"Celebrate the holidays with Valérie Sainte-Agathe and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale. Vivaldi's Gloria, a joyful choral masterpiece, shines with new brilliance when performed on period instruments, transporting you to the festive sound world of 18th-century Venice. Full Schedule: Friday, December 5 | 7:30pm Herbst Theatre, San Francisco Saturday, December 6 | 2:30pm First Congregational Church, Berkeley Sunday, December 7 | 2:30pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford"
"A holiday favorite with audiences for centuries, Vivaldi's Gloria is full of jubilant choruses and moments of serene beauty. Corelli's Christmas Concerto evokes the stillness of a Baroque Christmas Eve, closing with a tender "Pastorale" that's full of calm and light. World premiere: Be among the first to hear Roderick Williams' new choral work, Quem Pastores Laudavere (Him Whom Shepherds Praised), which was written especially for Philharmonia."
"The U.S. premiere of Caroline Shaw's The Holdfast offers shimmering harmonies and celebrates resilience, connection, and the beauty of holding on through change. Program: Valérie Sainte-Agathe Conductor and Chorale Director Philharmonia Chorale Michael PraetoriusQuem Pastores Laudavere (Him Whom Shepherds Praised) Roderick WilliamsQuem Pastores Laudavere WORLD PREMIERE CorelliChristmas Concerto Caroline ShawThe Holdfast U.S. Premiere"
Valérie Sainte-Agathe leads Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale in three Bay Area performances featuring Vivaldi's Gloria on period instruments, Corelli's Christmas Concerto, and contemporary premieres. The program includes the world premiere of Roderick Williams' choral work Quem Pastores Laudavere and the U.S. premiere of Caroline Shaw's The Holdfast. San Francisco attendees can hear the San Francisco Girls Chorus perform holiday selections before the concert when arriving by 6:45 PM. Ticket prices start at $59.40 for general admission. The Stanford performance address is 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA. Event details may change; verify with the organizer.
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