William Byrd’s ethereal O Magnum Mysterium; brilliant works for multiple choirs by Praetorius, Hassler, and Gallus; Biber’s transcendent ”Annunciation” sonata by renowned baroque violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock; and charming old carols. The SFBC Baroque Ensemble accompanies the Choir with the gloriously festive sound of sackbuts, a baroque predecessor of the modern trombone. With multiple choirs singing around the audience by candlelight, the mood of peace and joy enraptures audiences year after year.
“The true magic of the evening, however, was the candlelit portion. After the intermission, the audience was suddenly plunged into utter darkness…the choir slowly processed into the church, each member carrying a candle….choir members were stationed in the aisles, the front, and the balconies. Tiny points of light and individual voices blended in a warming glow that filled the space. The audience was enchanted…”
—San Francisco Classical Voice
The San Francisco Bach Choir is an auditioned volunteer choir providing the Bay Area with exceptional concerts focused particularly on the music of J.S. Bach, his contemporaries, and predecessors, and on rarely heard music of the Renaissance and Baroque. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest continually performing community choir in the western United States. The Choir uses a historically informed approach, period instruments and professional instrumentalists and soloists.
Price: Advance $25-$30 ($24-$28 Senior) / Door $30-$35 ($28-$32
Senior) / College Students $10 / Youth up to 18 Free.
Enter coupon code "statcarols" for $2 off general A & B tickets
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“The true magic of the evening, however, was the candlelit portion. After the intermission, the audience was suddenly plunged into utter darkness…the choir slowly processed into the church, each member carrying a candle….choir members were stationed in the aisles, the front, and the balconies. Tiny points of light and individual voices blended in a warming glow that filled the space. The audience was enchanted…”
—San Francisco Classical Voice
The San Francisco Bach Choir is an auditioned volunteer choir providing the Bay Area with exceptional concerts focused particularly on the music of J.S. Bach, his contemporaries, and predecessors, and on rarely heard music of the Renaissance and Baroque. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest continually performing community choir in the western United States. The Choir uses a historically informed approach, period instruments and professional instrumentalists and soloists.
Price: Advance $25-$30 ($24-$28 Senior) / Door $30-$35 ($28-$32
Senior) / College Students $10 / Youth up to 18 Free.
Enter coupon code "statcarols" for $2 off general A & B tickets
William Byrd’s ethereal O Magnum Mysterium; brilliant works for multiple choirs by Praetorius, Hassler, and Gallus; Biber’s transcendent ”Annunciation” sonata by renowned baroque violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock; and charming old carols. The SFBC Baroque Ensemble accompanies the Choir with the gloriously festive sound of sackbuts, a baroque predecessor of the modern trombone. With multiple choirs singing around the audience by candlelight, the mood of peace and joy enraptures audiences year after year.
“The true magic of the evening, however, was the candlelit portion. After the intermission, the audience was suddenly plunged into utter darkness…the choir slowly processed into the church, each member carrying a candle….choir members were stationed in the aisles, the front, and the balconies. Tiny points of light and individual voices blended in a warming glow that filled the space. The audience was enchanted…”
—San Francisco Classical Voice
The San Francisco Bach Choir is an auditioned volunteer choir providing the Bay Area with exceptional concerts focused particularly on the music of J.S. Bach, his contemporaries, and predecessors, and on rarely heard music of the Renaissance and Baroque. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest continually performing community choir in the western United States. The Choir uses a historically informed approach, period instruments and professional instrumentalists and soloists.
Price: Advance $25-$30 ($24-$28 Senior) / Door $30-$35 ($28-$32
Senior) / College Students $10 / Youth up to 18 Free.
Enter coupon code "statcarols" for $2 off general A & B tickets
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“The true magic of the evening, however, was the candlelit portion. After the intermission, the audience was suddenly plunged into utter darkness…the choir slowly processed into the church, each member carrying a candle….choir members were stationed in the aisles, the front, and the balconies. Tiny points of light and individual voices blended in a warming glow that filled the space. The audience was enchanted…”
—San Francisco Classical Voice
The San Francisco Bach Choir is an auditioned volunteer choir providing the Bay Area with exceptional concerts focused particularly on the music of J.S. Bach, his contemporaries, and predecessors, and on rarely heard music of the Renaissance and Baroque. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest continually performing community choir in the western United States. The Choir uses a historically informed approach, period instruments and professional instrumentalists and soloists.
Price: Advance $25-$30 ($24-$28 Senior) / Door $30-$35 ($28-$32
Senior) / College Students $10 / Youth up to 18 Free.
Enter coupon code "statcarols" for $2 off general A & B tickets
show less
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