San Francisco Symphony Music for Families Series
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, Conductor
MOZART — Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (The Magic Flute)
ROGERS/HAMMERSTEIN — I Have Confidence (The Sound of Music)
Don your favorite superhero or villain costume and join forces at Davies Symphony Hall for an action-packed performance of music from your favorite superhero scenarios. You’ll hear musicians of the SF Symphony and special guests combine their individual powers to perform themes from Star Wars, Superman, Black Panther, Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute, and more!
SF SYMPHONY  •  SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Role: Della
Presented by Solo Opera
Music by David Conte; Libretto by Nicholas Giardini after the short story by O. Henry
3 PERFORMANCES: FRIDAY 11/30, SATURDAY 12/1, SUNDAY 12/2
LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS  •  WALNUT CREEK, CA

A musical tribute to poet-composer Joni Mitchell on the occasion of her 75th birthday, hosted in the intimate ambiance and sublime acoustic of Berkeley's Back Room. Featuring vocalist Ann Moss with pianist Matt Berkeley, cellist Emil Miland, harpist Meredith Clark, guitarist Carrie Smith, violinist Justin Ouellet, guitarist Patrick Anseth, and bassist Joe Kyle Jr.
THE BACK ROOM  •  BERKELEY, CA

Ann Moss, Soprano; Diane Maltester, Clarinet; Nancy Bachmann, Piano
WORLD PREMIERE — CA Romances for soprano, clarinet and piano
Mozart — Lieder for soprano and piano
Schumann — Fantasy Pieces Op. 73 for clarinet and piano
TWO PERFORMANCES: 10/13 in DALY CITY; 10/20 in CLAYTON VALLEY
CLAYTON VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN  •  CLAYTON VALLEY, CA

Emil Miland, Cello; Meredith Clark, Harp; Ann Moss, Soprano
Music by Hildegard, Maria -Theresia von Paradis, Lou Harrison, Joni Mitchell, Carlos Salzedo, David Conte, John Grimmett, David Carlson, Ravel, Debussy, Saint-Saens, and more.
SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES  •  SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Ann Moss, Soprano; Diane Maltester, Clarinet; Nancy Bachmann, Piano
WORLD PREMIERE — CA Romances for soprano, clarinet and piano
Mozart — Lieder for soprano and piano
Schumann — Fantasy Pieces Op. 73 for clarinet and piano
TWO PERFORMANCES: 10/13 in DALY CITY; 10/20 in CLAYTON VALLEY
BROADMOOR PRESBYTERIAN  •  DALY CITY, CA

WORLD PREMIERE: Lament: Verse III – "Alcosser Song" by composer Garrett Shatzer with bespoke poetry by Sandra Alcosser

SDSU’s quartet in residence, the critically acclaimed Hausmann Quartet, presents a provocative exploration of the links between music and words. This event includes a musical performance by soprano Ann Moss and the Hausmann Quartet, a reading by Professor Alcosser and a round table discussion and Q&A featuring the performers, composer and writer.

This event is free and open to the public.
HAUSMANN QUARTET  •  SAN DIEGO, CA

Justin Ouellet and Friends featuring Phil and the Flying Leap with Special guests Ann Moss and Juan Ruiz. Doors Open at 7:45, show starts at 8pm with Phil and the Flying Leap Followed by the Ouellet Jazz Combo. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door.
THE LILYPAD  •  CAMBRIDGE, MA

Outreach Recital in partnership with Avaloch Farm Music Institute
Pianist Holly Roadtfeldt, violist Peter Dutilly

*WORLD PREMIERES of Compositions by Kirk O'Riordan including:
     Autumn Winds (excerpts) for soprano and piano
     Four Beautiful Songs (excerpts) for soprano, viola and piano
     Beautiful Nightmares for solo piano
Prayer Stones for viola and piano by Kirk O'Riordan
Mixed Metaphors by Heather Gilligan
Caprice for Viola by Peter Dutilly
and music by Lili Boulanger, Gabriel Fauré and Clara Schumann

UNITED CHURCH OF PENACOOK  •  PENACOOK, NH

Vocal Music by Nancy Bachmann: Ave Maria; Yeats Songs
Ann Moss, soprano; Diane Maltester, clarinet
CSU EAST BAY  •  HAYWARD, CA

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Richard Wagner!
The Wagner Society of Northern California celebrates Richard Wagner's 205th birthday as well as the 35th Anniversary of their organization's founding.
“Waldweben” (Forest Murmurs) from Siegfried
Romanze from “In das album Der Fürstin Metternich” WWV 94
Selected Lieder
Justin Ouellet, viola; Ann Moss, soprano; Steven Bailey, piano
WAGNER SOCIETY OF NORTHERN CA  •  ST. MARK'S CHURCH  •  San Francisco, CA

Voices of Witness: A Musical Tribute to the Japanese and Japanese-American Wartime Experience

SF BAY AREA PREMIERE: Christophe Chagnard — Gaman: to persevere (2017)

For the fourth consecutive year, MOR brings its music and its mission to the Bay Area.  This varied program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, features newly-commissioned works inspired by Japanese and Japanese American experience during World War II. The program also features Paul Schoenfield's Sparks of Glory, and soprano Roslyn Barak interpreting Songs of Terezín.

MUSIC OF REMEMBRANCE  •  SFCM Concert Hall  •  San Francisco, CA

Spring Concert: GAMAN
WORLD PREMIERE: Christophe Chagnard — Gaman: to persevere (2017)

MOR's 20th season spring concert features a world premiere by composer Christophe Chagnard, inspired by Japanese and Japanese American experiences during WWII. The program also features a selection of Holocaust-era chamber music that speaks to the resiliency and courage of those artists who dared to create in the darkest of times.

MUSIC OF REMEMBRANCE  •  BENAROYA HALL  •  SEATTLE, WA

Ann Moss – soprano; Igor Vieira – baritone; Justin Ouellet – violin/viola; Karen Rosenak – piano

A recital of vocal music from Europe and the Americas in support of The Pathway Home #3BraveWomenFund. Enjoy a wine-country evening of songs and duets by Fauré, Rachmaninoff, Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Berg, Mozart, Porter and Bernstein, as well as rarely heard Art Songs from Brazil and a recently composed song cycle from New England composer Heather Gilligan.

FREE CONCERT - Free will offerings will be collected on behalf of The Pathway Home #3BraveWomenFund
United Methodist Church  •  NAPA, CA

Ann Moss – Soprano; Igor Vieira – baritone; Karen Rosenak – piano

Songs and duets by W. A. Mozart, Alban Berg, Heather Gilligan, Gabriel Faure, Hector Villa-Lobos, Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter and more!

Noontime Concerts  •  SAN FRANCISCO, CA

An afternoon of music from my two homes: The Bay State and the SF Bay Area

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT LIMBS FOR LIFE

WEST COAST PREMIERE: Griffin Candey — Hard Stones (2018) composed to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. The five poems selected for this cycle were written by Lisa DeSiro - one poem per day - during the chilling and tragic events of the 2013 bombing and subsequent manhunt.

WORLD PREMIERE: Kev Choice — The Distance (2018) composed to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing and to runners everywhere.

Songs by Amy Beach, David Conte, Jake Heggie, John Thow, Leonard Bernstein, Heather Gilligan, Vartan Aghababian, Howard Frazin, Miriam Miller, John Harbison, Kurt Erickson and Michael Kaulkin

Steven Bailey, piano; Justin Ouellet, viola
Piedmont Piano  •  OAKLAND, CA

WORLD PREMIERE: David Conte — Madrigals for the Seasons for soprano and piano
Steven Bailey, piano
SFCM Faculty Artists Series  •  SAN FRANCISCO, CA

A Very Special Cello's 300th Birthday Celebration: Music by Hildegard, Lou Harrison, Germaine Tailleferre, David Conte, Joni Mitchell and more.
CLAYTON VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  •  CLAYTON, CA

SFCM GUITAR DEPARTMENT PRESENTS: THE MUSIC OF DUSAN BOGDANOVIC
Crow (1990) for voice, flute, guitar and double bass
Jessie Nucho - flute, Miles Tsue - bass, David Tannenbaum - guitar
SFCM Celebrating 100  •  SAN FRANCISCO

Noe Valley Chamber Music 25th Season Opening Concert
Emil Miland, Cello; Meredith Clark, Harp
NOE VALLEY CHAMBER MUSIC  •  SAN FRANCISCO, CA