March 17 & March 24. Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble, Ofer dal Lal conducting. Both timely and timeless, the theme of peace is often seen on choral stages. In this concert, through sounds that are not only soothing but, at times, provoking, Voci will present a vision for a real peace–one that may require effort and […]
Oakland
Peace Be Within Thy Walls: An urgent wish for our times
Homeward Bound
Cantare presents HOMEWARD BOUND, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the 100-voice Chorale. Directed by David Morales and accompanied by a full orchestra, the Chorale will perform past favorites by American composers, including Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms”, “Summertime”, “Water Night”, “Make You Feel My Love”, “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and others. General admission is $35; […]
1/28, Songs Against War: Ukrainian Folksinging Workshop with Mariana Sadovska
“Ukraine’s Bjork” Mariana Sadovska is a folk song collector, vocalist, actress, composer, and an indefatigable cultural activist for a free Ukraine. Mariana Sadovska and members of Kitka will join forces for a short performance of songs from Ukraine, followed by a brief presentation about the humanitarian aid work that Sadovska and Leleka Foundation are doing […]
12/2, ‘Living In Harmony’ – OIGC’s 38th Annual Holiday Concert at the Paramount
Kick off the holidays with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC) at its 38th Annual Holiday Concert, marking an anticipated return of OIGC to the Paramount Theatre after a three-year hiatus. OIGC hosted its holiday concert at the Paramount Theatre for over two decades, until the COVID-19 Pandemic forced the organization to pivot to virtual […]
12/15, KITKA Women’s Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs
Friday and Saturday, December 15 and 16, at 8pm both days “A refreshing spin on traditional seasonal choral music… A thoroughly marvelous concert!” – National Public RadioFor more than two decades, Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble’s annual Wintersongs concerts have explored songs from across Eastern Europe that summon the return of light and hope in times […]