St. Paul's Church Oakland is delighted to welcome the Choir of Clare College Cambridge for their only Bay Area performance!
Join us for an evening of festive melodies and harmonies at this highly anticipated event. The world-renowned Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross, conductor, will perform for one night only, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakland.The choir's holiday program includes the richness of Renaissance polyphony by Praetorius, Morales, and Mouton and masterpieces by Howells, Sally Beamish, Will Todd, along with favorites of the holiday season.
The choir's holiday program includes the richness of Renaissance polyphony by Praetorius, Morales, and Mouton and masterpieces by Howells, Sally Beamish, Will Todd, along with favorites of the holiday season.
Audiences will be thrilled by the virtuosity and rich sonorities of the group that British composer Giles Swayne refers to as “a whopping jewel in Clare’s musical crown.”
Don't miss the opportunity to experience the extraordinary talent of the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge live in person. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking for a heartwarming way to celebrate the holiday season, this concert promises to be a truly memorable experience. Gather your loved ones and join us for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer!
Since the founding of a mixed voice choir in 1972, the Choir of Clare College has gained an international reputation as one of the world’s leading university choirs. In addition to its primary function of leading services three times a week in the College chapel, the Choir keeps an active schedule recording, broadcasting, and performing. Former directors have included John Rutter and Timothy Brown. Under the direction of Graham Ross, Director of Music since 2010, it has been praised for its consistently ‘thrilling’ and ‘outstanding’ performances worldwide. Recent engagements include performances with the Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Orquesta Sinfonia Nacional de Mexico, as well as recitals in Barcelona's Palau de Musica, El Escorial Madrid, Palacio de Bellas Artes Mexico City, St John's Smith Square London, and across the USA and Canada. www.clarecollegechoir.com