Dal Niente harpist Ben Melsky and flutist Emma Hospelhorn team up to present “New Paradigms,” a program that explores new dimensions of this classic instrumental duo. The program will feature two world premieres and three classics of the contemporary flute and harp repertoire. Toru Takemitsu’s fluidly organic Toward the Sea, Kaija Saariaho’s sensitive Tocar and […]
Alma Sangre and guest
Antonio Aguilar, singer/songwriter/guitarist pulls from his personal experience as he weaves stories sung in Spanish about his experiences growing up in a migrant field working family. Inspired by Chavela Vargas and her raw expressive passionate voice, this music is authentic, sad and beautiful. Meg Castellanos adds flamenco dance to create a theatrical element while Silas […]
Alma Sangre and guest
Antonio Aguilar, singer/songwriter/guitarist pulls from his personal experience as he weaves stories sung in Spanish about his experiences growing up in a migrant field working family. Inspired by Chavela Vargas and her raw expressive passionate voice, this music is authentic, sad and beautiful. Meg Castellanos adds flamenco dance to create a theatrical element while Silas […]
Music for the Underworld
Music for the Underworld Susan Rawcliffe- Solos and Duos with Special Guests Susan Rawcliffe- Space Whistles and Mystery Sounds Pet the Tiger performing their ballet: Pahoehoe Tom Nunn, David Samas, Bryan Day, Susan Rawcliffe Jaroba/Corcoran/Bachmann/Samas performing live to: Frankensien (1910) directed by J. Searle Dawley Susan Rawcliffe, sculptor and scholar, creates and performs on ancient […]
Music for the Underworld
Music for the Underworld Susan Rawcliffe- Solos and Duos with Special Guests Susan Rawcliffe- Space Whistles and Mystery Sounds Pet the Tiger performing their ballet: Pahoehoe Tom Nunn, David Samas, Bryan Day, Susan Rawcliffe Jaroba/Corcoran/Bachmann/Samas performing live to: Frankensien (1910) directed by J. Searle Dawley Susan Rawcliffe, sculptor and scholar, creates and performs on ancient […]
Member Happy Hour + 2 Blocks of Art performances
C4NM staff and board are pleased to host current and prospective members for an end-of-week libation, from 4 to 7 PM. Members are encouraged to bring guests, and non-members are welcome to attend, to learn more about the Center for New Music. No RSVP required! From 4 to 8 PM that same evening, C4NM presents […]
Member Happy Hour + 2 Blocks of Art performances
C4NM staff and board are pleased to host current and prospective members for an end-of-week libation, from 4 to 7 PM. Members are encouraged to bring guests, and non-members are welcome to attend, to learn more about the Center for New Music. No RSVP required! From 4 to 8 PM that same evening, C4NM presents […]
Composer Meetup
The composer meetup is open to anyone! We will have three presenters offer their work for discussion from 7 to 9 PM. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Adam Fong if you would like to attend and/or present. […]
Composer Meetup
The composer meetup is open to anyone! We will have three presenters offer their work for discussion from 7 to 9 PM. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Adam Fong if you would like to attend and/or present. […]
Friction Turns 5 – Concert 2
On September 29 and 30, Friction Quartet, the San Francisco string quartet specializing in contemporary works, celebrates its fifth anniversary with a pair of concerts at the Center for New Music. On Thursday, September 29 at 7:30 pm, they will premiere works by Stephen Feigenbaum and Loren Loiacano alongside a work by Philip Glass. On Friday, September 30, […]