The World Premiere of Nicolas Benavides’ Canto Caló, a song cycle that takes inspiration from the New Mexican heritage shared by Martinez Becker and Benavides through the lens of their grandparents’ life experiences.
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Zane Forshee – Full Circle – Friday, February 7 at 8 pm
Full Circle is a personal program that explores the points of intersection found between works by living composers that have stretched the boundaries of what is possible on the guitar with works that were groundbreaking in the past. All concertgoers will receive a copy of Zane’s new CD, Valenciano: Guitar Works of Asencio, Esplá & Rodrigo.
Continue readingRamey Piano Trio – Sunday, January 12 at 4 pm
A performance by three of the Bay Area’s most esteemed chamber musicians, featuring works by Haydn, Schubert, and Tailleferre.
Continue readingKITKA – Wintersongs – Sunday, December 22 at 4 pm
*** This concert is SOLD OUT ***
Showcasing material ranging from rousing Slavic folk carols to lush, meditative Eastern Orthodox sacred choral works… from pre-Christian incantations for the longest nights of the year to Medieval Sephardic Chanukah songs to original new pieces inspired by the beauty and mystery of wintertime.
Continue readingGolden Bough’s 40th Anniversary – Saturday, December 21 at 8 pm
A program of rare carols and songs of celebration for the Winter Solstice and the New Year, in a 40th anniversary performance by acclaimed Celtic musicians Golden Bough.
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