Calendar: February 7-13, 2022

Friday, February 11

POSTPONED—First Church Festival Chorus: Schubert & Pergolesi
In a much-anticipated return to live singing, the 80-voice First Church Festival Chorus will sing two gems accompanied by orchestra: Schubert’s Mass No. 2 in G major, and Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Extending a historical tradition of rearranging the Stabat Mater, the Festival Chorus will sing a new four-part edition of the work, expanded from its original setting for two soloists.

Time: Friday, February 11,  8 PM: PDT
Cost: $20-$30.
Venue: First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way.
More information HERE.


Sunday, February 13

The Handel Opera Project: Acis and Galatea
The Handel Opera Project presents Handel’s Acis and Galatea, featuring soloists Daphne Touchais, Jonathan Smucker, Andrew Green, and David Peterson, with a chamber chorus and orchestra led by WIlliam G. Ludtke.

Time: Sunday, February 13,  2:30 PM: PDT
Cost: $30 general, $20 seniors.
Venue: First Church of Christ, Scientist, 2619 Dwight Way, Berkeley.
More information HERE.

Written by Heidi Waterman