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Pianist Matthew Bengtson performs the World Premiere of Roberto Sierra’s Piano Sonata no. 13, alongside West Coast Premieres of works by Ingrid Arauco, Curt Cacioppo, and Luke Carlson. Bengtson’s recent recording of Sierra’s piano works was called “among the most thrilling piano recordings I’ve heard in recent years” by Fanfare.
A tour of the lute in renaissance Europe, from the by the free-flowing improvisatory style of 16th century Spanish composer Luís Milán to the fiery and stunning toccatas of early 17th century Italian composers such as Alessandro Piccinini and Giovanni Kapsberger, including hidden gems rarely performed and well-known favorites by John Dowland and Josquin des Pres.
Fauré’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in C minor and Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B minor, the Op. 115 of each composer, and both late-in-life pieces when both composers were at the height of their powers.
A fresh perspective on the traditional Carnatic concert with new approaches to improvisation, a unique blend of Carnatic, Hindustani, and original compositions, and exuberant exchanges between the musicians.
One of the oldest organizations devoted to the promotion and performance of new music, the San Francisco chapter of NACUSA presents the chamber choir Serenade in a performance of new choral works.
