Papal Visit 2008: St. Patrick's Organist Chooses Music For Pope's Visit

April 07, 2008
Stephanie Simon

Inside St. Patrick's Cathedral, Music Director Jennifer Pascual plays Bach’s "In dir ist Freude” on the church’s large organ, preparing for when it will be performed for when Pope Benedict celebrates mass in the church on April 19.

But there will be an array of music styles celebrating the pontiff's U.S. visit.

Harry Connick, Jr. is writing new music for the pre-mass show at Yankee Stadium on April 20, and Pascual will conduct. the rest image

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