Arrived at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco around 12:15 for my concert beginning at 1:15. The concert was a success and it was great to see everyone there!
Rustic and lively music for strings blending the lyricism of Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances with the traditional music of Appalachia.
The story of an obsessed sea captain on an 1890’s whaling ship, and his relentless pursuit of the thing he holds most dear.
Gentle, introspective music inspired by Walt Whitman’s famous words.
An exploration of the band’s potential for lyrical melody, melding lush chorale textures with Sacred Harp-inspired polyphony.
Jazzy and rebellious music inspired by the early post-minimalists.
Serious and dour music in the tradition of the early Moderns.
Just attended a great performance of ¡Cigarra! with the Boston New Music Initiative at The Lilypad in Cambridge, Mass. Thanks to Kirsten Volness and everyone else who helped make this possible!
In our visit to Jerusalem we explored around in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The day we were there, there was at least one bar mitzvah ceremony going on:
The trumpet player didn’t seem to appreciate being photographed: after I snapped a picture of him, he came right up to me and blasted loudly in my face.
The iconic Dome of the Rock:
The Kotel, or Western Wall:
Independence Hall in Tel Aviv:
The Itzhak Rabin Memorial:
An amazing open-air market in Jaffa:
Ezra Donner 