SFCMP's at the CROSSROADS series we celebrate the work of legacy composers alongside cutting-edge composers from across generations. In this special weekend event, we will celebrate the 85th anniversary of Pauline Oliveros’ birth and the 50th anniversary of her seminal tape pieces made here in San Francisco, as well as Steven Schick’s final season as SFCMP’s Artistic Director.

PRE-CONCERT EVENT
How Music is Made:
5:30 pm Open dress rehearsal of Cold mountains, one belt, heartbreak green by Carolyn Chen
6:00 pm Composer talk: Carolyn Chen in conversation with Steven Schick

CONCERT #1 Program
7:00 pm

Galina USTVOLSKAYA
Grand Duet (1957) 22’
Piano and cello

Xavier BETETA
La Catedrale Abandonata (2015) 11’
Flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello, contra bass

Carolyn CHEN
Cold mountains, one belt, heartbreak green (2018) 12’
*SFCMP Commission
Bass flute, violin, cello, percussion, harp

Luciano BERIO
Folk Songs (1964) 23’
Flute, clarinet, percussion, harp, Mezzo-soprano, viola
Soloist Silvie Jensen


Full itinerary of the weekend festival.
Purchase tickets to any two of the weekend's concerts for $40 ($24 Student)
Purchase a weekend pass to the festival for $65 ($38 Student)