Wild Woods and Starry Nights: a San Francisco Choral Artists concert (Oakland)

Christmas music is pervaded by images of nature ... come wander with us out into the starry night, among the running deer, holly ivy, evergreens and snow on snow. Gorgeous a cappella singing sampling from 1000 years of motets, hymns, and carols, we offer choral masterpieces by Praetorius, Lassus, Poulenc, Howells, Kodály and others.
The Choral Artists
SFCA has premiered over 170 works and was the 2012 winner of the ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming, confirming its reputation… Show more for eclectic programming and stunning performances of music spanning 600 years. SFCA supports the creation of new choral music and living composers through its "New Voices Project" and Composer-in-Residence and Composer-Not-in-Residence programs. The ensemble cultivates innovative collaborations and has performed with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, The Alexander String Quartet, Veretski Pass, Composers Inc. and The Whole Noyse.
Magen Solomon, Artistic Director
Under Magen Solomon's leadership since 1995, the Choral Artists have released several recordings, and performed at ACDA and ChorusAmerica conferences. Active as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician, Dr. Solomon is alsoDirector of Choral Activities at Santa Clara University andArtistic Director of the Stockton Chorale Master Chorale.

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