Concerts at Christ Church
Concerts at Christ Church seeks to bring world-class music to the heart of downtown Savannah. This concert series is supported by the generous donations of the Friends of Music, which allows us to offer spectacular musical opportunities in this historic space at no charge to the broader Savannah community.
Hail, Gladdening Light
Musica Atlantica
George Fergus, Artistic Director
In darkness, we find peace. In turning to the light, we find direction and purpose. Begin your new year with a meditative candlelit concert and spend some time in peaceful reflection after the busy holiday season. Journey with us from darkness to light, beginning from a single candle and radiating outwards until the entire church is lit by an illuminating glow.
Free ticket reservations are available by clicking here.
Admission | This concert, and all concerts on the Christ Church Concert Series, is FREE and open to the public. Ticket reservations are requested; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Runtime | The program will last about 75 minutes.
Parking | Be sure to leave time to find parking in the downtown area; street parking is metered until 8:00 p.m., and garages are available in close proximity to the church.
Britten: The Canticles
Roger Isaacs, countertenor; Andrew Brown, tenor
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."
— Thomas Merton
Put your busy life on hold for a brief time and immerse yourself in the beauty and poignancy of Benjamin Britten's Canticles. These works for singers and piano cut straight to the heart of what it means to be human, with all its complicated emotions and relationships. In the intimate setting of Christ Church, let go of your to-do list and reconnect with what makes you, you.
Admission | This concert, and all concerts on the Christ Church Concert Series, is FREE and open to the public.
Runtime | The program will last about 60 minutes.
Reception | You are invited to greet the artists and enjoy a reception in the undercroft space immediately following the concert.
Parking | Parking is free on Sundays, but be sure to leave enough time to find a spot in the busy downtown area.
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
Elissa Edwards and Laura Choi Stuart, sopranos
Giovanni Pergolesi's Stabat Mater is considered one of the masterworks of the Italian Baroque period, its achingly beautiful phrases evoking the pain and anguish of the suffering and death of Christ. Set in this performance with sparse orchestration and paired with other works by contemporaries J.S. Bach and Vivaldi, we invite you to dwell in the beauty and power of these works from the heart of the Baroque.
Admission | This concert, and all concerts on the Christ Church Concert Series, is FREE and open to the public.
Runtime | The program will last about 60 minutes.
Reception | You are invited to greet the artists and enjoy a reception in the undercroft space immediately following the concert.
Parking | Parking is free on Sundays, but be sure to leave enough time to find a spot in the busy downtown area.
The Joy of Christmas: A Community Celebration
The Combined Choirs of Christ Church
George Fergus, Director of Music
Ring in the Christmas season in this festive benefit concert! Join in singing familiar hymns and carols, hear the choirs of Christ Church sing anthems and carols both ancient and modern, and support one of Savannah's longstanding non-profit organizations.
Emmaus House, a component of United Ministries of Savannah, provides warm meals, laundry, and showers to those in need every weekday morning. Now in its 42nd year of operation, Emmaus House provides over 43,000 hot meals each year to anyone in need. Your donation makes a difference! 100% of the funds donated at this concert go directly to supporting the crucial outreach of Emmaus House and address food insecurity in our city.
Admission | Free tickets will be available starting November 1 by visiting our Eventbrite page. Tickets ensure that you can get a seat without standing in a long line, and enable us to maintain required safety and capacity standards. A suggested donation of $15 at the door goes directly to benefit Emmaus House, a local non-profit serving the unhoused community in Savannah.
Runtime | The concert will last about 75 minutes.
Parking | Be sure to leave time to find parking in the downtown area; street parking is metered until 8:00 p.m., and garages are available in close proximity to the church.
