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American Bach Soloists

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Jeffrey Thomas

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Soprano

Mary Wilson

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Eric Jurenas

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Steven Brennfleck

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Jesse Blumberg

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Contralto

Sarah Coit

Alto

A Baroque Christmas

San Francisco

United States

Grace Cathedral

A Baroque Christmas: Messiah Händel (+2 More)

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Private

Messiah HWV 56

Midnight Mass for 4 voices, flutes and violins for Christmas

Judas Maccabaeus

Approved

“The singers and instrumentalists of the ABS Choir and Orchestra were, as always, magnificent. There are simply not enough superlatives to adequately describe their mastery and musicianship and do justice to their dedication and artistry.” — Niels Swinkels, San Francisco Classical Voice 

About the Music
In this special abridged evening performance, perfect for the whole family, you’ll hear the Christmas portion (Part I) of Handel’s Messiah along with music of the season by Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. The finely tuned voices of the American Bach Choir and the polished sheen of sonorities brought by ABS’s period-instrument orchestra soar within the majestic interior of San Francisco’s Nob Hill landmark. Together with the best highlights of Handel's peerless composition, ABS will perform Charpentier's Messe de Minuit (“Midnight Mass”), one of the most treasured Christmas compositions from the Parisian Baroque.

English

A Baroque Christmas by Händel, Charpentier, M., From (2023/2023), Conductor Jeffrey Thomas, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, United States

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