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Featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists, American Bach’s celebrated holiday tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah in San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral perennially provides an unparalleled December holiday event to capacity audiences. American Bach’s performances of Handel’s timeless work have become an essential part of the musical year for many music lovers and have attracted audiences of more than 50,000 from around the world.
Enjoy a spectacular holiday evening starting with a classic cable car ride to the top of San Francisco’s Nob Hill, take in the festive lights as you stroll through Huntington Park, revel in the world-famous Gingerbread House in the historic Fairmont Hotel, then step inside the breathtaking and welcoming interior of Grace Cathedral for an incomparable musical experience.
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For tickets and more information visit americanbach.org.
This performance is approximately two and one half hours with one intermission. Doors open at 6:30 pm, seating is at 7 pm. Grace Cathedral is at the corner of California and Taylor Streets. The main entrance is at the top of the Great Steps. The accessible entrance is on Taylor Street: enter through the glass doors to the left of the garage entrance, proceed left down the hallway to the elevator.
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“Amen” Chorus from Handel’s Messiah performed in Grace Cathedral
For tickets and more information visit americanbach.org.
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