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In Winter’s Glow


A woman with long light brown hair is standing against a multicolor gradient-lit background, holding a violin and bow. She is wearing a black shirt and black pants, and she has a wide, laughing smile.

IN WINTER’S GLOW

DECEMBER 11–13, 2025

Candance Guirao, Principal Second Violin

Bask in the glow of winter’s light with a radiant program of music that shimmers like freshly fallen snow. New Century Chamber Orchestra and the San Francisco Girls Chorus unite in a performance that radiates warmth and wonder. In a season of reflection and renewal, let this concert be a moment of serenity and shared joy to brighten the longest nights.

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SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS CHORUS 

Valérie Sainte-Agathe, Artistic Director

 

DATES & VENUES

Thursday, December 11, 2025: 7:30PM
First Church UCC Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley

Friday, December 12, 2025: 7:30PM
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Bayview Avenue, Belvedere Tiburon

Saturday, December 13, 2025: 2:00PM
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco

A woman with brown curly hair, glasses, and red lipstick is looking towards the camera. Her hands are raised in front of her, conducting the singers in front of her. She is wearing a black sweater.

Valérie Sainte-Agathe, Artistic Director, San Francisco Girls Chorus

FEATURED ARTIST

DANIEL HOPE
Music Director and Concertmaster

SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS CHORUS 
Valérie Sainte-Agathe, Artistic Director

PROGRAM:

JOHN RUTTER
Suite for Strings

EDWARD ELGAR
Serenade for Strings

ANTONIO VIVALDI
Concerto for Four Violins in B minor, RV 580

OLA GJEILO
Northern Lights

Traditional
Selections of Carols (arr. John Rutter)

WILLIAM BILLINGS
Bethlehem

BENJAMIN BRITTEN
A Wealden Trio

DAVID CONTE
Harper’s Song and Mistletoe

JAKE HEGGIE
Selections from On the Road to Christmas

NICO MUHLY
Whispered and Revealed

Save 25% off regular ticket prices when you make this concert part of your New Century subscription.

 
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A SEASON HONORING GORDON GETTY

Our 2025–26 season is a very special one, dedicated in full to Mr. Gordon Getty, our greatest supporter and a true champion of the arts. His extraordinary vision and generosity have profoundly shaped New Century Chamber Orchestra. This season celebrates his remarkable legacy and enduring impact of his support.

 
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