New pieces by Larry Ochs, Bruce Ackley, Steve Adams and Jon Raskin for Rova. Over the past few years, sequential collaborations, and other side projects, plus the fact that the group’s improvising skills have been getting more and more magical on their own, led to there being less time for individual compositions. Except from the […]
Open Salon with Wild Rumpus
Wild Rumpus and the Center for New Music are partnering to offer a free, open reading session and salon! Composers can sign up for spots to have their works read by the ensemble, and Wild Rumpus will also share works-in-progress, including new commissions! Have a drink and some snacks and hear some new music get […]
Helen Newby: Hypersuite
The idea of a “hypersuite” was conceptualized by cellist Darrett Adkins, a former teacher of mine. The notion stems from a bit of a historical anomaly – from 1721, when Bach finished writing his six cello suites, until the 20th century, there is no record of any music written for solo cello. It was not […]
Del Sol String Quartet: Soundings 2.2
The second concert of this season’s Del Sol Quartet’s “Soundings” project features the soulful but fiery music of composer Huang Ruo. The evening focuses on the creative exploration of his quartet “Calligraffiti” in conjunction with new artwork by visual artist Kate Rannells. Read about this special concert format in a review of Soundings 2.1 in […]
Switchboard Presents: Elyse Weakley & Tamalpais Brass
On Second Fridays at the Center for New Music, the Switchboard Presents concert series features split bills drawn from a roster of Switchboard alumni, Festival artists, and other acts who fall between genre lines. Pianist Elyse Weakly performs music by George Hurd, Mason Bates, and Anna Clyne. Tamalpais Brass performs quintet & brass ensemble music […]
sfSoundSalonSeries: A Tribute To Robert Ashley
Robert Ashley A Tribute To Robert Ashley, presented by New York based baritone Thomas Buckner. One of the most original minds in new music, Robert Ashley reinvented opera and the relationship of words and music. New York based baritone Thomas Buckner, accompanied by members of sfSoundGroup, will perform some of the many works Ashley composed especially for Buckner to sing in a concert […]
sfSoundSalonSeries: Carl Ludwig Hübsch & Radical 2
Carl Ludwig Hübsch Radical 2 German composer/tubist Carl Ludwig Hübsch performs a duo with clarinetist Matt Ingalls and a selection of his compositions for improvisers with members of sfSoundGroup. Performers Carl Ludwig Hübsch, tubaMonica Scott, celloBrendan Lai-Tong, tromboneBenjamin Kreith, violinJohn Ingle, alto saxophoneMatt Ingalls, clarinetsKyle Bruckmann, oboe Brooklyn-based percussion duo RADICAL 2 performs a program of theatrical compositions for percussion and electronics. […]
sfSoundSalonSeries: Marco Fusi
Marco Fusi Italian new music specialist Marco Fusi visits the bay area with a program of contemporary violin and viola works by some of the most innovative Italian composers working today. PROGRAM Pierluigi Billone – ITI.KE.MI. for solo viola (1995)Filippo Perocco – Ruvida per violino con risonatore (2014)Salvatore Sciarrino – 6 capricci per violino (1975) Marco Fusi’s appearance is made possible by the Italian Cultural Institute of […]
Eyvind Kang
Eyvind Kang will present recent research into the dynamics of thoughts, time, and sound in the context of solo viola improvisations. […]
Rova:Arts Presents Matches, Night 1: Steve Adams with Vinny Golia, woodwinds // Jon Raskin with Teddy Rankin-Parker, cello
Teddy Rankin-Parker Matches Over two nights, Rova members will team up with long-time associates and first-time co-conspirators to present 4 sets of duo performances. Hear the Rovas work outside their ‘comfort’ zones to investigate new possibilities with their fellow travelers. Saturday, March 21:Steve Adams, with Vinny Golia, woodwindsJon Raskin with Teddy Rankin-Parker, cello Steve Adams, […]