Grant Us Peace
Music for the Lenten Season

Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble
Loren W. Pontén, founder & artistic director
Opus 7 Chamber Orchestra, Mary Sokol Brown, concertmaster

Opus 7 performs a Lenten concert of profound music for choir and orchestra by Eastern European and Scandinavian composers as a musical prayer for hope and perseverance; comfort for those who grieve and those who are fearful; and peace and justice in Ukraine.

The concert features the Northwest premiere of both Ukrainian composer Alexander SHCHETYNSKY's Requiem* and Estonian composer Erkki-Sven TÜÜR's For Ukraine*, a personal response to the war. Other works: Even When He Is Silent – ARNESEN (Norway) • "Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered" – BORTNIANSKY (Ukraine/Russia) • "Fecit Potentiam" from Magnificat – RAUTAVAARA (Finland) • "Kyrie" from Gloria Patri – SISASK (Estonia) • Dona Nobis Pacem* – VASKS (Latvia)

Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble is joined by the Opus 7 Chamber Orchestra* with Mary Sokol Brown as concertmaster. This concert is dedicated to the people of Ukraine and Opus 7 will be collecting donations to support continued relief efforts.

Click here for tickets.
Preferred Seating: $60 in advance
General Seating: $30 in advance, $40 at the door
Seniors: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Students: $15 presale OR Pay as able at the door with student ID

For more concert information, visit their website at opus7.org, Facebook page Opus7Seattle, or Instagram page @opus7vocalensemble.


IMPORTANT NOTICE: Construction on the Portico Project will close the Marion and Terry entrance and the restrooms there from January 6 through early April. During this time, the box office will move to the south Columbia Street/Archbishop Murphy Courtyard entrance, which is ADA accessible. To minimize congestion at the south entrance, we ask those who purchase tickets in advance and who are able to navigate stairs to please enter through the west 9th Avenue entrance. During concerts, an ADA-accessible restroom will be available in the west vestibule of the Cathedral, and additional facilities will be available outside of the south entrance of the Cathedral and in an adjacent building. Thank you for your patience as we complete this exciting project!

Doors open at 7:30pm. The concert begins at 8:00pm. The Cathedral will be closed after the 5:30pm Mass for setup.

While advance purchase of tickets is encouraged and greatly appreciated, walk-up tickets will be available at the Columbia St./Courtyard south door only (box office will open no later than 7:30pm). Those who have purchased tickets in advance, are entering with a Friends of Cathedral Music donor card, or are on the will-call list may enter at any entrance.

Pay-as-able parishioner passes are available at the Cathedral parish office reception desk or by contacting the music office.

 
More Information about Cathedral Concerts:

Where to Enter
There are temporarily only two Cathedral entrances for concerts:

- The Columbia Street/Courtyard entrance is on the south side of the Cathedral near the Chapel. ADA accessible via a ramp. The Box Office to purchase walk-up tickets is located at this entrance.

- The 9th Avenue entrance is on the west side of the Cathedral. This entrance is NOT accessible to those who use a wheelchair or have other mobility issues that preclude the use of stairs. Advance ticket holders and those with a Friends of Cathedral Music card may enter here. To minimize congestion at the south entrance, we ask those who purchase tickets in advance and who are able to navigate stairs to please enter through this door.

Parking Information
- The Cabrini Garage closes at 7:00pm (after Mass) and is NOT available for concert parking.

- Limited free parking (~65 spaces) is available in the O'Dea High School parking lot, entrances on Marion and Columbia Streets between Terry and Boren Avenues.

- Street parking is $2.50/hour (free after 8:00pm).

- Accessible parking is available on the west side of Terry Avenue, between Marion and Columbia.

- There is a small pay lot across the street from the Cathedral on 9th Avenue and a larger pay lot at 711 Madison Street. If you park at a garage in the neighborhood, be sure to check the closing time.

Public Transportation
St. James Cathedral is within a few blocks of a number of bus lines and the First Hill Streetcar. The #60 bus stops directly in front on 9th Ave. To plan your trip, visit tripplanner.kingcounty.gov (or 206-553-3000), or maps.google.com and search for Terry Ave & Marion St, Seattle.

Questions
If you have any general questions about parking or attending a concert at St. James Cathedral, please call the Music Office at 206-382-4874, or e-mail musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org. For ticket or concert program questions, contact Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble: Email or (206) 782-2899.