The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music proudly announces its 2024 season opener, "PARADE," set to take place on Friday, August 2, at 8 PM at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This remarkable evening marks the beginning of the Festival's 62nd season, under the baton of Maestro Cristian Măcelaru, featuring the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra.

The concert will showcase an array of West Coast and World Premieres by contemporary composers, reflecting on themes of community, solitude, and the transformative power of storytelling. The program includes Vivian Fung's "Parade," inspired by the San Francisco Lunar New Year parade, capturing the essence of community amid solitude and reflecting on the journey from isolation to togetherness experienced during the pandemic. Helen Grime's Violin Concerto, featuring the virtuosic talents of Leila Josefowicz, offers a mesmerizing experience of contrasts in a single continuous movement. Nina Young's "Tread Softly," commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment, reflects on the Women’s Suffrage movement and the ongoing struggle for gender equality and representation. The evening will also feature the world premiere of Karim Al-Zand's "Al Hakawati" (The Storyteller), with soprano Miriam Khalil, exploring the essence of storytelling through scenes from an opera in progress.

The event begins with an outdoor Pre-Concert Talk by Music Director/Conductor Cristi Măcelaru and guests, offering insights into the evening's program. A special alfresco dinner, prepared by Sunny’s Catering, will be served outside the Civic Auditorium, with advance tickets required for the meal.

This opening night promises to be a celebration of contemporary music, bringing together exceptional artists and premieres that reflect on significant themes of our time. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a unique musical journey that sets the tone for the Cabrillo Festival's 2024 season.

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Parade 

Civic Auditorium Santa Cruz

American String Quartet

Luzerne Music Center

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Orchestre National de France Music Director, and World Youth Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Cristian Măcelaru takes the podium as the World Youth Symphony Orchestra welcomes Queen Elisabeth Competition-winning violinist Ray Chen.

World Youth Symphony Orchestra: Ray Chen Performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Internationally recognized as one of the world's finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all fifty states and has appeared in the most important concert halls worldwide. The group’s presentations of the complete quartets of Beethoven, Schubert, Schoenberg, Bartók, and Mozart have won widespread critical acclaim, and their MusicMasters Complete Mozart String Quartets, performed on a matched quartet set of instruments by Stradivarius, are widely considered to have set the standard for this repertoire.  

American String Quartet w/ Wendy Chen

Central United Methodist Church

Cross-border collaboration comes to Kleinhans when Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear returns to perform Beethoven's heroic "Emperor" Piano Concerto No. 5 under the baton of Calgary Symphony Music Director Rune Bergmann, while Prayer by JUNO Award-winner Vivian Fung is an affirmation of faith. The Second Symphony of Sibelius is fierce and triumphant, itself a source of Finnish pride.

Beethoven’s Emperor

Kleinhans Music Hall

Conductor Rebecca Tong leads the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in this celebratory program that honors Women’s History Month. Violinist and Sphinx collaborator Melissa White returns to Hilbert Circle Theatre to perform Florence Price’s Violin Concerto. The program also features six female composers from around the world, including Brazil, the United States, China, Canada, Indonesia, and Mexico. Florence Price was a trailblazer who created a successful career at a time when there were few opportunities for female composers. The rest of the composers featured continue to blaze trails in the 21st century with their wide range of styles and perspectives, standing at the forefront of classical compositions today.

Women's History Concert

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Tradition & Innovation

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

UTNMF: Joseph Petric + Penderecki String Quartet, part 2

University of Toronto

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Artis–Naples

Left Coast explores the voices of women composers of California in song, both historical and contemporary, ranging from Elinor Remick Warren and Carrie Jacobs-Bond to Vivian Fung, Addie Camsuzou and Gabriela Lena Frank. Works for piano by Gabriella Smith and Henry Cowell complement the program which spans more than a century of Californian music.

Art Song and Keyboard Music of California

Calliope East Bay Music & Arts

Noe Valley Ministry

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Bowes Center

In a partnership with the California Festival: a Celebration of New Music, this Chamber Music Tuesday features SFCM alumni ensemble L'Arc Trio in performance with students. The concert also features two new and exciting works by Bay Area composers Jonathan Bingham and Vivian Fung, as well as one of Ernest Bloch's greatest chamber music works. Fung’s piano trio Ominous Machine was written for the L’Arc Trio and the performance will be a world premiere. Emerging Black Composers Project winner Jonathan Bingham wrote his string quartet Pareidolia in 2022 for the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra.

Chamber Music Tuesday with SFCM alumni L'Arc Trio

MSM Artists in Residence: American String Quartet

Manhattan School of Music

The Grant Park Orchestra welcomes the sensational young conductor Gemma New for Tchaikovsky's thumping Piano Concerto No. 1. The program includes American composer Samuel Barber's late-Romantic Symphony No. 1 and a piece inspired by the very skyline that lends so much majesty to the Festival's environs — Vivian Fung's Aqua, written after the skyscraper of the same name designed by Chicago architect Jeanne Gang.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1

Millennium Park

Also returning to Cheboygan will be the American String Quartet who performed here in 2021. The American String Quartet has long been one of America’s leading string quartets. They are celebrating their 50th year as an ensemble. The American String Quartet will present a program including Beethoven’s last quartet, his opus 135, sometimes referred to as “It must be,” referring to a section of the middle movement that seems to ask the question and answer it, “Must it be?” Also on the program is Vivian Fung’s “Pizzicato for String Quartet”, Pulitzer-Prize winning contemporary composer, Caroline Shaw’s “Blueprint,” and finally ending with Ravel’s Quartet in F major.

Cheboygan Opera House

The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

Music At Hardywood 4

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

University Of Illinois Symphony Orchestra And Oratorio Society

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the vibrant interplay of color and sound at "Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present," presented by the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus. Under the masterful direction of conductor Sameer Patel, this concert promises to be a captivating exploration of musical color, showcasing the works of both historical and contemporary composers. The performance will take place at the renowned Mandeville Auditorium, a venue known for its exceptional acoustics and intimate atmosphere.

"Luminosity" delves into the rich tapestry of orchestral and choral music, highlighting pieces that exemplify the use of tonal color to evoke emotion and imagery. The program is thoughtfully curated to bridge the past and present, offering a unique perspective on how composers across different eras have approached the concept of musical color. Audiences can expect a dynamic and immersive experience, as the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus brings these compositions to life with their signature passion and precision.

This event is a celebration of the artistic vision and innovation that defines the world of classical music. It provides a rare opportunity to witness the convergence of tradition and modernity, as the ensemble interprets works that span centuries. Whether you are a long-time aficionado of classical music or a newcomer eager to explore its depths, "Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present" promises to be an enlightening and enriching experience.

Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present

University of California San Diego

### Event Description: Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Event Name:** Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, February 22, 2025

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Anna Ducmal-Mróz

**Featured Musician:** Michael Sachs (Trumpet)

**Program:**
- **Vivian Fung:** Earworms
- **Wynton Marsalis:** Trumpet Concerto
- **Schumann:** Symphony No. 2

Join the Richmond Symphony for an evening of spectacular brass music at the Carpenter Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Anna Ducmal-Mróz, the performance will feature renowned trumpet soloist Michael Sachs. The program includes Vivian Fung's "Earworms," Wynton Marsalis's "Trumpet Concerto," and Schumann's "Symphony No. 2." 

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Brass Glory

Dominion Energy Center

Embark on a musical journey to the vibrant landscapes of Spain with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Sinfonia 4: Postcards from Spain. Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN School of Music, where conductor Dina Gilbert will lead you through an evening of evocative and captivating works.

Sinfonia 4: Postcards from Spain

Memorial University School of Music

### Event Description: Parade - Broadway Sacramento

**Event Title:** Parade - Broadway Sacramento

**Event Dates:** May 6 - May 11, 2025

**Location:** SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, Sacramento

**Event Overview:**
Experience the riveting and gloriously hopeful musical, "Parade," winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. This powerful production tells the story of Leo and Lucille Frank, a newlywed Jewish couple navigating life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, their lives are thrust into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. "Parade" is a poignant reminder that to love, we must truly see one another.

**Performance Schedule:**
- **Tuesday, May 6, 2025:** 7:30 pm
- **Wednesday, May 7, 2025:** 7:30 pm
- **Thursday, May 8, 2025:** 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Open Captioned Performance)
- **Friday, May 9, 2025:** 7:30 pm (Audio Described Performance)
- **Saturday, May 10, 2025:** 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Sign Interpreted Performance)
- **Sunday, May 11, 2025:** 1:30 pm

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Tickets:** On sale June 3
- **Group Tickets:** On sale October 15
- **Single-Show Tickets:** On sale October 25

**Run Time:** 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission

**Important Notice:**
Be cautious of purchasing tickets from sources other than the official Broadway Sacramento website, the Broadway Sacramento Box Office, or the Memorial Auditorium/SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center Box Office. Broadway Sacramento cannot seat, replace, or refund fraudulent, invalid, or duplicated tickets.

**Accessibility:**
Broadway Sacramento is committed to providing access and promoting inclusion for patrons with disabilities. For more information, visit the Accessibility page on the Broadway Sacramento website.

Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you inspired and moved. Secure your tickets early and be part of this extraordinary event!

Vivian Fung

Events

Upcoming events

7 - 8 Dec, 2024

Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present · La Jolla Symphony & Chorus

22 - 23 Feb, 2025

Brass Glory · Richmond Symphony

May 3, 2025

Sinfonia 4: Postcards from Spain · Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

6 - 11 May, 2025

Parade · Broadway Sacramento

Past events

Aug 2, 2024

Parade · Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

Jul 29, 2024

American String Quartet · Luzerne Music Center - Luzerne Chamber Music Festival

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