Showcasing material ranging from rousing Slavic folk carols to lush, meditative Eastern Orthodox sacred choral works… from pre-Christian incantations for the longest nights of the year to Medieval Sephardic Chanukah songs to original new pieces inspired by the beauty and mystery of wintertime.
A program of rare carols and songs of celebration for the Winter Solstice and the New Year, in a 40th anniversary performance by acclaimed Celtic musicians Golden Bough.
Special Pre-concert talk with Hank Dutt and composer John Harbison at 7:30 pm! Doors open at 7 pm.
Don’t miss this chance to meet Hank Dutt, violist of the Kronos Quartet, with a contemporary program ranging from classics of the 1970s by Philip Glass and Meredith Monk to the West Coast premiere of John Harbison’s Sonata for Viola and Piano.
A beautiful holiday tradition – singing Carols by candlelight – including music by Hildegard von Bingen, Jacob Handl, Arvo Pärt, Maurice Duruflé, Abbie Betinis and others.
A program of music exploring the darkest season of the year and the hope it stirs in us for the light to come, featuring music from contemporary American composers Eric Barnum and Carson Cooman alongside settings of traditional carols.
