Old First Concerts From the Archives
Rare gems and spectacular performances from Old First Concerts' first 50 years
Episodes
February 25, 2021 • 93 mins
Old First Concerts podcast no. 29
recorded February 25, 2021
featuring music by Frédéric Chopin
recorded at celebrations of his birthday organized by the San Francisco Chapter of the Chopin Foundation
Kevin Kenner, piano
Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44
Mazurkas, Op. 7 & Op. 6
recorded on March 3, 2019
Ning An, piano
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
recorded February 19, 2016
Tao Lin, piano
4 Mazurkas, Op. 68
L...
recorded February 25, 2021
featuring music by Frédéric Chopin
recorded at celebrations of his birthday organized by the San Francisco Chapter of the Chopin Foundation
Kevin Kenner, piano
Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44
Mazurkas, Op. 7 & Op. 6
recorded on March 3, 2019
Ning An, piano
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
recorded February 19, 2016
Tao Lin, piano
4 Mazurkas, Op. 68
L...
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June 23, 2020 • 51 mins
Old First Concerts podcast no. 28
recorded June 23, 2020
featuring three performances of music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Sarah Hong, cello & Ji-eun Kang, piano
Seven Variations on Bei mannern from The Magic Flute
recorded on June 22, 2007
William Wellborn, piano
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, 'Moolight'
recorded on October 27, 2013
Gwendolyn Mok, piano
Piano Sonata in A major, Op. 2, No. 2
recorded April 17, 2016
recorded June 23, 2020
featuring three performances of music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Sarah Hong, cello & Ji-eun Kang, piano
Seven Variations on Bei mannern from The Magic Flute
recorded on June 22, 2007
William Wellborn, piano
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, 'Moolight'
recorded on October 27, 2013
Gwendolyn Mok, piano
Piano Sonata in A major, Op. 2, No. 2
recorded April 17, 2016
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June 3, 2020 • 52 mins
Old First Concerts podcast, no. 27
recorded on June 3, 2020
featuring performances by Sarah Cahill, piano
1. Sonata by Marc Blitzstein
recorded July 18, 2008
2. Sparkita and Her Kittens by Christine Southworth
recorded June 18, 2015
3. Devotion to Peace by Michael Byron
recorded July 31, 2009
4. Witraz by Grazyna Bacewicz
with Kate Stenberg, violin
recorded October 12, 2018
5. Movement (Deep in my Heart) by Ingram Marshall
recorded November 11,...
recorded on June 3, 2020
featuring performances by Sarah Cahill, piano
1. Sonata by Marc Blitzstein
recorded July 18, 2008
2. Sparkita and Her Kittens by Christine Southworth
recorded June 18, 2015
3. Devotion to Peace by Michael Byron
recorded July 31, 2009
4. Witraz by Grazyna Bacewicz
with Kate Stenberg, violin
recorded October 12, 2018
5. Movement (Deep in my Heart) by Ingram Marshall
recorded November 11,...
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May 26, 2020 • 56 mins
Old First Concerts podcast, episode 26
recorded May 26, 2020
All performances by Sarah Cahill, piano
Das Buch der Klange no. 10 by Hans Otte
recorded July 13, 2007
Mistica by Tania Leon
recorded April 18, 2010
Two Entwined by Paul Dresher
recorded April 8, 2016
Sculpture I by Ursula Mamlok, with an introduction by the composer
recorded August 15, 2003
Ellis Island by Meredith Monk, with guest pianist Regina Myers
recorded May 17, 2019
Green Sea...
recorded May 26, 2020
All performances by Sarah Cahill, piano
Das Buch der Klange no. 10 by Hans Otte
recorded July 13, 2007
Mistica by Tania Leon
recorded April 18, 2010
Two Entwined by Paul Dresher
recorded April 8, 2016
Sculpture I by Ursula Mamlok, with an introduction by the composer
recorded August 15, 2003
Ellis Island by Meredith Monk, with guest pianist Regina Myers
recorded May 17, 2019
Green Sea...
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May 18, 2020 • 65 mins
Old First Concerts podcast, episode 25
recorded May 18, 2020
featuring two performances by legendary Bay Area composer and performer Terry Riley
recorded on March 23, 2013
Terry Riley - Simply M, for piano and voice
Terry Riley - organ improvisation
recorded May 18, 2020
featuring two performances by legendary Bay Area composer and performer Terry Riley
recorded on March 23, 2013
Terry Riley - Simply M, for piano and voice
Terry Riley - organ improvisation
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May 12, 2020 • 57 mins
Old First Concerts Podcast, episode 24
Recorded on May 11, 2020
Second episode celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth with performances of his music including:
John Ferguson, piano
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, II - Molto vivace by Ludwig van Beethoven, arranged for solo piano by Franz Liszt
performed on August 9, 2013
Dmitry Rachmanov, piano
Six Variations on an Original Theme in F major, Op. 34 by Ludwig van Beetho...
Recorded on May 11, 2020
Second episode celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth with performances of his music including:
John Ferguson, piano
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, II - Molto vivace by Ludwig van Beethoven, arranged for solo piano by Franz Liszt
performed on August 9, 2013
Dmitry Rachmanov, piano
Six Variations on an Original Theme in F major, Op. 34 by Ludwig van Beetho...
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May 4, 2020 • 66 mins
Old First Concerts podcast No. 23
recorded on May 4, 2020
featuring:
Shekva by Hamid Taghavi, arranged by David Ryther
performed by Circadian String Quartet on November 15, 2019
Monika Gruber & David Ryther, violins; Omid Assadi, viola; David Wishnia, cello
with special guest Hamid Taghavi, santour
All in Twilight by Toru Takemitsu
performed by Giacomo Fiore, guitar, on September 10, 2010
Toccata by Emma Lou Diemer
performed by Faythe Vollr...
recorded on May 4, 2020
featuring:
Shekva by Hamid Taghavi, arranged by David Ryther
performed by Circadian String Quartet on November 15, 2019
Monika Gruber & David Ryther, violins; Omid Assadi, viola; David Wishnia, cello
with special guest Hamid Taghavi, santour
All in Twilight by Toru Takemitsu
performed by Giacomo Fiore, guitar, on September 10, 2010
Toccata by Emma Lou Diemer
performed by Faythe Vollr...
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April 27, 2020 • 58 mins
Old First Concerts Podcast No. 22
Recorded on April 27, 2020
Celebrating Beethoven's 250th anniversary with:
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 102, No. 1 - I Andante - Allegro vivace
performed by Sarah Hong, cello & Ji-eun Kang, piano
June 22, 2007
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a, 'Les Adieux'
I - Das Lebewohl / II - Abwesenheit / III - Das Wiedersehen
performed by Daniel Glover, piano
August 12, 2007
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F ma...
Recorded on April 27, 2020
Celebrating Beethoven's 250th anniversary with:
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 102, No. 1 - I Andante - Allegro vivace
performed by Sarah Hong, cello & Ji-eun Kang, piano
June 22, 2007
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a, 'Les Adieux'
I - Das Lebewohl / II - Abwesenheit / III - Das Wiedersehen
performed by Daniel Glover, piano
August 12, 2007
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F ma...
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April 21, 2020 • 45 mins
Recorded on April 20, 2020
Featuring performances by the Del Sol String Quartet
Ben Johnston – String Quartet No. 10, IV. Spritely, not too fast
Performed April 1, 2011
Kate Stenberg & Rick Shinozaki, violins; Charlton Lee, viola; Kathryn Bates, cello
Reza Vali – Nayshâboorâk (Calligraphy No. 6)
Performed April 1, 2011
Kate Stenberg & Rick Shinozaki, violins; Charlton Lee, viola; Kathryn Bates, cello
Stefano Scodanibbio –Mas Lugares
Perfor...
Featuring performances by the Del Sol String Quartet
Ben Johnston – String Quartet No. 10, IV. Spritely, not too fast
Performed April 1, 2011
Kate Stenberg & Rick Shinozaki, violins; Charlton Lee, viola; Kathryn Bates, cello
Reza Vali – Nayshâboorâk (Calligraphy No. 6)
Performed April 1, 2011
Kate Stenberg & Rick Shinozaki, violins; Charlton Lee, viola; Kathryn Bates, cello
Stefano Scodanibbio –Mas Lugares
Perfor...
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April 21, 2020 • 38 mins
Originally recorded in October 2011, featuring:
1. Euouae - August 13, 2010
Jacob Obrecht Salve Regina
Steven Sven Olbash, director
2. Sarah Cahill, piano - July 31, 2009
Terry Riley Be Kind to One Another (Rag)
3. Esther Landau, flute & Solon Gordon, piano - April 25, 2010
J. S. Bach Sonata in F major, BWV 1035
1. Euouae - August 13, 2010
Jacob Obrecht Salve Regina
Steven Sven Olbash, director
2. Sarah Cahill, piano - July 31, 2009
Terry Riley Be Kind to One Another (Rag)
3. Esther Landau, flute & Solon Gordon, piano - April 25, 2010
J. S. Bach Sonata in F major, BWV 1035
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April 20, 2020 • 59 mins
Originally recorded in November 2010, featuring a performance by ChamberBridge
Lara Bruckmann, soprano & Eva-Maria Zimmermann, piano
recorded live on May 9, 2010 at Old First Concerts
1. Calling the movers by Jason Levis
2. a long moment (of pleasure) by Marcel Sägesser
3. In eines Spiegels Bläue by Christian Henkin
4. The Arbitrariness of Language by Evelyn Ficarra
5. Ich atme Lichtstimmung ein, folge ihren Spuren by Alice Baumgartner
6. ...
Lara Bruckmann, soprano & Eva-Maria Zimmermann, piano
recorded live on May 9, 2010 at Old First Concerts
1. Calling the movers by Jason Levis
2. a long moment (of pleasure) by Marcel Sägesser
3. In eines Spiegels Bläue by Christian Henkin
4. The Arbitrariness of Language by Evelyn Ficarra
5. Ich atme Lichtstimmung ein, folge ihren Spuren by Alice Baumgartner
6. ...
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April 19, 2020 • 60 mins
Originally recorded in December 2007, featuring two works by Luciano Chessa, performed on November 18, 2007
1. Quadri da una città phantasma for piano, three turntables and slate board
Luciano Chessa, piano; Shane Anderson, turntables
2. Louganis for piano and video (World Premiere performance)
Luciano Chessa, piano Terry Berlier, video
1. Quadri da una città phantasma for piano, three turntables and slate board
Luciano Chessa, piano; Shane Anderson, turntables
2. Louganis for piano and video (World Premiere performance)
Luciano Chessa, piano Terry Berlier, video
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April 18, 2020 • 39 mins
Originally recorded in October 2007, featuring:
1. Reto Reichenbach, piano - October 14, 2007
Prelude, choral et fugue by César Franck
2. William Wellborn, piano - December 16, 2007
Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata in F minor, K. 239, L. 281; Sonata in F minor, K. 238, L. 27; Sonata in D minor, K. 9, L. 413; Sonata in G major (formerly attributed to Seixas); Sonata in A major, K. 208, L. 238; Sonata in A major, K. 209, L. 428
1. Reto Reichenbach, piano - October 14, 2007
Prelude, choral et fugue by César Franck
2. William Wellborn, piano - December 16, 2007
Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata in F minor, K. 239, L. 281; Sonata in F minor, K. 238, L. 27; Sonata in D minor, K. 9, L. 413; Sonata in G major (formerly attributed to Seixas); Sonata in A major, K. 208, L. 238; Sonata in A major, K. 209, L. 428
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April 17, 2020 • 37 mins
Originally recorded in September, 2007, featuring:
1. Laurel Ensemble - December 1, 2006
Christina Mok, violin & Lori Lack, piano
Suite Italienne by Igor Stravinsky
2. Steven Sven Olbash, baritone & Heather Heise, piano - October 12, 2007
settings of The Faucon by Daniel Pinkham, George Walker & Anne Hege
3. Laurel Ensemble
Catherine Seidel, mezzo-soprano; Jenny Douglass, viola; Ann Lavin, clarinet; Sarah Holzman, flute
Three Songs from...
1. Laurel Ensemble - December 1, 2006
Christina Mok, violin & Lori Lack, piano
Suite Italienne by Igor Stravinsky
2. Steven Sven Olbash, baritone & Heather Heise, piano - October 12, 2007
settings of The Faucon by Daniel Pinkham, George Walker & Anne Hege
3. Laurel Ensemble
Catherine Seidel, mezzo-soprano; Jenny Douglass, viola; Ann Lavin, clarinet; Sarah Holzman, flute
Three Songs from...
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April 16, 2020 • 43 mins
Originally recorded in September, 2007, featuring:
1. Sarah Cahill, piano - May 5, 2006
Le miniere from Quadri da una città fantasma by Luciano Chessa
2. Bettina Mussumeli, violin; Stephen Harrison, cello; & Lois Brandwynne, piano - May 20, 2006
Fantasy by Elinor Armer
OOGOG - Jonathan Russell, clarinet/alto sax; Ryan Brown, electric guitar; Damon Waitkus, electric bass; Josh Campbell, piano - July 29, 2007
3. Strumbling and Bumbli...
1. Sarah Cahill, piano - May 5, 2006
Le miniere from Quadri da una città fantasma by Luciano Chessa
2. Bettina Mussumeli, violin; Stephen Harrison, cello; & Lois Brandwynne, piano - May 20, 2006
Fantasy by Elinor Armer
OOGOG - Jonathan Russell, clarinet/alto sax; Ryan Brown, electric guitar; Damon Waitkus, electric bass; Josh Campbell, piano - July 29, 2007
3. Strumbling and Bumbli...
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April 15, 2020 • 39 mins
Originally recorded in August, 2007, featuring:
Sarah Cahill, piano - May 5, 2006
1. Piccolo studio da concerto per pianoforte by Ada Gentile
2. Studio I by Andrea Morricone
3. Lo studiolo di Luca Signorelli by Sylvano Bussotti
4. Melody of China - May 25, 2007
World Premiere of Passacaglia by Albert Chang
Hong Wang, huqin (strings); Wanpeng Guo, sheng (mouth organ); Xian Lu, dizi (bamboo flutes); Shenshen Zhang, pipa (Chinese lute); ...
Sarah Cahill, piano - May 5, 2006
1. Piccolo studio da concerto per pianoforte by Ada Gentile
2. Studio I by Andrea Morricone
3. Lo studiolo di Luca Signorelli by Sylvano Bussotti
4. Melody of China - May 25, 2007
World Premiere of Passacaglia by Albert Chang
Hong Wang, huqin (strings); Wanpeng Guo, sheng (mouth organ); Xian Lu, dizi (bamboo flutes); Shenshen Zhang, pipa (Chinese lute); ...
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April 14, 2020 • 43 mins
Originally recorded on March 13, 2007, featuring:
1. Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - July 12, 1998
Prelude by Sergei Prokofiev
Olga Ortenberg-Rakitchenkov, harp
2. Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - March 11, 2005
Two Slavic Dances by Béla Bartók
Olga Ortenberg-Rakitchenkov, harp; Sergey Rakitchenkov, viola
3. Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - April 20, 2001
Shadows in Light by Dmitry Smirnov
Olga Ortenberg-Rakitchenkov, harp; Sergey Rakitchenkov, viola
...
1. Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - July 12, 1998
Prelude by Sergei Prokofiev
Olga Ortenberg-Rakitchenkov, harp
2. Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - March 11, 2005
Two Slavic Dances by Béla Bartók
Olga Ortenberg-Rakitchenkov, harp; Sergey Rakitchenkov, viola
3. Melodiya Chamber Ensemble - April 20, 2001
Shadows in Light by Dmitry Smirnov
Olga Ortenberg-Rakitchenkov, harp; Sergey Rakitchenkov, viola
...
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April 13, 2020 • 38 mins
Originally recorded on January 31, 2007, featuring:
1. Gwendolyn Mok, piano - November 17th, 2002
Gaspard de la nuit by Maurice Ravel
2. Elizabeth Prior & Natalia Vershilova, violas - October 7th, 2006
Lament by Frank Bridge
3. John Parr, piano - August 7th, 2005
Six Preludes for Piano, Op. 23, no.’s 4-6 by Lennox Berkeley
4. Gila Goldstein, piano - May 16th, 2004
Mazurka, Op. 63, No. 2 in F minor by Chopin
1. Gwendolyn Mok, piano - November 17th, 2002
Gaspard de la nuit by Maurice Ravel
2. Elizabeth Prior & Natalia Vershilova, violas - October 7th, 2006
Lament by Frank Bridge
3. John Parr, piano - August 7th, 2005
Six Preludes for Piano, Op. 23, no.’s 4-6 by Lennox Berkeley
4. Gila Goldstein, piano - May 16th, 2004
Mazurka, Op. 63, No. 2 in F minor by Chopin
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April 12, 2020 • 37 mins
Originally recorded in December 2006, featuring:
1. October 6th, 2006 - Edmund Welles: the bass clarinet quartet - from Opium and Absinthe by Cornelius Boots: Inertia - Cornelius Boots, Aaron Novik, Jonathan Russell, Jeffrey Anderle, bass clarinets
2. May 26th, 2006 - The Laurel Ensemble - String Trio in B flat, D. 581 by Franz Schubert - Christina Mok, violin; Jenny Douglass, viola; Krisanthy Desby, cello
3. May 16th, 2006 - Gila Gol...
1. October 6th, 2006 - Edmund Welles: the bass clarinet quartet - from Opium and Absinthe by Cornelius Boots: Inertia - Cornelius Boots, Aaron Novik, Jonathan Russell, Jeffrey Anderle, bass clarinets
2. May 26th, 2006 - The Laurel Ensemble - String Trio in B flat, D. 581 by Franz Schubert - Christina Mok, violin; Jenny Douglass, viola; Krisanthy Desby, cello
3. May 16th, 2006 - Gila Gol...
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April 11, 2020 • 35 mins
Originally recorded on November 16, 2006, featuring:
1. July 9th, 2006 - Craig Reiss with the Eos Ensemble Danse sacrée et Danse profane by Claude Debussy - Michael Rado, harp; Craig Reiss, violin/viola; Elbert Tsai, violin; Emily Onderdonk, viola; Ruth Lane, cello; Julie McKenzie, flute; Clark Fobes, clarinet
2. November 8th, 2002 - Tori Stødle, piano - Portraits from the Middle Ages, Op. 8 by David Monrad Johansen - I. Fruga Ermeli...
1. July 9th, 2006 - Craig Reiss with the Eos Ensemble Danse sacrée et Danse profane by Claude Debussy - Michael Rado, harp; Craig Reiss, violin/viola; Elbert Tsai, violin; Emily Onderdonk, viola; Ruth Lane, cello; Julie McKenzie, flute; Clark Fobes, clarinet
2. November 8th, 2002 - Tori Stødle, piano - Portraits from the Middle Ages, Op. 8 by David Monrad Johansen - I. Fruga Ermeli...
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