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), […]
POSTPONED: American Narratives – Music by Kyle Hovatter & Emma Logan
This concert has been postponed to August 24th, 2018. Experience American storytelling through new works by San Francisco-based composers Kyle Hovatter and Emma Logan for soprano and chamber ensemble. Program will include “Been Away (2018)” by Kyle Hovatter, and “War Letters (2015, 2018)” by Emma Logan. Featuring performances by Amy Foote (soprano), Sophie Huet (clarinet), […]
Michael Bang: "In T" and Other Keyboard Pieces
Michael Bang will be leading several different keyboard ensembles through various pieces, including “In T”, which has a totally original title that doesn’t reference any pre-existing works. The piece was recorded by 12 keyboards at Tiny Telephone recording studio in Oakland. The live performance will feature 4-5 keyboards depending on who gets back to Michael […]
Michael Bang: "In T" and Other Keyboard Pieces
Michael Bang will be leading several different keyboard ensembles through various pieces, including “In T”, which has a totally original title that doesn’t reference any pre-existing works. The piece was recorded by 12 keyboards at Tiny Telephone recording studio in Oakland. The live performance will feature 4-5 keyboards depending on who gets back to Michael […]
Steven Lugerner's SLUGish Ensemble
Catch SLUGish Ensemble as they premier music from their upcoming album soon to be released on the Sow & Steady label. Justin Rock – Guitar Russ Gelman-Sheehan – Guitar Steven Lugerner – Bass Clarinet & Baritone Saxophone Christina Galisatus – Piano Matthew Wohl – Bass Michael Mitchell – Drums SLUGish Ensemble is an amoeba-like musical […]
Steven Lugerner's SLUGish Ensemble
Catch SLUGish Ensemble as they premier music from their upcoming album soon to be released on the Sow & Steady label. Justin Rock – Guitar Russ Gelman-Sheehan – Guitar Steven Lugerner – Bass Clarinet & Baritone Saxophone Christina Galisatus – Piano Matthew Wohl – Bass Michael Mitchell – Drums SLUGish Ensemble is an amoeba-like musical […]
Samuel Blaser & Marc Ducret
A rare and exciting opportunity to see two masters of European jazz improvising together in a duo situation! Sure to be a transcendent and beautifully challenging exploration of the outer limits of instrumental expression, this duo features two of Europe’s most idiosyncratic musical talents. French guitarist Marc Ducret has “a penchant for exploring bewildering musical […]
Samuel Blaser & Marc Ducret
A rare and exciting opportunity to see two masters of European jazz improvising together in a duo situation! Sure to be a transcendent and beautifully challenging exploration of the outer limits of instrumental expression, this duo features two of Europe’s most idiosyncratic musical talents. French guitarist Marc Ducret has “a penchant for exploring bewildering musical […]
permutations042918: Hypercolor
Guitarist Eyal Maoz, bassist James Ilgenfritz and drummer Lukas Ligeti collide their multifarious interests into one another like a post-modern demolition derby, pulling from the wreckage a sound that is as intricate as it is aggressive. The multi-faceted electric trio is collectively based in in Southern California and New York, and are preparing to record […]
permutations042918: Hypercolor
Guitarist Eyal Maoz, bassist James Ilgenfritz and drummer Lukas Ligeti collide their multifarious interests into one another like a post-modern demolition derby, pulling from the wreckage a sound that is as intricate as it is aggressive. The multi-faceted electric trio is collectively based in in Southern California and New York, and are preparing to record […]