This concert presents an eclectic variety of new chamber music, composed variously for strings, strings and electronics, woodwind ensemble, and solo piano. It features two locally renowned string quartets — Friction Quartet and Telegraph Quartet — and a number of guest artists. These Bay Area composers have been meeting regularly to listen to each others’ […]
Citywater
Citywater Sacramento’s modern chamber ensemble Citywater is excited to be making their C4NM debut! Currently Ensemble-in-Residence at CSU-Sacramento, Citywater has been hailed as “a top-flight interpreter of contemporary classical music” (Sacramento Bee) and is in their 7th year of performance. This concert will feature a series of world premieres for sextet, including works by Garrett […]
Steven Lugerner SOLO & The Westerlies
Steven Lugerner The Westerlies Steven Lugerner is a multi-reedist living in San Francisco, CA. His compositions have been described as “a textured, nearly seamless blend of composition and improvisation” by Francis Davis of The Village Voice, while the New York Times calls him “an impeccably trained multi-reedist, with an emphasis on ‘multi’”. Lugerner’s new solo […]
C4NM @ Fridays in the Grove: Les Gwan Jupons
C4NM @ Fridays in the Grove Les Gwan Jupons 6:45 PM at the Main Grove, Bruns Amphitheater, Orinda additional dates: September 12 This summer, the Center for New Music partners with Cal Shakes’ The Triangle Lab to present three special concerts at Fridays in the Grove: performances by the Bay Area’s best poets, musicians, comics, […]
Best Coast Jazz Composers Series #10: Cory Wright Outfit
“Wright’s compositions hit the mark … one of those very special endeavors that excites, entertains and sustains interest. Each piece contains massive doses of pop and sizzle.” — All About Jazz The music of Oakland-based reed player and composer Cory Wright encompasses an astonishingly broad range of sounds anyone would call jazz – fiery swing, […]
Best Coast Jazz Composers Series #9: Sam Boshnack (Seattle) and Darren Johnston—Two ensembles led by next-generation West Coast trumpeters
Darren Johnston — Photo by Peter Varshavsky Sam Boshnack Quintet — Photo by Bruce Tom Darren Johnston Trio +1 Darren Johnston – trumpet Matt Szemela – violin Doug Stuart – acoustic bass Kanoko Nishi – koto, piano The Darren Johnston Trio includes violin virtuoso Matt Szemela (Quartet San Francisco), bass powerhouse Doug Stuart (Bell’s Atlas) […]
"Our love runneth over: a summer’s eve most dearly spent" with Laura Bohn and Erling Wold
The formidable Laura Bohn returns to the Bay Area for this special evening with Erling Wold, performing his songs old and new, prayers from A Little Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil, and the “long and gorgeous monologue of Wagnerian intensity” (San Francisco Chronicle) from Certitude and Joy. Erling will also be premiering, for solo […]
C4NM @ Fridays in the Grove: The Living Earth Show
C4NM @ Fridays in the Grove The Living Earth Show 6:45 PM at the Main Grove, Bruns Amphitheater, Orinda additional dates: August 8 & September 12 This summer, the Center for New Music partners with Cal Shakes’ The Triangle Lab to present three special concerts at Fridays in the Grove: performances by the Bay Area’s […]
loadbang presents ‘LUNGPOWERED’
New York City based contemporary music quartet loadbang will perform a program titled ‘LUNGPOWERED’ at The Center for New Music that will feature music for the ensemble by composers including Charles Wuorinen, Evan Johnson, Alex MIncek, David Lang and others. Loadbang has been called ‘cultivated’ by The New Yorker, ‘inventive’ by the New York Times, […]
The First Six – International Low Brass Trio EP Release Party
The International Low Brass Trio leaves classical arrangements behind and immerses audiences in new music inspired by the resonance and versatility of brass instruments. Come celebrate the release of our first studio recording! Enjoy complimentary food and drinks, as well as a performance of selections from the EP. Jeff Dittmer (horn), Gabe Cruz (trombone), and […]