Now Spotify users can preview works by many of our featured composers! The embedded player only offers a short segment of each track. To access the full-length tracks and playlist, click the PLAY button, then “Play on Spotify” to launch your app, or simply log in to play in a …read more »
2018
2018 Slideshow
Enjoy this slideshow of images from our 2018 season! All images are by RR Jones, unless otherwise …read more »
2018 Concert Reviews
Concert Reviews Access 2018 concert reviews using the links below: ARTSSF | Aural Histories ARTSSF | After Dixieland Classical Music North America | week one Monterey Herald | week one Performing Arts Monterey Bay | week one Santa Cruz Sentinel | Kessler op-ed | Kronos (PDF file) San Francisco Chronicle …read more »
2018 Meet the Composers
Maestro Cristian Macelaru leads a lively and entertaining discussion with composers Karim Al-Zand, William Bolcom, Zosha Di Castri, Dan Dediu, Gabriela Lena Frank, Vivian Fung, Kristin Kuster, Huang Ruo, Pande Shahov, and Peter Shin. August 4, 2018, Santa Cruz Civic …read more »
Aural History Program Notes
The following notes accompany the August 3, 2018 Aural History concert program Folk Songs for Orchestra (2012) Huang Ruo (b. 1976) Folk songs reflect the life, culture, and soul of a civilization. I grew up in China and have always had a fondness for Chinese folk songs. China has more …read more »
After Dixieland Program Notes
The following notes accompany the August 4, 2018 After Dixeland concert. Dust Devils (2011) Vivian Fung (b. 1975) [West Coast Premiere] Dust Devils is the journey of emotional swirls in my mind, sometimes calm, but more often than not, full of raw and intense energy. The opening starts quite forcefully …read more »
Kronos Quartet In the Blue Room Program Notes
The following notes accompany the August 5, 2018 Kronos Quartet concert program. Zaghlala (2017) Islam Chipsy (b. 1985) Arranged by Jacob Garchik Islam Chipsy and his band EEK are a three-way force of nature from Cairo, Egypt, described by those who’ve been caught in the eye of their storm as …read more »
Notes from a Journey Program Notes
The following notes accompany the August 11, 2018 Notes from a Journey concert program. Liguria (2012) Andrea Tarrodi (b. 1981) U.S. Premiere On the northwest coast of Italy by the Ligurian Sea are five small fishing villages clinging to the steep cliffs. These are called Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and …read more »
Free Family Concert: Parizade and the Singing Tree
The following note accompanies the Free Family Concert on August 5. Parizade and the Singing Tree (1999/2001; revised for full orchestra 2018) Karim Al-Zand (1970) Nora el Samahy, narrator A story from the Arabian Nights Part I. In which Parizade seeks the Singing Tree and hears the Dervish’s warning. Part …read more »
Of Other Worlds Program Notes
The following notes accompany the August 12, 2018 Of Other Worlds concert program. In Terra (2016) Pierre Jalbert (b. 1967) West Coast Premiere In Terra was commissioned by Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music for the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Larry Rachleff, music director, for the orchestra’s Carnegie Hall concert …read more »
Prix Fixe Dinner Date
Sunday, August 12, 5–6:30pm before Of Other Worlds concert at 7pm at the SC Civic Auditorium Make your Grand Finale evening even more festive and fun! These three downtown Santa Cruz restaurant partners have crafted special prix fixe menus for your pre-show delight. Great company, delicious fare and special surprises …read more »
2018 Season Announcement
Media contact: Mona Baroudi, phone 415.615.2735 or use contact form The World Meets at Cabrillo! Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Announces its 56th Season Season highlights include two world premieres, three US premieres, seven West Coast premieres, and 17 composers in residence July 29 – August 12, 2018 SANTA CRUZ, …read more »
