San Francisco Performances favorite Jonathan Biss returns with an ambitious and intriguing series of recitals that ask contemporary American composers of three generations to consider and musically respond to the legacy of Franz Schubert. Tyshawn Sorey (b. 1980) is “a composer of radical and seemingly boundless ideas” (Wall Street Journal) who often melds composition and improvisation.

Jonathan Biss’s boundless curiosity about humanity and art make him a thoughtful and compelling performer. He is known for assembling programs that plumb the depths of history, explore sparks of creativity and affirm the unity of shared experience. San Francisco Classical Voice called him, “a pianist whose probing, incisive, and deeply considered performances are consistently challenging and rewarding.

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Jonathan Biss | Piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

This thrilling concert brings together two close friends, Pekka Kuusisto and Gabriel Kahane, for a wide-ranging and centuries-spanning musical evening. At its center is the world premiere of a collaboratively written song cycle exploring the joys and griefs of life in the 21st century, around which Kuusisto and Kahane have built an eclectic program ranging from Bach and Nico Muhly to Scandinavian folk music and songs from Kahane’s catalog. Forging connections between past and present, these two singular artists offer a ravishingly beautiful path toward the bright future of chamber music.

San Francisco Performances

May 2, 2024

Jonathan Biss | Piano

May 3, 2024

Pekka Kuusisto Violin and Gabriel Kahane Piano

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