Week of Events
Sl(e)ight Ensemble: “Of California Ecology”
Sl(e)ight Ensemble: “Of California Ecology”
Erika Oba, flute • Stephanie Neumann, saxophone • Jacob Lane, piano and UC Davis graduate student of music Program Stephanie M. Neumann: Creek/toOcean Kian Ravaei: California Suite Julie Herndon: Shadow Prism About the Program "Of California Ecology" features new works based on different facets of California’s natural world. The trio will perform compositions by ensemble […]
Valente Lecture with Composer Yu-Hui Chang
Valente Lecture with Composer Yu-Hui Chang
Award-winning composer Yu-Hui Chang has written a wide range of music. Her work compels and resonates with professional musicians and audiences alike. She has performed her music across continents in the Netherlands, Italy, UK, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and throughout the U.S. to critical acclaim. Among the commissions she […]
Thursdays in the Davisphere (Picnic in the Park)
Thursdays in the Davisphere (Picnic in the Park)
Each Thursday from 4 to 10 pm, several local businesses and bands will gather at Central Park for an evening of music, food, and community-building. All are welcome to attend! Thursdays in The Davisphere. Where: Central Park, Davis, CA When: Every Thursday 5:00pm – 9:30pm through October 27, 2022 Find the latest musical acts here: https://davisdowntown.com/events-titd/ What […]
San Francisco Symphony 20th Anniversary Performance at Mondavi Center
San Francisco Symphony 20th Anniversary Performance at Mondavi Center
Esa-Pekka Salonen, Director and Conductor Golda Schultz, Soprano Daniel Kidane: Sun Poem Jean Sibelius: Luonnotar, Op. 70 Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird The San Francisco Symphony performed their first concert in the Mondavi Center in Oct. 2002. Now, they return to celebrate a 20-year partnership, currently under the guidance of music director Esa-Pekka Salonen. This celebratory evening features […]
Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live! Ft. The Familiar Strangers
Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live! Ft. The Familiar Strangers
The Davis Odd Fellows is excited to bring back our monthly music series, Thursday Live! The Oct. 6 Thursday Live! show features The Familiar Strangers. Admission is free, but we strongly encourage donations to musicians! Coming from the Bay Area, The Familiar Strangers brings to the Hall an Americana grab bag of roots music from […]
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
Friday Folk Music Jam Sessions
WYATT DECK, UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments & play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck. All skill-levels welcome. 12p–1p. Free
UC Davis Music: Chris Froh and Graduate Student Works for Percussion
UC Davis Music: Chris Froh and Graduate Student Works for Percussion
Chris Froh, percussion and UC Davis lecturer in music Program Paul Engle: Cavities Joseph Donald Peterson: Put the kettle on Jacob Lane: Ritornello Colin Minigan: Shaped Scattered Bryndan Moondy: devant l’eau noir (Glint II) Adam Strawbridge: counter_culture.exe
Glass of Wine & Swing Music by MRQ Band
Glass of Wine & Swing Music by MRQ Band
MUSIC Tonight, we are honored to have the MRQ Band playing songs like Sentimental Journey, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Bye Bye Blackbird, Ain’t Misbehaving, Fever, Route 66, & Summertime. GLASS OF WINE – Friday 5-8pm A glass of wine in our beautiful gardens is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or to […]
Glass of Wine & Music by Katalysst!
Glass of Wine & Music by Katalysst!
MUSIC This afternoon we are honored to have Katalysst join us to provide live music. Katalysst is a progressive folk rock duo that smoothly fuses both simplicity and complexity through thoughtful chord progressions and dynamic bass lines. GLASS OF WINE – Saturday noon-4pm A glass of wine in our beautiful gardens is the perfect way to celebrate […]
Empyrean Ensemble
Empyrean Ensemble
“Preconcert Discussion from 1:15–1:45 pm with composer Yu-Hui Chang and Empyrean director Sam Nichols.” Program Harrison Birtwistle: Crowd Jennifer Ellis, solo harp This piece is an exploration of resonance, and in the essential nature of the earliest harps. Crowd (etymologically related to the Celtic words crwth, cruit, and crot) was the English term used for […]