Grant Us Humanity

Don’t miss Maestro Shafer’s final concert as Artistic Director of the City Choir of Washington, as he conducts what Brahms called his “human” Requiem, in the grandeur of Washington National Cathedral.

This concert is dedicated to the people of Ukraine: In memory of the victims of the war in Ukraine, and for those who mourn.

Her Excellency Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States, is the honorary patron of this concert.

The City Choir of Washington will be joined by Choralis; a full orchestra; and soloists Katelyn Aungst, soprano and James Shaffran, baritone.

Brahms, Ein deutsches Requiem

Shafer, A Prayer for Ukraine

Elgar, Nimrod from Enigma Variations

Ticketed reception to follow the concert at the Cafritz Refectory of the St Alban’s School, adjacent to Washington National Cathedral.

FREE PARKING IN THE CATHEDRAL GARAGE | MULTI-TICKET DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

A free livestream of this concert will be available on our YouTube channel at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please visit https://youtu.be/uq8WhhPJG_4 to watch.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17oEhyuCQK2LEJWbbT7Y_oYVnJO2j7-hP/view?usp=sharing

For a map of the short walk from Washington National Cathedral to the post-concert reception at the St. Albans School Refectory, please click on the map at left, or here.

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OUR COVID POLICY:

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required before entering the concert hall, and masks must be worn at all times while indoors at the concert venue. Proof of vaccination may be in the form of an original CDC vaccination card, a photograph or photocopy of the card, or official immunization record (electronic or physical) provided by your state health authority.

All members of the choir are fully vaccinated and will be masked throughout the performance.