AMHERST — Pioneer Valley Cappella presents The Ways of Zion Do Mourn, a rarely heard masterpiece by George Frideric Handel, written in remembrance and reverence for Queen Caroline of England in 1737.
Pioneer Valley Cappella and music director Geoffrey Hudson will be joined for the performances by a chamber orchestra of oboes and strings. Concerts are Friday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst; and Saturday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m., Edwards Church, Northampton. Free-will donations accepted.