All cultural events held at Saint Meinrad are free and open to the public.
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525
Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314
Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201
Saint Meinrad Archabbey's Arete Orchestra
September 6, 2025
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Bede Hall Theater
The Oberlin Trio comprises esteemed faculty members from the Oberlin Conservatory and showcases the exceptional talents of pianist Haewon Song, violinist David Bowlin, and cellist Dmitry Kouzov.
September 26, 2025
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Bede Hall Theater
First-place winner of the 2023 New York Flute Club Competition, Jae Hyun Moon is a Korean-American flutist whose performances are not just about music, but also about giving back to her community.
Macau pianist Ieng Ieng "Kevina" Lam is a versatile musician who has made frequent solo appearances with orchestras in Macau and Europe since her debut at age 14. Her acclaimed performance of Franck's Variations Symphoniques in 2010 at the Berlin Konzerthaus was described as "absolutely wonderful" by the Berliner Morgenpost, showcasing her prowess as a soloist.
October 17, 2025
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Bede Hall Theater
Hailed as “the most promising of today’s up-and-coming song recitalists” (Financial Times), baritone Benjamin Appl is celebrated by audiences and critics alike for a voice that “belongs to the last of the old great masters of song,” with “an almost infinite range of colours” (Süddeutsche Zeitung), “exacting attention to text” (New York Times), and artistry that’s described as “unbearably moving” (The Times).
Described by The Daily Telegraph as “in a class of his own,” James Baillieu is one of the leading song and chamber music pianists of his generation.
October 26, 2025
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Bede Hall Theater
November 3, 2025
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel
Now in its 30th anniversary season, the “engaging” (New Yorker) low-voice ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming, and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century.
November 7, 2025
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Bede Hall Theater
Dr. Ryan Kennedy, the director of liturgical music at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, is a scholar of exceptional merit. As a concert artist, Ryan is renowned for his innovative programming approach. His specialization in orchestral transcriptions, bringing to life works by Ravel, Strauss, and Mahler, alongside modern French repertoire, is a testament to his creativity.
November 14, 2025
7:30 p.m. CT
Archabbey Church
With a career spanning three decades, the multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today.
February 20, 2026
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Bede Hall Theater
March 19, 2026
7:00 p.m. CT
St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel
An active international performing artist, Timothy Renner is a graduate of the prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where he was invited to perform as a guest artist in their annual gala last summer.
American soprano Jacqueline Piccolino has been deemed by the San Francisco Chronicle “an artist to watch” with “impeccable technique and stage presence” and “precisely placed coloratura.”
March 24, 2026
7:30 p.m. CT
St. Bede Hall Theater
The prize-winning Danish-Latvian ensemble, Carion, offers audiences a unique and innovative chamber music experience.
April 21, 2026
7:30 p.m.
St. Bede Hall Theater