Monday, May 4
American Bach Soloists, Jeffrey Thomas, Conductor
“Bach, Vivaldi, & Leo” This program of vocal and instrumental works includes countertenor Ian Howell performing J.S. Bach s solo cantata Gott soll allein mein Herze haben (“God alone shall have my heart”) and Vivaldi’s psalm setting Nisi Dominus, originally composed for an extraordinary soloist in his Venetian ensemble at the Ospedale della Pietà. Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D Major, Bach’s virtuosic tour through French dance forms, will showcase the magnificent instrumental forces of ABS. Another highlight will be the opportunity to hear the 2015 Jeffrey Thomas Award recipient, Gretchen Claassen, performing Leonardo Leo’s Concerto for Violoncello in A Major. Last but hardly least is Bach’s beloved Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, with soloists Elizabeth Blumenstock and Cynthia Black.
7 PM
Davis Community Church
412 C Street, Davis
$27–$66
Tickets, 415-621-7900, [email protected]
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
SFCM Conservatory Baroque Ensemble, Corey Jamason and Elisabeth Reed, directors, present a concert by the Baroque Cello class. Program and Performers TBA.
1 PM
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Sol Joseph Recital Hall
50 Oak St., San Francisco
FREE
415-503-6275
Tuesday, May 5
Sacramento Recorder Society
Regular meeting for recorder players, with guest conductor Shira Kammen. Newcomers welcome. Bring recorders, stand, and other early instruments. Music provided. Refreshments.
6:45–9:30 PM
Friends Meeting House
890 57th St., between H and J, Sacramento.
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Friday, May 8
South Bay Recorder Society
Monthly meeting, guest conductor Greta Haug-Hyrciw. New members and guests welcome.
7:30–10 PM
First Congregational Church of San Jose
1980 Hamilton Ave (at Leigh), San Jose
408-358-0878 or [email protected]
Saturday, May 9
Viola da Gamba Society/Pacifica Chapter
Special session for Voices and Viols, David Morris director. In order to print enough correct vocal parts, singers must register with David by Thursday, May 7, at [email protected]
9:15 AM–12:15 PM
Hillside Swedenborgian Community Church
1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito.
Sunday, May 10
Hallifax & Jeffrey at the California Jazz Conservatory
“The English viol” Peter Hallifax and Julie Jeffrey, viols, play a program of Elizabethan and Jacobean covers and originals: variations on songs, dances, and ground basses from the early-mid 17th century, as the viol emerged as the dominant instrument in English music. The program includes music by Tobias Hume, John Dowland, Christopher Simpson, and the justly celebrated “Anonymous.”
4:30 PM
California Jazz Conservatory
2087 Addison St, Berkeley
$15
Tickets, 510-845-5373 or [email protected]
Chamber Music San Francisco presents Archetti Baroque String Ensemble
Bach’s ebullient Brandenburg Concertos displays a lighter side of the composer’s imperishable genius. Archetti will perform Brandenburg Concertos No. 3 in G and No. 6 in Bb as well as works by Vivaldi and others.
3 PM
Marines Memorial Theater
609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
$36 to $46
415-392-4400
The Handel Opera Project
A Program of Solo Cantatas, featuring music by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Antonio Caldara, Giacomo Carissimi, and George F. Handel. With soloists Nanette McGuinness, soprano; David Oorbeck, tenor; William Sauerland, countertenor; and The Albany Consort.
7:30 PM
2601 Durant Avenue, Berkeley
General Admission $20, Students $5
Tickets can be purchased through our web site or by phone at 510-665-5988
San Francisco Bach Choir, Magen Solomon, Director
“Love, Loss and Landscape” Through the centuries both the ecstasy and the pain of love have been expressed through images of the natural world. We explore love’s inner and outer landscapes with Brahms’ Neue Liebeslieder waltzes, part-songs of Haydn, Fauré, Elgar, Tchaikovsky, and Fanny & Felix Mendelssohn, as well as Renaissance madrigals sweet, silly, and sly. Featuring the magnificent piano duo of Mai-Linh Pham and SFBC’s own Steven Bailey.
4 PM
Calvary Presbyterian Church
2515 Fillmore St. (at Jackson), San Francisco
General $30, Senior $25, Students (with ID) $10, Youth Free
A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to aid earthquake relief in Nepal.
Tickets on line, by phone 855-4SF-BACH (855-473-2224, toll free), or email [email protected]
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