Conductor

The ocean as a force of nature and its reflection of human emotion have inspired composers across the centuries. Debussy’s La Mer (The Sea) forms a magical, ever-changing soundscape that has enchanted audiences for more than a century. Composer-in-residence Josiah Catalan’s ocean-inspired new work—commissioned by the DSO—will transport listeners of today and tomorrow. And cellist extraordinaire Evan Kahn will delight with two wonderful works you won’t often get to hear: Alexander Glazunov’s “Melodies” for cello and orchestra and Erich Korngold’s Cello Concerto.

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The Sea in Us

Lesher Center for the Arts

Featuring clarinetists Jerome Simas and Jeff Anderle in two fabulous venues, this haunting program pairs Brahms’ autumnal clarinet quintet alongside Jonathan Russell’s On Sorrow.

Clarinet Shadows

First Church of Christ Scientist

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Left Coast Chamber Ensemble presents Starry Night, an evocative chamber music concert about dreams and moonlit walks and talks. The world premiere of Josiah Catalan's flute concerto Night of the South Winds is featured alongside Arnold Schoenberg's Transfigured Night, Nina Shekhar's Bedtime Stories, and Sleepless Night, by Bay Area composer Marty Rokeach.

Starry Night

Piedmont Center for the Arts

Get to know composer Josiah Catalan and the musicians of the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble at a special event at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. Josiah will share how a trip he took to the Southern Philippines opened up a new musical world and how that connects to the new concerto he wrote for flutist Stacey Pelinka and Left Coast. You’ll get to hear the preview performance of Night of the South Winds and join in the Q&A with Josiah and the musicians. This talk is free and includes a reception.

Conductor

Josiah Catalan

Events

Past events

Mar 30, 2025

The Sea in Us · Diablo Symphony Orchestra

21 - 22 Jan, 2024

Clarinet Shadows · Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

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