Chorus Information

 

Philharmonia Chorale

Bruce Lamott, Director

Information last updated: 2010-07-09
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is a professional chorus, open to the general public by audition.
Web Address: http://www.philharmonia.org
Year Estab: 1995
Mission: To perform choral works with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.
Emphasis: 18th century baroque and classical
Size: 24-40 depending on repertoire
Concerts/Year: 15
Auditions: Yes, held in the Spring (usually May.) Auditions require performance of a late Baroque (Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Scarlatti, etc., no Purcell) aria of the singer's choice; sight reading.
Dues: Payment: $20-$100 per concert and rehearsal. Various
Dress: Men: tuxedo; women: long black dress
Rehearsals: Varies, 7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., Choir Room, St. Dominic's Church, Bush and Steiner, San Francisco

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Early Music
Opera
Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Symphony
Professional
Holiday
Rehearse City: San Francisco
Region: San Francisco
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: 180 Redwood St Suite 200, San Francisco, 94102
Phone: (415) 252-1288
Fax: (415) 252-1488
Email: info@philharmonia.org

Other Information

Related Groups: Not at present
Bibliography:

The Chorale was given rave reviews in December, 1995 by the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner, also in September, 1996 by the same papers. Pfaff, Timothy, Philharmonia gift-wraps 'Christmas Oratorio, " San Francisco Examiner, December 11, 1995. Kosman, Joshua, "Bringing out best in Bach, " San Francisco Chronicle, December 11, 1995. Kosman, Joshua, "Handel's heavy-going 'Israel', " San Francisco Chronicle, September 23, 1996. Ulrich, Allan, "Rising to a musical challenge, " San Francisco Examiner, September 23, 1996. Hertelendy, Paul, "'Israel in Egypt' plays in Berkeley, " San Jose Mercury News, September 25, 1996. "

Comments: Philharmonia Chorale performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in March, 1998."