Harpsichordist Dr. Micaela Schmitz is celebrating both the Blessed Carlo Acutis (Saint from spring, 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.
To hear some ‘sneak previews’ visit my youtube channel where I share at home videos.
Also, listen in on my appearance with Fr. Rob Jack on “Driving Home the Faith“, Monday, May 12th at approx. 5.05pm on Sacred Heart Radio.
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.
Sunday, September 14th, 2025, 7pm at The Cathedral Basilica, St. Peter in Chains, 325 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Cathedral (free) parking lots are located next to the Cathedral at 7th & Plum Streets and 7th & Central Streets. The concert will be in the side chapel
Saturday, October 4th, 2025, 7.30pm at Sacred Heart Church of Divine Mercy Parish 18 Division St, Bellevue, KY 41073
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 at St. John the Baptist Church, 10010 Carolina Trace Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030
Sunday, February 8, 2026, prior to vespers (4pm ish),with vespers at 5pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH 45174
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3pm at St. Rose of Lima Church, 2501 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202 St. Rose of Lima Music Society
Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3pm (TO BE CONFIRMED) at St. Catharine of Siena Church, 2848 Fischer Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Other DATES PENDING. If your venue is interested in hosting this concert, please contact Micaela.