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Cappella Romana: In the Footsteps of St. Demetrios

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006 United States
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Cappella Romana brings to life the vibrant soundscape of medieval Thessaloniki, Byzantium’s second largest city. Hear ancient hymns honoring the city’s patron, the ever-popular St. Demetrios, sung on the weekend of his annual feast day. Experience ecstatic Byzantine chants for the saint adorning the Cathedral Rite of Constantinople, sung by the women and men of Cappella Romana.

This program, held under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles, is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), and the Mary Calfas Janos Program Fund. This program is co-sponsored by Gefyra (Bridge), the UCLA College Humanities Division, UCLA Center for the Study of Religion, and the UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies.

Tickets: $25 General Admission (including service fees)
Free for children under 18
All students age 18+ with valid ID:
UCLA students can reserve free tickets online with UCLA Logon ID
Non-UCLA students: Free tickets can be obtained at UCLA Central Ticket Office in advance, or at event).

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Venue

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006 United States
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Organizer

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music