Dona Nobis Pacem

Description

Throughout the San Jose Symphonic Choir's 89-year history, they have maintained many traditions including collaborating with local groups, premiering new works, and responding to community needs. In the 1990's SJSC donated its services to Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their candlelight vigils; in 2002 and 2003, they performed Mozart's Requiem in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral as part of 9/11 memorial concerts; and in 2006 they participated in a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In the last year alone, SJSC performed by invitation at seven special community events or memorial services.

SJSC often promotes and performs works of local composers. For example, in 1996 the Choir performed the world premiere of Requiem For Lost Children, written by South Bay composer Sondra Clark for the Kevin Collins Foundation for Missing Children; in 2003, they participated in the world premiere of Craig Bohmler's Sisters, which celebrates San Jose and her sister cities; and for over 20 years, SJSC has collaborated with local composer Henry Mollicone, performing and premiering several of his works. Their most recent performance of a Mollicone work took place in 2012, when his Misa de los Inmigrantes was the centerpiece of the 100th anniversary celebration of St. Mary's church in Los Gatos.

The Choir is also committed to keeping alive the world's most cherished choral masterpieces. Throughout their history we have performed such treasures as Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, the Verdi Requiem, Mozart's Requiem, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Orff's Carmina Burana, Brahms' German Requiem, the Passions by Bach, Haydn's Creation, and Benjamin Britten's War Requiem.

They will be performing Ralp Vaughan Williams' "Dana Nobis Pacem".

More Info

Link

http://www.sanjosesymphonicchoir.org/

Call

408.995.3318