Harpsichord Concert Honoring Bl. Carlo Acutis, Glendale

Harpsichordist Dr. Micaela Schmitz, Director of Music at St. Gabriel Church, is celebrating both the soon to be canonized St. Carlo Acutis and a musical baptism of her new instrument, a pentagonal virginals (an early member of the harpsichord family). The program features pieces from the Renaissance that link to Carlo’s devotion to Mary, to the Eucharist and to God. Composers include Byrd, Cabezon, Picchi, Frescobaldi, Rossi, Froberger, and more. It can be heard as a concert or treated as a meditation. Micaela will share information about the saint and the music as we journey with Carlo on his “highway to heaven”. The program will last just under an hour. Entry is free, but donations are invited towards music at St. Gabriel Church. Free parking at church and adjoining school as well as street.