Tuesday, December 15
Chanticleer
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
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way (entrance on Durant near Dana), Berkeley
$35–$75
Tickets online or 415-392-4400
Wednesday, December 16
American Bach Soloists, Jeffrey Thomas, Conductor
George Frideric Handel, Messiah. Jeffrey Thomas conducts the ABS period-instrument orchestra, the acclaimed American Bach Choir, and soloists Hélène Brunet, soprano; Agnes Vojtko, alto; Kyle Stegall, tenor; and Jesse Blumberg, baritone, in their 17th annual performance of Handel’s most famous work.
7:30 PM
Grace Cathedral
1100 California St., San Francisco
$20–$105
Tickets online or 415-621-7900 [email protected]
Chanticleer
“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 the Blessed Sacrament
1017 11th St., Sacramento
$35–$75
Tickets online or 415-392-4400
Thursday, December 17
American Bach Soloists, Jeffrey Thomas, Conductor
George Frideric Handel, Messiah. Jeffrey Thomas conducts the ABS period-instrument orchestra, the acclaimed American Bach Choir, and soloists Hélène Brunet, soprano; Agnes Vojtko, alto; Kyle Stegall, tenor; and Jesse Blumberg, baritone, in their 17th annual performance of Handel’s most famous work.
7:30 PM
Grace Cathedral
1100 California St., San Francisco
$20–$105
Tickets online or 415-621-7900 [email protected]
Voices of Music, David Tayler and Hanneke van Proosdij, Co-directors
“Virtuoso Italian Concertos” Celebrate the holidays with Voices of Music; we bring you an exciting evening with virtuoso concertos by Corelli, Torelli and Vivaldi. Cynthia Miller Freivogel, Lisa Grodin, Carla Moore, Elisabeth Reed, David Tayler, Tanya Tomkins and Hanneke van Proosdij, soloists.
8 PM
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto
Adult $40, Senior/SFEMS/EMA/ARS member $35, Student with valid ID $5
Tickets or 415-260-4687
www.voicesofmusic.org
Friday, December 18
American Bach Soloists, Jeffrey Thomas, Conductor
George Frideric Handel, Messiah. Jeffrey Thomas conducts the ABS period-instrument orchestra, the acclaimed American Bach Choir, and soloists Hélène Brunet, soprano; Agnes Vojtko, alto; Kyle Stegall, tenor; and Jesse Blumberg, baritone, in their 17th annual performance of Handel’s most famous work.
7:30 PM
Grace Cathedral
1100 California St., San Francisco
$20–$105
Tickets online or 415-621-7900 [email protected]
Voices of Music, David Tayler and Hanneke van Proosdij, Co-directors
“Virtuoso Italian Concertos” Celebrate the holidays with Voices of Music; we bring you an exciting evening with virtuoso concertos by Corelli, Torelli and Vivaldi. Cynthia Miller Freivogel, Lisa Grodin, Carla Moore, Elisabeth Reed, David Tayler, Tanya Tomkins and Hanneke van Proosdij, soloists.
8 PM
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
3 Baywiew Avenue, Belvedere
Adult $40, Senior/SFEMS/EMA/ARS member $35, Student with valid ID $5
Tickets or 415-260-4687
www.voicesofmusic.org
Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble
“Rejoice!” WAVE Christmas Concert 2015 The Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble (WAVE) and the men of the Schola Cantorum of St. Albert Priory will present their annual Christmas concert on December 18. The performance includes music from Worcester Mediaeval Harmony, Piae Cantiones, Cancionero de Uppsala, Guerrero, Morales, Byrd, Hasse, Palestrina, and Lassus. In commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the Dominican Order, Dominican chant and music by Dominican composers will be highlighted.The concert will also include a sing-along of some traditional Christmas carols. Please join us for an evening of ancient and traditional holiday music.
8 PM
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (main sanctuary)
2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
$20 General/$15 Students and Seniors. 18 and under $5
Tickets online or 510-730-2068
www.wavewomen.org, [email protected], 800-838-3006
Saturday, December 19
Chanticleer
“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, San Francisco
$35–$75
Tickets online or 415-392-4400
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan, Conductor
G.F. Handel, Messiah Philharmonia performs The Foundling Hospital version of Handel’s most famous work. While most orchestras play an amalgam or one of several pre-1750 versions, this performance will feature Handel’s final revision or adaptation. A strong supporter of the Foundling Hospital in London during the 1750s, Handel performed Messiah in the hospital chapel annually as a fundraiser for the organization. Minor edits continued throughout these performances and are considered the composer’s last thoughts on the work. He left this final manuscript to the hospital, which still owns it today. The performance features soloists Amanda Forsythe, soprano; Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano; Isaiah Bell, tenor; Philip Cutlip, baritone; and the Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, Director.
7 PM
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way (entrance on Dana, near Durant St.), Berkeley.
$25–$105
Tickets online or 415-392-4400
Voices of Music, David Tayler and Hanneke van Proosdij, Co-directors
“Virtuoso Italian Concertos” Celebrate the holidays with Voices of Music; we bring you an exciting evening with virtuoso concertos by Corelli, Torelli and Vivaldi. Cynthia Miller Freivogel, Lisa Grodin, Carla Moore, Elisabeth Reed, David Tayler, Tanya Tomkins and Hanneke van Proosdij, soloists.
8 PM
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1111 O’Farrell St., San Francisco
Adult $40, Senior/SFEMS/EMA/ARS member $35, Student with valid ID $5
Tickets or 415-260-4687
www.voicesofmusic.org
Sunday, December 20
Chanticleer
“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 and 8:30 PM performances
St. Vincent’s Church
35 Liberty St., Petaluma
$35–$75
6 PM SOLD OUT
8:30 PM Tickets online or 415-392-4400
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Nicholas McGegan, Conductor
G.F. Handel, Messiah Green Music Center presents Philharmonia performing The Foundling Hospital version of Handel’s most famous work. While most orchestras play an amalgam or one of several pre-1750 versions, this performance will feature Handel’s final revision or adaptation. A strong supporter of the Foundling Hospital in London during the 1750s, Handel performed Messiah in the hospital chapel annually as a fundraiser for the organization. Minor edits continued throughout these performances and are considered the composer’s last thoughts on the work. He left this final manuscript to the hospital, which still owns it today. The performance features soloists Amanda Forsythe, soprano; Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano; Isaiah Bell, tenor; Philip Cutlip, baritone; and the Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, Director.
3 PM
Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall, Green Music Center
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
Tickets Start at $55
Tickets online or 866-955-6040
Voices of Music, David Tayler and Hanneke van Proosdij, Co-directors
“Virtuoso Italian Concertos” Celebrate the holidays with Voices of Music; we bring you an exciting evening with virtuoso concertos by Corelli, Torelli and Vivaldi. Cynthia Miller Freivogel, Lisa Grodin, Carla Moore, Elisabeth Reed, David Tayler, Tanya Tomkins and Hanneke van Proosdij, soloists.
8 PM
St. Mary Magdalen Church
2005 Berryman St., Berkeley
Adult $40, Senior/SFEMS/EMA/ARS member $35, Student with valid ID $5
Tickets or 415-260-4687
www.voicesofmusic.org
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