Calendar of Events

Baroque violinists Mimi Mitchell and Noel Martin, and harpsichordist Christina Edelen, all from Amsterdam, present a concert of Christmas music on period instruments.

Third encore performance of “Alabado,” this time in the historic, beautifully restored Church of Mission San Jose. The title song “Alabado” was composed by the Franciscan Missionary Fr. Antonio Margil de Jesus, founder of Mission San Jose in 1720. Also in this concert, Saint Juan Diego, the messenger of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531, will be honored on his Feast Day December 9, with original songs by Los Inocentes written in Nahuatl, the language used by Our Lady of Guadalupe to speak to Juan Diego.

Ring in the holidays with a very special performance by Voci di Sorelle as they present GLAD TIDINGS: MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS. This memorable concert will feature Medieval and Renaissance music of Christmas and a collection of songs from around the globe, performed in their native languages.

The program begins with carols from the Middle Ages with arrangements by Spanish, German and Czech composers, including inspirational versions of “Quem Pastores Laudavere” and “Adeste Fideles.” The second half of the program is a musical journey across Europe with traditional music from France, Germany, the Ukraine and Poland. Featured songs include the traditional French carol “Noel Nouvelet” and J.S. Bach’s rendition of “O Jesulein Süߔ

Voci di Sorelle — Italian for “Voices of Sisters” — is a group of twelve female a cappella singers and the only one of its kind in Texas. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary concert season, the ensemble is renowned for exquisite performances that showcase the power, versatility, and beauty of women’s voices. Voci di Sorelle’s performances are eclectic, ranging from early music, sacred hymns, and traditional folk melodies to modern jazz, world music and classical arrangements.