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

· Gregorian chant
· Sacred polyphony of the Roman School
· Works connected to the musical tradition of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter’s

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 Chicago’s historic West Town neighborhood, the Church of St. John Cantius is one of the city’s most magnificent sacred spaces and a renowned center for Catholic liturgy, music, and sacred art.

Built in 1893 by Polish immigrants, the church is celebrated for its stunning Baroque Revival architecture, richly ornamented interior, and exceptional acoustics that make it an ideal setting for sacred choral music. Today, St. John Cantius is home to the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, a religious community dedicated to the restoration of the sacred in the Church through reverent liturgy, sacred music, and the preservation of Catholic artistic heritage.

With its historic pipe organ, ornate altars, and soaring vaulted ceilings, the church provides a deeply inspiring atmosphere for performances of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony—music that resonates beautifully within its historic walls.