HANDEL’S MESSIAH DECEMBER 9: Bach Collegium San Diego performs Handel’s masterpiece at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at 7pm, 3459 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff CA 92007. Conducted by St. Peter's alum Maestro Ruben Valenzuela, St. Peter's enjoys a discount ticket price of $36. Seniors-on-the-Go pre-performance social, 5 pm at Firenze Trattoria, Rancho Santa Fe. For details visit stpetersdelmar.net/seniors.

BCSD, now in its 21st season, is a hidden gem in San Diego. Many of its musicians come from all over the country. The vocalists and instrumentalists have trained and performed in venues all over the world and under the direction of some of the best known conductors. As an “Early Music” ensemble, the performers play instruments that are originals or copies of those Bach’s and Handel’s audiences would have heard and seen. Come enjoy the concert.