Eucharistic Revival Concert

Dave Brubeck's

PANGE LINGUA VARIATIONS

A Eucharistic Revival Concert

In 1983 the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento, California commissioned legendary musician Dave Brubeck to compose a variation of the Thomas Aquinas hymn “Pange Lingua, Gloriosi” (“Sing, My Tongue, the Savior’s Glory”). The work beautifully captures the poetic spirit of the original Gregorian chant infused with Brubeck’s signature jazz improvisation and interludes. It was Brubeck’s first sacred composition since he had converted to Catholicism. The Dave Brubeck Quartet first performed the work in the Cathedral with orchestra and chorus over two nights in May, 1983 to sell-out audiences.

On Saturday, July 6 Grammy-nominated composer/musician Chris Brubeck, Dan Brubeck (sons of the late maestro), and pianist Joe Gilman will join the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Orchestra to recreate this beautiful work in the historic and magnificent surroundings of the Cathedral, which celebrates its 135th anniversary this year. Tickets to the concert and an optional wine-and-cheese reception are now on sale!

An optional wine & cheese reception and tours of the Cathedral [$50 per person] will begin at 6 pm before the 8 pm performance.

All proceeds will be used to support the Cathedral's Social Service Ministries.