The holidays are upon us once again and San Francisco offers up several can’t-miss Classical music events to celebrate the season.
Whether you are looking for the elegant depth of a choral arrangement or if the symphony is more your style, there are plenty of Classical music events and venues to put you in a festive mood.
Chorus
- California Bach Society
Featuring traditional Christmas music from the Baltic region and Poland, this chorus led by Paul Flight is performing at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco, All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, and at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Berkeley. Dec. 1 – Dec. 3. $35. See the California Bach Society website for more information.
- A Chanticleer Christmas
Boasting a wide array of styles from Gregorian Chanting to classic carols, the men’s chorus is performing at a variety of locations around the Bay area between Dec. 10 to Dec. 22. Prices range from $35-$75. For more information, including venues and show times, view The Chanticleers schedule online.
Symphony
- San Francisco Symphony
Performing Handel’s “Messiah” at Davies Symphony Hall, the San Francisco Symphony with Ragnar Bohlin conducting this classic holiday composition is sure to be a holiday treat. Dec. 14 & 15 at 8p.m. Check www.sfsymphony.org for tickets and future events.
- California Symphony
For an off-beat holiday special, including “The Composer is Dead” by Lemony Snicket and Nathaniel Stookey, don’t miss the California Symphony at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Dec. 23. $42-$72. Audience participation. Tickets available online.
Classical Venues
Although the holidays bring an abundance of Classical music events, the San Francisco Bay area has a number of venues that cater to Classical enthusiasts throughout the year, including:
- Revolutions Cafe – Classical Revolution Mondays
- Monroe – Classical Underground
Check out the local events calendar for more events and venues in and around San Francisco.
Photo courtesy of San Francisco Symphony (Spencer Lowell)
