Pacific Musical Society's 102nd Winter Gala

Sunday, Dec 2, 2012 5:30p to 10:00p

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square San Francisco, CA

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Pacific Musical Society Hosts Its 102nd Annual Winter Gala at Union Square

Silent auction, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, and a live music program. Honors composer Jake Heggie. Performances by Mr. Heggie, Frederica von Stade, Nicolle Foland, Marcelle Dronkers, and several award-winning young musicians at St. Francis Hotel, raising funds for budding musicians.

Pacific Musical Society is one of San Francisco's oldest organizations committed to supporting the advancement of young musicians.

Performers at this Event

Frederica Von Stade
Mezzo-soprano opera singer Frederica Von Stade made her opera debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1970. She gained international fame by the end of the '70s and is known worldwide for her performances in Richard Strauss' Octavian and Mozart's Cherubino....

Classical, Choral / Vocalist, Opera

Jake Heggie
Jake Heggie is considered a relative rarity among modern composers -- someone who can write music that is not just challenging, but rewarding for performers and audiences as well. Though best known for his vocal writing, including art song, song cycles, and the highly acclaimed opera Dead Man Walking, he is also an accomplished orchestral composer and pianist....

Classical, Musicians / Bands