American Bach Soloists presents
Handel's Messiah
a Northern California Holiday Tradition
- When
- Event has passed (Thu Dec 20, 2012 - Sat Dec 22, 2012)
- Cost
- $15 - $94
- Tags
- Music, Classical Music, Venues, Historical Venues
Description
"Leading a crack team of period musicians and singers, Thomas had a thoroughly conceived vision for the piece, maintaining a committed drive and intensity all the way through the stunningly intense and pious final 'Amen' fugue." San Francisco Classical VoiceAlways a sell-out, year after year, ABS's performances of Handel's enduring masterwork are celebrated as one of Northern California's most treasured holiday traditions. A superb quartet of vocal soloists and the American Bach Choir, which "sets the standard in choral singing" (San Francisco Classical Voice) will join the period instrument specialists of American Bach Soloists under the masterful direction of Jeffrey Thomas in the breathtaking setting of Grace Cathedral.
Mary Wilson, soprano
Ian Howell, countertenor
Wesley Rogers, tenor
Jesse Blumberg, baritone
Jeffrey Thomas, conductor
with the American Bach Choir
More Info
- Link
- http://americanbach.org/seasons/12-13/Messiah.htm
- Call
- 415-621-7900 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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