Sounds from The Sanctuary
The Official News Source of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
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50 episodes since 2022
SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #54: RISING STAR AARON PATTERSON
Today’s episode features rising star organist Aaron Patterson, who is visiting Orange County giving a concert at our neighboring community Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods. Also appearing alongside Aaron is Charlotte Hseih - organist ...
June 27, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #52: A LIFE OF CHANT – THE MUSIC OF MAURICE DURUFLE
In this episode, Cathedral Organist David Ball takes us through his own personal listening journey exploring the works of composer Maurice Duruflé. Although few works of the composer survive to this day, the ones that are published have all bec...
May 22, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #53: MEET DOLORES GOMEZ
In this Episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary, meet Dolores Gomez, life-long church musician, singer, pianist, composer, and especially Christ Cathedral’s new Head of Hispanic Music Ministry. Hear some of Dolores compositions, her singing...
May 09, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #51: ORGAN & CHOIR FESTIVAL IN MEMORY OF DR FRED SWANN PT. 2
Enjoy this exclusive audio from the Organ and Choral Festival in Memory of Dr. Frederick Lewis Swann (1931 – 2022). This portion is part two of a program that was recorded live from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California in January of 202...
March 21, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #50: A CHORAL ADORATION AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Preview the musical selections for the upcoming A CHORAL ADORATION at Christ Cathedral - a solemn evening of sung prayer and reflection that will include Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. As part of the Eucharisti...
February 28, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #49: ORGAN & CHOIR FESTIVAL IN MEMORY OF DR FRED SWANN
Enjoy this exclusive audio from the Organ and Choral Festival in Memory of Dr. Frederick Lewis Swann (1931 – 2022). This was recorded live from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California in January of 2024.
February 28, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #48: ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY
It is tempting to think that the time between Christmas and Lent - the liturgical season called “Ordinary Time” - would be a time of simple music. In fact, this liturgical season is only called “ordinary” in reference to how the Sundays are cou...
February 28, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #47: MUSIC FOR THE NEW YEAR
To kick off 2024, host David Ball curates a beautiful playlist of music liturgically appropriate for the month of January. The church begins each year with the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and continues with Epiphany - the celebration of the...
January 11, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #46: CHRISTMAS 2023 – A CHOIR SERVICE BY CANDLELIGHT
This beautiful performance was recorded live from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, on December 15, 2023. Feel free to look up the archived video on the Christ Cathedral Facebook page!ChristCathedralMusic.org
January 11, 2024
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #45: CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL 2023
Sounds from the Sanctuary enters the most wonderful time of the year with this episode - an invitation to Christmas at the Cathedral 2023! Sing along to your favorite sacred Christmas music, meditate on the Incarnation with a gorgeous Ma...
November 22, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #44: CHANGING SEASONS – FALL CHORAL MUSIC
Changing Seasons – Fall Choral Music In today’s episode, Cathedral Organist David Ball brings us into his role as Director of many of the Christ Cathedral’s choirs - open to volunteer singers of all ages and e...
October 26, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #43: OLD MUSIC FROM FRANCE
Old Music from France Journey hundreds of years back in this episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary to the Baroque era of France, and listen to the glorious music of that special time period. Our host and Cathed...
August 16, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #42: HAZEL IS BACK – CATHEDRAL ORGAN SCHOLARS IN CONCERT
Cathedral organ Scholars in Concert Tune in to hear the next generation of organists as Christ Cathedral’s own Organ Scholars take the stage and perform on the famed Hazel Wright Organ. These young organists, ...
August 16, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #41: NEWPORT HARBOR SUMMER
Newport Harbor SummerJoining David in the studio today are the musicians from Newport Harbor Lutheran Church - a wonderful community in Newport Beach with a beautiful acoustic and a pipe organ. This summer, the music dire...
July 06, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY - EPISODE #40: HAZEL IS BACK – DAVID BALL IN CONCERT
David Ball in Concert Juilliard-trained organist David Ball serves as Cathedral Organist and Head of Music Ministry at Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange, California (formerly the Crystal Cathedral). Da...
July 06, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #39: HAZEL IS BACK – DR EMMA WHITTEN IN CONCERT
Dr. Emma Whitten in Concert Emma Whitten is an accomplished organist specializing in early Baroque and contemporary repertoire. She performs across the United States and internationally, captivating audiences ...
June 01, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #38: HAZEL IS BACK – MAY 2023 RECITALS PT. 1
May 2023 Recitals Pt. 1 After the especially sacred seasons of Lent and Holy Week, the Year of Hazel celebrations return in May of 2023 with three concerts every other Wednesday in May! These will fea...
May 01, 2023
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – EPISODE #37: ORGAN MUSIC FOR LENT
Organ Music for Lent Lent - the weeks in the liturgical calendar leading up to Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter - is a time of reflection as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection. All too often, though, this se...
April 06, 2023
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EPISODE #36SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: INTERFAITH CHORAL FESTIVAL AND PRAYER SERVICE (PT 2)
Interfaith Choral Festival & Prayer Service – Part 2 This year, Christ Cathedral continues to celebrate the return of the famed Hazel Wright Organ. Hazel was heard by millions of viewers around the world and certainly by ...
March 02, 2023
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EPISODE #35SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: INTERFAITH CHORAL FESTIVAL AND PRAYER SERVICE (PT 1)
Interfaith Choral Festival & Prayer Service – Part 1 Experience a multitude of singers from all faiths coming together to make beautiful music under the direction of Guest Conductor and Clinician ...
February 23, 2023
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EPISODE #34SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL 2022 (PT 2)
Episode No. 34: Enjoy “Part 2” of our very special Christmas at the Cathedral 2022!
February 23, 2023
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EPISODE #33SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL 2022 (PT 1)
Episode No. 33: Christmas at the Cathedral 2022 – Pt 1 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Enjoy this two-part show featuring...
December 29, 2022
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EPISODE #32SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: FRANCK FEST 2022 – 200 YEARS OF CESAR FRANCK
Episode No. 32: Franck Fest 2022 – 200 Years of Cesar Franck As we have heard in previous episodes, 2022...
December 07, 2022
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