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SAN FRANCISCO, CA—As classes resume on campus, the ��ݮ��Ƶ����Ժ Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is pleased to announce its fall 2021 concert series, which includes a combination of in-person and live-streamed events.

In November, the Conservatory will play host to its annual gala to support scholarships at the new Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts designed by Mark Cavagnero Associates (MCA) as a “vertical campus” where students can create, learn, and share music. In attendance will be guest artist Yo-Yo Ma, who will be part of a day-long celebration of music, education, and culture for which full details are forthcoming. Ma is represented by Opus 3 Artists, the leading artist management company with which SFCM formed a collaborative alliance in 2020.

Named in honor of a $46.4 million gift from the William K. Bowes, Jr. Foundation, the largest capital gift ever made to a music school, the Bowes Center at 200 Van Ness Avenue doubles the Conservatory’s square footage and is located walking distance from its 50 Oak Street location. MCA’s design integrates student housing with state-of-the-art teaching facilities and rehearsal rooms, alongside dining and three new performance halls that will be open to the public. This fall, as part of pandemic-related safety precautions, performances held at the Bowes Center will be open for in-person attendance by members of the SFCM community only and will be streamed live for broader audiences.

New this season is a series of concerts curated by acclaimed violist and faculty member Dimitri Murrath. Each “Chamber Music Tuesday” will feature an internationally renowned guest artist in collaboration with SFCM chamber music alumni, faculty, and students.

Further highlights include several performances by the SFCM Orchestra led by SFCM Music Director Edwin Outwater and guest and student conductors; a New Music Ensemble performance led by its director, Nicole Paiement; a Baroque period program by the SFCM Baroque Orchestra; a fully-staged opera production of Hansel and Gretel; and a concert by the Roots, Jazz, and American Music Big Band and Latin Ensemble. Violinist and pre-college alumna Amy Schwartz Moretti, cellist, and faculty member Bonnie Hampton and the will also each bring a unique program to the SFCM stage.

Throughout the season, distinguished musicians from the roster of Opus 3 Artists, including pianist Shai Wosner, will join with SFCM faculty and students for new artistic partnerships and free master classes open to the public.

Calendar listings are below. Some events require ticketing. Please see SFCM’s performance calendar for a complete concert schedule and to register for attendance. Details and programs are subject to change.

The health and safety of the SFCM community and its guests continue to be of the highest priority. To help maintain a safe environment on campus, and in adhering to City of ��ݮ��Ƶ����Ժ guidelines, patrons are required to wear a face covering and show proof of full vaccination to attend SFCM events in person. Please visit this website to read SFCM's full event health and safety policy.

CALENDAR LISTINGS - FALL 2021 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

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Sarah Kirkland SNIDER
Something for the Dark

PaviElle FRENCH
A Requiem for Zula
featuring PaviElle French, vocalist

Samuel BARBER
Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12
conducted by David Baker (’23)

Aaron COPLAND
Appalachian Spring

About Edwin Outwater

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Gabriel FAURÉ
Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120

Franz SCHUBERT
Allegro in A Minor, D. 947, “Lebensstürme”

György KURTÁG
12 Microludes for String Quartet, Op. 13

Johannes BRAHMS
Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 26


About SFCM String and Piano Chamber Music

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Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
“Leonore” Overture No. 3 in C Major, Op. 72b
conducted by Jaco Wong (’22)

Ernest CHAUSSON
Poème for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 25

Jean SIBELIUS
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43

About Edwin Outwater
About Ian Swensen

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Claude DEBUSSY
Piano Trio in G Major, L. 5

Jessie MONTGOMERY
Strum for String Quartet with added bass player

Felix MENDELSSOHN
String Quintet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 18


About SFCM String and Piano Chamber Music

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Nico MUHLY
Doublespeak
conducted by David Baker (’23)

Kate WHITLEY
Autumn Songs

Carla LUCERO
Revolt

Tyshawn SOREY
In Memoriam Muhal Richard Abrams

Bryce DESSNER
Murder Ballades

About Nicole Paiement

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Florence PRICE
Selections from Five Folksongs in Counterpoint

Grażyna BACEWICZ
String Quartet No. 4

Franz SCHUBERT
String Quintet in C Major, D. 956

About Nicole Paiement

About SFCM String and Piano Chamber Music

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Johannes BRAHMS
Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
conducted by David Baker ’23

Lowell LIEBERMANN
Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 39 (1992)

Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64

The ��ݮ��Ƶ����Ժ Conservatory of Music (SFCM), located in the Civic Center of ��ݮ��Ƶ����Ժ, is recognized nationally for its innovative initiatives to advance the cause of music with unparalleled educational resources and support to provide each student with a transformative education for life.

Through partnerships with other ��ݮ��Ƶ����Ժ-based arts groups, and within a curriculum that prizes craft, imagination, intellectual discovery, and business acumen, the Conservatory offers students a unique pathway to success in any endeavor. SFCM’s 2020 acquisition of Opus 3 Artists— an established leader in artist management, representing an extensive roster of many of the world’s most distinguished artists and ensembles—creates opportunities for students and artist managers to forge partnerships, apprenticeships, and insights into the business and management side of the performing arts.

The new and ultra-modern Bowes Center provides a $200M expansion to SFCM’s exceptional campus at 50 Oak Street that was completed in 2006.

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