Events

The Contra Costa Chorale presents “Darkness to Light”

Date:
12/7/2025
Time:
4:00 pm
Location:
Orinda Community Church
10 Irwin Way,
Orinda

Darkness to Light: Esmail, Thompson, and Handel

The Contra Costa Chorale presents its fall concert featuring three beautiful works that journey from darkness to light.

THE PROGRAM

A Winter Breviary by Reena Esmail
A set of carols tracing a journey through the winter solstice—the longest night of the year—honoring darkness and celebrating the return of light.

Frostiana by Randall Thompson
This beloved cycle of Robert Frost poems will be performed with a full orchestra.

Foundling Hospital Anthem by George Frideric Handel
Handel's final sacred work, featuring quotations from his earlier compositions and concluding with the iconic "Hallelujah Chorus."

PERFORMERS

Artistic Director: Dr. Brad Schultz Accompanist: Martin Morley

TICKETS

Advance & Livestream:
$25 general | $20 senior/student/accessible

At the Door:
$30 general | $25 senior/student/accessible

Children under 12: Free

Purchase tickets online: https://ticketstripe.com/cocochorale

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The Contra Costa Chorale presents “Darkness to Light”

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