Posts by diane

Phillip Greenlief’s Saint Petersburg

Posted by on Nov 11, 2023 in Upcoming Performances | 0 comments

Brazilian electronic music composer Silvia Matheus explores the compositional possibilities of noise with occasional pitch centered sounds while pianist Ric Louchard explores the compositional possibilities of chromatic, pitch centered improvisations with occasional noise centered sounds. Phillip Greenlief conducts a performance of his map score Saint Petersburg, with members of sfSoundGroup. Greenlief began composing his map scores series in 2004, a process that uses a collage approach to organizing compositional elements, including text score, traditional notation, iconic imagery, graphic notation, and fragments of maps that inspire free improvisation. The concert...

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PAST PERFORMANCES

Posted by on Apr 10, 2023 in Past Performances | 0 comments

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UC Merced UpstART Presents Quinteto Latino

Posted by on Apr 9, 2023 in Past Performances | 0 comments

The quintet makes their debut performance at UC Merced. The program will feature QL commissions by Paul Desenne and Gabriela Lena Frank as well as exciting works by Paquito D’Rivera, Gabriela Ortiz, Astor Piazzolla and Eugenio Toussant. Wednesday, November 8, 20237pmNoontime ConcertsMerced Multicultural Arts CenterWest Main StreetMerced, CA 95340 FREE!

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Crossing the Lines

Posted by on Apr 9, 2023 in Past Performances | 0 comments

An evening of chamber works by Gabriel Fauré, Norman Dello Joio and Louise Farrenc, all accompanied by the works of painter Peggy Gyulai. The evening will end with an improvisation between the painter and the musicians. Diane Grubbe, fluteMonica Scott, celloFrank Johnson, pianoPeggy Gyulai, artist Farrenc Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano, mvmt. IDello Joio Trio for Flute, Cello and PianoFauré Sonatine for flute and pianoimprovisation: flute, cello & artist Sunday, October 294pm (drinks and hors d’oeuvres at 4 pm; desserts offered after the concert) Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa StreetSan Francisco, CA $65 more information...

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SF Music Day

Posted by on Apr 9, 2023 in Past Performances | 0 comments

Quinteto Latino performs on this free, daylong music festival hosted in the center of San Francisco’s arts and culture district. Founded over 15 years ago, this event celebrates the diverse Bay Area music community and invites local audiences to explore, savor, and experience live music performances at the historic San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. Sunday, October 15, 20231:45pm – 2:30pm Veterans Building401 Van Ness AvenueSan Francisco...

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