Masterworks Chorale begins 53rd Season with Rachmaninoff Vigil

Masterworks Chorale is delighted to open its 2016-17 season with two performances of Rachmaninoff’s Vespers – on Saturday, November 5th at 8pm and Sunday, November 6th at 4pm in the acoustically thrilling space of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Baldwin and El Camino Real in San Mateo. Considered to be the crowning achievement of the golden age of Russian Orthodox choral music, this astonishingly beautiful a cappella music was composed in 1915 as a setting of the All-Night Vigil Service, and was highly acclaimed at the outset by audiences and critics alike. Rachmaninoff himself told singers at the premiere, “Even in my dreams I could not have imagined I would write such a work!”

MASTERWORKS CHORALE, named as Top Adult Chorus on the Peninsula by CBS, performs polished, diverse concerts that help our communities thrive through opportunities to be entertained, grow and connect. This season's performances will continue with our family-style holiday concert, "Carols, Colors, and Cookies" on Saturday, December 10th (at 2 and 4pm), as well as our more formal "Holiday Festival" on Sunday, December 11th, complete with an Old World style Holiday Market with handmade crafts and gifts, plus our famous cookie buffet!

Performances in 2017 continue with the powerful Verdi REQUIEM - one of the most exciting and dramatic works for chorus, virtuoso guest soloists and full orchestra, presented March 25th and 26th. The season concludes with the lighthearted "Life is a Cabaret: Songs of Kander & Ebb”, with music from “Cabaret”, “Chicago", and “New York, New York" on June 3rd and 4th.

The singers of Masterworks warmly invite you to connect with Rachmaninoff’s favorite work, whose powerful 12-part harmonies honored his homeland while transcending cultural barriers, to bring his country together in time of war. Come experience the beauty for yourself, and prepare to be moved.

Tickets: www.Masterworks.org or 650.918.6225 Save $5 by purchasing in advance instead of at the door! Season tickets are still available, at an additional single ticket savings of $6/ticket.

Saint Matthew Episcopal Church, at 1 S. El Camino Real at Baldwin, San Mateo 94401 - easy walking distance from downtown San Mateo - make this a special afternoon/evening by combining the concert with a meal before or after at one of the many fine area restaurants!

See a special video preview here:

Masterworks Chorale is delighted to open its 2016-17 season with two performances of Rachmaninoff’s Vespers – on Saturday, November 5th at 8pm and Sunday, November 6th at 4pm in the acoustically thrilling space of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Baldwin and El Camino Real in San Mateo. Considered to be the crowning achievement of the golden age of Russian Orthodox choral music, this astonishingly beautiful a cappella music was composed in 1915 as a setting of the All-Night Vigil Service, and was highly acclaimed at the outset by audiences and critics alike. Rachmaninoff himself told singers at the premiere, “Even in my dreams I could not have imagined I would write such a work!”

MASTERWORKS CHORALE, named as Top Adult Chorus on the Peninsula by CBS, performs polished, diverse concerts that help our communities thrive through opportunities to be entertained, grow and connect. This season's performances will continue with our family-style holiday concert, "Carols, Colors, and Cookies" on Saturday, December 10th (at 2 and 4pm), as well as our more formal "Holiday Festival" on Sunday, December 11th, complete with an Old World style Holiday Market with handmade crafts and gifts, plus our famous cookie buffet!

Performances in 2017 continue with the powerful Verdi REQUIEM - one of the most exciting and dramatic works for chorus, virtuoso guest soloists and full orchestra, presented March 25th and 26th. The season concludes with the lighthearted "Life is a Cabaret: Songs of Kander & Ebb”, with music from “Cabaret”, “Chicago", and “New York, New York" on June 3rd and 4th.

The singers of Masterworks warmly invite you to connect with Rachmaninoff’s favorite work, whose powerful 12-part harmonies honored his homeland while transcending cultural barriers, to bring his country together in time of war. Come experience the beauty for yourself, and prepare to be moved.

Tickets: www.Masterworks.org or 650.918.6225 Save $5 by purchasing in advance instead of at the door! Season tickets are still available, at an additional single ticket savings of $6/ticket.

Saint Matthew Episcopal Church, at 1 S. El Camino Real at Baldwin, San Mateo 94401 - easy walking distance from downtown San Mateo - make this a special afternoon/evening by combining the concert with a meal before or after at one of the many fine area restaurants!

See a special video preview here: