5. Concert for Peace
Image via Wikimedia Commons, Kripaks
The annual New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine was founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984 and has become a signature Cathedral event. This year’s concert, led by Kent Tritle the Director of Cathedral Music, will feature performances by the Cathedral Choir, orchestra, and soloists. Music will range from Bach and Mozart to the New York premiere of Wayne Oquin’s Alleluia. Thee evening will conlcude with the Cathedral Choir’s own Jamet Pittman leading the audience in singing This Little Light as candles are lit to welcome the new year with hope, joy, and affirmation.
General admission seats are free and open to the public on the night of the show. Reserved seats are on sale now.
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