The concert features works from the rich repertoire of the Vatican tradition and Italian Opera, including:

· Sacred polyphony of the Roman School
· Works connected to the musical tradition of the Sistine Chapel Choir
· Arias from Rossini, Verdi, Mascagni and Puccini

Performed in the noble and solemn style that has defined sacred choral music for centuries.

Sacred Voices
The Choir is dedicated to preserving and performing the great tradition of sacred choral music. It was the first to offer a private Concert to Pope Leo XIV in the Apostolic Palace for the 5th Centenary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

Maestro Adriano Caroletti – Conductor
Conductor of Sacred Voices and tenor of the Sistine Chapel Choir, specializing in Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony in the historic Roman tradition.

Josep Solé Coll – Organ
First Organist of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter’s in the Vatican, and Organist for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff.

The Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci Foundation, based in Rome, was established in 2003 to preserve and promote the sacred music tradition of Maestro Domenico Bartolucci (1917–2013), the renowned director of the Sistine Chapel Choir who was made a Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI for his long and generous service to the Church.

Through concerts, tours, and educational initiatives, the foundation shares the beauty of sacred music with audiences around the world.

Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, just steps from the Metra station, the Des Plaines Theatre is a restored historic venue and a vibrant destination for live entertainment in the northwest suburbs.

Originally opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and movie house, the theater has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve its vintage character while accommodating contemporary performances. With its intimate scale, classic marquee, and carefully revived architectural details, the space offers a nostalgic yet energetic setting for concerts, comedy, and touring acts.

Today, the Des Plaines Theatre presents a wide range of programming—from tribute bands and legacy artists to stand-up comedy—serving as a cultural anchor for the surrounding community. Its warm acoustics, flexible staging, and welcoming atmosphere make it an engaging venue where audiences can experience live performance up close within a beautifully restored historic setting.