This festive event will bring joy to all ages. Corelli’s Concerto Grosso in G Minor (“Christmas Concerto”) concludes with a musical image of shepherds rejoicing, capturing the joy of the season also reflected in Pergolesi’s uplifting setting of the Magnificat. The Fratello Marionettes will bring scenes from The Nutcracker to life, in interpretations by both Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington! The San Ramon Valley Chorale’s beautiful singing will complete this holiday celebration.

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Home for the Holidays

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church

20-member baroque ensemble Musica Transalpina performs sacred works by Corelli, Pergolesi, and Scarlatti, including Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater.

Musica Transalpina

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

Join Mr Punch as he and his friends help the wiley Serpina get her man. With appearances from Judy, The Crocodile, a Cheeky Monkey, a band of singing Policemen and a host of others, this is the perfect introduction to classical music for children (and grown up kids) of all ages. Featuring stunning operatic vocals and beautiful melodies as well as all the twists, turns, gags and the uproar of your favourite pantomimes.

Mr Punch at the Opera

Arcola Theatre

Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

La serva padrona

University of Mississippi

Forte Mare

Luštica Bay

Baritone John Michael and soprano Jessica Rose Nelson return to Wilmington Concert Opera in the roles of Uberto and Serpina, respectively. Irene Moretto makes her debut as pianist and music director. Join us for this delightful intermezzo (a short piece designed to be performed between acts of a longer work) - it’s full of fun, slapstick, and beautiful singing, with English supertitles and a run time of approximately 45 minutes.

Moorestown Library

Church of the Covenant

The Portland Baroque Orchestra's 2024-25 season culminates with a profound exploration of light, love, and rebirth through a selection of masterful compositions. The program features Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater," a poignant work that juxtaposes tender, passionate text with lively rhythms and intricate trills. This final masterpiece by Pergolesi is performed by the acclaimed countertenor Reginald Mobley and soprano Anna Dennis, whose voices bring the emotional depth of the piece to life.

The concert also includes Antonio Vivaldi's "Summer" from "The Four Seasons," where the sounds of the cuckoo, dove, and goldfinch resonate under the blazing sun before the winds begin to stir. Johann Sebastian Bach's "Bekennen will ich seinen Namen," BWV 200, adds a layer of introspective beauty, while Alessandro Scarlatti's "Salve Regina in G Minor" pays homage to the Baroque era's rich musical heritage.

Under the artistic direction of Julian Perkins, who also performs on the harpsichord, and with the skilled violinist Adam LaMotte, the Portland Baroque Orchestra delivers a performance that promises to be both moving and uplifting. This concert not only honors the timeless works of these Baroque masters but also celebrates the enduring power of music to convey profound human emotions.

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 13 Apr, 2025

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater · Portland Baroque Orchestra

Past events

Dec 14, 2024

Home for the Holidays · Diablo Symphony Orchestra

Sep 15, 2024

Musica Transalpina · The Da Camera Society

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