Three highly singular electro-acoustic musical intermediums set phasers on “other.” Strobes, trance, saws, and accordions will be deployed in the service of aesthetic emanations from aetheric realms. SAM ASHLEY Sam Ashley has devoted his life to the development of an experimental, non-religious mysticism, one rooted in a “find out for yourself” attitude, an attitude that […]
sfSoundSalonSeries presents ECTOPLASMIC VARIATIONS: Sam Ashley, John Krausbauer, Luciano Chessa
Three highly singular electro-acoustic musical intermediums set phasers on “other.” Strobes, trance, saws, and accordions will be deployed in the service of aesthetic emanations from aetheric realms. SAM ASHLEY Sam Ashley has devoted his life to the development of an experimental, non-religious mysticism, one rooted in a “find out for yourself” attitude, an attitude that […]
A/B Duo: Building Premieres
Known for their unique and imaginative concert programming (varying wildly in style and instrumentation from djembe and contrabass flute to Nintendo Gameboy and drum set), A/B Duo has been delighting their audiences all over the United States since 2013. A/B Duo is proud to premiere the following commissions on January 9, 2016 at the […]
A/B Duo: Building Premieres
Known for their unique and imaginative concert programming (varying wildly in style and instrumentation from djembe and contrabass flute to Nintendo Gameboy and drum set), A/B Duo has been delighting their audiences all over the United States since 2013. A/B Duo is proud to premiere the following commissions on January 9, 2016 at the […]
Thomas Otten, pianist: The Piano Etudes of Leslie Adams + Masterclass with Bay Area pianists
As a solo pianist, I’ve dealt with the study and performance of etudes – pieces that address specific technical and/or musical challenges – over most of my career. I was excited to discover the recent Piano Etudes (1997 – 2007) of African-American composer H. Leslie Adams at the suggestion of my UNC Chapel Hill colleague […]
Thomas Otten, pianist: The Piano Etudes of Leslie Adams + Masterclass with Bay Area pianists
As a solo pianist, I’ve dealt with the study and performance of etudes – pieces that address specific technical and/or musical challenges – over most of my career. I was excited to discover the recent Piano Etudes (1997 – 2007) of African-American composer H. Leslie Adams at the suggestion of my UNC Chapel Hill colleague […]
Rova + Figure 8
The quartet continues to unearth works from its repertoire to be performed in our New York retrospective in January. In December, Rova will join forces with 4 additional saxophonists Kasey Knudsen, Cory Wright, Aram Shelton and Sheldon Brown to play Tracers from the Figure 8 book for sax octet. Plus pieces by Wadada Leo […]
Rova + Figure 8
The quartet continues to unearth works from its repertoire to be performed in our New York retrospective in January. In December, Rova will join forces with 4 additional saxophonists Kasey Knudsen, Cory Wright, Aram Shelton and Sheldon Brown to play Tracers from the Figure 8 book for sax octet. Plus pieces by Wadada Leo […]
BEARS REPEATING Music Improvisation Ensemble II Concert – Mills College
The Mills Music Improvisation Ensemble II. (MIE II) class presents an evening of improvised music, that BEARS REPEATING. Under the direction of Fred Frith, MIE II has been cooking up a stew of ideas about contemporary group improvisation sounds, theory, and dynamics throughout the semester. They will be presenting a 2-part evening of varied improvised […]
BEARS REPEATING Music Improvisation Ensemble II Concert – Mills College
The Mills Music Improvisation Ensemble II. (MIE II) class presents an evening of improvised music, that BEARS REPEATING. Under the direction of Fred Frith, MIE II has been cooking up a stew of ideas about contemporary group improvisation sounds, theory, and dynamics throughout the semester. They will be presenting a 2-part evening of varied improvised […]