Milan choir to perform at St John’s Co-Cathedral
Concert of sacred choral music to be led by Mro Massimo Palombella
St John’s Co-Cathedral is welcoming the Schola Cantorum Venerandae Fabricae of Milan for Cantate Domino Canticum Novum, a concert of sacred choral music being held on Saturday, July 4, at 8pm.
Established by the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano, the Schola Cantorum Venerandae Fabricae was created to nurture exceptional young musicians and promote the rich tradition of sacred music through rigorous study, research and concert performance. Since 2025, the ensemble has featured prominently in the concert initiatives of the Scuola della Cattedrale, earning recognition for its refined interpretations, particularly of the Renaissance repertoire.
Leading the performance will be maestro Massimo Palombella, one of the foremost figures in sacred music today. Widely respected for his distinguished career, he served as musical director of the Pontifical Sistine Chapel Choir from 2010 to 2019, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI and reconfirmed by Pope Francis. His work has received international acclaim, including the prestigious 2016 Echo Klassik Award for Cantate Domino. La Cappella Sistina e la musica dei Papi.
Today, as superintendent of the musical heritage of the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano and musical director of the Schola Cantorum Venerandae Fabricae, he continues to shape the future of sacred choral music through artistic excellence and education.
In a statement, the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation said it was “honoured to welcome both Maestro Palombella and the Schola Cantorum Venerandae Fabricae to Malta for what promises to be an inspiring evening of music, reflection and shared cultural heritage.
“Their visit strengthens the enduring bonds between two historic centres of faith, art and music, offering audiences the opportunity to experience performances of exceptional quality within one of Europe’s most remarkable baroque cathedrals.”
It said the concert’s title, Cantate Domino Canticum Novum – Sing to the Lord a New Song – encapsulates the spirit of the evening: “a celebration of sacred music that continues to inspire contemporary audiences while remaining deeply rooted in centuries of tradition”.
The concert starts at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased from www.showshappening.com.
For more information, visit www.stjohnscocathedral.com.