of sacred music outside of the Mass itself. It is, at its heart, a contemplative worship service, and much of the service is sung by the choir alone, employing sounds that span the known history of Christian music. At the formal close of Evensong, an intimate “liturgy of the table” is celebrated for those who wish to receive Communion. Occasionally a classically sung Choral Eucharist, or a diocesan confirmation, or a service of Lessons and Carols takes the place of Evensong.
Episodes
221 episodes
Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols (December 1, 2024)
Prelude begins at 0:00. Service begins at 20:40.This Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols is organized around the O Antiphons – beautiful plainchant texts which invoke the Messiah to return, sung since the 8th century at Vespers on...
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1:52:45
Choral Evensong for the Reign of Christ (November 24, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Reign of Christ. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Craig Phillips (b. 1961), Preces & Responses (S...
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1:01:20
Choral Evensong for the Feast of Hilda of Whitby (November 17, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hilda of Whitby. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971), Preces...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of Leo of Rome (November 10, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Leo of Rome. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Preces & Res...
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1:06:31
Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude (October 27, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes:Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), ...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist (October 20, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988),
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1:05:10
Choral Eucharist for the Feast of St. Philip (October 13, 2024)
This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Philip. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:Louis Vierne (1870-1937), Messe Solennelle
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1:17:38
Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Francis (October 6, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Francis. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces & Respon...
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1:07:45
Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (September 29, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes:Richard Shephard (1949-2021), Prec...
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1:11:50
Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist (September 22, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkin...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of Hildegard of Bingen (September 15, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Hildegard of Bingen. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley ( b. 1952), Prec...
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1:00:19
Choral Evensong (September 8, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 18, Year B. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Richard Shephar...
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1:06:26
Choral Eucharist on the Day of Pentecost (May 19, 2024)
This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Day of Pentecost. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: David Briggs (b. 1961), Truro Eucharist
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1:16:31
Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Ascension (May 12, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Ascension. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: William Smith (c. 1603-1645), Prec...
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58:02
Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena (April 28, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Eve of the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Käthe Wright Kaufman (b....
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1:10:25
Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Anselm (April 21, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of St. Anselm. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Lauren Holder. Choral repertoire includes: Robert Lehman (b. 1960), Preces & ...
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58:06
Choral Evensong for the Third Sunday of Easter (April 14, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes: Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1926), P...
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1:06:34
Choral Evensong for the Second Sunday of Easter (April 7, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Salmoon Bashir. Choral repertoire includes: Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Pr...
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1:00:46
A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols (March 24, 2024)
One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Ma...
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1:39:22
Choral Evensong for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (March 10, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley (b. 1952), Preces...
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1:11:20
Choral Evensong for the Third Sunday in Lent (March 3, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Third Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Paul Halley (b. 1952), Prec...
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1:13:51
Choral Evensong for the Second Sunday in Lent (February 25, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces & ...
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1:06:10
Choral Evensong for the First Sunday in Lent (February 18, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the First Sunday in Lent. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), Preces &...
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1:04:52
Choral Evensong for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany (February 11, 2024)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes: Margaret Burk (b. 1990), P...
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1:01:51
Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation (February 4, 2024)
This Candlemas Procession and Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. The celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes: Thomas ...
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