Organist Emeritus of Westminster Abbey in London, James O’Donnell is unquestionably one of the world’s great organists and choir conductors — and we are thrilled to welcome him to Emmanuel to celebrate 15 years since the installation of our 2009 Létourneau pipe organ.
In addition to performing a varied and engaging organ recital at 3:00 p.m., Mr. O’Donnell will conduct The Emmanuel Choir in a service of Choral Evensong at 4:00 p.m.
During his 23-year tenure at Westminster Abbey, O’Donnell led the music for many important royal and noteworthy occasions — including, most recently, the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. He was recently made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) by King Charles III, and we are excited to welcome him to Baltimore for this special and celebratory event.
James O'Donnell, distinguished guest artist
Christian Lane, director
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About the choir
The Emmanuel Choir is Maryland's premier professional liturgical choral ensemble.
A 16-voice fully-professional mixed-voice ensemble, its 12-member core is augmented by four Choral Scholars, each a local young artist. Rooted in the great and expansive choral traditions of the Anglican (Episcopal) Church, the Emmanuel Choir’s repertoire spans the centuries — from Italian Renaissance to English Romantic; from plainsong to the 21st century — and includes regular world-premiere performances of new music composed for the church of today and tomorrow. The choir is directed by Christian Lane.