Tuesday, September 1, 2009 – 12:30pm
CMASH Trio at San Francisco Noontime Concerts
Ann Moss, Alexa Beattie and Hillary Nordwell present music new and old for soprano, viola and piano. Three recent works by Boston-based composer Vartan Aghababian, Schumann's delightful "Fairytale Pictures," and a new arrangement of San Francisco composer Jake Heggie's setting of poetry by Sir Philip Sidney.
Old St. Mary's Cathedral
660 California Street
$5 Donation (tax-deductible)
Information: (415) 777-3211
www.cmashmusic.org
www.noontimeconcerts.org
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Thursday, September 3, 2009 – 8pm
Classical Revolution at Red Poppy (FREE!)
Del Sol String Quartet Cellist Hannah Addario-Berry (www.addarioberry.com) and Chicago-based Violinist Elizabeth Choi perform Ravel's duo and local composer Be'eri Moalem's Bach "Addition Edition"-- Bach's 1st cello suite with added violin counterpoint.
Classical Revolution regulars will also perform a string quartet TBA.
Chamber music at an intimate trendy setting in the mission, the Red Poppy Art House www.redpoppyarthouse.org. This is part of the Rev's weekly residence at the Red Poppy, alternating with bands and art shows.
Red Poppy Art House
San Francisco
FREE!
www.addarioberry.com
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Sunday, September 6, 2009 – 4:30pm
Larry Vuckovich International Quartet, featuring Valeriana Quevedo, vocals
An exciting group of internationally raised and acclaimed musicians with strong roots in jazz and contemporary new styles, who also bring their various world music influences. Don't miss this hot afternoon of swinging jazz plus salsa picante highlighted by great Latin rhythm team of Paul Van Wageningen and Hector Lugo, plus the dynamic, stimulating and caliente vocals and dance rhythms of Valeriana Quevedo.
Larry Vuckovich (Montenegro) – piano,
Buca Necak (Serbia) – bass
Paul Van Wageningen (Holland) - drums
Hector Lugo (Puerto Rico) - Latin percussion
Valeriana Quevedo (USA) - Jazz & Latin vocals
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay
$30
Information: (650) 726-4143
www.bachddsoc.org
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009 – 12:30pm
CYPRESS STRING QUARTET
Cecily Ward / Tom Stone, violins
Ethan Filner, viola / Jennifer Kloetzel, cello
Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33, No. 3 “The Bird”
This concert is dedicated to the building construction crew (and everyone else) who contributed to Old St. Mary's Bell Tower Seismic Retrofit Project.
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
660 California Street
San Francisco
Donation: $5
www.NoontimeConcerts.org
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 – 7:30pm
Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble at Meridian Gallery Composers in Performance Series
JACK CURTIS DUBOWSKY ENSEMBLE We'll have projections, electronics, trombone, percussion, and all the usual Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble wondrous musical magic DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 7:30 pm VENUE: Meridian Gallery 535 Powell St, San Francisco, California 94108 Telephone: (415) 398-7229 TICKETS: $10 general, $5 students/seniors BOX OFFICE: Tickets are available at the door.
Meridian Gallery
San Francisco
$10 to $5, no one turned away for lack of funds
Information: (415) 398-7229
www.meridiangallery.org
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 – 8pm
Pictures at an Exhibition: New Traditions
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, world-famous violinist and Music Director, leads the New Century Chamber Orchestra into their second season together with a program that sheds new light on three jewels of the classical repertoire. Hear a thrilling new version of Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky’s beloved masterpiece, which captures all the excitement and grandeur of the original. The evening begins with Nadja taking center stage to reinterpret some of Bach’s most famous melodies.
New Century Chamber Orchestra
First Congregational Church - Berkeley
$32-$54
Information: (415) 357-1111
www.ncco.org
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Friday, September 11, 2009 – 12:00pm
Free Concert at Justin Herman Plaza
Join the San Francisco Symphony for an afternoon of music across from the Ferry Building at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco’s Financial District. Bring your lunch and enjoy a program of popular works while relaxing by the Bay.
San Francisco Symphony
Justin Herman Plaza
San Francisco
Free
Information: (415) 864-6000
www.performances.org
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Friday, September 11, 2009 – 8pm
Pictures at an Exhibition: New Traditions
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, world-famous violinist and Music Director, leads the New Century Chamber Orchestra into their second season together with a program that sheds new light on three jewels of the classical repertoire. Hear a thrilling new version of Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky’s beloved masterpiece, which captures all the excitement and grandeur of the original. The evening begins with Nadja taking center stage to reinterpret some of Bach’s most famous melodies.
New Century Chamber Orchestra
First United Methodist Church
Palo Alto
$32-$54
Information: (415) 357-1111
www.ncco.org
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Friday, September 11, 2009 – 8pm
Quinteto Latino
Diane Grubbe, flute; Kyle Bruckmann, oboe; Leslie Tagorda, clarinet; Armando Castellano, French horn; Shawn Jones, bassoon
Dedicated to the classical and contemporary music of Latin America, Quinteto Latino brings its impeccable artistry and infectious energy to works of distinguished Mexican composers Carlos Chávez, Mario Lavista and Arturo Márquez.
Old First Church
1751 Sacramento St., San Francisco
Information: (415) 474-1608
$15; $12 students & seniors
www.oldfirstconcerts.org
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Friday, September 11, 2009 – 8pm
Apotheosis of the Dance
PBO’s "Season of Stars" kicks off with Music Director Nicholas McGegan conducting a concert of sheer fun! Steven Isserlis, one of the most dramatic cello virtuosos of our time, joins PBO to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Franz Josef Haydn’s death with a performance his of Cello Concerto in C Major, a work thought lost for over 200 years. Also on the program is one of Haydn’s most popular London symphonies, known as “The Clock” for its steady, driving tempo, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s energetic and entertaining Symphony No. 7.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
$25
Information: (415) 392-4400
www.philharmonia.org
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Friday, September 11, 2009 – 8pm
Kitka and Kostroma: Folk Songs and Rituals from Old Russia
Join Kitka and Kostroma for an evening of ancient Slavic songs, dances, and rituals intended to summon love, marriage, fertility, and abundant harvests. These powerful women's ensembles bring diverse yet complimentary perspectives to the organically improvised harmonies and primal rhythms of Russia's vast cultural landscape.
St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church
San Francisco
$15 to $25
Information: (510) 444-0323
www.kitka.org
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Saturday, September 12, 2009 – 8pm
Pictures at an Exhibition: New Traditions
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, world-famous violinist and Music Director, leads the New Century Chamber Orchestra into their second season together with a program that sheds new light on three jewels of the classical repertoire. Hear a thrilling new version of Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky’s beloved masterpiece, which captures all the excitement and grandeur of the original. The evening begins with Nadja taking center stage to reinterpret some of Bach’s most famous melodies.
New Century Chamber Orchestra
Herbst Theatre
San Francisco
$32-$54
Information: (415) 357-1111
www.ncco.org
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Saturday, September 12, 2009 – 8pm
Apotheosis of the Dance
PBO’s "Season of Stars" kicks off with Music Director Nicholas McGegan conducting a concert of sheer fun! Steven Isserlis, one of the most dramatic cello virtuosos of our time, joins PBO to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Franz Josef Haydn’s death with a performance his of Cello Concerto in C Major, a work thought lost for over 200 years. Also on the program is one of Haydn’s most popular London symphonies, known as “The Clock” for its steady, driving tempo, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s energetic and entertaining Symphony No. 7.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
First Congregational Church - Berkeley
$25
Information: (415) 392-4400
www.philharmonia.org
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Saturday, September 12, 2009 – 8pm
The Cleveland Duo & James Umble with TANGO!
Cleveland Duo & James Umble with Tango!
"Nothing less than sensational in terms of tonal beauty, control, nuance, and agility" Cleveland Plain Dealer
Redwood Arts Council
Salmon Creek Auditorium
Occidental
$25
Information: (707) 874-1124
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 – 4pm
Kitka and Kostroma: Folk Songs and Rituals from Old Russia
Join Kitka and Kostroma for an evening of ancient Slavic songs, dances, and rituals intended to summon love, marriage, fertility, and abundant harvests. These powerful women's ensembles bring diverse yet complimentary perspectives to the organically improvised harmonies and primal rhythms of Russia's vast cultural landscape.
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
Menlo Park
$15 to $25
Information: (510) 444-0323
www.kitka.org
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 – 4pm
Thomas Schultz
Extolled by Chronicle music critic Joshua Kosman for his "strong, fearless execution," "depth of feeling," and "fiery elegance and formal command," pianist Thomas Schultz returns to Old First Concerts in a program featuring two pillars of the piano repertoire: the Sonata in B flat, D. 960 by Schubert and Variations and Fugue on a theme of Handel, Op. 24 by Brahms.
Old First Church
1751 Sacramento St., San Francisco
Information: (415) 474-1608
$15; $12 students & seniors
www.oldfirstconcerts.org
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 – 5pm
Pictures at an Exhibition: New Traditions
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, world-famous violinist and Music Director, leads the New Century Chamber Orchestra into their second season together with a program that sheds new light on three jewels of the classical repertoire. Hear a thrilling new version of Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky’s beloved masterpiece, which captures all the excitement and grandeur of the original. The evening begins with Nadja taking center stage to reinterpret some of Bach’s most famous melodies.
New Century Chamber Orchestra
Osher Marin JCC, Hoytt Theater
San Rafael
$32-$54
Information: (415) 357-1111
www.ncco.org
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 – 7:30pm
Apotheosis of the Dance
PBO’s "Season of Stars" kicks off with Music Director Nicholas McGegan conducting a concert of sheer fun! Steven Isserlis, one of the most dramatic cello virtuosos of our time, joins PBO to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Franz Josef Haydn’s death with a performance his of Cello Concerto in C Major, a work thought lost for over 200 years. Also on the program is one of Haydn’s most popular London symphonies, known as “The Clock” for its steady, driving tempo, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s energetic and entertaining Symphony No. 7.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
First Congregational Church - Berkeley
$25
Information: (415) 392-4400
www.philharmonia.org
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 – 8pm
sfSoundSeries
sfSoundSummerSeries 2009: from the latest music of the european avant-garde to the grittiest sounds of the west coast improv-underground .. encompassing recent trends in instrumental technique, conceptual art, music theater, and electronic sound..
Program:
Iannis Xenakis Anaktoria (1969) for chamber ensemble
sfSoundSeries & sfSoundGroup
ODC Dance Commons
San Francisco
$10 ($5 underemployed)
Information: (415) 863-6606
www.sfsound.org
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Monday, September 14, 2009 – 1pm
Duo Datteri Lencioni
The Italy-based Duo Datteri-Lencioni, formed in 1998, has won the National Piano Competition of Albenga and European Musical Competition of Moncalieri. Fabrizio Datteri and Nadia Lencioni have also received awards in the International “Carlo Soliva” Competition of Casale Monferrato, Italian Pianists National Competition of Osimo, International Lamporecchio Competition and others. They have been invited to perform in various cities in Europe, such as Encontres Musicales of Paris, Festival of Belluno, and many other music and concert associations.
SFSU School of Music and Dance
Knuth Hall, SF State University Creative Arts Building
San Francisco
Free
Information: (415) 338-2467
www.musicdance.sfsu.edu
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 – 12:30pm
Miles Graber, piano / Tessa Seymour, cello
Johannes Brahms : Sonata in E minor, Op. 38
Claude Debussy: Sonata in D minor
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
660 California Street
San Francisco
Donation: $5
www.NoontimeConcerts.org
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 – 8pm
Real Vocal String Quartet
Drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as traditional American string band music, Brazilian folk rhythms and hypnotic meditations from West Africa, these classically trained, expert improvisers have been wowing audiences in clubs and concert halls alike. Real Vocal String Quartet, formed in 2003 by Turtle Island String Quartet founding member Irene Sazer, is putting the finishing touches on their sparkling debut album. RVSQ brings the string quartet to a whole new world!
142 Throckmorton Theater
Mill Valley
$18
Information: (415) 383-9600
www.rvsq.com
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Saturday, September 19, 2009 – 7pm
Classic Trios for Clarinet, Viola, Piano, and Voice
August 31, 2009
CHAMBER CONCERT FEATURING CLARINETIST LARRY LONDON AND VOCALIST MIRIAM ABROMOWITSCH AT THE CROWDEN SCHOOL ON SEPTEMBER 19
LONDON PLAYERS. Piano, clarinet, cello, and voice. Brahms’ Two Songs, Mozart’s Kegelstatt Trio, and Beethoven’s Trio. Op. 38. 7 p.m., Sat. September 19. Crowden School, 1475 Rose St. Berkeley. $10. (510) 409-2416. Wheelchair accessible.
London Players
Crowden Music Center
Berkeley
$10
Information: (510) 409-2416
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Sunday, September 20, 2009 – 3pm
Nareh Arghamanyan Celebration Piano Recital
The sensational 20-year old Armenian pianist, winner of the 2008 Montreal International Piano Competition, plays a demanding program of masterpieces in the intimate Newmann Auditorium at the north end of the Santa Rosa Junior College campus:
Mendelssohn: Variations Serieuses
Schumann: Carnaval, Op. 9
Tchaikovsky-Pletnev: Suite from the "Nutcracker" Ballet
Rachmaninoff: Second Sonata in B Flat, Op. 36
Concerts Grand
Newman Auditorium
Santa Rosa
$20 for all seats
Information: (707) 526-2447
www.concertsgrand.com
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Sunday, September 20, 2009 – 4pm
S.F.P.Q.: Six Degrees
S.F.P.Q. will present a new and exciting way of exploring chamber music repertoire in their Six Degrees series. Connecting the dots between music, composers and history, with works by Mendelssohn, Bach, Hindemith and Beethoven.
Old First Church
1751 Sacramento St., San Francisco
Information: (415) 474-1608
$15; $12 students & seniors
www.oldfirstconcerts.org
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Sunday, September 20, 2009 – 5pm
David Shemer Plays Bach, Father and Son
Israeli harpsichordist David Shemer, director of the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra and a former pupil of MusicSources and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra founder Laurette Goldberg, performs the music of J.S. Bach and C.P.E. Bach in MusicSources' 2009-10 season opener.
MusicSources
Berkeley
$15 to $20
Information: (510) 528-1685
www.musicsources.org
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Monday, September 21, 2009 – 8pm
From the East
The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble opens the 2009-2010 season with From The East, exploring diverse works by 20th and 21st composers—including Sergei Prokofiev and Ravi Shankar—who have roots in Asia and Eastern Europe yet work within conventions of Western Classical music.
Green Room of the War Memorial Building
San Francisco
$15 -$20
Information: (415) 642-8054
www.leftcoastensemble.org
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 – 8pm
Worn Chamber Returns-all strung out
works by Harrison, Goodheart, Redmond,others
Worn Chamber Ensemble
Presidio Chapel
San Francisco
$10-$20
Information: (415) 386-8954
www.wornchamber.com
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 – 12:30pm
Rebecca Rust, cello / Joan Nagano, piano
Friedrich Edelmann, bassoon
Benedetto Marcello: Trio Sonata No 2 in D Major, Op. 58
Felix Mendelssohn: “Song without Words”
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
660 California Street
San Francisco
Donation: $5
www.NoontimeConcerts.org
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 – 8pm
From the East
The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble opens the 2009-2010 season with From The East, exploring diverse works by 20th and 21st composers—including Sergei Prokofiev and Ravi Shankar—who have roots in Asia and Eastern Europe yet work within conventions of Western Classical music.
142 Throckmorton Theater
Mill Valley
$15 -$20
Information: (415) 642-8054
www.leftcoastensemble.org
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Friday, September 25, 2009 – 8pm
Les grâces / Graceful Music from France
Explore the elegant world of French Baroque music with young Bay Area ensemble Les grâces. From the chic airs de cour and the dramatic cantata Ariane et Bachus by Montéclair, to intimate chamber music by Marais and Couperin, this program reflects the bon goût so prized at the time. Yet the French were not always so refined; they also dabbled in the silly, as revealed in Bernier’s charming coffee cantata.
San Francisco Early Music Society
First Lutheran Church
Palo Alto
$25
Information: (510) 528-1725
www.sfems.org
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Chamber Music Day. Live + Free
Presented in collaboration with the San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and the San Francisco Community Music Center, several of the Bay Areas most exciting ensembles will perform works spanning from early music to contemporary works. A local presenter will introduce each ensemble, with special performances for children and their families. Check back later for more detailed information and schedule.
Old First Church
1751 Sacramento St., San Francisco
Information: (415) 474-1608
FREE!!
www.oldfirstconcerts.org
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 – 7:30pm
Les grâces / Graceful Music from France
Explore the elegant world of French Baroque music with young Bay Area ensemble Les grâces. From the chic airs de cour and the dramatic cantata Ariane et Bachus by Montéclair, to intimate chamber music by Marais and Couperin, this program reflects the bon goût so prized at the time. Yet the French were not always so refined; they also dabbled in the silly, as revealed in Bernier’s charming coffee cantata.
San Francisco Early Music Society
St. John's Presbyterian Church
Berkeley
$25
Information: (510) 528-1725
www.sfems.org
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 – 8pm
Zefiro Torna: Music of Monteverdi and Schütz
Virtuoso Duets for Two Tenors by the Greatest Composers of Italy and Germany in the 17th Century.
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Christopher LeCluyse, tenor
Katherine Kyme, baroque violin
Carla Moore, baroque violin
Elisabeth Reed, baroque cello
David Tayler, archlute & guitar
Hanneke van Proosdij, harpsichord & recorder
Voices of Music
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
San Francisco
$25/20 subscription $70/$50
Information: (510) 236-9808
www.voicesofmusic.org
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 – 8pm
Diana Rowan, harpist
Harpist Diana Rowan's playing has been described as having "unusual power and beauty." Born in Ireland, she lived and studied on the East Coast, in Europe and the Middle East before settling in Berkeley. Each place profoundly influenced her music, which weaves Western classical sensibilities with Balkan, Sephardic and Middle Eastern inspiration, emphasizing both the primal and ethereal aspects of the harp, ancient and modern.
Trinity Chapel
Berkeley
$12/$8
Information: (510) 549-3864
www.trinitychamberconcerts.com
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 – 8pm
Alexander String Quartet with June Oh, pianist
Formed in 1981, the Alexander String Quartet has performed in the major music capitals of five continents, securing its standing among the world's finest premier ensembles. Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart and Shostakovich, the quartet has also established itself as an important advocate for new music.
Del Valle Fine Arts
Bankhead Theater
Livermore
$20-$30 high school free, college $10
Information: (925) 373-6800
www.delvallefinearts.org
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 3pm
Symphony members perform Solo Cello Music, a String Trio and a String Quartet
CHAMBER MUSIC SUNDAES announces it's first concert in this year's series presenting members of the San Francisco Symphony and featuring Amos Yang, SFS Assistant Principal Cellist. The concert includes String Trio in
D Major by Beethoven, solo cello music and String Quartet No. 3 by Dohnanyi.
Chamber Music Sundaes
St. John's Presbyterian Church
Berkeley
$20 to $25
Information: (415) 753-2792
www.chambermusicsundaes.org
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 4pm
Trio Navarro Performs its first concert in its 2009/2010 Series
Trio Navarro opens the 2009/ 2010 series with a concert of Clarke, Kahn and Smetana. It has been hailed by North Bay reviewer Terry McNeill as "the finest resident Piano Trio in Northern California."
Trio Navarro
Sonoma State University, Ives Hall 119
Rohnert Park
Information: (707) 664-2353
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 4pm
Les grâces / Graceful Music from France
Explore the elegant world of French Baroque music with young Bay Area ensemble Les grâces. From the chic airs de cour and the dramatic cantata Ariane et Bachus by Montéclair, to intimate chamber music by Marais and Couperin, this program reflects the bon goût so prized at the time. Yet the French were not always so refined; they also dabbled in the silly, as revealed in Bernier’s charming coffee cantata.
San Francisco Early Music Society
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
San Francisco
$25
Information: (510) 528-1725
www.sfems.org
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 4:30pm-7:30pm
Mike Clark’s Blueprints of Jazz, featuring Donald Harrison, sax
Drummer Mike Clark, best known for his funk/fusion playing and stint with Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, demonstrates his prowess as a post- bop jazz master.
Donald Harrison is being called one of the most important musicians of the new millennium by CBS Sunday Morning. He is the originator of the Nouveau Swing style which merges acoustic swing with modern R&B, second-line, hip-hop, and reggae rhythms.
Mike Clark – Drums
Donald Harrison – Sax
Rich Goods – Bass
Piano - TBA
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay
$30
Information: (650) 726-4143
www.bachddsoc.org
***
Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 7pm
Kitka and Kostroma: Folk Songs and Rituals from Old Russia
Join Kitka and Kostroma for an evening of ancient Slavic songs, dances, and rituals intended to summon love, marriage, fertility, and abundant harvests. These powerful women's ensembles bring diverse yet complimentary perspectives to the organically improvised harmonies and primal rhythms of Russia's vast cultural landscape.
Dance Palace Community Center
Point Reyes Station
$15 to $25
Information: (510) 444-0323
www.kitka.org
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 7:30pm
Zefiro Torna: Music of Monteverdi and Schütz
Virtuoso Duets for Two Tenors by the Greatest Composers of Italy and Germany in the 17th Century.
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Christopher LeCluyse, tenor
Katherine Kyme, baroque violin
Carla Moore, baroque violin
Elisabeth Reed, baroque cello
David Tayler, archlute & guitar
Hanneke van Proosdij, harpsichord & recorder
Voices of Music
St. Albans Episcopal Church
Albany
$25/20 subscription $70/$50
Information: (510) 236-9808
www.voicesofmusic.org
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Monday, September 28, 2009 – 1pm
Piano Music of George Crumb
Professor Victoria Neve will discuss and play piano works by George Crumb.
SFSU School of Music and Dance
Knuth Hall, SF State University Creative Arts Building
San Francisco
Free
Information: (415) 338-2467
www.musicdance.sfsu.edu
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – 8pm
Clarinet Thing
Beth Custer, Sheldon Brown, Ben Goldberg, Harvey Wainapel, clarinets
Thelonious Monk, Carla Bley, Dizzy Gillespie, Clarinet Thing Originals
Berkeley Chamber Performances (BCP) opens its 17th season of intimate chamber concerts with the virtuosic quartet, CLARINET THING, on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 p.m. at the Berkeley City Club. The cutting edge program features works from the quartet’s upcoming CD release, including tunes by Thelonious Monk, Carla Bley, and Dizzy Gillespie, along with original compositions by members of the ensemble. Founded and led by award-winning composer/performer Beth Custer, CLARINET THING was hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “startlingly beautiful music.” Audience members are invited to attend a complementary wine and cheese reception following the concert with an opportunity to meet and talk with the musicians.
Berkeley Chamber Performances
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley
$25; High school students, free; post-high school students, $10
Information: (510) 525-5211
Wheelchair accessible
www.berkeleychamberperform.org
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – 12:30pm
Machiko Kobialka, piano
W. A. Mozart: Fantasy in C minor, K. 396
Bela Bartok: Fantasy from Four Pieces
Frédéric Chopin: Fantasie, Op. 49
More!
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
660 California Street
San Francisco
Donation: $5
www.NoontimeConcerts.org
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 – 1pm
Jassen Todorov, violin, and William Corbett-Jones, piano
Associate Professor Jassen Todorov is director of the SF State SF State School of Music and Dance. His accomplishments include winning a 2006 Crystal Lyre Award, the highest honor for achievement in music and dance in his native Bulgaria. At age 26, he became the youngest musician to record all six violin sonatas of Eugene Ysaye, a Belgian composer and violinist known for his difficult compositions and fiery individualism as a player. Todorov has also recorded Brahms’ three violin sonatas.
SFSU School of Music and Dance
Knuth Hall, SF State University Creative Arts Building
San Francisco
Free
Information: (415) 338-2467
www.musicdance.sfsu.edu
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