OUR 2025–26 SEASON

THE CONCERTS

Petrucci

 

I. The Voice of the Viol: Petrucci—the first music printer

In 1501, Petrucci revolutionized the music world with the development of music printing. In his many books, he published the best composers of his time, including Josquin, Isaac and Marchetto Cara. Join us for a concert of vocal and instrumental  music performed on early renaissance intruments including our new set of early renaissance viols with singer Danielle Reutter-Harrah. 
November 7, 2025 Palo Alto 7 pm First Congregational Church of Palo Alto 1985 Louis Rd
November 8, 2025 San Francisco 7:30 pm San Francisco Conservatory 50 Oak Street
November 9, 2025  Berkeley 7:30 pm First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2330 Durant Ave

Voices of Music Vivaldi 300

 

II. Virtuoso Concertos: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and more!

Celebrate the Holidays with our Vivaldi Four Seasons 300th anniversary concert, and the Concerto for Four Violins featuring our world-renowned soloists Elizabeth Blumenstock, YuEun Kim, Isabelle Seula Lee, Augusta McKay Lodge, Hanneke van Proosdij and Shelby Yamin.                  
December 19, 2025 Palo Alto 7:00 pm First Palo Alto United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave
December 20, 2025 San Francisco 7:30 pm San Francisco Conservatory 50 Oak Street
December 21, 2025 Berkeley 7:30 pm First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2330 Durant Ave

Voices of Music Classical Soloists

 

III. Valentines Day: Love Songs from the 17th Century

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an all-star cast featuring Amanda Forsythe, soprano, with Elizabeth Blumenstock,  Augusta McKay Lodge, Hanneke van Proosdi,  William Skeen & David Tayler.  Passion and fireworks from England and Italy in the 17th century.   
February 13, 2026 Palo Alto 7 pm First Congregational Church of Palo Alto 1985 Louis Rd
February 14, 2026 San Francisco 7:30 pm Old First Presbyterian Church 1751 Sacramento St
February 15, 2026 Berkeley 7:30 pm First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2330 Durant Ave

Molly Netter

 

IV. The Secret Garden

Medieval, renaissance, baroque music and the world premiere of a new work. Secret gardens, horti conclusi, often enclosed and carefully designed, were built for relaxation and escape from urban life and reflected a rich tapestry of horticultural practices and cultural influences through the ages. Molly Netter, soprano.
April 17, 2026 Palo Alto 7 pm First Congregational Church of Palo Alto 1985 Louis Rd
April 18, 2026 San Francisco 7:30 pm Old First Presbyterian Church 1751 Sacramento St 
April 19, 2026 Berkeley 7:30 pm First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2330 Durant Ave