CONCERTS

Our 35th season, and celebrating 20 years with Artistic Director Allen H Simon!

December 2010 - March 2011 - May 2011

DECEMBER 2010: Christmas Bells

with members of SONOS handbell ensemble

This joyous celebration of the opening of the Christmas season features works for and by bells, including Carol of the Bells, the premiere of Verbum Dei, a new composition by artistic director Allen Simon, and Conrad Susa's A Christmas Garland, as well as audience carols and other favorites.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, 5:00 p.m.: First Lutheran, Palo Alto
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, 3:30 p.m.: Christ Episcopal, Alameda

MARCH 2011: Masters of the Sacred

with Orchestra Gloria

A selection of the best sacred music for chorus and orchestra, including:

Vivaldi's "other" Gloria
Pergolesi's Stabat Mater
Duruflé's Messe cum jubilo

Choral music has never been cooler.

Saturday, March 5, 2011, 5:00 p.m.: First Lutheran, Palo Alto
Sunday, March 6, 2011, 3:30 p.m.: Christ Episcopal, Alameda

MAY 2011: Ultimate Bach

with Orchestra Gloria

Bach's ultimate choral work and his magnum opus, the Mass in B minor. Need we say more?

Saturday, May 21, 2011, 5:00 p.m.: First Lutheran, Palo Alto
Sunday, May 22, 2011, 3:30 p.m.: Christ Episcopal, Alameda