Sacred Voices
For the first time, this distinguished ensemble travels from Rome to California on a remarkable journey to share the rich tradition of Roman polyphony—most notably that of the Sistine Chapel Choir and its renowned composers.
Sacred Voices is composed of forty singers drawn from leading Roman and Vatican musical institutions, under the direction of Pontifical Cantor Adriano Caroletti.
The program features a wide-ranging repertoire centered on the composers of the Sistine Chapel Choir, including Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, often called the “prince of music,” as well as Lorenzo Perosi and Domenico Bartolucci, who composed for and directed the Pope’s Choir in the 20th century. Their music has long accompanied the solemn liturgies of the Popes in the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, and continues to represent the most elevated tradition of sacred music in the Catholic Church.
Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear this musical tradition performed by singers who serve in the chapels of Rome and the Vatican.
Listen Tu es Petrus – Palestrina, Coro della Fondazione Cardinale Bartolucci, dir. Adriano Caroletti
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More about the Choir
Sacred Voices Choir had the honor of presenting a concert for Pope Leo XIV on June 18, 2025, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, on the occasion of the unveiling of a commemorative Vatican City State postage stamp and the release of a Vatican recording marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. A special limited-edition CD of this recording will be available for purchase.
In the United States, the Choir has previously performed in Chicago (2022) and New York (2025) to great acclaim.
The tour is organized by the Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci Foundation in Rome, dedicated to the legendary Maestro who led the Sistine Chapel Choir for nearly 50 years and was later elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI in recognition of his extraordinary service to the Church.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3746906-0
