Mission Dolores Basilica Choir's 17th Candlelight Christmas Concert December 14, 2008

The Mission Dolores Basilica Choir will perform its 17th Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert, a stirring and inspiring experience that promises to be the perfect way to usher the Christmas season.

The beautiful acoustics of the Basilica will enhance the sounds of the internationally renowned choir, the resident community choir of Mission Dolores. Mission Dolores Basilica is adjacent to Mission San Francisco de Asis, one of the twenty one California Missions established by Father Junipero Serra in the 18th century, and the oldest building in San Francisco.

Under the direction of conductor Jerome Lenk, the concert will feature John Rutter's Gloria, Medieval chants, and carols from Russia, Venezuela and the Philippines.

Auxiliary Bishop William Justice of San Francisco expressed great admiration for the choir. "Their artistry is unparalleled among choirs in San Francisco," says the former pastor of Mission Dolores Basilica. "Their Christmas concerts are "must-see" events, as they are one of the best ways to evoke the joy and spirituality of the season," he adds.

Concert begins at 5pm. Tickets are $25 reserved, $18 premium general and $15 general admission, and are available at Mission Dolores, by calling 415.621.8203 or visiting www.missiondolores.org.

Additional concerts:
Saturday, December 6 at 7pm at Saint Gabriel Church,2559 40th Avenue between Ulloa and Vicente, San Francisco, CA. Suggested donation is $15.

Free parking at each concert venue. Accessible via J-Church, MUNI 22, 33, 14, 49 and Market/Church Underground Station, and via BART 16th Street Station.

The conecrt will benefit the Music Program of the Mission Dolores Basilica. For more information, please call 415.621.8203 or visit www.missiondolores.org. Free parking is available

$25 Reserved / $18 Premium / $15 General.

Official Website: http://www.missiondolores.org