Music Among Friends

Music Among Friends celebrates the ties between our chamber ensemble and the lively community of local composers who have generously shared their wonderful music with us. 16 works are by Bay Area composers, 5 are SFCA-commissioned world premieres, and several others have never before been commercially recorded.

With this collection, chosen from live performances, we share the intimacy of our concerts with old and new friends around the world.

Track List

1. The Dance (World Premiere), Russell Burnham
2. Salve Regina, David N. Childs
3. Charm Me Asleep, David Conte
4. Sonnet 4: O You Tender Ones, Russell Burnham
5. Iölas’ Epitaph, Henry Mollicone
6. Lie Lightly, Gentle Earth, Paul Chihara
7. Sound of the Sea (World Premiere), Robert N. Ward
8. The Marriage, Allen Shearer
9. When You Are Old, John Kelley
10. First and Last Kiss (World Premiere), Paul Crabtree
11. Vita de la mia vita, William Hawley
12. It Is an Easy Thing, Robert Starer
13. A Critical Success, Herbert Bielawa
14. Loveliest of Trees, Kirke Mechem
15. Go, Lovely Rose, Halsey Stevens
16. The Gallant One, Conrad Susa
17. The Kings of the Deck, Conrad Susa
18. Landscape, Conrad Susa
19. O Little Town (World Premiere), Maia Aprahamian
20. In the Valley, David Düsing, arranger
21. Awit sa Panginoon, Robin Estrada
22. The Coventry Carol (World Premiere), Jerry Mueller, arranger