In honor of the centenary of composer Gabriel Faure’s death (November 4, 1924) St. Luke’s Church will present his gently ravishing Requiem in its entirety during our morning liturgy for All Saints’ Sunday. Accompanied by a chamber ensemble of harp, violin, cello, and organ, this exquisitely beautiful and moving work is considered a gem of […]
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8/10, Mendelssohn’s Elijah
The San Francisco Choral Society continues its 35th anniversary celebrations with a return to Davies Symphony Hall for its third annual Summer Festival Chorus performing Mendelssohn’s popular, large-scale oratorio Elijah. The Summer Festival Chorus program brings experienced singers from across the country and as far away as Singapore for a full week of rehearsals with […]
4/20, 35th Anniversary: Dvorak & Bonds
April 20, 7pm; April 21, 4pm The San Francisco Choral Society opens its 35th anniversary season with Dvorak’s Mass in D Major, Op. 86 and Goin’ Home, a song arrangement based on the famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9. Also featured on the program is African-American composer Margaret Bonds’ Credo set to […]
3/23, Sing together, Breathe together
Join Chanticleer for an evening of meditation and mindfulness. Let your worries drift away as you gain a new perspective on the world and lose yourself in sublime melody and gentle harmony. Ancient traditions give structure to this timeless evening ritual of contemplation and reflection. Music will include prayerful Gregorian and Buddhist chant, meditative Renaissance […]