Musicians of the Old Post Road: Holiday Chamber Music

The Musicians of the Old Post Road return to the historic Meetinghouse for their seventh consecutive year to perform a program called ‘Heavenly Baroque Christmas.’ The Thursday-evening, candlelit concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, located at the corner of Middle and Church Streets in Gloucester (GPS 50 Middle Street). An easily accessible side entrance with an elevator is at 10 Church Street.

‘Heavenly Baroque Christmas’ celebrates the season with celestial works from Spain & New Spain. The concert features music by Iribarren, Salazar, and others including Zumaya, the first Mexican classical composer of indigenous descent. The Musicians of the Old Post Road are joined by guests from Ensemble La Fontegara of Mexico and distinguished soloists; soprano Adriana Ruiz & mezzo-soprano Hilary Anne Walker.

Preferred seating: $50; general seating $35; students $10; children under 12 free.