The Academy of Sacred Drama will present Noble Soul, their production of Tosi’s oratorio Il martirio di S Caterina (The Martyrdom of St. Catherine) from 1701. Catherine, a brilliant and devout Christian, confronts the ruthless King Maxentius. Refusing to renounce her faith, Catherine denounces Maxentius’ cruelty to Christians, converts members of the royal court, and earns a martyr’s fate.
A cast of five singers is headed by mezzo-soprano Kim Leeds in the tile role and is accompanied by an ensemble of Baroque-style instruments including harpsichord and theorbo. The Academy’s production is a semi-staged production and a Western Hemisphere premiere.
Date/Time: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7 PM
Location: Village Hall at St. James Church (296 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560)
Tickets: $15-$60, visit https://sacreddrama.org/
The Academy of Sacred Drama will present Noble Soul, their production of Tosi’s oratorio Il martirio di S Caterina (The Martyrdom of St. Catherine) from 1701. Catherine, a brilliant and devout Christian, confronts the ruthless King Maxentius. Refusing to renounce her faith, Catherine denounces Maxentius’ cruelty to Christians, converts members of the royal court, and earns a martyr’s fate.
A cast of five singers is headed by mezzo-soprano Kim Leeds in the tile role and is accompanied by an ensemble of Baroque-style instruments including harpsichord and theorbo. The Academy’s production is a semi-staged production and a Western Hemisphere premiere.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Location: St. Vincent Ferrer Church (869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065)
Tickets: $15-$60, visit https://sacreddrama.org/
The Academy of Sacred Drama will present Noble Soul, their production of Tosi’s oratorio Il martirio di S Caterina (The Martyrdom of St. Catherine) from 1701. Catherine, a brilliant and devout Christian, confronts the ruthless King Maxentius. Refusing to renounce her faith, Catherine denounces Maxentius’ cruelty to Christians, converts members of the royal court, and earns a martyr’s fate.
A cast of five singers is headed by mezzo-soprano Kim Leeds in the tile role and is accompanied by an ensemble of Baroque-style instruments including harpsichord and theorbo. The Academy’s production is a semi-staged production and a Western Hemisphere premiere.
Date/Time: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3 PM
Location: St. James the Less Church (10 Church Ln, Scarsdale, NY 10583)
Tickets: $15-$60, visit https://sacreddrama.org/
