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. |
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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 |
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Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
Region: | San Francisco | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | 180 Redwood St Suite 200, San Francisco, 94102 |
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Phone: | (415) 252-1288 |
Fax: | (415) 252-1488 |
Email: | info@philharmonia.org |
Other Information
Related Groups: | Not at present |
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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." |