2008-2009 Season
October 18/19 2008Before Bach: A Family Portrait
A rare opportunity to celebrate J.S. Bach's unique musical family, this program will feature unknown and deeply profound music by Johann Ludwig Bach, the 'Meiningen Bach,' as well as rarely heard masterpieces by Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Michael Bach, Johann Bernhard Bach, Franz Tunder, Jacob Handl, and Dietrich Buxtehude. Join us for a fascinating concert exploring the genesis of a musical genius!
with Erica Schuller, soprano; Katherine Growdon, mezzo-soprano & the SFBC Period Orchestra with Elisabeth Reed, viola da gamba Saturday, October 18, 8PM/Sunday and October 19, 4PM (Free lecture Sunday, 3PM) Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco (Fillmore and Jackson Streets)
December 6/7 2008
Our annual Christmas concert with candles, processions and joyful singing-in-the-round has become a San Francisco holiday tradition! This year we bring you Latin treasures from the Renaissance and baroque eras and explore the rich musical heritage of the Spanish-speaking countries. From ethereal masterworks of Victoria to lively villancicos de Navidad of Venezuela, Nicaragua, Chile, Cuba and Mexico, this vibrant program will certainly evoke the spirit of the season! Invite your friends and order early! Saturday, December 6, 8 PM and Sunday, December 7, 4 PM Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco (Fillmore and Jackson Streets)
Our birthday salute features works Bach wrote throughout his life that were inspired by the rich choral tradition of his musical ancestors. From his stunning youthful cantata, Aus der Tiefe, BWV 131, to the brilliant motet Lobet dem Herrn, BWV 230, and the deeply personal motet Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227, this program is a link to Bach's past and a joyous celebration of the breadth of human experience! Saturday, March 21, 8 PM and Sunday, March 22, 4 PM (Free lecture Sunday, 3PM) Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco (Fillmore and Jackson Streets)
Join us for an intimate evening of music by two incomparable English masters. Our program-works by William Byrd in praise of Elizabeth I, and by Henry Purcell in praise of James II and William and Mary-brings together some of the most glorious English choral music ever written. Saturday, May 16, 8 PM and Sunday, May 17, 4 PM (Free lecture Sunday, 3PM) Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco (Fillmore and Jackson Streets)
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Pre-concert Lectures!
Pre-concert Lectures! With the return of professor Alexandra Amati-Camperi from her year-long sabbatical in Italy, we once again offer free pre-concert lectures one hour prior to all our Sunday performances. All ticket holders are invited to take advantage of these informal, entertaining and informative talks. Welcome back Alexandra!
Browse our previous seasons’ concerts and programs to appreciate the variety and richness of the San Francisco Bach Choir’s past performances.
