Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Montclair Presbyterian Church
5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Christ Episcopal Church (live & streaming online)
1040 Border Road, Los Altos
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Join the chamber choir Convivium, under the direction of Eric Tuan, for "Reaching for Light." This diverse program tells the stories of survivors who fought for the greater good during their lifetimes. The concert program emphasizes the dire need for collective action against violent oppression, ranging from modern works protesting police brutality against Black women to Renaissance polyphony that artfully decries religious persecution. Many selections bring pivotal historic figures to life in a moving appeal for peace, including abolitionist Harriet Tubman, suffragist Mabel Lee, and even a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Overall, Convivium’s upcoming performance reminds us that our collective faith in a brighter future is a unifying sign of hope for humanity.