Singing the praises of Mendelssohn’s underrated “Hymn of Praise” symphony in a powerhouse performance by Philharmonia Baroque and an augmented Philharmonia Chorale.
The early music ensemble delivers an earthy, thrilling program exploring the relationship of the sensual and the spiritual in Renaissance vocal music.
The S.F. Symphony Chorus put on an unhip but engaging performance in SoundBox’s third program of the season.
Bach’s sumptuous and inspired Christmas Oratorio was well-served by Jeffrey Thomas’ ace musicians.
A program of celebrations showed the orchestra and chorus off to best advantage, while also testing Herbst Theatre’s revamped acoustics.
Composer Amy Beth Kirsten has provided Volti with the right kind of challenge: one that takes the audience on an electrifying journey.
The chorus joined the early music ensemble in honoring 17th-century female composers.
Cal Bach Society celebrated the opening of its 45th season with a fine performance of Jan Dismas Zelenka’s Missa Votiva.
The a cappella vocal quartet take a final turn through the repertory they did so much to reanimate.
The Bay Area Russian choral ensemble more than doubles in size for weekend performances of the timeless masterpiece.
