We will explore motets by composers close to our heart including Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Tomás Luis de Victoria, and Jacobus Clemens non Papa as well as lesser-known gems, including the wonderful Missa Ego flos campi by Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla.
Bay Area native Oliver Herbert performs Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, a work that unfolds in a single continuous movement, shifting seamlessly between urgency and repose.
Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the Juilliard String Quartet – Areta Zhulla, Leonard Fu, Molly Carr, and Astrid Schween – inspire audiences around the world.
Cherish the Ladies is one of the world’s most celebrated Irish music ensembles, captivating audiences across the globe with their exhilarating blend of traditional Irish music, engaging vocals, and dynamic step dancing.
Introducing Winterlude…, a new annual winter tradition. For its inaugural year, we present Handel’s Messiah—a cherished musical rite of the season. Uplifting and joyful, this choral masterpiece concludes with the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, offering inspiring meditation on hope and the promise of a better world.
Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorite tunes from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. This a cappella sensation has had over 150 million social media views of their videos and has a wide vocal range of 5 full octaves. Voctave’s holiday spectacular We Need a Little Christmas includes holiday favorites from their chart-topping album. Jazz Weekly raves “Voctave brings a cappella music to a new dimension.”
Just in time for the Christmas season, the Sonoma Bach Choir will dive into the music of Dieterich Buxtehude, featuring several of his festive cantatas—including In Dulci Jubilo (BuxWV 52).
Let your spirits soar with music, laughter, and a healthy dose of holiday sparkle! Whether you’re humming along to Sleigh Ride, singing It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, or grooving to holiday hits from Elton John, Ariana Grande, and Celine Dion, SFGMC has your soundtrack to the season covered. Heartfelt, hilarious, and fabulously festive, Holiday Spectacular brings families, friends, and chosen family together for a tradition that shines brighter every year.