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.

Situated in the growing city of Naperville, St. Raphael Catholic Church is a large and active parish recognized for its contemporary worship space and dynamic community life.

Founded in the late 20th century to serve a rapidly expanding population, the church features a modern architectural style with a broad, fan-shaped nave, abundant natural light, and a design centered on inclusivity and participation. The spacious interior allows for large gatherings while maintaining a sense of intimacy and connection.

St. Raphael is well suited for a variety of musical offerings, with acoustics that support both congregational singing and choral performance. Its adaptable space and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal setting for sacred concerts, where music can be experienced clearly and communally within a thoughtfully designed contemporary environment.