San Francisco Girls Chorus East Bay Holiday Concert December 19, 2008

The 43-voice professional level ensemble of the San Francisco Girls Chorus will be featured in concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Berkeley on Friday, December 19. Conducted by Susan McMane, the program includes holiday-themed and other music by Poulenc, Szymko, Rachmaninoff, Holst, Chesnokov and others, plus an audience sing-along of favorite carols. The performance will be accompanied by Susan Soehner, piano; Karen Gottlieb, harp; and George Emblom, organ.

Four home season performances, a New York debut, a debut tour to Brazil, guest appearances with San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, guest artists and a new recording highlight the 30th anniversary season of the San Francisco Girls Chorus. Celebrating 30 years of extraordinary music with its 2008-2009 international season, the San Francisco Girls Chorus is recognized as one of the world's most respected vocal ensembles. Its level of training, performance, quality and range, passion and leadership in commissioning music for treble voices are lauded by musicians, critics and audiences. San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas says, "The San Francisco Girls Chorus is a treasure. Their training, musicality and vibrant spirit are evident whenever they perform."

$25.

Official Website: http://sfgirlschorus.org