Czech Nonet

The historic Czech Nonet kicks off the Morrison Artists Series season in its first performance in California in at least 35 years. One of the oldest and most original chamber ensembles in the world, the Czech Nonet was founded in 1924 by students of the Prague Conservatory according to instrumental requirements of Louis Spohr’s Nonet—violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass and the wind quintet. The Czech Nonet was quickly recognized as both an important interpreter of classic repertoire and an ardent champion of new music, inspiring the composition of more than 300 works by some of the greatest composers of the time, including Prokofiev, Lutoslawski and Martinů.

Bringing Bay Area audiences the world’s finest chamber music since 1955, the Morrison Artists Series at San Francisco State University is “indispensable,” the San Francisco Chronicle writes. Led by Artistic Director Ronald Caltabiano, the series presents six free performances each year by acclaimed ensembles.

Ronald Caltabiano and Daniel Asia will give a pre-concert talk at 2 p.m.

• Venue: McKenna Theatre at SFSU
• Date: Sun October 10, 2010 3:00pm
• City: San Francisco
• Price Range: Free
• Tickets: 415-338-2467

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