J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor

Name: J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor
Start: 2026-05-09T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-09T19:00:00-07:00
Location: First Church Berkeley UCC, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

First Church Berkeley UCC, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | Berkeley, CA

This May, immerse yourself in a masterpiece! The San Francisco Bach Choir proudly presents J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor, the culminating event to our 90th season. Join us for one of two performances:
Saturday, May 9, 4:00 pm in Berkeley
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
Sunday, May 10, 4:00 pm in San Francisco
Calvary Presbyterian Church
2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
Perhaps the greatest choral work ever written, J.S. Bach’s masterwork offers a journey of heart and soul: dazzling, tender, and powerful. Although universally recognized as a pinnacle of human creativity, at its core the Mass in B Minor is a personal expression of spiritual devotion that transcends religious boundaries.
Crafted over decades, it’s a breathing journey through intricate polyphony and spiritual intensity, a true testament to Bach’s legacy. Experience one of music’s greatest achievements.
The San Francisco Bach Choir will be joined by professional soloists and the Jubilate Baroque Orchestra, a program of the San Francisco Early Music Society.