You GOTTA Hear This!
A Live Music and Variety Showcase hosted by Ben Simon
Presented by the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
Featuring Tod Brody, flute and Michel Taddei, double bass
With special musical guests Teslim!
In the tradition of the classic radio variety show, the SFCO presents a
showcase of the best live music from around San Francisco and the Bay
Area. Featuring top performing talent from the Bay Area's world-class
conservatories, orchestras, and ensembles, the series brings fresh sounds
across musical styles and genres-classical, jazz, acoustic, pop,
international, and more. All this, plus lively, bright and informative
conversation with musicians and composers, classical-music quizzes, games
and contests that bring the audience right into the action!
The series kicks off with the formidable talents of flutist flutist Tod
Brody and double bassist Michel Taddei, performing stunning solo work and
joining forces for show-stopping duet. PLUS: Old-world mastery from
Teslim, performing traditional and original Greek, Turkish and Sephardic
music on restored traditional instruments.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
TESLIM (Tes-LEEM) features violinist Kaila Flexer a descendant of Polish
klezmer musicians, and Gari Hegedus on (mostly plucked) strings including
Turkish saz, oud, Greek lauoto and hand drums. This potent duo performs
original and Sephardic music.
Michel Taddei is Principal Bassist of the Berkeley, Fremont, and Pacific
Chamber Symphonies, as well as the Mendocino Music Festival and San
Francisco Chamber Orchestra (SFCO), and serves as Assistant Principal
Bassist of the California Symphony.
Tod Brody is in the forefront of contemporary music activity in Northern
California as principal flutist with the San Francisco Contemporary Music
Players, Earplay, and the Empyrean Ensemble. His varied musical life also
includes teaching flute and chamber music at the University of California,
Davis, and playing principal flute for the San Francisco Chamber
Orchestra.
About San Francisco Chamber Orchestra:
The SFCO is dedicated to making classical music fun and accessible to
audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the Bay Area. The orchestra
presents nearly 30 admission-free concerts in six Bay Area cities with
musical offerings for children & families, seasoned concert-goers, and
those just discovering the joys of this wonderful art form.
When:
Sunday September 12, 2010
2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
Pacific
Where:
The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko SF,
222 Mason Street,
San Francisco, CA 94102
Organizer:
San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
Cost:
$5-$10 plus a 1 drink minimum.
Contact:
415-692-5297
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