October 13, 2010 Music

Sonoma Bach Opening Recital: Night Draws Near

Greetings Everyone, Concert season begins again and I am singing quite a few concerts this year with various groups and ...

Greetings Everyone,

Concert season begins again and I am singing quite a few concerts this year with various groups and ensembles. I'll let you know more about those as the season goes on but did want to get the word out about this one as it's coming up soon. Our men's vocal ensemble, Clerestory is about to release its first studio recording call Night Draws Near, and our first concerts of the season will be based on this CD release. For info on our Bay Area dates, Oct 23rd (Berkeley) and Oct 24th (SF) you can go to our website: www.clerestory.org

And for those of you in Sonoma County, we'll be performing the concert on Oct 30th to open Sonoma Bach's season. All info is below and you can read more about their incredible season (lot's of new and exciting ensembles and performances planned, and I'll be performing with quite a few) you can go to their website at www.sonomabach.org

Hope to see you at a concert!

Christopher Fritzsche

Sonoma Bach Opening Recital: Night Draws Near

Featuring Clerestory

The Bay Area's acclaimed eight-man classical a cappella ensemble performs music from the new CD, Night Draws Near. This rich exploration of life, death, and mysticism features music you already love, coupled with music you don't know you love...yet. The concert includes celebrations of Halloween, All Soul's Day, and El Dia de los Muertos, with music by Victoria, Tavener, Vaughan Williams, Finzi, Rautavaara, and Paul Crabtree.

Holy Family Episcopal Church

1500 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park

Saturday October 30, 8:00 pm

For tickets, click here

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