
Ride the California Street Cable Car to the top of San Francisco's Nob Hill.
Take in the holiday lights as you stroll through delightful Huntington Park
Visit the world-famous Gingerbread House in Nob Hill's historic Fairmont Hotel
Enter the inspiring space of Grace Cathedral for an unparalleled musical experience.
advance discount $20/$39/$75/$99/$125
at the door $25/$44/$80/$104/$130
Mary Wilson, soprano
Eric Jurenas, countertenor
Steven Brennfleck, tenor
Jesse Blumberg, baritone
American Bach Soloists
American Bach Cantorei
American Bach Choir
Jeffrey Thomas, conductor
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
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.
advance discount $20/$39/$75/$99/$125
at the door $25/$44/$80/$104/$130
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
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.
Maya Kherani, soprano
Christian Pursell, bass-baritone
American Bach Soloists
Jeffrey Thomas, conductor
Saturday 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
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.
Maya Kherani
Christian Pursell