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La Jolla Music Society California Dreamin’
August 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Conrad Tao delves into Rachmaninoff’s Californian years, highlighting his relationship with the American songbook, before an exploration of composers past and present who have shaped California’s unique cultural tapestry. This journey through California’s rich artistic legacy showcases the diverse influences and inspirations found within its vibrant landscape, from its pioneering composers to the myriad of stories that have been woven under its expansive skies.
RACHMANINOFF et al.
Rachmaninoff Songbook
Conrad Tao, piano
ROZSA
Sonata for Two Violins, Op.15a
Blake Pouliot, Simone Porter, violins
REENA ESMAIL
Fantasia from String Quartet “Ragamala”
Njioma Grevious, Rebecca Benjamin, violins;
James Kang, viola; Macintyre Taback, cello
TERRY RILEY
G Song
Simone Porter, Blake Pouliot, violins; Matthew Lipman, viola; Paul Wiancko, cello
JOHN WILLIAMS
Theme from Schindler’s List
Simone Porter, solo violin;
Blake Pouliot, SooBeen Lee, violins; Matthew Lipman, Brian Isaacs, violas; Paul Wianko, Leland Ko, cello
JOHN ADAMS
Selections from John’s Book of Alleged Dances
Blake Pouliot, Simone Porter, violins; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; Paul Wiancko, cello