About this Event
In an exclusive program for our , acclaimed soprano Ah Young Hong and Grammy®-winning tenor Aaron Sheehan present an intimate song recital accompanied by pianist Christian Lane.
Hailed as "absolutely riveting" (Chicago Tribune) and "transfixing" (The New Yorker), Ah Young Hong is one of the world's most groundbreaking sopranos who, while studying at Peabody Institute, also sang in The Emmanuel Choir. Aaron Sheehan, appearing on more than 35 recordings, is a rare tenor who "balances grace and urgency" (The New York Times). A 2015 Grammy® award recipient, Sheehan has been a remarkable artistic partner to Emmanuel in recent years.
Friends of Music donors who have given at the Partner level in 2025—$250 or above—are cordially invited to this exclusive evening of drinks, dinner, and extraordinary music.
- Ah Young Hong, soprano
- Aaron Sheehan, tenor
- Christian Lane, piano
About Tickets
A ticket is required of all attendees, and will be issued by invitation to Friends of Music donors who have given at the Partner Level and above in calendar year 2025.
Please consider renewing or making your gift today!
Music at Emmanuel is grateful to the Maryland State Arts Council and the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Portfolios, www.BakerArtist.org, for their support of the 2025–2026 season.
Parking and Transportation
Emmanuel Church is located at 811 Cathedral Street in Baltimore, on the corner of Cathedral & W. Read Streets in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood.
Ample street parking, both free and metered, is available in historic Mt. Vernon. After 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on Sundays, many meters do not require payment and most residential restrictions are lifted. Please be sure to consult signage carefully.
However, we strongly encourage our patrons to avoid the stress of searching for street parking, and to make a parking plan before arriving into our residential neighborhood. To that end, the following websites and associated mobile apps may be very useful:
The closest paid parking lot is directly behind Emmanuel Church, at 810 N. Charles Street. Public lots within a three-block radius of the church include:
- 810 N. Charles Street*
- 910 N. Charles Street*
- 917 N. Charles Street
- 926 N. Charles Street
- 1000 N. Charles Street*
- 1017 N. Charles Street
- 124 W. Read Street
- 230 W. Read Street
- 600 Cathedral Street
*SAVE $5 on Parking!* Park in a PMI lot at 810, 910, or 1000 N. Charles St. and add promo code EEC when using the Honk app or honkmobile.com.
The church is also served by local bus routes on both Cathedral and N Charles Streets, as well as the Charm City Circulator (Purple Route) and Baltimore LiteRail Link (Mt Vernon/Centre St Stop).
Emmanuel Church is a 15-minute walk from Baltimore's Pennsylvania Rail Station (with regular MARC and Amtrak services).
About the venue
Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located in the heart of Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Its tremendous stone tower at the corner of Cathedral and W. Read Streets serves as a beacon in this community, and the nave's warm acoustic and gentle ambiance contribute to creating an ideal environment in which to hear choral and chamber music.
In 2022, the church building underwent a $3.2M transformation to make each space in its physical plant fully accessible to all; included in this project was an elevator, increased ramp access, and new restroom facilities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 811 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, United States
