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Upcoming Performances

A Vivaldi Christmas: Gloria and Carols

Dec 7, 2024, 3:30 PM
Grace Lutheran Church, Palo Alto, CA
Dec 8, 2024, 3:30 PM
St. Joseph Basilica, Alameda, CA
Experience the brilliance of Vivaldi’s Gloria (RV 589) performed by our choir and instrumental ensemble, capturing the majestic and uplifting spirit of the Baroque era. The program also features a beautiful selection of hymns to Mary by Rachmaninoff, Choate, and Bruckner, along with festive carols by McDowall and Gardner. We are thrilled to include beloved choral and instrumental arrangements by Eric Choate, encouraging audience participation with sing-along favorites like O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming. This concert promises to be a memorable celebration of sacred and seasonal music, perfect for the whole family.

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Event poster for "Crossroads of Faith: A Sacred Music Journey" happening on March 8 & 9, 2025

Crossroads of Faith: A Sacred Music Journey

Mar 8, 2025, 3:30 PM
Grace Lutheran Church, Palo Alto, CA
Mar 9, 2025, 3:30 PM
Location TBD, Alameda, CA
A strong program featuring two profound works that explore faith and resilience. Simon Bore the Cross by Margaret Bonds and Langston Hughes highlights Simon of Cyrene, incorporating the spiritual melody "He Never Said a Mumblin' Word." Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ Lay in Death's Bonds), BWV 4, by Johann Sebastian Bach, reflects on the battle between life and death through a Lutheran hymn. Experience the powerful convergence of African American spirituals and Lutheran hymns in this inspiring concert.

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Previous Performances

Haydn: Lord Nelson Mass

May 25 & 26, 2024
Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass is considered to be his greatest work — a pillar of choral music — composed originally in troubled times, but harmoniously coinciding with the victory of Lord Nelson over Napoleon. A fitting send-off for Artistic Director, Allen Simon as he conducts his final concert with Soli Deo Gloria. Featuring soloists Victoria Fraser, Shauna Fallihee, Elias Berezin, Jim Monios.

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A Time for Peace

March 9 & 10, 2024
In celebration of the Treaty of Utrecht and a call for peace in our time, this concert features the Utrecht Te Deum of George Frederic Handel and Bach’s uplifting Lobet den Herrn. Featuring soloists Rita Lilly, Katherine Nägele-Lin, Alexander Frank, Sepp Hammer

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Event poster for "Christmas Comes Again - Dec 2023" happening on December 2 & 3, 2023

Christmas Comes Again – Dec 2023

December 2 & 3, 2023
Experience the joy and anticipation of Christmas with Baroque favorites by Bach, Vivaldi and Buxtehude and the charming Gaudete (Joy!) by Anders Ohrwall This choral concert is accompanied by Orchestra Gloria and features soloists Christa Pfeiffer, Janet Campbell, Elias Berzin & Chad Runyon.

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