Plan A Perfect Holiday Concert Experience

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California Street Cable Car

Ride the California Street Cable Car to the top of San Francisco's Nob Hill.

Huntington Park

Take in the holiday lights as you stroll through delightful Huntington Park

Fairmont Hotel Gingerbread House

Visit the world-famous Gingerbread House in Nob Hill's historic Fairmont Hotel

Grace Cathedral Christmas Tree

Enter the breathtaking interior of Grace Cathedral for an unparalleled musical experience.

Grace Cathedral by permission of David Yu

A Baroque Christmas

Wednesday December 13 2023

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A Baroque Christmas

HANDEL  Messiah (Christmas portion – Part I)
CHARPENTIER "Midnight Mass" (Messe de Minuit)
HANDEL  "Hallelujah" & "Amen" choruses

Mary Wilson, soprano
Sarah Coit, mezzo-soprano
Steven Brennfleck, tenor
Jesse Blumberg, baritone
American Bach Soloists
American Bach Choir
Jeffrey Thomas, conductor

When & Where

Wednesday December 13 2023 7:30 p.m.
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco
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The program will last approximately 2 hours with one intermission.

“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.

Handel's Messiah in Grace Cathedral 

Thursday & Friday December 14 – 15 2023

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Handel's Messiah

HANDEL  Messiah

Mary Wilson, soprano
Sarah Coit, mezzo-soprano
Steven Brennfleck, tenor
Jesse Blumberg, baritone
American Bach Soloists
American Bach Choir
Jeffrey Thomas, conductor

Sponsored in part by Marie Hogan

When & Where

Thursday December 14 2023 7:30 p.m. • add to your calendar
Friday December 15 2023 7:30 p.m. • add to your calendar
Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco

The program will last approximately 2 ¾ hours with one intermission.

“What stood out above all, in this annual rite that drew a huge crowd, was the sense of being addressed directly, personally, confidingly. Conductor Jeffrey Thomas brought it all together, melding his ABS forces with precision and intuitive responsiveness” — Steven Winn, San Francisco Classical Voice 

About the Music

No other Bay Area performances come close to offering the visual, aural, and emotional qualities that have made ABS’s Messiah in Grace Cathedral so superlative. Featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists, American Bach’s annual tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah in San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral perennially provides a treasured December holiday event to capacity audiences.

A Bay Area holiday tradition now in its 25th year, ABS’s performances of Handel’s timeless work have become an essential part of the musical year for many music lovers and have attracted audiences of more than 50,000 from around the world.

Mary Wilson

Mary
Wilson

Sarah Coit

Sarah
Coit

Steven Brennfleck

Steven
Brennfleck

Jesse Blumberg

Jesse
Blumberg

Celebrate!

A Baroque New Year's Eve at the Opera

Sunday December 31 2023 4:00 p.m.

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A Baroque New Year's Eve

Baroque Opera Arias from:

Handel's Partenope, Ariodante, Il Trionfo del Tempo, Rodelinda, Ezio, Rinaldo, and Orlando

Graun's Iphigenia in Aulis and Cesare e Cleopatra

Rameau's Platée, Castor et Pollux, and Les Indes Galantes

Maya Kherani, soprano
Christian Pursell, bass-baritone
American Bach Soloists
Jeffrey Thomas, conductor

When & Where

Sunday December 31 2023 4:00 p.m. • add to your calendar
Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

The program will last approximately 2 hours with one intermission.

"A Gift for the New Year from American Bach Soloists" — Steven Winn, San Francisco Classical Voice 

About the Music

Back by popular demand, “A Baroque New Year’s Eve at the Opera” will usher in the new year within San Francisco’s beautiful Herbst Theatre. Start an early night on the town with a delightful program of arias, duets, and instrumental music from Baroque opera and concert, with plenty of time left for more celebrations in the evening or an early return home for a peaceful night. Bring your family and friends to celebrate a New Year full of wonderful music.

Join us at intermission in the Horn Bar & Lounge on the lower level of the War Memorial for an inviting no-host reception, where you can enjoy a selection of red, white, and sparkling wines chosen to elevate your New Year's Eve experience. Also available will be a can't-miss New Year’s Eve cocktail — a Cranberry Mint Smash — crafted to add a touch of glamour to your celebration. This gathering is open to all ticket buyers, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and share in the excitement of the evening. Before we return to the concert, join us for a collective New Year’s toast.
Maya Kherani

Maya Kherani

Christian Pursell

Christian Pursell

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