Violinist

A lost highway, witches, folk songs… Volti joins Left Coast for an eclectic, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling sonic journey. New works from LJ White and Todd Kitchen, exploring instability and dreams, contrast with the humor of Laurie San Martin’s Witches and Benjamin Britten’s tender folk song arrangements.

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On the Threshold of Dreamland

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Noe Valley Ministry

The last works of Luigi Nono and Franz Schubert, performed back to back, reveal a sense of deep beauty, profound unease, and a sensitivity to the close connection between happiness and sorrow on the threshold of life and death.

Schubert Quintet: Hay que caminar

First Church of Christ Scientist

Genre-breaking works from the 20th and 21st centuries immerse the listener in interactions between poetry, music, and the human voice. The composers explore the extremes of drama and poetry within the intimate setting of chamber music.

Fall Cabaret: Pierrot Lunaire

Berkeley Hillside Club

From pleasing to provocative, intellectual to insouciant, this program sheds light on the many facets of 20th-century Mexican and Argentinian classical compositions. Feel the passion and intensity of the tango in Piazzola’s renowned “Seasons”, juxtaposed with the exhilarating and profound string quartet “Música de Feria” by Revueltas. The program also features the graceful compositions of Manuel Ponce, offering a glimpse into the elegant charm of his musical creations. Works by 20th-century composers Alberto Ginastera (Argentina) and Mario Lavista (Mexico) top off an exciting and varied program.

Mexico and Argentina

Hanna Boys Center

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Brazil as we bring to life the musical genius of GRAMMY-award winning Brazilian guitarist, composer, and arranger Sergio Assad (b. 1953). Renowned for his captivating duo performances with his brother Odair Assad and frequent collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma and other luminaries, Assad stands as one of today’s most prolific composers for the guitar. The program presents Assad’s music alongside that of his Brazilian forebears, Antonio Carlos Gomes and Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as his European influences, Chopin and Maurice Ravel. Bay Area guitarist—and friend of Assad’s—Marc Teicholz makes his Festival debut for this Brazilian panorama. 

Sergio Assad and His World

After a successful first collaboration last season, VMMF returns to the gorgeous patio of the La Luz Center in Sonoma for another Alfresco evening. Get together with two striking string quartets by early 20th Century Mexican composers Silvestre Revueltas and Miguel Bernal Jiménez. To close this concert, the vibrant and colorful sounds of local favorite and sibling trio Raiz del Real will bring the essence of Son Huasteco to life.

Alfresco 2

La Luz Center

A free family-friendly lunchtime concert- bring you kids and picnic!

The New Farm Community Concert

The New Farm

This uplifting program features Ukrainian composer Alex Saratsky’s new jazzy double concerto inspired by Ukrainian folk songs, and a wonderful second half with the Blackhawk chorus to celebrate the holiday season.

Violinist

Anna Presler

Events

Past events

Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2025

On the Threshold of Dreamland · Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2025

Schubert Quintet: Hay que caminar · Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

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