From Esterhazy to Ecuador: exploring the folk roots of classical music April 11, 2010

Join us for a special crossover concert event, as musicians from the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the folkloric musicians of Trio Chaskinakuy explore the fascinating intersections of classical and folk music. Chamber music from around the world, ranging from the 18th century Austro-Hungarian Empire to the high plateaus of the Andean Cordillera. SFCO Composer in Residence and Latin Grammy award winner Gabriela Lena Frank will talk about her string quartet, Inkarri, and the multi-cultural forces that underlie her powerful and evocative music.

From Esterhazy to Ecuador: exploring the folk roots of classical music
San Francisco Chamber Orchestra All-Stars
Trio Chaskinakuy
Gabriela Lena Frank, SFCO Composer-in-Residence

Program:
San Francisco Chamber Orchestra All-Stars
Robin Sharp and Debra Fong, violins; Benjamin Simon, viola; Gianna Abondolo, cello
Performing music of Haydn, Bartok, and Gabriela Lena Frank.
Presentation by Gabriela Lena Frank

Trio Chaskinakuy
Edmond Badoux, Francy Vidal, Daniel Zamalloa
Performing traditional musics from South America's high mountains

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