Cathedral to host Piccolo Spoleto musical events

CHARLESTON—The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist will host some Piccolo Spoleto musical programs beginning May 27 at 119 Broad St. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. They include:

  • May 27 at 3 p.m., Beethoven’s Mass in C, Op. 86, by St. Cecilia Consort & Chancel Choir;
  • May 29 at 3 p.m., DaPacem concert for peace byAtlanta Schola Cantorum;
  • May 30 at 5 p.m., Requiemby Herbert Howells performed by Westminster Choir College, suggesteddonation $40, $32;
  • May 31 at 10 a.m.,Cathedral organist ScottTurkington’s program of Roman Catholic French organ music;
  • June 2 at 1 p.m., The Cecilia Ensemble performs masterpieces of the English Renaissance;
  • June 7 at 7:30 p.m., Crescent Brass with Scott Turkington, suggested donation $10 per person or $20 per family;
  • June 9 at 10 p.m., Charleston Renaissance Ensemble features ethereal music from 12th Century chant to High Renaissance polyphony, suggested donation $12, or $7 for students or seniors;
  • June 10 at 2 p.m., Sacre Voci chamber choir premiers Manuel Cardoso’s Missa Veni Sponsa Christi.

Details: Call (843) 724-8395, or visit www.charlestoncatholiccathedral.org.