The Sacred Veil (April 25)
Schedule
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Metropolitan United Church | Toronto, ON
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In this performance:The Sacred Veil by Eric Whitacre
Mystical Hope by Stephanie Martin (TMChoir Commission & World Premiere)
Featured Performers:
Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor
Stephanie Martin, composer
Toronto Mendelssohn Singers
Runtime: 90-minutes, no intermission
On the music:
Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil is a deeply personal meditation on love, loss, and healing. Written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, it tells the true story of Silvestri’s wife, Julie, who passed away from ovarian cancer at 36. Through its luminous harmonies and intimate text, the piece explores the profound connection between love and grief. “Heartbreaking but also bracing” (LA Times), this poignant work is presented in partnership with Metropolitan United Church as a vigil for Cancer Awareness Month.
About the Artwork:
Lionhearted by Michelle Marin. Michelle Marin creates intimate paintings, drawing on her technical knowledge as a craftsperson and artist, as well as her experiences and observations as a healthcare worker, to explore what it means to be human.
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Where is it happening?
Metropolitan United Church, 31 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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