Saturday, November 19 at 3 p.m.
Sunday, November 20 at 3 p.m.

Bachgrounder lecture 35 minutes before each concert

Just in time for the Christmas season, the Sonoma Bach Choir will dive into the music of Dieterich Buxtehude, featuring several of his festive cantatas—including In Dulci Jubilo (BuxWV 52). Woven throughout the performance carols old and new capitalize on the feeling of connection and warmth that these songs provide. Along with players from the Live Oak Baroque Orchestra, we will join together to celebrate the story that has captivated so many. We can’t wait to share our 15th-annual Early Music Christmas with you!

Sonoma Bach Choir specializes in the music of the High Baroque and beyond. Founded in 1991, this vibrant ensemble has brought to life many of Bach’s greatest masterworks, including the Mass in B Minor, the Christmas Oratorio, and St. Matthew Passion, as well as treasures by Handel, Mozart, Monteverdi, Schütz, Gabrieli, and many others.

Live Oak Baroque Orchestra (LOBO) is Sonoma Bach’s period-instrument ensemble, led by acclaimed Baroque violinists Elizabeth Blumenstock and Aaron Westman. LOBO combines sumptuous tone with breathtaking flair to perform repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries. Experience Baroque music at its finest, passionately performed by some of the country’s most exceptional period instrumentalists.