The Musical Life of Elizabeth Seton
This concert is a unique way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding by exploring the music Elizabeth Seton would have enjoyed throughout her life—as a child, a young mother, and eventually as the foundress of the Sisters of Charity.
The concert is a free event and will be held in the Basilica. Check-in will be available at Info Desk and Basilica entrance.
Did you know?
Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first woman to have her music published in the United States.
As it states in the article “Elizabeth Ann Seton: Saint and Composer of JERUSALEM” by Clark Kimberling, University of Evansville: “Penned in 1812 and first published anonymously before Mother Seton’s death in 1821, JERUSALEM can now be treasured as the earliest known published hymn tune composed by an American-born woman.”
Come hear this piece and many more at this concert!
Musicians:
Dr. Alice Ann M. O’Neill, SC (cello)
Dr. Alice Ann M. O’Neill, SC, artist cellist and scholar, has professional performance experience in symphony
orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and as a soloist throughout Europe, Japan, Canada, and the U.S., in well-
known venues such as El Escorial (Madrid), Teatro Alla Scala (Venice & Milan), Symphony Hall (Boston), and
Carnegie Hall (New York). She continues to perform regularly with The Mount St. Joseph Faculty Piano Trio and in
solo concerts. She is a member of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. (link)
Dr. Robert Conda (piano)
Dr. Robert Conda is a collaborative pianist with more than 30 years of experience performing and teaching in
educational, church, and professional settings. He currently serves on the collaborative piano staff at Northern
Kentucky University and has performed with organizations including the Cincinnati Community Orchestra, Cincinnati
Metropolitan Orchestra, Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts, and Cincinnati Cello Institute. Dr. Conda holds
degrees from West Chester University, East Carolina University, and Ball State University, where he earned a Doctor
of Arts in Piano Chamber Music and Accompanying.
Dr. JaeEun Li (violin)
A native of South Korea, Dr. JaeEun Lee is an active musician in violin and organ and a Suzuki-trained teacher. She
has given numerous performances in the United States, Korea, Italy, China, and Indonesia and has featured in solo
recitals, chamber music, and orchestra concerts. (link)