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The Faculty, Alumni, and Friends Gala

Laurel Zucker

Laurel Zucker

John Cozza

John Cozza

Peregrine Trio Added to the Program

Join us for our annual showcase of NorCal classical music talent. The Gala's atmosphere is warm and relaxed, the program engagingly diverse, and each year the music-making blossoms as a result. 

Percussionist Dan Kennedy

Percussionist Dan Kennedy

 

The 2018 Gala opens with acclaimed percussionist Dan Kennedy's set of solo works featuring an array of world instruments, including the Arabian riq, Brazilian caxixs, and Indian tabla. Next, Laurel Zucker and pianist John Cozza bring to life Poulenc's stunning Flute Sonata.

 

 

George Hayes, Peregrine Trio

George Hayes, Peregrine Trio

And for the evening finale, the Peregrine Trio (Miles Graber, George Hayes, and Burke Schuchmann) play Brahm's powerful and evocative Piano Trio in C Major, Opus 87.

Afterwards, meet the performers at our post-concert reception, with complimentary snacks and libations.

 

 

Burke Schuchman, Peregrine Trio

Burke Schuchman, Peregrine Trio

Miles Graber, Peregrine Trio

Miles Graber, Peregrine Trio

 

Finally, a quick reminder about the rest of the Series.  Since our first concert was held in the fall, we're currently offering a subscription for the three performances left on the Series. For only $65 ($55 for seniors), you can purchase tickets for the Gala, Dawn Upshaw & Gil Kalish, and the Takacs Quartet.  It's a savings of $25 off the price of purchasing the tickets individually.  Just click the button below to be taken to the Sac State online ticket office, or call them at 916/278-4323.

Laurel Zucker's website: http://www.laurelzucker.com/index.php

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Earlier Event: September 28
New Esterházy Quartet
Later Event: March 15
Dawn Upshaw and Gil Kalish