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In celebration of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's 500-year birth anniversary, Cantorei, the professional vocal ensemble of St. James Cathedral, presents Palestrina's Pope Marcellus Mass along with music by his contemporaries Orlandus Lassus, Francisco Guerrero, and Tomás Luis de Victoria. Joseph Adam conducts.

The Missa Papae Marcelli, or Pope Marcellus Mass, is Palestrina's best-known mass, and one of the pinnacles of polyphonic choral music. It was written c.1562 in honor of Pope Marcellus II, who was pope for a mere three weeks in 1555.

PROGRAM (not in program order):

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525–1594)
Missa Papae Marcelli
Magnificat primi toni a8
Tu es Petrus

Orlandus Lassus (c. 1532–1594)
Justorum animæ
Veni Creator Spiritus

Tomás Luis de Victoria (c. 1548–1611)
O magnum mysterium

Francisco Guerrero (1528–1599)
Pastores loquebantur

Program, including a 15-minute intermission, runs approximately 90 minutes.

 
Tickets:

2025-2026 Concert Series: Palestrina & Contemporaries – Cathedral Cantorei – Saturday, November 22, 2025 – 8:00 pm

This link will take you to the Zeffy ticketing page at Zeffy.com.

Ticket prices: suggested donation
$22.00 general | $14.00 students & seniors | or pay as able


There is no service charge for purchasing online (the suggested tip for the Zeffy platform is optional, and you may change the amount to $0). Pay-as-able tickets are available both at the ticketing link and the box office.

Doors open at 7:30pm. The concert begins at 8:00pm. The Cathedral will be closed after the 5:30pm Mass at approximately 6:45pm for setup.

While advance purchase of tickets is encouraged and greatly appreciated, walk-up tickets will be available at the south Columbia Street/Courtyard 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.

To make Friends of Cathedral Music donor reservations or to buy advance tickets with a check or cash (requires a visit to the Cathedral during weekday business hours), contact musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4874.

 
More Information about Cathedral Concerts:

Where to Enter
There are three Cathedral entrances for concerts:

- The Marion Street/Terry Avenue entrance is at the northeast corner of the Cathedral. This entrance is accessible to those with disabilities. Restrooms are located at this entrance. Advance ticket holders and those with a Friends of Cathedral Music card may enter here.

- 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 here. Advance ticket holders and those with a Friends of Cathedral Music card may enter here.

- 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.

Parking Information
- The Cabrini Center Garage (Marion St. between Terry & Boren Aves.) will remain open past its usual closing time until 10:30pm for pay-to-park concert parking. Please be sure your vehicle is moved from the garage BEFORE 10:30.

- 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 $5.00/hour and free after 8:00pm.

- Parking for Disabled Parking Permits is on the west side of Terry Ave. between Marion and Columbia Sts. A passenger drop-off space is on the southwest corner of Terry Ave. at Marion St.

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
Questions? Contact the Music Office at 206-382-4874, or e-mail musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org.

804 Ninth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 | 206-382-4874 | musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org