Musica Sacra Concert

USA CONCERT TOUR LAUNCH CONCERT

“European Church Choir Music from the 17th Century to the Present”

Cantores Minores, cond. prof. Hannu Norjanen

Olli Saari, organ

SUN 19.4.2026 5 PM HELSINKI CATHEDRAL
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The Cantores Minores boys’ choir started a new Musica Sacra concert series in spring 2023, with which it wants to maintain the traditions of the church music choir concert.

As a counterbalance to the annual large orchestral works, the choir will perform church music composed for boys’ choir in these Musica Sacra concerts. Music suitable for the topic may also be included, which is not strictly church music. The emphasis is on a cappella music, i.e. works performed without accompaniment. However, the program also includes works with organ accompaniment, for example. In addition, solo organ works will be heard. In the coming years, the program will range from Gregorian chant to contemporary music.

The title of this year’s concert is “European Church Choir Music from the 17th Century to the Present”. The concert will premiere ‘Missa Primordium’, composed for choir by CM choir member Paavo Halonen. In addition, the program will feature choral music by, among others, the following composers: H. Howells, F. Mendelssohn, H. Schütz and J. Sweelinck.

The choir is leaving for a concert tour to the USA next week and this concert will also be the opening concert of the tour.

Tickets: 25/ 15 e (unnumbered seats)
Ticketmaster and 45 min. before the main entrance of the church

Please remember the parking benefit, Aimo Park Shopping Center Kluuvi parking garage 4 hour parking benefit – see Aimo Park benefit

Ticketmaster and at the main entrance facing Unioninkatu 45 minutes before the concert

Please remember the 4-hour parking benefit at Aimo Park Kluuvi shopping centre parking hall – see Aimo Park benefit