Event Calendar 2010

Thursday, July 8, 2010
8:00pm - Violin Master Class with Zaven Melikian

Ives Hall 119

This master class features violinist Zaven Melikian teaching our emerging musicians. Mr. Melikian was Assistant Concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony, Concertmaster of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, and taught at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

-J.S. Bach: Sonata in a minor with Linnea Brophy

-F. Schubert: Sonata in A Major with Lisha Gu, violin and Lori Lack, piano

-M. Ravel: Tzigane with Katherine Dreyfuss, violin and Lori Lack, piano

Friday, July 9, 2010
8:00pm - Piano Master Class with Hans Boepple

Ives Hall 119

This master class features pianist Hans Boepple teaching our emerging musicians. Mr. Boepple is a guest soloist with many distinguished orchestras, was awarded First Prize in the J. S. Bach International Competition, and has been broadcast by National Public Radio.

-F. Schubert : Impromptu in Ab Major, Op. 90, no. 4 with Michelle Melnikov, piano

-Beethoven: Sonata in G Major, Op. 31, no. 1 with Han-ah Sumner, piano

-F. Liszt: Concert etude: Un Sospiro with Vivian Wang, piano

Saturday, July 10, 2010
8:00pm - Young Artists Concert ~ Solo Performances

Ives Hall 101

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
8:00pm - Violin and Chamber Music Master Class with Robin Sharp

Ives Hall 119

Thursday, July 15, 2010
8:00pm - Composers Concert with Guest Artist Keith Fitch and Faculty David Tcimpidis

Ives Hall 119

Saturday, July 17, 2010
8:00pm - Young Artists Concert ~ Solo Performances

Ives Hall 101

Sunday, July 18, 2010
7:30pm - Irene Sharp 75th Birthday Celebration

Ives Hall 119

Monday, July 19, 2010
8:00pm - Young Artists Concert ~ Solo Performances

Ives Hall 101

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
8:00pm - Viola and Chamber Music Master Class with Scott Wooleaver

Ives Hall 119

Thursday, July 22, 2010
8:00pm - Young Artists Concert ~Chamber Music

Ives Hall 101

Friday, July 23, 2010
8:00pm - Young Artists Concert ~Chamber Music

Ives Hall 101

Saturday, July 24, 2010
3:30pm - Young Artists Concert ~Chamber Music

Ives Hall 101

Saturday, July 24, 2010
8:00pm - Young Artists Concert ~Chamber Music

Ives Hall 101

Sunday, July 25, 2010
11:00am - Young Artists Concert ~Chamber Music

Ives Hall 101

Sunday, July 25, 2010
2:30pm - Young Artists Concert ~Chamber Music

Ives Hall 101

Sunday, July 4, 2010
8:00pm - Faculty Concert

Ives Hall 101

This faculty concert features performances by Irene Sharp, cello, Wendy Sharp, violin, Hans Boepple, piano, Scott Woolweaver, viola, Julie Nishimura, piano, Lori Lack, piano, and Timothy Bach, piano.

Program:

-Hans Stitt: Album Leaves with Scott Woolweaver, viola, Timothy Bach, piano.

-Gerald Cohen: Three Hewbrew Songs with Wendy Sharp, violin, Julie Nishimura, piano.

-Chopin: Scherzo in b-flat minor with Hans Boepple, piano.

-Rachmaninoff: Sonata in g minor, Op. 19 with Irene Sharp, cello, Lori Lack, piano.

Sunday, July 5, 2009
8:00pm - Faculty Concert

Ives Hall 101

This faculty concert features works by Poulenc, Lizst, Schoenfield, Boulanger, Jacobs, and others performed by Irene Sharp, cello, Wendy Sharp, violin, Robin Sharp, violin, Hans Boepple, piano, Sheila Browne, viola, and others.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
8:00pm - Piano Master Class
with faculty Hans Boepple

Ives Hall 119

This master class features pianist Hans Boepple teaching our emerging musicians. Mr. Boepple is a guest soloist with many distinguished orchestras, was awarded First Prize in the J. S. Bach International Competition, and has been broadcast by National Public Radio.

Program:

- Beethoven: Sonota in F major, Op.10 No.2, Allegro with Vivian Wang

- Liszt: Gnomenreigen with Gus Liu

- Chopin: Ballade No.4 in f minor, Op.52 with Yeo-jin Seol

Thursday, July 9, 2009
8:00pm - Violin Master Class
with faculty Zaven Melikian

Ives Hall 119

This master class features violinist Zaven Melikian teaching our emerging musicians. Mr. Melikian was Assistant Concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony, Concertmaster of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, and taught at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Program:

- Franck: Sonata in A major, I. Allegretto ben moderator with Kyle Gilner

- Bach: Sonata No.1 in g, BWV 1001, I. Adagio with Erena Lee

- Wieniawski: Concerto No.2 in d, Op.22, I. Allegro moderato with Christopher Lin-Brande

Saturday, July 11, 2009
8:00pm - Student Solo Concert

Ives Hall 101

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in solo performances. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

Program:

- Schubert: Sonata in a minor, "Arpeggione," I. Allegro moderato with Benjamin Penzner, viola

- Kreisler: Tambourin Chinois with Wells Andres, violin

- Dvorák: Concerto in b minor, Op. 104, I. Allegro with Kerry Takahashi, cello

- Crumb: Sonata with Isaac Pastor-Chermak, cello

- Scriabin: Etude in d-sharp minor, Op. 8 No. 2 with Danny Kim, piano

- Prokofiev: Sinfonia Concertante, II. Allegro giusto with Erin Chen, cello

Monday, July 13, 2009
8:00pm - Chamber Music Master Class
with faculty Wendy Sharp

Ives Hall 119

This master class features violinist Wendy Sharp teaching our emerging musicians in chamber music. Ms. Sharp is on the faculty of Yale School of Music, has placed first in the Banff International String Quartet Competition, and was a member of the Blue Elm Trio and the Franciscan String Quartet.

Program:

- Debussy: Trio in g minor, III. Andante espressivo with Miriam Gerber, violin, Katherine Tseung, cello, and Vivian Wang, piano

- Beethoven: Quartet in e minor, Op.59 No.2, I. Allegro with Chris Lin-Brande & Karen Eve Boltax, violins, Christopher McClain, viola, and Jasmine Lau, cello

- Dvorak: Quintet in A major, Op.81, I. Allegro, ma non tanto with Luisa Barroso & Jacqueline Jove, violins, Jeanne Dorche, cello, and Yeo-Jin Seol, piano

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
8:00pm - Violin Master Class
with faculty Milan Vitek

Ives Hall 119

This master class features violinist Milan Vitek teaching our emerging musicians. Mr. Vitek is on faculty at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, has been alternate concertmaster at the Danish Royal Opera, and frequently judges international competitions.

Program:

- Bruch: Concerto in g minor, I. Vorspiel: Allegro moderato with Isabella Costanza

- Brahms: Sonata No. 1 in G major, I. Vivace ma non troppo with Wells Andres

- Mozart: Concerto No. 5 in A major, I. Allegro aperto with Luisa Barroso

Thursday, July 16, 2009
8:00pm - Composers' Concert
with guest Christopher Theofanidis
and faculty David Tcimpidis

Ives Hall 101

This composers' concert features new classical music by guest Christopher Theofanidis and faculty David Tcimpidis. Mr. Theofanidis' work has been nominated for a Grammy Award and his orchestral concert, Rainbow Body, has been one of the most performed new works.

Program:

- Theofanidis: Visions and Miracles with Erena Lee & Elizabeth Cooke, violins, Abby Rojansky, viola, and Kerry Takahashi, cello

- Theofanidis: Flow, my tears with Luisa Barroso, violin

- Tcimpidis: The Winter and Tomorrow with Scott Woolweaver & Sheila Browne, violas and electronic realization by the composer

- Theofanidis: O Vis Aeternitatis with Wendy & Robin Sharp, violins, Sheila Browne, viola, Richard Andaya, cello, and Lori Lack, piano

Saturday, July 18, 2009
8:00pm - Student Solo Concert

Ives Hall 101

with welcome reception to follow, sponsored by Farella Braun + Martel LLP - come meet students & faculty

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in solo performances. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

Program:

- Beethoven: Sonata in A major, Op. 2 No. 2, I. Allegro vivace with Rebecca Wuu, piano

- Elgar: Concerto in e minor, Op. 85, I. Moderato with Michael Chang-Frieden, cello

- Walton: Concerto, I. Andante comodo with Christopher McClain, viola

- Franck: Sonata in A major, II. Allegro with Elizabeth Cooke, violin

- Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme with Anne Richardson, cello

-Turina: Scène Andalouse, I. Le Crépuscule du soir with Abby Rojansky, viola

-Kabalevsky: Concerto in g minor, III. Allegretto with Katherine Tseung, cello

- Ravel: Sonate, I. Allegretto, II. Blues: Moderato with Maria Myrick, violin

- Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango with Jasmine Lau, cello

Sunday, July 19, 2009
8:00pm - Cello Master Class
with faculty Irene Sharp

Ives Hall 119

This master class features cellist Irene Sharp teaching our emerging musicians. Ms. Sharp is on the faculty of Mannes College and University of California at Berkeley. She has given master classes for American String Teachers Association, European String Teachers Association, Australian String Teachers Association, and the Suzuki Association of America. In 1992, Ms. Sharp was recognized for her outstanding teaching by the American String Teachers Association.

Program:

- Boccherini: Concerto in B-flat major, I. Allegro moderato with Abraham Aragundi

- Poulenc: Sonate, I.. Cavatine, III. Ballabile with Jeanne Dorche

- Dvorák: Concerto in b minor, Op. 104, I. Allegro with Ting Chin

Monday, July 20, 2009
8:00pm - Student Solo Concert

Ives Hall 101

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in solo performances. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

Program:

- Beethoven: Variations on a Theme from Judas Maccabeus with Winston Chen, cello

- Haydn: Concerto in C major, I. Moderato with Lukas Whaley-Mayda, cello

- Haydn: Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI: 16, I. Allegro with Jonathan Shao, piano

- Reger: Suite in g minor, Op. 131d No. 1, III. Andante sostenuto, IV. Molto vivace with Gloria Kim, viola

- Haydn: Concerto in D major, I. Allegro moderato with Isabel Lau, cello

- Brahms: Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 120 No. 2, I. Allegro amabile with Grace Kennerly, viola

- Schumann: Sonata in a minor, Op. 105, III. Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck with Jacqueline Jove, violin

- de Sarasate: Malagueña with Joan Rhee, violin

- Prokofiev: Sonata No. 2 in d minor, Op. 14, IV. Vivace with Theodora Martin, piano

- Prokofiev: Sinfonia Concertante, I. Andante with Benjamin Luo, cello

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
8:00pm - Viola Master Class
with faculty Sheila Browne

Ives Hall 119

This master class features violist Sheila Browne teaching our emerging musicians. Ms. Browne has been a finalist at Carnegie Hall in the Pro Musicis International Solo Awards and a prizewinning member of the Arianna and Gotham string quartets. She teaches at North Carolina School of the Arts.

Program:

- Telemann: Concerto, I. Largo, II. Allegro with Shelley Armer

- Bach: Suite in d minor, I. Prelude with Benjamin Penzner

- Bloch: Suite Hebraique, I. Rhapsodie with John Austin

Thursday, July 23, 2009
8:00pm - Student Chamber Music Concert

Ives Hall 101

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in a weekend-long chamber music festival. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

Program:

- Dvorák: Trio in e minor 'Dumky,' Op. 90 with Isabella Costanza, violin, Anne Richardson, cello, and Jonathan Shao, piano

- Shostakovich: String Quartet in f minor, Op. 122 with Maria Myrick & Akiko Kozato, violins, Grace Kennerly, viola, and Emily Candaux, cello

- Beethoven: Trio in E-flat major, Op. 1 No. 1 with Amanda Fath, violin, Lukas Whaley-Majda, cello, and Jesse Goldberg, piano

- Works of Bartók and Vivaldi with Timothy Bontje, Margaret Edmondson, Caitlin Quinlan, and Kenichi Ikuno, cellos

Friday, July 24, 2009
8:00pm - Student Chamber Music Concert

Ives Hall 101

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in a weekend-long chamber music festival. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

Program:

- Schumann: Fantasy Pieces, Beethoven: Trio in c minor, Op. 1 No. 3, I. Allegro con brio, Debussy: Trio in g minor, III. Andante with Miriam Gerber, violin, Katherine Tseung, cello and Vivian Wang, piano

-Beethoven: Trio in B-flat major 'Archduke,' Op. 97 with Linda Duan, violin, Erin Chen, cello, and Theodora Martin, piano

- Chris Rogerson: String Quartet with Chris Lin-Brande and Eve Boltax, violins, Christopher McClain, viola, and Jasmine Lau, cello

- Smetana: Quartet in e minor 'From My Life' with Wells Andres & Cristina Meehan, violins, Gloria Kim, viola, and Isaac Pastor-Chermak, cello

Saturday, July 25, 2009
3:30pm - Student Chamber Music Concert

Ives Hall 101

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in a weekend-long chamber music festival. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

Program:

- Pleyel: String Trio in G major, Op. 51 No. 5, Borodin: Trio on a Russian Folksong, Elaine Fine: Avez-Vous Des Bonbons? with Andrea Ouyang & Elena Kim, violins, and Winston Chen, cello

- James Rubino: String Trio, Op.8 with Jacqueline Jove, violin, Garrett McLean, viola, and Emily Candaux, cello

- Sam Saunders: Concert Etude with Sam Saunders, piano

- Dvorák: Trio in g minor, Op. 26 with Ming Tanigawa-Lau, violin, Kai Takahashi, cello, and Rebecca Wuu, piano

- Shostakovich: Quartet in C major, Op. 49 with Samuel Weiser & Megan Jenkins, violins, William Kellogg, viola, and Emma Johnson, cello

- Mendelssohn: Trio in d minor, Op. 49 with Joan Rhee, violin, Michael Chang-Frieden, cello, and Gus Liu, piano

8:00pm - Student Chamber Music Concert

Ives Hall 101

with welcome reception to follow, sponsored by Tandem Winery - come meet students & faculty

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in a weekend-long chamber music festival. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

Program:

- Menotti: Suite for Two Cellos and Piano with Isabel Lau and Benjamin Luo, cellos, and Danny Kim, piano

- Rosie Burell: Exploration with Eve Boltax, violin, Grace Kennerly, viola, and Abraham Aragundi, cello

- Debussy: Quartet in g minor, Op. 10 with Erena Lee & Elizabeth Cooke, violins, Abby Rojansky, viola, and Kerry Takahashi, cello

- Chris Rogerson: Fractured Light with Garrett McLean, viola and Hans Boepple

- Beethoven: Quartet in e minor, Op. 59 No. 2 with Christopher Lin-Brande & Eve Boltax, violins, Christopher McClain, viola, and Jasmine Lau, cello

Sunday, July 26, 2009
11am - Student Chamber Music Concert

Ives Hall 101

These concerts feature some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in a weekend-long chamber music festival. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

- Beethoven: Serenade for String Trio, Op. 8 with Kyle Gilner, violin, Deniz Caglarcan, viola, and Lucia Cahuantzi, cello

- Prokofiev: Quartet in F major, Op. 92 with Charlotte Malin & Lydia Brown, violins, Shelley Armer, viola, and William Buchholtz, cello

- Liam McGregor: Finding Forever with Samuel Weiser, violin, John Austin and Christopher McClain, violas, Samuel Saunders, piano, William Buchholtz, synthesized chimes

- Liam McGregor: Suite for Violin, Viola and Cello with Christopher Lin-Brande, violin, Benjamin Penzner, viola, Benjamin Luo, cello

- Sam Young: Dances with Christopher Lin-Brande and Jessica Ling, violins, Christopher McClain, viola, and Jasmine Lau, cello

- Schumann: Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47 with Marcelo Lozado, violin, Kesari Pundarika, viola, Abraham Aragundi, cello, and Eun Seong Hong, piano

2:30pm - Student Chamber Music Concert

Ives Hall 101

This concert features some of the best young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists in a weekend-long chamber music festival. Our past students have included Chloe Hanslip, Daishin Kashimoto, and other rising stars.

- Beethoven: String Trio in E-flat major, Op. 3 with Jessica Ling, violin, Jeff Taylor, viola and Ting Chin, cello

- Daniel Valentine: Textures with Kyle Gilner and Maria Myrick, violins, Abby Rojansky, viola, Emma Johnson, cello

- Ross Griffey: Rhapsody with Scott Woolweaver, viola

- Mendelssohn: Quartet in D major, Op. 44 No. 1 with Haruna Monri & Weiwei Bi, violins, Benjamin Penzner, viola, and Candace Lee, cello

- Dvorák: Quintet in A major, Op. 81 with Luisa Barroso & Jacqueline Jove, violins, John Austin, viola, Jeanne Dorche, cello, and Yeo-Jin Seol, piano