Cantiamo Sonoma
Cantiamo Sonoma. Carol Menke, director
Candlelight Christmas. A Cappella music of Sweelinck, Britten, Tavener, Pärt, Gjeilo, Oliver Tarney, Peter Bloesch, Andrej Makor and Kim André Arnesen
Tickets: 707 892-0717
St. Seraphim Church 90 Mountain View Avenue Santa Rosa, California 95407
Cantiamo Sonoma
Cantiamo Sonoma. Carol Menke, director
Candlelight Christmas. Music of Sweelinck, Britten, Tavener, Pärt, Gjeilo, Oliver Tarney, Peter Bloesch, Andrej Makor and Kim André Arnesen
A Cappella. Tickets at 707 892-0717
St. Seraphim of Sarov Church 90 Mountain View Avenue Santa Rosa, California 95407
Santa Rosa Symphony
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor. Elizabeth Prior, viola; Kelly Nassief, soprano; Abigale Nims, mezzo-soprano; Christopher Pfund, tenor; Michael Dean, bass. SSU Symphonic Chorus, Jenny Bent, director
Vaughan Williams: Flors Campi - Suite for Viola, Orchestra and chorus; Jessie Montgomery: Sour Force; Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor
Weill Hall, Green Music Center Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California 94928
Elizabeth Prior Playing Dec. 4 in Weill Hall (P. Salyer Photo)
SYMPHONY
Santa Rosa Symphony
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor. Elizabeth Prior, viola; Christopher Pfund, tenor; Abigail Nims, mezzo-soprano; Katherine Whyte, soprano; Michael Dean, bass. SSU Symphonic Chorus, Jenny Bent, director
Vaughan Williams: Flos Campi - Suite for Viola, Orchestra and Chorus; Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D; Jessie Montgomery: Soul Force
Weill Hall, Green Music Center Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California 94928
Church of the Incarnation
Jun Kim, organ
Evensong. Voluntaries: Jongen: Choral, Op. 37, No. 4; Widor: Toccata. Bach: prelude and Fugue in A Minor (BWV 543) and G Major (BWV 541). Orgelbüchlein: Wenn Wir In Höchsten Nöthen Sein (BWV 641), Der Tag, Der Ist So Freudenreich (BWV 615), In Der Is Freude (BWV 605)
Good Will Offering Requested
Church of the Incarnation 550 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, California 95401
Santa Rosa Symphony
Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor. Michael Dean, bass; Elizabeth Prior, viola; Abigail Nims, mezzo soprano; Kelly Nassief, soprano; Christopher, Pfund, tenor. SSU Symphonic Chorus, Jenny Bent, director
Jessie Montgomery: Soul Force; Vaughan Williams: Flos Campi - Suite for Viola, Orchestra and Chorus; Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D
Weill Hall, Green Music Center Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California 94928
Music at Oakmont
Shannon Lee, violin; Melivia Raharjo, piano
Pärt: Fratres; Mozart: G Major Sonata K. 379; Tchaikovsky: Three pieces, Op. 42; Arseniy Gusev: Four Inventions for Solo Violin; Stravinsky: Divertimento from the Ballet "The Fairy's Kiss" (arr. by Stravinsky and Samuel Duchin)
MAO concerts are open to Oakmont residents and their guests
Berger Auditorium 6633 Oakmont Drive Santa Rosa, California 95409
College of Marin
COM Symphony Orchestra. Jim Stopher, conductor
Offenbach: excerpts from the "Tales of Hofmann"; Dvorák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88
Free admission and parking. Proof of COVID vaccination required
James Dunn Theater - College of Marin 835 College Avenue Kentfield, California 94904
Sonoma State University Department of Music
Sonoma State University. Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Andy Collinsworth, conductor American River College Wind Ensemble, Anthony Marvelli, conductor
Coleridge Taylor: Christmas Overture; Tyler S. Grant: Sweet Dreams; Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; Danny Elfman: Nightmare Before Christmas ; Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice; Steven J. Peter: To Dream with Open Eyes; Oscar Navarro: Downey Overture; Bach (arr. Alfred Reed): My Jesus! Oh, What Anguish; Julian Work: Autumn Walk; Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy and Children’s March ; Sousa: The Dauntless Battalion;
Weill Hall, Green Music Center Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California 94928
Sonoma State University Department of Music
Sonoma State University Concert Band, Andy Collinsworth- conductor. Noma Winds, Kim Mieder, conductor. SSU Trombone Choir, David Ridge, director.
Noma Winds; Carol Brittin Chambers: Night Fury; David Bobrowitz: The Iron Pagoda; Kevin Day: Rocketship!; St. Saëns: Adagio From Symphony No. 3 (arr. Ken Morely); Wagner: Elsa'sProcession to the Cathedral (arr. Jack Gale); Robert Wells and Mel Torme: The Christmas Song (arr. Robert Elkjer); William Latham: Brighton Beach; Pierre La Plante: Suite of English Country Dances; S’isch Abe n-e Mönsch uf Ärde (arr. Thomas Rüedi); Cait Nishimura: The Nature of Trees; Jan van Der Roost: Balkanya; Barrie Gott: The Pine Rivers March
Green Music Center Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Avenue Rohnert Park, California 94928
College of Marin
Marin Oratorio, Paul Smith, conductor. Soloists: Sibel Demirmen, Christa Durand, Valentina Osinski, Michael Orlinsky and Martin Bell
Vivaldi: Gloria; St. Saëns: Christmas Oratorio, Op. 12
$20 general, $15 senior. Reservations recommended
James Dunn Theater - College of Marin 835 College Avenue Kentfield, California 94904
College of Marin
Marin Oratorio. Paul Smith, conductor. Singers: Sibel Demirmen, Christa Durand, Karen Clark, Michael Orlinsky and Martin Bell
Vivaldi: Gloria; St. Saëns: Christmas Oratorio, Op. 12
$20 adult; $15 seniors
Reservations recommended
James Dunn Theater - College of Marin 835 College Avenue Kentfield, California 94904
American Bach Soloists
Jeffrey Thomas, Director. Soloists TBA
Handel: Oratorio "Messiah" - Christmas Portion, Part No. 1, and Hallelujah Chorus; Valentini: Sinfonia Per Il Santissimo Natale; Johan Pez: Concerto Pastorale; Charpentier: La Nuit
Tickets are $35 - $95
Weill Hall, Green Music Center Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California 94928