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Live Performances of Contemporary Chamber Music
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Center for New Music, 55 Taylor Street, San Francisco
Join NACUSAsf for an afternoon concert of new chamber music by members of the San Francisco Chapter. The program features works by Monica Chew, Dinah Bianchi, James W. Cook, Mary Fineman, Sheli Nan, John Bilotta, Ludmila Yurina, and Amy Stephens, performed by composers and guest artists, including pianist Frank Johnson, guitarist Jeff O’Sammon, and baritone Steve Zimmerman.
Tickets: $15 General, $10 Seniors/Students/Members
Available at the door or online.
Program highlights:
- Monica Chew – Tether (Composer at piano)
- Dinah Bianchi – Soaring Embers (Frank Johnson, piano)
- James W. Cook – Three Movements for Solo Clarinet (Performed by the composer)
- Mary Fineman – Two Works for Late Winter (Composer at piano)
- Sheli Nan – Pathos (Steve Zimmerman, baritone; Jeff O’Sammon, guitar)
- John Bilotta – This Silver Minute of Evening (Frank Johnson, piano)
- Ludmila Yurina – Shadows and Ghosts (Composer at piano)
- Amy Stephens – Scenes of San Francisco (Composer at piano)
Tickets available at the door or online. MORE INFO
Hi, All ! Greetings from the Music Studio of Sheli Nan.
This weekend, I was contacted by the marvelous conductor of The Albany Consort, Jonathan Salzedo. He leads a Baroque Chamber Orchestra and wants to commission a new piece from me in honor of his latest granddaughter.
These commissions frequently took place when someone in Baroque society wanted to celebrate the arrival of a new child, signing a contract, visiting royalty etc. In fact, this was an important aspect of the composer’s income . So once more I will place my music in the antique instruments of Jonathan’s band in order to celebrate a new young life added to his family!
In Late February, I will be going to Memphis where my two new songs PATHOS for Baritone and Guitarist will be performed at a NACUSA concert at the Beethoven Center.
My piece for string quintet, Body Parts, an authentically creepy piece, has been chosen to be featured by David Peoples – New Music coordinator for NACUSASE and there will be a CD release party in Memphis on this same trip south.
In Gratitude for You who listen,
Sheli Nan
THE ALBANY CONSORT
Celebrating 50 years of music making
1974 – 2024
Jonathan Salzedo, Marion Rubinstein
Vicki Melin, Joe Edelberg, Rachel Hurwitz
Alisa Stutzbach, Amy Brodo, Roy Whelden
Bach, Telemann, Purcell, Boismortier
Froberger, Sheli Nan
Fri 22 Nov at 8
House concert in Sharon Heights Menlo Park
Reservation required
Sat 23 Nov at 8
Congregation Etz Chayim 4161 Alma Palo Alto
Join Me for a Musical Journey:
I’m thrilled to share that I will be premiering two new songs for Baritone and Guitar titled PATHOS on February 8th at 2 pm at the Center for New Music (55 Taylor St, San Francisco). This performance will be repeated in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 22nd at the Beethoven Center with a new group of musicians.
And, I’m especially excited about the upcoming premiere of my new piece, “FLASH FORWARD,” for string orchestra on March 10th in New York City! I would love for you to join me for this event, and I warmly invite you to introduce yourself when you come. It’s going to be a fantastic experience, and I’d love to see fellow Wheatleyites there!
Thanks again for reading, and I look forward to seeing you at one of these concerts! 🎶
Special Thanks to:
PARMA Recordings, Bob Lord, American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP), Maxi es Lifschitz, The Albany Consort, Jonathan Salzedo, NACUSAsf (National Association of Composers USA – San Francisco Chapter), Western Early Keyboard Association, Avazona, The Azrieli Foundation, International Horn Society, MusicSources, Berkeley Chamber Performances, The Freight, League of Composers-ISCM, WSU Pullman, University of Puget Sound, Classical KDFC, KPFA Radio.
A voice for the 21st century.
In SAGA of the 21st Century Girl, I’ve crafted an opera that blends the past and present, addressing the struggles and triumphs of today’s world. This opera is a journey through identity, empowerment, and self-discovery, woven with a rich tapestry of music – Classical, Latin, African, and more.
Through this piece, I wanted to make opera feel relevant again, not just as a timeless art, but as a conversation that connects us all in the now. Join me in this exploration of modern life and the stories we’re all a part of.
http://giftcardspromocodes.com/…/saga-of-the-21st…/
PARMA Recordings Bob Lord American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP)
Maxi es Lifschitz
The Albany Consort Jonathan Salzedo
NACUSAsf – The National Association of Composers USA, San Francisco Chapter Western Early Keyboard Association Avazona The Azrieli Foundation International Horn Society MusicSources
Berkeley Chamber Performances The Freight League of Composers-ISCM WSU Pullman University of Puget Sound Classical KDFC KPFA Radio