October 30th - Last Friday Concert Series
Winds & Strings,
A Night of Chamber Music
Members of the B.A.C.H. Orchestra, Bill Benjamin, Oboe, Alice Benjamin, Bassoon, Alice Kao, Violin, Nansamba Ssensalo, Viola, and Nancy Kim, Cello will perform a variety of chamber music for winds and strings by W.A. Mozart, Karl Stamitz, Geroges Bizet, and Francois Gebauer including Quartet in F Major K.370 for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello by Mozart. Come and enjoy a delightful evening of chamber music accompanied by a glass of wine at our gorgeous new space in downtown Oakland!
Pro Arts at Oakland Art Gallery
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door
$18 General / $15 Seniors / $12 Students
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August 28th - Last Friday Concert Series
Palm Wine Boys
"The rich vocal harmonizing, combined with intricate guitar interplay and lilting rhythms make
Palm Wine Boys a fresh, warm breeze in the increasingly stale "world music" atmosphere." - Larry Kelp, KPFA radioAcoustic folk, and west African palm wine music come together to make up the mellow rhythmic sound of the Palm Wine Boys.
With their intertwining guitars, simple catchy rhythms, and harmonizing voices, this group brings the audience something to sit back and enjoy while letting their feet tap on the floor. More info: http://www.palmwineboys.com
http://guitarduel.eventbrite.com 510-868-0695 Heather Klein's Inextinguishable Trio The Classical and Yiddish worlds collide to kick off the Summer! Join this trio in an evening of Klezmer and Yiddish art songs that are sure to bring you to your feet! Heather Klein; soprano and Alla Gladysheva
on piano are excited to share the stage with SPECIAL GUEST Peter
Jaques, a Bay Area fixture and director of the Brass Menažeri, on the
clarinet. For a special treat, Bruce Bierman, a Bay Area favorite and
klezmer dance master, will be leading the dancing. His interpretations
of the trio's pieces will get everyone dancing. Friday, June 26th at 7:30pm http://heatherklein.eventbrite.com/ 510-868-0695 In
the 1900’s western classical music was introduced to Korea. Over time
Korean composers began fusing the European Romantic style with Korean
folk melodies and poetry. These songs tell stories of love, longing, leaving loved ones behind, home, war and nature— mountains, rivers, sea, birds and flowers. This evening will include some of the most popular Korean Art songs such as Song of My Hometown (고향의 노래), Narcissus (수선화), Pioneer (선구자), Barley Field (보리밭), featuring 4 Bay Area Korean- American Opera Singers: Sopranos Yoonsil Kae (계윤실) and Shawn Kim (김선주), Tenor Michael Kim (김상민), and Bass Andrew Chung (정종철). Don’t miss this opportunity to hear music that is rarely performed!Guitar Duel
An Evening of Classical Guitar with Jard and Fred
Friday, July 31st at 7:30pm
Two established Bay Area musicians, Jard Davis and Fred Boette (www.guitarfred.com ) show off
their chops in a varied program ranging from Bach to Villa Lobos. Enjoy
a summer evening, a glass of wine and the beautiful music by Jard and
Fred at our gorgeous new space in downtown Oakland!
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
(Entrance on Kahn's Alley)
Parking and Directions
$18 General / $15 Seniors / $12 Students
Tickets available online, by phone or at the door
June 26th - Last Friday @ Pro Arts
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
(Entrance on Kahn's Alley)
Parking and Directions
$18 General / $15 Seniors / $12 Students
Tickets available online, by phone or at the door
May 29th - Quintet-sential Opera
A Feast for the Senses
See,
hear, and feel five strong voices in the intimate setting of the Pro
Arts Gallery in the Jack London Square district of downtown Oakland.
Featuring quintets, trios, duets and arias from Mozart's masterpiece
ensemble opera Cosi Fan Tutte. Also presenting arias and scenes for the range of operatic voices from opera standards including Marriage of Figaro, Madama Butterfly, Romeo et Juliette, Italian Girl in Algiers and more. Wine and other refreshments available at intermission.
Katherine Howell - Soprano
Katie Francis - Mezzo Soprano
Michael Kim - Tenor
Axel Van Chee - Baritone
Andrew Chung - Bass
Jungmee Kim - Piano
Pro Arts Gallery
550 Second Street, Oakland
$18 General / $15 Seniors / $12 Students
Tickets available online, by phone or at the door
510-868-0695
Buy Online Now! http://quintetsentialopera.eventbrite.com
April 24th - An Evening of Korean Art Songs
"한국가곡"
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Escalay ("waterwheel") melds classical Arabic music and jazz in the
tradition of John Coltrane in search of musical transcendence or "tarab".
Led by Tom Chandler, a student of the Nubian oud master Hamza El Din,
Escalay's repertoire includes music by El Din, Coltrane, John Zorn, Andrew
Hill, Ornette Coleman, Oum Kulthum, Arabo-Andalusian music as well as
original compositions.
More info: http://www.tchandler.com/escalay
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February 27 - The Bernal Hill Players
A new local chamber ensemble conceived by San Francisco Community
Music Center faculty members, Jennifer Peringer and Martha Rodriguez-Salazar.
Leah diTullio and Ron Relic complete the unusual lineup, which consists of flute,
clarinet, viola, mezzo-soprano, and piano. The upcoming program features
works by Brahms, Saint-Saens, Holmboe, Villa-Lobos, and D'arcy Reynolds.
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January 30 - The California Honeydrops
Keep the good vibes going for 2009 with a dance party New Orleans style! 
Playfully crossing genres from roots and blues to R&B and soul, The California Honeydrops' sound is tied together by their unique instrumentation, soulful vocal harmonies, and a funky, good-time New Orleans style. Digging deep into the traditions of American music, the California Honeydrops bring to the stage not only an unmatched level of musicianship and authenticity but also a funky good time that¢s hard to beat. Ripping through classic material as well as their own original songs, The California Honeydrops will get any crowd on its feet, dancing and singing along.
More info: http://www.myspace.com/thecaliforniahoneydrops