Saturday, January 16, 2027 19 at 3 p.m.

Bachgrounder lecture 35 minutes before each concert

JThe Wild Rose Treble Ensemble will once again join with Anne Laver on our beloved Brombaugh Organ for a collaboration that focuses on what we have playfully called the “aftermath of Christmas”. Focusing on the experience of Mary with the famous Magnificat text and St. Simeon with the Nunc Dimittis text, we will wrap our arms around the characters that were involved at the birth and upbringing of Jesus. Anne will share organ settings of the beloved chorale “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern” (“How brightly shines the morning star”) by J. S. Bach and his favorite student, Johann Ludwig Krebs and Bach’s monumental Fugue on the Magnificat.We will sing motets written for Epiphany and Candlemas—perhaps even including some Christmas tunes! Simultaneously, we will recognize the shift from winter to spring with a focus on the coming light.

Community Partner: Girl Scouts of America

On our bookshelf: A Mixture of Frailties (Robertson Davies)

Wild Rose Treble Ensemble is Sonoma Bach’s newest vocal group, focusing upon the pure, shimmering beauty of treble voices and exploring a diverse repertoire extending from early music to contemporary works. With fresh energy, the Wild Rose Treble Ensemble brings a unique and captivating sound, enriching Sonoma Bach’s offerings with radiant artistry and versatility.