Since its founding in Chicago in 1993, SDG has sought to enhance, promote and preserve classical sacred music in the biblical tradition, at the highest level. WATCH THE "MEET SDG" VIDEO
Read more...SDG has a growing library of critically acclaimed DVDs of sacred masterworks, conducted by John Nelson. VIEW DVD TRAILERS
Read more...SDG sponsors the annual Chicago Bach Project, featuring Bach’s greatest choral masterpieces. The next performance is the ST. JOHN PASSION on March 20, 2015.
Read more...At the heart of SDG's mission is the commissioning of new sacred music from the world’s leading composers. SDG-commissioned music is performed in concert halls, schools, and houses of worship around the world.
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SDG Choral Works Create an Unprecedented Event
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| Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Temple Emanu-El |
On November 21 and 23, 2014, two of New York City’s (and the world’s) most renowned houses of worship participated in a unique SDG-sponsored interfaith event. In an unprecedented collaboration, the choirs of Temple Emanu-El and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine joined forces to present the world premieres of two Soli Deo Gloria Psalms Project commissions.
Highlights of SDG 2014: An Amazing Year!
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| SDG 20th Anniversary Season |
As SDG wrapped up its 20th Anniversary 2013-2014 season, the highlights of 2014 marked many milestones in the history of SDG's mission to create the best in classical sacred music. Premieres included MacMillan's St. Luke Passion and Since it was the day of Preparation, Rouse's Requiem, six Psalms Project choral works, plus the Chicago Bach Project performance of the St. Matthew Passion.
Chicago Bach Project 2015: St. John Passion
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John Nelson conducting the Chicago Bach Project |
Grammy Award-winning conductor John Nelson returns Friday, March 20, 2015, to lead the fifth annual Chicago Bach Project in a performance of J. S. Bach’s powerful St. John Passion, featuring top-tier Chicago musicians in the Chicago Bach Choir (Donald Nally, chorus master) and Orchestra, with a world-class roster of soloists.