Harvest Concert

Thursday, November 15, 2012, 4:00 pm
This 10th annual performance benefits the San Francisco Food Bank, featuring the SF State Chamber Singers, University Chorus and Women's Chorus. The program includes excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, music of Latin America and works by Rheinberger, Ligeti, Finzi and Brahms. Conducted by David J. Xiques. Suggested donation: $15 general/$10 students and seniors.
Location: 
West Portal Lutheran Church, 200 Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco
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Sponsor: 
School of Music and Dance
Contact: 
West Portal Lutheran Church
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Phone: 
415-661-0242
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Program

Women’s Chorus

  • Kodály (1882–1967): Ave Maria
  • Aguiar (1950–): Salmo 150
  • Obrecht (ca. 1450–1505): Ave Maris Stella
  • Brahms (1833–1897): selections from Liebeslieder Walzer
    Wie des Abends
    Nein geliebte, setze dich
    Vogelein
  • Powell (1962–): Still I Rise

SF State Chamber Singers

  • Finzi (1901–1956) My Spirit Sang All Day
  • Brahms: Warum No. 4 from Vier Quartette, Op. 92
  • Ligeti (1923–2006): Reggel
  • Rheinberger (1839–1901): Kyrie
  • De Plaestrina (ca. 1525–1594): Sicut Cervus
  • Bennet (ca. 1735 – 1784): Weep, O Mine Eyes
  • Brazilian folk song (arranged by Alfonso): Samba – Lele
  • Cuban folk song (arranged by Castillo): Son De Loma
  • Spiritual (arranged by Hogan): The Battle of Jericho

University Chorus

  • Clausen (1953–): Sigh No More Ladies
  • Hirsch (1942–) (arranged by Xiques): Bashana Haba ‘a
  • Selections from Handel (1685–1759): Messiah
    Comfort Ye My People
    And the Glory of the Lord
    O Thou, That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
    The People that Walked in Darkness
    For Unto Us a Child Is Born
    Hallelujah

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Co-sponsored by West Portal Lutheran Church.