Groupmuse Night Out

Musaics of the Bay Presents: Exploring Lyricism

Piedmont

Sat, August 6, 2022 3:30 PM, PDT

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Capacity: 22 of 25 tickets still available
: Bring proof of COVID vaccination with booster
: COVID testing not required
: This is an indoor event
: Masks are required for the entire groupmuse
: If you feel sick, stay home
: Don't bring your own drinks
Wheelchair access: Wheelchair Accessible
: Kid-friendly event

This is a Groupmuse Night Out

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Host

Musaics O.

You're invited to join us as Musaics of the Bay presents the culmination of a week long residency featuring an eclectic group of composers, musicians and visual artists coming together for the creation and performance of new and original works.

The concert will explore the theme of Lyricism in art and music, premiering a wide range of musical and artistic compositions, interwoven with select movements of beautiful classics by Kodály and Fauré.

Following the performance will be a reception and silent auction to support the work of Musaics of the Bay.

We hope to see you there!

Please Note: "All public events at Piedmont Center for the Arts require photo ID and proof of full vaccination including booster shot for entry. Masks are also required indoors at the Piedmont Center for the Arts."

What's the music?

Audrey Vardanega Classical Pianist

Rose Hegele Soprano

Karna Mendonca Pianist/Composer

Sarah Cahill Pianist

Lauren Vandervelden Violinist/Composer

Nick Reeves Cellist

Nancy Zhou Violinst

Skyler Baysa Composer

Lucy Nemeth Violinist

Milad Yousufi Pianist/Composer

“Improvisation on Blue” by Lauren Vandervelden (inspired by “Transition to Blue” by Darril Ann Tighe)**
“Romanze” by Lauren Vandervelden
Lauren Vandervelden, Violin

“Oil Flowers” by Skyler Baysa (inspired by “Plunging Rose” by Christopher Volpe)*
Lucy Nemeth, Violin; Nancy Zhou, Violin

“A Lyrical Abstraction” by Karna Mendonca*
Nick Reeves, Cello

Duo for Violin and Cello, Opus 7: 1. Allegro Serioso non troppo by Kodály
Lauren Vandervelden, Violin; Nick Reeves, Cello

Pause

An Exploration of Afghan Folk Music
Milad Yousufi, Piano

“Summer Ballad” by Lauren Vandervelden*
Rose Hegele, Soprano; Sarah Cahill, Piano

Rhapsody No. 1 by Jessie Montgomery
Lucy Nemeth, Violin

Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Andantino by Gabriel Fauré
Nancy Zhou, Violin; Nick Reeves, Cello; Audrey Vardanega, Piano

Written especially for the “Exploring Lyricism” Residency Program
*Commissioned by Musaics of the Bay for the Stay-at-Home Symposium

Summer Ballad is based on the poem, “Music,” by Bessie Rayner Parkes

Sweet melody amidst the moving spheres
Breaks forth, a solemn and entrancing sound,
A harmony whereof the earth's green hills
Give but the faintest echo; yet is there
A music everywhere, and concert sweet!
All birds which sing amidst the forest deep
Till the flowers listen with unfolded bells;
All winds that murmur over summer grass,
Or curl the waves upon the pebbly shore;
Chiefly all earnest human voices rais'd
In charity and for the cause of truth,
Mingle together in one sacred chord,
And float, a grateful incense, up to God.

Location

801 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, California, USA