Musica Sacra 2008-2009
The 20th Season

October 5, 2008 - David Burton-Brown
 This world renowned organist will perform works by Bach, Reger, Sowerby and Franck


November 9, 2008 - Ensemble Galilei
"Virtuoso technique, an instinctive feeling for the idiom, and the courage to improvise …
they play with energy, splendid ensemble, good humor and imagination.”

– The Washington Post

January 25, 2009 - Quink
A unique ensemble of international reputation - Since its first concerts in 1978 the group of five professional singers ranks among the top a cappella ensembles of the world.

March 22, 2009 - Oratorio Choir & Musica Sacra Orchestra
Lobgesang (Symphony No. 2 in B Flat) - Mendelssohn

 

All concerts begin at 2:00 PM preceded by a luncheon ($8) and lecture in the
Berean Room (Reception Room). A reception follows each concert.
Call 404-228-7732 or email Ann Drake for more information or for lunch reservations.

 

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is located at 1328 Peachtree Street, NE, adjacent to the High Museum,
at the corner of Peachtree and 16th Streets.

 

History

Musica Sacra Atlanta was formed in 1989 by Charles and Diane Whittaker to present the finest sacred music in this acoustically superior and spiritually stimulating space. Over the years Musica Sacra has presented such renowned musicians as Jitro Children's Choir, Quink, Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Dr. Karl Haas, and organists Jerry Hancock, Christopher Herrick, Jean-Pierre Leguay and John Scott. The Musica Sacra Orchestra and Oratorio Choir perform in two or three concerts in each season and have toured Europe several times. 

Funding   

Concerts are supported only from contributions from patrons to the Musica Sacra Concert Series and from earnings from the Musica Sacra Foundation Fund. Patrons' names are listed in each concert program.   The Musica Sacra Foundation is an endowment fund managed by the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta to ensure the future of the Musica Sacra Concert Series as an outreach ministry of the church. Only the earnings from this fund are used to supplement the concert program. It is hoped the level of endowment can be raised to the point that its earnings can cover a significant percentage of the program's costs.  Please contact the Music Office at 404-228-7732 to inquire about becoming a Musica Sacra patron.