Schola Cantorum Silicon Valley; Buddy James, Artistic Director

Mendelssohn’s Elijah

Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto
 
 
Elijah

Join us for a towering performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah: an epic oratorio brimming with drama, power, and divine revelation. With full orchestra, stunning soloists, and nearly a hundred voices strong, this concert brings to life the prophet’s struggle against doubt, drought, and despair in one of the most riveting sacred works ever composed.

From whispered prayers to blazing choral climaxes, Elijah is a masterwork of biblical proportions — both intimate and immense, human and holy. Mendelssohn poured the final years of his life into this piece, and it shows: every scene pulses with an almost cinematic urgency, from the fire-and-brimstone contest on Mount Carmel to the still, small voice that follows the storm. This is music that doesn’t just tell a story; it puts you inside one.

Come experience the storm, the silence, and the triumph. And stay for a pie reception to follow — because what better way to celebrate Pi Day than with Schola?

Paris After Dark

Saturday, April 25 at 6:00pm
Saratoga Country Club
 

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Paris After Dark

A Night of Elegance to benefit Schola Cantorum.

Transport yourself to turn-of-the-century Paris—a golden age of art, music, and joie de vivre. Join Schola Cantorum Silicon Valley for an enchanting evening of lively entertainment, fine dining, and the unmistakable sparkle of the City of Lights.

Echoes of Appalachia

Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Valley Presbyterian Church, Portola Valley
 
 
Appalachia

A journey through the musical landscapes of Earth’s oldest mountain range. With haunting harmonies, aching beauty, and fierce spiritual depth, Echoes of Appalachia invites you into the heart of a region whose music is as layered and resilient as its history.