Wednesday, December 10
Stanford Baroque Soloists
“Viva Vivaldi!” An hour of concerti by the Venetian master, performed by the Stanford Baroque Soloists, Anthony Martin, director
7:30 PM
Memorial Church
450 Serra Mall, Stanford University
Free admission
Friday, December 12
A Chanticleer Christmas
The 12-member a cappella vocal ensemble performs seasonal works from Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony to traditional carols, Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria” (Chanticleer’s most requested Christmas selection), and Chanticleer’s traditional medley of spirituals.
8 PM
Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street, Oakland
$35–$69
Tickets, 415-392-4400
Lacuna Arts Chorale, Sven Edward Olbash, Conductor
“A Renaissance Christmas” Sven Edward Olbash conducts the 30-voice Lacuna Arts Chorale in festive, holiday music for double choir, including Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s 8-voice Missa Hodie Christus natus est as well as motets and carols by Johann Walter, Johannes Eccard, Michael Praetorius, and Hans Leo Hassler. Opening Night Celebration: We are thrilled to announce that Lacuna Arts has been recognized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization! Join us for a gala celebration featuring food, drink, a silent auction, an exhibition of works by artist Clive McCarthy, and musical performances by the Lacuna Arts Chorale. Proceeds benefit Lacuna Arts. Cocktail attire encouraged.
7:30 PM
14th Street Studio
270 14th Street, San Francisco
$40
Tickets are limited for this exclusive event and are available in advance only. For more information or to get tickets, visit lacunaarts.org
Sonoma Bach Choir, Robert Worth, Conductor
“Song of the Morning Star” Led by Robert Worth, the Sonoma Bach Choir and our period-instrument ensemble Live Oak Baroque Orchestra join forces with the early brass quintet The Whole Noyse to present Christmas music themed around “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern,” including works of Praetorius, Scheidt, and Schütz.
8 PM
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
16290 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
$22/$20/$14
Tickets, 877-914-BACH, or [email protected]
Saturday, December 13
A Chanticleer Christmas
The 12-member a cappella vocal ensemble performs seasonal works from Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony to traditional carols, Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria” (Chanticleer’s most requested Christmas selection), and Chanticleer’s traditional medley of spirituals.
8 PM
St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker St., San Francisco
$35–$69
Tickets, 415-392-4400
Hildegard von Bingen Workshop
Sing the music of Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179), a workshop with contralto Karen R. Clark. In this class Karen outlines a process for learning to sing the medieval mystic’s “surpassingly sweet melodies.” Using the original neumatic notation and the early practice of rote learning, we will sing seasonal selections from Hildegard’s Symphoniae in praise of the Virgin Mary. Vocal exercises, breathing lessons, and discussion will be offered to help deepen our understanding and experience of singing Hildegard von Bingen’s sublime devotional songs. Read more…
11AM to 2PM
Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave., Kensington, CA
$75 general/$60 for Students, Seniors, SFEMS and ACC members
Please register by December 10. Email: [email protected], phone 510-812-4518 or visit www.karenrclark.com.
Lacuna Arts Chorale, Sven Edward Olbash, Conductor
“A Renaissance Christmas” Sven Edward Olbash conducts the 30-voice Lacuna Arts Chorale in festive, holiday music for double choir, including Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s 8-voice Missa Hodie Christus natus est as well as motets and carols by Johann Walter, Johannes Eccard, Michael Praetorius and Hans Leo Hassler.
8 PM
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
1755 Clay at Van Ness, San Francisco
Tickets $25–$30 at the door. Order in advance and save $5. Online advance sales close at noon the day of the performance.
For more information or to get tickets, visit lacunaarts.org
Schola Magdalene, Andy Canepa, Conductor
“Music Through the Eyes of Women,” a Christmas Concert of baroque music by 17th-century nuns Isabella Leonarda, Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, and more. With Amy Brodo and Aaron Westman, baroque strings; Carlo Benedetti, cornetto; Michael O’Rourke, lutes; Luciana Miranda, Max Ziff, Michael Kim, Monica Frame, and Will Betts, vocal soloists.
2 PM
St. Mary Magdalen Church
2005 Berryman St., Berkeley
Advanced tickets $15 General, $10 Seniors, $5 Students
Tickets at the Door $20/$15/$5
Sonoma Bach Choir, Robert Worth, Conductor
“Song of the Morning Star” Led by Robert Worth, the Sonoma Bach Choir and our period-instrument ensemble Live Oak Baroque Orchestra join forces with the early brass quintet The Whole Noyse to present Christmas music themed around “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern,” including works of Praetorius, Scheidt, and Schütz.
8 PM
Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park
$22/$20/$14
Tickets, 877-914-BACH, or [email protected]
Viola da Gamba Society/Pacifica Chapter
Monthly viol consort playing with guest coach David Morris. Players of all levels welcome. Newcomers please phone ahead.
9 AM–3 PM
Hillside Church
1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito
RSVP. Please email or phone ahead.
[email protected], 831-420-1618
Sunday, December 14
American Bach Soloists, Jeffrey Thomas, conductor
George Frideric Handel, Messiah. Jeffrey Thomas will conduct the ABS period-instrument orchestra, the acclaimed American Bach Choir, and soloists Mary Wilson, soprano; Eric Jurenas, countertenor; Wesley Rogers, tenor; and Jesse Blumberg, baritone, in the Foundling Hospital version (1753) of Handel’s most famous work.
7:30 PM
Mondavi Center,UC Davis
One Shields Ave., Davis
$27–$51
530-754-ARTS, Tickets
A Chanticleer Christmas
The 12-member a cappella vocal ensemble performs seasonal works from Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony to traditional carols, Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria” (Chanticleer’s most requested Christmas selection), and Chanticleer’s traditional medley of spirituals.
6 PM, 8:30 PM performances
St. Vincent Church
35 Liberty St., Petaluma
$35–$69
Tickets, 415-392-4400
