The Vlatkovich Tryyo is an ensemble of possibilities. The group focus is to explore and create new possibilities. The possibility of three/four musicians moving the jazz tradition forward by their non traditional interactions of melody, accompaniment, harmony, and rhythm. The Tryyo explores the relationships each of the instruments in the group have with one another. […]
Matthew Goodheart : Works
This continuous event moves between sound installation and performance, centered on works created by and written for Matthew Goodheart. Known for his work with transducer-activated instruments and idiosyncratic piano improvisations, the event will feature a mixture of works, including works commissioned by Berlin’s Transmediale, Euroradio Ars Acoustic, a solo piano piece written for him by […]
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 plan to attend. […]
Switchboard Presents: Lady Band and surprise special guest
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Del Sol String Quartet: Soundings 2.3
The third and final concert of this season’s Del Sol’s “Soundings” project features the imaginative and provocative quartet “Peradam” by UC Berkeley composer Ken Ueno. The performance will also include large–scale visual improvisations by New York-based visualist and software designer Joshue Ott. For its Home Season 2014-15 the Del Sol String Quartet continues its “Soundings” […]
sfSoundSalonSeries: Margaret Lancaster & Elliot Simpson perform solo works by Larry Polansky
Margaret Lancaster & Elliot Simpson perform solo works by Larry Polansky P R O G R A M Piker (1997–8) – five pieces for solo piccolo MARGARET LANCASTER, piccolo Songs and Toods (2005) – five pieces for the Lou Harrison National Just Intonation Resophonic guitar ELLIOT SIMPSON, guitar “Songs and Toods” is a set of […]
ZOFO: Rohde and Riley
ZOFO’s mission is to enlarge the piano duet repertoire by commissioning new pieces from noted composers each year. This concert will feature the World Premiere of their newest commission, “Altromondo,” by Bay-Area composer Kurt Rohde, made possible by the generous support of the Musical Grant Program by San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and personal […]
Claudia La Rocco, Tim Perkis, & Leyya Tawil/Dominic Cramp Duo
Claudia and Tim in conversation/performance. Tawil and Cramp in duo form for the first time. Talk, Music, Dance and the likes of it. CLAUDIA LA ROCCO is the author of THE BEST MOST USELESS DRESS (Badlands Unlimited, 2014), selected writings encompassing poetry, performance texts and criticism. She edited I DON’T POEM: AN ANTHOLOGY OF PAINTERS […]
City College of San Francisco Electronic Music: UL_Unlisted
In 1972, City College of San Francisco became the first community college in the United States to offer courses in electronic music. Patrick Cowley, electronic music pioneer, and Herb Bielawa (Professor Emeritus, San Francisco State University), Bay Area composer, are both counted among the early students of electronic music at CCSF. The program has since […]
Philippe Brunet: New Music for Solo Trumpet
Canadian trumpet virtuoso Philippe Brunet brings an ambitious program for solo trumpet that explores the sonic and technical limits of his instrument. Masterpieces by Stockhausen and Berio are paired with pieces commissioned by Brunet (Chrysakis and Siu). Ending the program is Erickson’s technical showcase, Kryl. Kate Campbell, a local piano star, will assist him on […]