Eternal Returns: Renaissance motets of loss and renewal

Tactus SF presents choral masterpieces exploring the eternal cycle of beginnings, endings, and new beginnings, traditionally symbolized by the ouroboros—a snake devouring its own tail. Endings are not only experiences of loss but also opportunities for renewal, a doubleness from which Renaissance composers drew inspiration for motets of grief and consolation. This a cappella concert by Bay Area chorus Tactus SF will take us on a journey from beginnings into life and from endings to new beginnings, as represented in works by composers including Tallis, Byrd, Morales, Palestrina, Josquin, and Phinot (his wonderful motet in a brand new edition by a member of the chorus).

The concert, part of the Berkeley Early Music Festival Fringe, is the last to be planned and conducted by Music Director Elizabeth Kimble. Please join Tactus SF for this musical celebration of farewells, transformations, and new horizons.

In-person and live stream access is FREE for Patreon subscribers! If you are a Patreon supporter, you do NOT need to also reserve an Eventbrite ticket here.

There are three ticket options:

In-Person: June 8, 2024 - Saturday, 3:00 pm

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church (3281 16th St, San Francisco, CA)

In-Person: June 10, 2024 - Monday, 4:00 pm

St. Mark's Episcopal Church (2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA)

Online: starting June 10, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Live stream of the Monday concert (on sale through Monday, 6/16/2014), can be watched on-demand anytime. You will receive a link within 24 hours before the start of the concert.

Parking WILL be available for our Saturday concert guests in the parking lot behind Mission Dolores Academy, one block west of St Matthew’s. YOU MUST BE OUT BY 7 or get locked in until Sunday morning. Enter on Church Street right before the big orange bldg which is the school (16th St).

Free-will donation requested. The concert will last about an hour with no intermission. Reception to follow.

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