The Spiritual “Alchemy” of Psalm 104
Composer-in-Residence Alexis Alrich muses on the “alchemical” connection between music and spiritual text. Her beautiful “Psalm 104” premieres at SFCA’s March concerts in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Oakland
Spice and Magic: Alexis Alrich’s Subtle Latin American Flavors
Composer-in-Residence Alexis Alrich discusses “Pedacitos de Cielo” and the inherent musicality of the Spanish language.
Timothy Kramer on Blending Traditions
Our 2019-2020 Composer-Not-in-Residence discusses the “ecumenical edge” of his new “Cradle Song.”
Magen Solomon Previews “From Pole to Pole: Christmas in the Three Americas”
Our December 2019 program explores holiday musical traditions from throughout the Western Hemisphere. We asked Artistic Director Magen Solomon to tell us a little bit about what to expect.
Singers’ Perspectives: Britten and Hensel
As we continue to share reflections from our singers about the music on this program, we highlight two pieces: Britten’s Five Flower Songs and Fanny Hensel’s Abendlich schon rauscht der Wald — each of which explores contrasts in its own right.
Awe in the Natural World: Composer Matt Van Brink
Matt Van Brink speaks to his favorite nature-inspired works, and to the process of “growing” a piece from concept to premiere and beyond. His beautiful, brief piece, “The Lower Leaves of Trees,” is included on SFCA’s March Program, Out of the Garden, Into the Woods: from Paradise to Scary.