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Weinachtsfest: A Baroque Christmas Celebration

Weihnachtsfest
December 9, 10, 2011

C.P.E. Bach: Magnificat
J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas I and VI
Accompanied by the Jubilate Baroque Orchestra and soloists.
Performances in Palo Alto and San Francisco

A Festive Baroque Christmas with Orchestra and Soloists!

Join Bay Choral Guild, four stellar soloists and the wonderful Jubilate Baroque Orchestra to celebrate a Baroque Christmas with C.P.E. Bach’s Magnificat and J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas I and VI. Our soloists Helene Zindarsian, soprano, Dianne Terp, alto, John Davey-Hatcher, tenor, and Jeff Fields, baritone, are all highly regarded local singers who perform regularly around the Bay Area. The Jubilate Baroque Orchestra, David Wilson, concertmaster, will accompany us on period instruments. Both works feature glorious melodies, ecstatic trumpets and plenty of musical fireworks from the entire cast!

Where and when:
Palo Alto:
Friday, December 9, 8:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
625 Hamilton Ave.

San Francisco: 
Saturday, December 10, 8:00 pm 
St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal 
500 De Haro at Mariposa

There will be a pre-concert lecture 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Tickets: General $25 Seniors $20 Students

For Tickets and Further Information:
Visit www.baychoralguild.org or email info@baychoralguild.org.
More about soloists and orchestra:
http://baychoralguild.org/concert-extras/soloistsdec2011/

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