Since its inception in 1997, the San Francisco Guitar Quartet (David Dueñas, Jon Mendle, Patrick O'Connell, and Mark Simons) has distinguished itself as a cutting-edge chamber ensemble committed to engaging performances of contemporary and classic works. The SFGQ launches its 2010 season with an April 17th CD release concert party and fund raiser to celebrate the release of their new recording, Chasing Light. The event will also feature an artist reception and CD signing at the Community Music Center's Mission Branch in San Francisco.
Chasing Light promotes the SFGQ's artistic mission by featuring four world premieres written expressly for the SFGQ by living composers: Chasing Light, Garry Eister; African influenced Marenje and Attained Elusiveness, Mark Knippel; Flowing Through, Christopher Gainey. The recording also includes two Mazurkas from Karol Syzmanoski’s Op. 50 for piano transcribed by SFGQ member Patrick O’Connell. Clarice Assad's Bluezilian and LAGQ member Andrew York's Pacific Coast Highway round out this CD's richly diverse and engaging program.
- Venue: Community Music Center
- Date: Sat April 17, 2010 7:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Price Range: $10-15
- Tickets: (415) 203-3015
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