A new program celebrating the deep, personal histories and quixotic twists of fate that influenced four brilliant composers to write extraordinary works for piano, pairing them with two new world premieres from two Bay Area artists in their prime.
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Piano, Clarinet, and Strings Attached – Friday, February 2, 2018 at 8 pm
Featuring chamber works for piano, clarinet, and strings by Iosif Andriasov, Arshak Andriasov, Sergei Taneyev, Aram Khatchaturian, and Lawrence London.
Continue readingConspiracy of Venus – Saturday, March 23 at 8 pm
Conspiracy of Venus vocal ensemble will present a program featuring mostly a cappella original arrangements of songs by iconic artists such as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bjork, PJ Harvey, and many more, including a new series featuring Bay Area artists.
Continue readingIves Collective – Sunday, January 29 at 7 pm
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Presenting powerful live music experiences through fresh and informed interpretations of established masterworks and under-appreciated gems, the Ives Collective performs works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, and Florence Price.
Continue readingGabriele Baldocci – Friday, April 17 at 8 pm
POSTPONED
Hear why Gramophone calls Baldocci a “pianist of formidable capabilities”, as he performs Liszt’s transcription of Beethoven’s fifth symphony alongside improvisations and World Premieres.
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