A flexible roster arts ensemble of dynamic Bay Area based musicians, Firesong engages new audiences with innovative programing, creating a space for composers and performers to advance vocal chamber repertoire.
Circadian String Quartet, focusing on classical and contemporary repertoire with folkloric or cultural significance, perform Schubert’s Death and the Maiden quartet alongside Shostakovich’s third string quartet.
Ives Collective’s winter program features violinist Kay Stern and pianist Elizabeth Schumann in works of fugal composition (lots of “subjects”!), including the World Premiere of Kamyar Mohajer’s Fugue for String Trio.
Works by Julius Eastman including a selection of religious works as well as Crazy Nigger, presented here with four pianos, programmed by composer and pianist Luciano Chessa.
