SFSOUNDGROUP presents a concert honoring recently departed composers. The first half features works by the Russian composer SOFIA GUBAIDULINA (1931 – 2025), known for her spiritual and dramatic works. The second half includes a circular breathing wind duo by the pioneering minimalist composer TOM JOHNSON (1939–2024), and a work for improvisers and tape by the celebrated composer and conductor PETER EÖTVÖS (1944–2024).
The evening also includes "Instruments II" by MORTON FELDMAN, a prime example of his evolving -- and often overlooked -- output from the 1970's.
Rounding out the program with a living composer, sfSound's own MONICA SCOTT presents a recent composition for cello and piano.
PROGRAM
Morton Feldman - "Instruments II" 1975
chamber ensemble
Tom Johnson - "Kientzy Loops" 2000
circular breathing wind duo
Peter Eötvös - "Music For New York" 1971
tape playback with improvisers
Monica Scott - "more than nine minutes" 2016
cello and piano
Sofia Gubaidulina - "Dots, Lines and Zigzag" 1976
bass clarinet and piano
Sofia Gubaidulina - "Sounds of the Forest" 1978
flute and piano
Sofia Gubaidulina - "Piano Sonata: III. Allegretto" 1965
piano
Sofia Gubaidulina - "In croce" 1979
cello and organ
MUSICIANS
Diane Grubbe, flute
Kyle Bruckmann, oboe
Matt Ingalls, clarinet
John Ingle, saxophone/conductor
Brendan Lai-Tong, trombone
Hadley McCarroll, piano/organ
Kjell Nordeson, percussion
Monica Scott, cello
Lisa Mezzacappa, bass
Cost: $10-$25 sliding scale
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