The Nightmare
and the Dream
A Tribute to American Composers
Sunday, May 21st, 2023
3:00 PM
Sinai Temple
10400 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
This is an original work by SFVMC’s composer in residence, Sergio Barer. It describes the medieval clash of Christianity and Judaism, with the resulting persecution of the Jewish people. It explores the work of Theodore Herzl, the visionary who pursued the rebirth of a Jewish State in the Middle East, imagining it, describing it, and lobbying for it with the German Kaiser, the Turkish Sultan, and other leaders. Finally it details the story of the pioneers that settled in Israel from European and Arab countries to form a Jewish State, declaring its independence in 1948.
Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, April, 9th, 2023
6:00 AM
Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Join us as SFVMC sings songs of worship and hymns on the dawn of Easter Sunday.
Coffee and donuts provided!
Free Service and Parking
Carmina Burana
Sunday, April 16th, 2023
2:30 PM
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale joins the LA Symphonic Winds, conducted by Steve Piazza, to sing selections from Orff’s famous “Carmina Burana,” accompanied by other major works.
The Carmina Burana is a compilation of poems written by the German philologist Johann Andreas Schmeller. The texts present a varied view of medieval life, including: religious verses, social satires, and bawdy drinking songs.
Holidays in the Valley
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
3:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Encino
4963 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
SFVMC’s annual holiday music concert is back! Featuring classic Christmas carols arranged by our associate artistic director, John Bergquist, with a brass quartet from the LA Winds ensemble. You’ll enjoy an evening of classical singing with brass and organ accompaniment to John Rutter’s “Gloria”; some comical, lighthearted songs such as “Chanukah in Santa Monica”; an original 40’s-inspired piece by our pianist, Bob Remstein, “Guess Who’s Comin’”; and an original holiday composition by our composer in residence, Sergio Barer, “Hanukkah, an Inspiration.”
Grand Finale Encore
Saturday, October 29th, 2022
3:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Encino
4963 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Grand Finale returns with an encore performance of featuring famous operas, operettas, and musical theater classics from “Company,” “West Side Story,” “Candide,” “The Mikado,” “Pirates of Penzance,” “Carmen,” and more! SFVMC is also proud to collaborate once again with The San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus on “The Greatest Showman,” “The Sound of Music,” and “The Lion King!”
Children and adults of all ages are welcome! Children 6 and under are free!