Directed by Preethi de Silva
November 2025
Celebrates the Feast of St. Cecilia (Patron Saint of Music) with Handel’s Odes and newly rediscovered works:
Possibly the first performances in Los Angeles of
J.S. Bach, Cantata for Soprano and strings, Alles mit Gott und nichts ohn'in, BWV 1127
and
Mozart, Serenade for String Trio, K. 648
Possibly the first performances in Los Angeles of
J.S. Bach, Cantata for Soprano and strings, Alles mit Gott und nichts ohn'in, BWV 1127
and
Mozart, Serenade for String Trio, K. 648
Andrea Zomorodian, soprano
John Buffett, baritone
Michael Jones, tenor
Guest artists Marc Schachman, baroque oboe and Eva Lymenstull: baroque violoncello
Katherine (Katie) Kyme and Andrew McIntosh and Alfred Cramer, baroque violins
Lot Demeyer, baroque oboes, Ellie Nishi, baroque viola, and William Skeen, baroque violoncello
Malachai Bandy, violone & Patrick Rogers, harpischord continuo
Preethi de Silva, artistic director
John Buffett, baritone
Michael Jones, tenor
Guest artists Marc Schachman, baroque oboe and Eva Lymenstull: baroque violoncello
Katherine (Katie) Kyme and Andrew McIntosh and Alfred Cramer, baroque violins
Lot Demeyer, baroque oboes, Ellie Nishi, baroque viola, and William Skeen, baroque violoncello
Malachai Bandy, violone & Patrick Rogers, harpischord continuo
Preethi de Silva, artistic director
Andrea Zomorodian
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John Buffett
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Michael Jones
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Marc Schachman
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Eya Lymenstull
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Katie Kyme
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Andrew McIntosh
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Alfred Cramer
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Lot Demeyer
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Ellie Nishi
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William Skeen
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Malachai Bandy
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Preethi de Silva
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First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
General Admission: $40
Seniors, Members of SCEMS, EMA, AMS, and Friends of Con Gioia: $32
Students and Children: $15.
Tickets may be obtained online at suggested donation amounts via Eventbrite after October 1,
2025: https://saintcecilia.eventbrite.com/
LIMITED TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AT DOOR.
Co-sponsored by the Colburn Foundation
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
General Admission: $40
Seniors, Members of SCEMS, EMA, AMS, and Friends of Con Gioia: $32
Students and Children: $15.
Tickets may be obtained online at suggested donation amounts via Eventbrite after October 1,
2025: https://saintcecilia.eventbrite.com/
LIMITED TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AT DOOR.
Co-sponsored by the Colburn Foundation
Spring 2025
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
A Baroque Feast
Vocal & Instrumental Music by Bach & Handel
Bach: Cello Suite in C Major, Aria for Baritone (BWV 8) and Wedding Cantata (BWV 209)
Handel: Cantata “Che vai pensando,” Oboe Sonata in C minor and Water Music: Suite No. 3 in G
Handel: Cantata “Che vai pensando,” Oboe Sonata in C minor and Water Music: Suite No. 3 in G
Andrea Zomorodian, soprano; John Buffett, baritone; Stephen Schultz, baroque flute;
William Skeen, baroque violoncello; and Lot Demeyer, baroque oboe;
with Kati Kyme and Alfred Cramer, baroque violins;
Ellie Nishi, baroque viola; Denise Briesé, violone; Jason Yoshida, theorbo;
Patrick J. Rogers, harpsichord, and Preethi de Silva, director
William Skeen, baroque violoncello; and Lot Demeyer, baroque oboe;
with Kati Kyme and Alfred Cramer, baroque violins;
Ellie Nishi, baroque viola; Denise Briesé, violone; Jason Yoshida, theorbo;
Patrick J. Rogers, harpsichord, and Preethi de Silva, director
Andrea Zomorodian
William Skeen
Alfred Cramer
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John Buffett
Lot Demeyer
Ellie Nishi
Preethi de Silva
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Stephen Schultz
Kati Kyme
Denise Briesé
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General Admission: $40
Seniors, Members of SCEMS, EMA, AMS, and Friends of Con Gioia: $32
Students and Children: $15.
LIMITED TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AT DOOR.
Tickets may be obtained online at suggested donation amounts via Eventbrite at:
https://baroque-feast.eventbrite.com/
Co-sponsored by the Colburn Foundation
FALL 2025. We are also delighted to announce our concert planned for November 22, 2025, in Los Angeles, celebrating the feast of St. Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music.
Seniors, Members of SCEMS, EMA, AMS, and Friends of Con Gioia: $32
Students and Children: $15.
LIMITED TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AT DOOR.
Tickets may be obtained online at suggested donation amounts via Eventbrite at:
https://baroque-feast.eventbrite.com/
Co-sponsored by the Colburn Foundation
FALL 2025. We are also delighted to announce our concert planned for November 22, 2025, in Los Angeles, celebrating the feast of St. Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music.
Fall 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church (Chapel)
500 E. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tickets are available at sublime-vocal-gems.eventbrite.com
First United Methodist Church (Chapel)
500 E. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tickets are available at sublime-vocal-gems.eventbrite.com
Sublime Vocal Gems of the German Baroque Era
J. S. Bach Arias and duets from Cantatas BWV 2, BWV 30, BWV 78, BWV 82, BWV 137 & BWV 192
Christoph Graupner Aria, Ach Gott wie manches herzeleid (GWV 1142/11) and duet from
Weg, verdammtes Sündenleben (GWV 1147/20)
J. A. Hasse Aria “Il rimorso opprimei” from the Oratorio La conversione di Sant’Agostino
Andrea Zomorodian, soprano, John Buffett, baritone and Michael Skarke, countertenor
Julie Long, transverse flute Lot Demeyer, baroques oboes
Kati Kyme & Andrew McIntosh, baroque violins
William Skeen, baroque violoncello
Ellie Nishi, baroque viola, Malachai Bandy, contrabass
Preethi de Silva, harpsichord; artistic director
Christoph Graupner Aria, Ach Gott wie manches herzeleid (GWV 1142/11) and duet from
Weg, verdammtes Sündenleben (GWV 1147/20)
J. A. Hasse Aria “Il rimorso opprimei” from the Oratorio La conversione di Sant’Agostino
Andrea Zomorodian, soprano, John Buffett, baritone and Michael Skarke, countertenor
Julie Long, transverse flute Lot Demeyer, baroques oboes
Kati Kyme & Andrew McIntosh, baroque violins
William Skeen, baroque violoncello
Ellie Nishi, baroque viola, Malachai Bandy, contrabass
Preethi de Silva, harpsichord; artistic director
Andrea Zomorodian
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John Buffett
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Michael Skarke
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Julie Long
Andrew McIntosh
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Lot Demeyer
William Skeen
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Katie Kyme
Ellie Nishi
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Malachai Bandy
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Preethi de Silva
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Spring 2024
Saturday, March 2, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Throop Hall
Throop Unitarian Universalist Church
300 S. Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA, 91101
4:00 p.m.
Throop Hall
Throop Unitarian Universalist Church
300 S. Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA, 91101
The Coffee Cantata
and
Other Works by Bach & Telemann
Other Works by Bach & Telemann
J.S. Bach Coffee Cantata, BWV 211 (staged in an English version) and
Duet from the cantata Wachet auf… (Sleepers awake), BWV 140
G. Ph. Telemann Paris Quartet No. 10 in B minor, TWV 43:h2
with
Andrea Zomorodian, soprano, John Buffett, baritone and Chris Gomez, tenor
Stephen Schultz, transverse flute
William Skeen, viola da gamba and baroque violoncello
Kati Kyme & Alfred Cramer, baroque violins
Ellie Nishi, baroque viola, Denise Briesé, violone
Preethi de Silva, harpsichord; artistic director
Duet from the cantata Wachet auf… (Sleepers awake), BWV 140
G. Ph. Telemann Paris Quartet No. 10 in B minor, TWV 43:h2
with
Andrea Zomorodian, soprano, John Buffett, baritone and Chris Gomez, tenor
Stephen Schultz, transverse flute
William Skeen, viola da gamba and baroque violoncello
Kati Kyme & Alfred Cramer, baroque violins
Ellie Nishi, baroque viola, Denise Briesé, violone
Preethi de Silva, harpsichord; artistic director
Andrea Zomorodian
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John Buffett
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Stephen Schultz
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Katie Kyme
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Alfred Cramer
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Ellie Nishi
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William Skeen
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Denise Briesé
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Preethi de Silva
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This event is co-sponsored by the Colburn Foundation, Los Angeles.
A reception with coffee, tea, and hors d’oeuvres will follow the concert.
Tickets may be obtained online at suggested donation amounts via Eventbrite at:
https://the-coffee-cantata.eventbrite.com
General admission: $40; Seniors, members of SCEMS, EMA, AMS, and Friends of Con Gioia:
$32; Students and children: $15
COVID-19 precautions shall comply with Los Angeles County guidelines at time of concert.
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AT THE DOOR.
The Throop Church parking lot is reserved for Accessible Parking only (vehicles with ADA
placards). General parking is available two blocks north of the church in the Paseo Colorado parking
structure located at the corner of East Green Street and Los Robles Avenue. Please allow additional
time to park and walk to Throop Hall before the concert time.
A reception with coffee, tea, and hors d’oeuvres will follow the concert.
Tickets may be obtained online at suggested donation amounts via Eventbrite at:
https://the-coffee-cantata.eventbrite.com
General admission: $40; Seniors, members of SCEMS, EMA, AMS, and Friends of Con Gioia:
$32; Students and children: $15
COVID-19 precautions shall comply with Los Angeles County guidelines at time of concert.
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AT THE DOOR.
The Throop Church parking lot is reserved for Accessible Parking only (vehicles with ADA
placards). General parking is available two blocks north of the church in the Paseo Colorado parking
structure located at the corner of East Green Street and Los Robles Avenue. Please allow additional
time to park and walk to Throop Hall before the concert time.
Fall 2023
Saturday, November 4, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church
301 Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
4:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church
301 Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Bach in Leipzig: 1723-2023
Commemorating the 300th anniversary of Bach’s appointment as
Cantor at the Churches of St. Thomas and St. Nicholas and Director of Music in Leipzig.
Arias from cantatas by J.S. Bach, George Philipp Telemann, and Christoph Graupner
(Bach and two others offered the position in Leipzig)
Cantor at the Churches of St. Thomas and St. Nicholas and Director of Music in Leipzig.
Arias from cantatas by J.S. Bach, George Philipp Telemann, and Christoph Graupner
(Bach and two others offered the position in Leipzig)
Andrea Zomorodian
John Buffett
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Michael Skarke
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Lot Demeyer
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Katherine Kyme
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Andrew McIntosh
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William Skeen
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Malachai Bandy
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Preethi de Silva
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Ellie Nishi
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This concert will present Bach’s arias from BWV 22, BWV 59, BWV 63, BWV 64, BWV 76, BWV 86, BWV 110, BWV 159 and BWV 185; and arias and duets by Christoph Graupner and George Ph. Telemann.
It will feature two acclaimed local singers, soprano Andrea Zomorodian and baritone John Buffett, and the highly lauded countertenor, Michael Skarke, in a rare appearance in Southern California. They will be supported by our ensemble of baroque string players and oboist and be directed by Preethi de Silva at the harpsichord.
Tickets will be available AFTER September 15 via Eventbrite at https://con-gioia-bach-and-more-bach.eventbrite.com
It will feature two acclaimed local singers, soprano Andrea Zomorodian and baritone John Buffett, and the highly lauded countertenor, Michael Skarke, in a rare appearance in Southern California. They will be supported by our ensemble of baroque string players and oboist and be directed by Preethi de Silva at the harpsichord.
Tickets will be available AFTER September 15 via Eventbrite at https://con-gioia-bach-and-more-bach.eventbrite.com
Winter/Spring 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023 at 12 noon
Balch Auditorium*
Scripps College
10th and Columbia
Claremont, CA 91711
*Click here to see map including Balch Hall.
Admission is free
Balch Auditorium*
Scripps College
10th and Columbia
Claremont, CA 91711
*Click here to see map including Balch Hall.
Admission is free
Inspired by Goethe
Lieder based on texts by the great German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, and statesman
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832)
Music for voices and fortepiano by Goethe’s close friends and contemporaries:
Carl Friedrich Zelter, Johann Friedrich Reichardt, Mozart,
Bettine von Arnim, Beethoven, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel,
Felix Mendelssohn, and
Franz Schubert
Janelle DeStefano
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John Buffett
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Stephan Moss
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Preethi de Silva
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Roswitha Burwick
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Janelle DeStefano, mezzo-soprano
John Buffett, Baritone
Preethi de Silva, fortepiano/ director and Stephan Moss, fortepiano
Roswitha Burwick, narrator
John Buffett, Baritone
Preethi de Silva, fortepiano/ director and Stephan Moss, fortepiano
Roswitha Burwick, narrator