Welcome to the Bay Choral Guild

The Bay Choral Guild is a 40-voice, auditioned chorus based in Palo Alto with singers from around the Bay Area. BCG's outstanding musical ensemble and rich repertoire are the foundation for innovative programs that bring works together in new and unusual ways. Our concerts offer both audiences and singers the opportunity to enjoy fresh and exciting choral music experiences, and balance enjoyment of the music with new insight and understanding.

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Our audiences say

"Pro-level singing ensemble. Was like listening to KDFC-FM, but with the people actually in the same room. I kept waiting to hear Hoyt Smith intone, "That was the Bay Choral Guild... performing..."




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All Night Vigil, June 8, 9, 10, 2012

One of Rachmaninov’s favorite compositions, All Night Vigil  transforms ancient Russian liturgical chant and modern folk themes into a highly dramatic, and demanding, a cappella choral masterpiece.  With delicate shifts in harmony, great washes of sound and abrupt pianissimos the music evokes wide extremes of mood and otherworldliness – truly a vibrant, powerful musical experience. Singers love to perform “All Night Vigil”, and audiences love to listen! There is good reason why this work is often praised as Rachmaninov’s finest achievements. Join us for a glorious season finale!

Performances in Campbell, San Francisco and Palo Alto.

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