Past Productions & Events

2016

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Polaris String Quartet Concert

November 2, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Polaris’ program includes masterworks of the string quartet literature. Paola Zamario, violin; Lily Lu, violin; Karli Rhind, viola; and Victoria Ferguson, cello, make up the quartet, one of two groups in CSU Music’s Graduate String Quartet program.


2016 Halloween Organ Extravaganza

October 31, 2016 @ 11:00 pm – 11:59 pm – The organ studio, and CSU faculty member Joel Bacon, presents the 11th annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza, with classic (and not-so-classic) works, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor by J.S. Bach. Spooky sounds are sure to put you in the Halloween spirit!


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Master Class with Martin Chalifour, Concertmaster of L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra

October 25, 2016 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – The string area welcomes guest artist Martin Chalifour, the concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra to CSU for a recital and masterclass. Mr. Chlifour’s Schedule: Recital: Monday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall The recital program will include Brahms’ Violin Concerto, Prokofiev’s Duo for Two Violins (performed with Ron Francois), a concerto for […]


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Guest Artist Martin Chalifour, Concertmaster of the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra

October 24, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The string area welcomes guest artist Martin Chalifour, the concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra to CSU for a recital and masterclass. Mr. Chlifour’s Schedule: Recital: Monday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall The recital program will include Sergei Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins in C major, op.56, George Phillip Telemann’s Concerto for Four Violins […]


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Symphonic Band Concert

October 20, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join the Symphonic Band on a program of classic works for winds and percussion! In addition to Vincent Persichetti’s Divertimento, the concert centers on a suite of pieces by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, including his well-known showpiece Toccata Marziale.


Master Class: CSU Chamber Music

October 20, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – CSU students receive instruction during master classes with string faculty. Rooms 202-204.


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Master Class: Pre-College String Quartet Program

October 20, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – CSU string faculty work with students from the Pre-College String Quartet Program at CSU.


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Guest Artists: Tom Knific Quartet

October 18, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Featuring Renata Artman Knific, Violin, with Gene Knific, Piano The Tom Knific Quartet is truly a family affair! The group performs a mix of original, contemporary jazz works with a decidedly chamber music vibe, jazz standards, and original chamber music. Tom Knific has performed on tour and on record with Gene Bertoncini, Randy Brecker, Art […]