Harpsichordist Dr. Micaela Schmitz is celebrating both the Blessed Carlo Acutis (Saint from April 27th, 2025) and a instrument baptism of her new Pentagonal Virginals (similar to a harpsichord). The program features pieces from the Renaissance that link to Carlo’s devotion to the Virgin Mary, to the Eucharist and to God. Composers include Byrd, Cabezon, Picchi, Frescobaldi, Rossi, Froberger, and more. It can be heard as a concert or treated as a meditation. Micaela will share information about the saint and the music as we journey with Carlo on his “Highway to Heaven”. Entry is free, but donations are invited.
There are some dates in the calendar, and more on their way.
Friday, May 16th, 2025 7pm at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 W Sharon Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246
(No interval). Donations toward the Music ministry at St. Gabriel Church, which is part of the soon to be named
St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes (formerly Tri-County Catholics). Micaela is Music Director at St. Gabriel, and it seemed only proper to start here because of the excitement over the new name. Link to parish events.
Saturday, October 4th, 2025, 7.30pm or 8pm at Divine Mercy Church of Sacred Heart Parish, 18 Division St, Bellevue, KY 41073 – DATE TO BE CONFIRMED/START TIME IN DISCUSSION
This performance includes an interval and will include readings by young people about the saint as well as chant sung by the choir, directed by
Sydney Orndorff.
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 5pm (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED) at St. John the Baptist Church, 10010 Carolina Trace Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030
Sunday, February 8, 2026, prior to vespers (TIME TO BE CONFIRMED) St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH 45174
Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7pm (TENTATIVE DATE, TIME TO BE CONFIRMED) at St. Martin of Tours Church, 3720 St Martins Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Other DATES PENDING. If your venue is interested in hosting this concert, please contact Micaela.