Biggi Vinkeloe – alto Sax, flute Scott R. Looney – piano , prepared piano Lisa Mezzacappa – bass Donald Robinson – drums These four stalwarts of the improv world have played in various groupings with each other, but never quite in this combination before. Come and experience the synergy of a first time gathering of […]
Friction Quartet + Danny Clay + Pascal Le Boeuf: CounterPaint Video Release
Friction Quartet premieres new works by Grammy-nominated composer, pianist, and producer Pascal Le Boeuf and beloved local composer Danny Clay during this exciting double-bill event. The evening includes Le Boeuf’s latest large-scale work “Ritual Being,” performed by a hybrid ensemble comprised of Friction Quartet and his own jazz ensemble. Made possible by support from Chamber […]
Friction Quartet + Danny Clay + Pascal Le Boeuf: CounterPaint Video Release
Friction Quartet premieres new works by Grammy-nominated composer, pianist, and producer Pascal Le Boeuf and beloved local composer Danny Clay during this exciting double-bill event. The evening includes Le Boeuf’s latest large-scale work “Ritual Being,” performed by a hybrid ensemble comprised of Friction Quartet and his own jazz ensemble. Made possible by support from Chamber […]
HUSH Series – Anka Draugelates, In the River of Time
Visiting us from Bavaria, Germany, singer, violist, and composer Anka Draugelates brings us her transcendent works for viola and voice, performed by Anka herself. The compositions interweave polyrhythms, natural and unexpected time signatures and metrics, invented language, simple melodies, and free improvisation into a harmonious whole. In Anka’s hands, the viola shapeshifts from guitar to […]
HUSH Series – Anka Draugelates, In the River of Time
Visiting us from Bavaria, Germany, singer, violist, and composer Anka Draugelates brings us her transcendent works for viola and voice, performed by Anka herself. The compositions interweave polyrhythms, natural and unexpected time signatures and metrics, invented language, simple melodies, and free improvisation into a harmonious whole. In Anka’s hands, the viola shapeshifts from guitar to […]
HUSH Series – Vocal Movement: Point Zero (All Levels Workshop)
In this vocal workshop, we use the resonance of our voice, its inner and outer movement, as a bridge to awaken our awareness and open us to new possibilities of feeling and expression. Using time-tested group vocal exercises, master vocal teacher and therapist, Anka Draugelates (visiting from Germany), will guide us on a search to […]
HUSH Series – Vocal Movement: Point Zero (All Levels Workshop)
In this vocal workshop, we use the resonance of our voice, its inner and outer movement, as a bridge to awaken our awareness and open us to new possibilities of feeling and expression. Using time-tested group vocal exercises, master vocal teacher and therapist, Anka Draugelates (visiting from Germany), will guide us on a search to […]
Diana Wade: you made it weird, San Francisco.
On the heels of her successful Los Angeles solo debut show, composer and violist Diana Wade presents ‘you made it weird, San Francisco’ (now with MORE weird!!). Joined by mezzo soprano Jennifer Beattie and violist Taija Warbelow, Diana is bringing an immersive program to Center for New Music featuring works by Eve Beglarian, Adam Borecki, […]
Diana Wade: you made it weird, San Francisco.
On the heels of her successful Los Angeles solo debut show, composer and violist Diana Wade presents ‘you made it weird, San Francisco’ (now with MORE weird!!). Joined by mezzo soprano Jennifer Beattie and violist Taija Warbelow, Diana is bringing an immersive program to Center for New Music featuring works by Eve Beglarian, Adam Borecki, […]
UC Berkeley Composers with Myra Melford: Solo Collective
An evening of new solo works composed and performed by UC Berkeley graduate composers. The pieces reflect a broad array of compositional and performative techniques including improvisation, live electronics, and prepared western and nonwestern instruments. A collective improvisation will cap the program. The Composer/Performer/Improvisers, currently participating in Myra Melford’s composition seminar, are Curtis Rumrill (guitar), […]