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Upcoming Concerts

To be announced.

2005 - 2008 Seasons

Cappella Clausura

performing twelve centuries of new music

We are pleased to announce that Cappella Clausura, a period instrument and vocal ensemble which specializes in music written through the centuries by women in clausurae, that is, in cloisters, continues as artist-in-residence for the 2007- 2008 season at Messiah.  This collaboration is part of our church’s ongoing artist-in-residence program.

The ensemble of female voices is accompanied by instrumentalists playing the harpsichord, lute, and other period instruments. Cappella Clausura brings to light works of composers who have struggled to compose and perform despite considerable social taboos. The music that was written in clausurae was extraordinary in its inventiveness as well as its musicality.  The nuns who penned it wrote to express their deepest spirituality at a time when musical expression by women was not only frowned upon but frequently forbidden by the church. The group's goal is to place this music into the the standard repertoire.

For directions or more information go to:  www.clausura.org

Night Prayer

Night Prayer, a service of ancient plainsong chant, mystical silence, and meditation is held on the first Sunday of every month at 8:30 PM at the Episcopal Parish of the Messiah.

2004 - 2005 Season

 Momus Trombone Quartet

The Momus Trombone Quartet, a chamber music ensemble dedicated to advancing brass chamber music in the community, was artist-in-residence at the Parish of the Messiah. 

Momus’ repertoire that ranges from classical and religious music to jazz and pop genres could be heard at churches, schools, and a wide variety of musical venues throughout the Boston area.  In addition to performing, an educational program they developed let them share their great love of chamber music with children.