# Event Details - **Event Name**: James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrating 150 years of the Cathedral's E. &. G. G. Hook & Hastings, Opus 801 with works by Duruflé, De Grigny, Marier, and FranckAbout this EventJames Kennerley has been hailed as “a great organist” displaying “phenomenal technique and sheer musicality” (Bloomberg News) and “serious skill” (Allan Kozinn, New York Times/Wall Street Journal). Kennerley is a multi-faceted artist, working as a conductor, keyboardist, vocalist, composer, and leadership consultant. James’ YouTube performances have enjoyed worldwide popularity and millions of views globally.In a special program for the Feast of Corpus Christi:Nicolas de Grigny (1672–1703)Pange lingua gloriosi corporis mysteriumfrom Livre d’orgueMaurice Duruflé (1902–1986)Prélude et fugue sur le nom d’Alain, Op. 7Theodore Marier (1912–2001)Suite I from Gregorian Chant Suites: Hymns to the Blessed SacramentCésar Franck (1822–1890)Choral no. 2 in B minorImprovisation on Gregorian themesIn 2017 James was appointed the Municipal Organist of Portland and Artistic Director of the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ, renowned internationally for the promotion of the organ, its music, and numerous educational and outreach opportunities. In 2020, James initiated the Backstage Pipes organ tour program, which introduces hundreds of newcomers to the pipe organ each year. He is also Artistic Director of Saint Mary Schola, Maine’s only fully professional instrumental and choral ensemble, and guest conductor of Blue Hill Bach Festival.James is Minister of Music at the historic Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Falmouth, Maine, where he directs the choir and performs on the fine Casavant pipe organ. Previously, he was Director of Music at Saint Paul’s Church and Choir School in Harvard Square, Cambridge MA, directing the choir of boy choristers and professional men in daily performances, concert tours, and broadcasts. James conducted a commercial recording of Faure’s Requiem and James’ own Mass for unaccompanied choir and rekindled performing relationships with organizations including the Boston Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestra. In a performance of Stravinsky's Persephone the Boston Globe praised the "notably pure-voiced boys of Saint Paul's Choir School." The Arts Fuse stated "The young boys of the St. Paul's Choir School were an angelic vocal presence whose ethereal timbre encouraged key moments of this schore to dance, mysteriously."James is frequently in demand as a performer and educator in this regard, and his trademark improvisations are frequent highlight of his versatile concert programming. Mr. Kennerley made his Lincoln Center conducing début in 2012, and his Carnegie Hall solo début in 2016. James is working on ‘Improvise Your Life’, an initiative based around musical improvisation in a TED Talk style demonstrating the synergy between creativity and innovation across multiple disciplines.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JXQTH6-tP4 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/james-kennerley-•-municipal-organist-of-portland-maine/100001987528992720 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, Concerts, performances, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Cathedral of the Holy Cross - **lat**: 42.3409711 - **long**: -71.0699411 - **full address**: Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington Street, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5374fa2ef95d742743af81632b0cbf4528bc06f56cec976982af284cff8dd292-rimg-w1200-h1501-dc08090a-gmir.jpg?v=1776271669 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine being held? - **A:** James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine takes place on Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington Street, Boston, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine? - **A:** Tickets for James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableSeniors & StudentsUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableDonationFreeAvailable17 & UnderFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine? - **A:** James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine is organized by Cathedral of the Holy Cross. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** James Kennerley • Municipal Organist of Portland, Maine is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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