In relation to Marco Anelli’s photography exhibition, Saint Peter’s: Views from Church and Basilica where inspiring examples of shadow and light were on view, we hosted a panel to explore the effects of light in three modern spaces.

An immensely public building, a reception during the NYCxDesign Festival gave a rare opportunity to experience the space without the hustle and bustle of the myriad programs.

On Tuesday, February 13, 2025, internationally acclaimed organist Felix Hell returned to Saint Peter’s Church for a deeply personal and virtuosic recital on the newly transformed Klais/Fisk organ—an instrument that helped shape his earliest experiences as a musician.

A series of inaugural events were held, beginning with a weekend of programs featuring solo, orchestral, and choral literature that invited people to be part of giving to New York City an inspiring instrument for the future.