The Santa Cruz Chorale will open its 2018-2019 season with our traditional December Holiday Concert, “Christmas with the Chorale.”

Join the Chorale for an eclectic musical celebration at Holy Cross Church. The centerpiece of the concert will be Monteverdi’s famous Magnificat, from his 1640 collection “Selva Morale e Spirituale.” Conductor Christian Grube has also selected a variety of pieces that express the many meanings of Christmas, from composers such as Byrd, Gibbons, Bach, Herzogenberg, Rheinberger, Lauridsen, Biebl, and more. The Christmas program will close with carols from around the world. As in previous years, we will be joined by the Monterey Bay Sinfonietta.

We’re holding our Christmas concerts earlier than usual this year, so mark your calendars for December 8 and 9. We can’t wait to share the joy of Christmas with all of you.