The Basilica Concert Guild is our primary source of funding for our yearly concert series. Members gain access to exclusive benefits and help sustain musical excellence at the Basilica of Saint Mary and in the surrounding community.
For guild inquiries, contact:
Anne Mathis, Chief Stewardship Officer
amathis@stmaryoldtown.org
Funding for the Basilica of Saint Mary's Inaugural 2026 Concert Series has been made possible by Mr. and Mrs. James and Penny Haybyrne. Concerts will be held in The Basilica of Saint Mary Church, 310 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Concert attendees are asked to register their attendance. Please be seated by 6:50 p.m.
Feast of the Ascension
Theme: “The union of the heavenly and the earth”
Der Abschied (the Farewell) from Das Lied Von Der Erde (The Song of the Earth) — 30 min.
Gustav Mahler (1860–1911)
Alto solo with chamber orchestra accompaniment
Heiliger Dankgesang (Song of Thanksgiving to God) — 25 min.
Beethoven (1770–1827) from his string quartet op. 132
String quartet (string orchestra version by David Elliott)
Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul Summer Chamber Music
Selection of chamber music by Brahms, Beethoven, and Debussy performed in the Lyceum
All Souls Concert, Paul Jacobs, Organist
Requiem by Maurice Duruflé
Chamber ensemble, choir, and organ (Paul Jacobs, Organist) — 25 min.
Newly composed work for chamber ensemble by David Elliott — 25 min.
The Basilica of Saint Mary
310 South Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Main Offices
313 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact
Phone: 703-836-4100
Fax: 703-549-3605
Email Contact
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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