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Winter Concerts
A Candlelit Homecoming
Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 at 8PM
First United Methodist Church
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2PM
Mission Santa Clara
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
This enchanting winter season, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus welcomes you to relish the love, security, and warmth of an eagerly anticipated homecoming after a long journey lost in a snow-covered landscape.
Delve into the captivating world of snow, exploring the myriad Inuit words with R. Murray Schafer’s gently atmospheric “Snowforms”; discover the precise mathematical beauty of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis’ “Talvemustrid” (Winter Patterns); and be immersed in the poignant emotions and tragedy of Carol Barnett’s evocative “Winter, Snow.”
Highlights include Johannes Brahms’ “Es tönt ein voller Harfenklang” from Vier Gesänge, op. 17; Giovanni Gabrieli’s glorious “O Magnum Mysterium” for double chorus; David Lang’s contemporary masterpiece “i lie,” which explores the sacred aspect of waiting; and Michael Bussewitz-Quarm’s moving setting of “Nigra Sum,” dedicated to refugees worldwide and all who undertake difficult journeys toward a better life. Our concert journey concludes with heartwarming carols, including a new-to-PWC arrangement of “Silent Night” and John Rutter’s joyfully refined “Candlelight Carol.”
We hope this musical journey warms your heart as much as the joyous homecoming that awaits!
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3rd Annual PWC at the Park
Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 3PM
Pagoda at Ortega Park • 636 Harrow Way, Sunnyvale, CA
Our third annual PWC at the Park free concert for our community will feature a selection from our season, including an a cappella arrangement of W.A. Mozart‘s Overture to The Magic Flute, Michael Bussewitz-Quarm‘s “Nigra Sum,” F. Mendelssohn‘s “Lift Thine Eyes,” and an exhilarating excerpt from PWC’s composer-in-residence, Theresa Wong‘s newly commissioned work. Come enjoy an afternoon of fabulous music in nature that will leave you uplifted and inspired. Children are welcome!
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Spring Concerts
PWC Collaborates • Puccini and Wong
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8PM
Hosted by the PWC at Mission Santa Clara
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4PM
Hosted by the GGMC at Mission Dolores Basilica
3321 – 16th Street, San Francisco
Tickets to the 5/5 concert will be available for purchase in early 2024.
• Premiere of PWC’s Composer-in-Residence Theresa Wong’s Night into Dawn
• Joint performance of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria with the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus
This spring, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus will join forces with the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus in an exciting collaboration! Together, we will perform Giacomo Puccini’s stunning Messa di Gloria, a masterpiece often regarded as his farewell to sacred music. In our solo set, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus will present the world premiere of “Night into Dawn,” the newly commissioned work written by Theresa Wong, PWC’s Composer-in-Residence and dedicated to the community of Lahaina. The program further includes a tango-inspired “Noche de Lluvia” by Canadian composer Sid Robinovich, Alice Parker’s beautiful arrangement of “How Can I Keep from Singing,” and a delightful a cappella arrangement of Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute.
Join us for an unforgettable musical event as we share the harmonious fruits of our collaborations!
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