Choral

Lisa Hirsch - January 17, 2017

Pretty presentation does little to inject drama into an early Mahler cantata

Lou Fancher - December 9, 2016

The beloved a cappella ensemble brings songs of joy and righteousness to the Bay Area.

Steven Winn - December 5, 2016

Orchestra, chorus, and soloists coalesce under McGegan’s baton to bring down the walls in Palo Alto.

Lou Fancher - November 28, 2016

The venerable women’s vocal ensemble unveils an exciting collaborative project, a new recording, and an upcoming concert series.

Steven Winn - October 11, 2016

Standout vocal performances and attention to musical details do full justice to Bach’s spiritual masterwork.

Charlise Tiee - August 23, 2016

Music Director Robert Geary’s intimate knowledge of Verdi’s choral masterpiece anchored a strong, if flawed, performance.

Steven Winn - August 15, 2016

The North American premiere of a 1734 Handel serenata is an interesting glimpse of the composer fulfilling his duties as unofficial court composer. Eyes and ears were on some of the strongly cast soloists.

Niels Swinkels - May 17, 2016

Dr. Magen Solomon has guided the venerable community choir to new levels of artistry.

Steven Winn - May 2, 2016

Singing the praises of Mendelssohn’s underrated “Hymn of Praise” symphony in a powerhouse performance by Philharmonia Baroque and an augmented Philharmonia Chorale.

Lisa Hirsch - April 13, 2016

The early music ensemble delivers an earthy, thrilling program exploring the relationship of the sensual and the spiritual in Renaissance vocal music.