Pianist

It is not every day you get to hear a saxophone virtuoso reimagine seminal works composed for bassoon, cello, and voice on his deeply expressive instrument of choice. In his Cal Performances debut, Steven Banks, “the saxophone’s best friend, fiercest advocate, and primary virtuoso in the classical realm” (Washington Post) and the first saxophonist to win the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant, offers a whirlwind musical tour on the mighty baritone saxophone.

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Steven Banks, baritone saxophone Xak Bjerken, piano

University of California, Berkeley

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Kellan Dunlap is a student of Robin Rice. 

Kellan Dunlap, Tenor

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

A well-known insomniac for whom night was a time for creativity and friendship, deep introspection and revelry, the iconic Leonard Bernstein worked incessantly, often entertaining friends and guests late into the night and dazzling them with charismatic performances across a wide range of musical styles. Late Night with Leonard Bernstein is hosted by his daughter Jamie and features three internationally-acclaimed artists – soprano Amy Burton and pianists John Musto and Michael Boriskin. A scintillating and affectionate multimedia portrait of the personal side of this charismatic, singularly public figure, this vibrant production has captivated sold-out audiences across the U.S. since it premiered at Lincoln Center. The program weaves together a warm-hearted, revealing script, a video slideshow of rare photographs of the legendary artist and his family, friends, and colleagues, and Bernstein’s most intimate (and favorite) music, along with personal stories and even audio and film clips of the Maestro himself.

Late Night with Leonard Bernstein

Lensic Performing Arts Center

This event is free and open to the public.

Reflections & Requiem

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Finale concert with SongFest singers and pianists.

THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Bowes Center

A tale of three iconic cities in Song, this concert will present music from the 1920s-1940s in operetta, théâtre musicale, cabaret, and Tin Pan Alley. These songs, like the composers who wrote them, are citizens of the world. Featuring music by Reynaldo Hahn, Kurt Weill, André Messager, Cole Porter, Alexander Zemlinsky, Hans Eisler, Duke Ellington, and Sidney Bechet.

Pianist

John Musto

Events

Past events

Feb 1, 2026

Steven Banks, baritone saxophone Xak Bjerken, piano · Cal Performances

Feb 14, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025

Kellan Dunlap, Tenor · The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University

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