Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra and Choruses to perform at cathedral

The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra and Choruses will perform Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the piece by experiencing it live with 150 performers at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, in downtown Grand Rapids at 8 p.m. Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20. General admission is $22. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to grsymphony.org.

Men and Boys Choirs present Stations of the Cross

The Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys present the Stations of the Cross in the style of lessons and carols at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26. Pray this beautiful Catholic devotion in a unique way, with Scripture and with the glorious sounds of this traditional ensemble singing choral music, hymns and songs in the cathedral style. For more information, call the cathedral office 616.456.1454 or visit grcmb.com.

Tenebrae at the Cathedral

The ancient tradition of sanctifying the hours of the Triduum is honored in Tenebrae, the adaptation and combination of elements from the Liturgy of the Hours and the Good Friday liturgy at 8 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Readings from Scripture, the singing of Allegri’s ethereal “Miserere,” the playing of Barber’s “Adagio” for strings, prayer in song and in silence, veneration of the cross, even the trembling of the earthquake offer various spiritual contemplations on the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. For more information, call the cathedral office 616.456.1454.