Toccata by John Downey; Batucada by Victoria Bond; Mazurka by Frédéric Chopin; Des Abends and Arabesque by Robert Schumann; Harmonies Poetiques et Religieuses and Lyon by Franz Liszt; Gran Sonata by Alfredo Diez NietoOne of the classical music world’s most well-traveled soloists, pianist Justin Kolb’s boasts a stellar career that has taken him to more […]
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Continue readingMi Palpita Il Cor and Alma Innamorata by Handel; Trio for Violin, Viola and ‘Cello, Op. 9, No. 1 by Beethoven; Phantasy Quartet for Oboe & String Trio in F minor, Op. 2 by BrittenA veritable all-star lineup of celebrated musicians drawn from the robust Bay Area classical music community comes together at Old First […]
Continue readingWalking, Walking by Hyo-shin Na and the World Premiere of Long Piano (Peace March 11) by Christian WolffExtolled by Chronicle music critic Joshua Kosman for his “strong, fearless execution,” “depth of feeling,” and “fiery elegance and formal command,” pianist Thomas Schultz is particularly valued for demonstrating the ongoing vitality of the piano repertoire by performing […]
Continue readingPianist Michael Sellers become the toast of enthusiastic audiences and appreciative critics on five continents. With a resume that includes premieres of new works by such eminent composers as Leonard Bernstein, and a coveted “Recording of Special Merit” honor from Stereo Review, he comes to Old First after a fifty-concert world tour for a performance […]
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