Four unmissable concerts dedicated to the music of the Popes and the Saints

From Rome to Illinois: a long journey to showcase the great Roman polyphonic tradition and the greatest composers of the Sistine Chapel Choir. In June of 2026, the Choir will perform in Northbrook, Chicago, Naperville and Des Plaines. This last performance, at the Des Plaines Theatre, will also feature the most famous arias of Italian Opera. Sacred Voices is made up of 40 singers, coming from the most important Roman and Vatican musical institutions. The Choir under the direction of Pontifical Cantore Adriano Caroletti will be accompanied by Josep Solè Coll, the organist of the Pope and of St. Peter’s Basilica. The repertoire is varied, mainly dedicated to the composers of the Sistine Chapel Choir. In particular Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the prince of music, and then Lorenzo Perosi and Domenico Bartolucci, who wrote music and directed the Pope’s Choir in the 20th century. The music of these artists resonated and still resonates to accompany the solemn liturgies of the Popes in the Sistine Chapel and in St. Peter’s Basilica and represents the most solemn music repertoire of the Catholic Church. Sacred Voices Choir had the privilege to offer the first concert to Pope Leo XIV on June 18, 2025, in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican City, on the occasion of the presentation of the stamp and the Vatican CD recorded for the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. This unique CD in a special limited edition will be on sale at every concert. In the United States, the Choir has already performed in Chicago (2022) and New York (2025) meeting the enthusiasm of a very large audience, who had the incredible opportunity to hear this musical tradition performed by the very singers who serve in the Chapels of Rome and the Vatican. The tour is organized by the Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci Foundation dedicated to the legendary Maestro who directed the Sistine Chapel Choir for almost 50 years and was later made a Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI for his incredible service to the Church. Do not miss this unique opportunity! Show dates are:

JUNE 18 SAINT NORBERT CHURCH (Northbrook) 7:00 PM

JUNE 19 SAINT JOHN CANTIUS CHURCH (Chicago) 7:30 PM

JUNE 20 SAINT RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH (Naperville) 7:30 PM

JUNE 21 DES PLAINES THEATER (Des Plaines) 3:00 PM

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