Voices of Faith
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Voices of Faith brings together an exceptional cast of opera singers and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for a concert exploring faith, hope, and redemption through music.
From the tender “Evening Prayer” in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel to the stirring final trio from Gounod’s Faust, the program celebrates moments of spiritual beauty found on the operatic stage. Join New Orleans Opera for a one-night-only performance in one of our city’s most treasured landmarks.
Conductor Ari Pelto
St. Louis Cathedral
Friday, March 19, 7:30 pm
This concert will last approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
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March 19, 7:30 pm
Cast
Sarah Jane McMahon
Soprano
Jonny Kaufman
Tenor
Taylor-Alexis Dupont
Mezzo
Craig Irvin
Baritone
With the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Synopsis
Experience an evening of hope, devotion, and redemption as Voices of Faith fills the iconic St. Louis Cathedral with soaring voices and stirring orchestral music on March 19. An exceptional cast of opera singers joins the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for a moving program celebrating expressions of faith in opera and sacred music.
Selections include “Rejoice Greatly” from Handel’s Messiah, the “Ave Maria” from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, the children’s prayer from Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, and the triumphant final trio of redemption from Gounod’s Faust. Together, these works offer moments of reflection, wonder, and joy in one of New Orleans’ most treasured landmarks.
