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Next up: August 23 @ 4pm
Cello + Piano ✨

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Our Sunday 9/27 concert with Town Quartet is postponed due to injury. Instead, Town Quartet cellist and Glenview Classical Series co-director, Lewis Patzner, is presenting a program called Cello Suite Evolution. Centered on J. S. Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, the concert explores music that influenced, both directly and indirectly, Bach’s solo string music, as well as Patzner’s original Suite for Solo Cello, and a to-be-determined rendition of a Duke Ellington tune.

Sunday September 27th 7:30PM
St. Paul Lutheran Church of Oakland
1658 Excelsior Ave. 20-40 NOTAFLOF

Program:
Anonymous/Praetorius: Ballet Des Anglois CCLXXI from “Terpsichore”
Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 5
Westhoff: Violin Suite in D Minor
J. S. Bach: Prelude No. 1 in C Major from Well Tempered Klavier Book I
J. S. Bach: Largo from the Solo Violin Sonata in C Major
J. S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor
Intermission
Ellington: *not yet determined
Patzner: Suite for Solo Cello

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Folksong and lyricism, sweeping romantic drama and restless 20th century fire – join Evan and Amy as they present two of the greatest cello sonatas in the repertoire, exploring the expressive and radiant extremes of the cello and piano literature. An added bonus of Schumann folksong thrown in for good measure! by @glenviewclassicalseries

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Full interview on YouTube and our audio feed via Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!

Friday 7/31 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Oakland

Randy Porter, guitar

Dan Plonsey, saxophone

Irene Sazer, violin

Jessica Ivry, cello

Ward Spangler, percussion

This virtuosic ensemble presents original compositions and spontaneous improvisations by master composer-improvisers. A reunion nearly four decades in the making, Plonsey, Sazer, Spangler, and Porter reunite after nearly 40 years of performing together in various ensembles.

Joined by Jessie Ivry, the group blends traditional, extended, and prepared techniques to create adventurous, expressive, and unpredictable music.

Inspired by Frank Zappa, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and Olivier Messiaen, the music is rooted in East Bay life and shaped by an era marked by rising authoritarianism and threats to democracy in the United States, turning those tensions into a powerful, deeply personal experience.

#oakland #oaklandmusic #bayareamusic taken in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oakland, CA by @glenviewclassicalseries

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Internationally known founding member of Turtle Island String Quartet, soloist, recording artist, and respected educator, Irene Sazer is an in-demand genre-hopping violinist/fiddler of many styles. She founded Real Vocal String Quartet and the School of Strings and String Improvisation in Berkeley, California. Sazer’s recording First Things First highlights her original songs. She has performed with Ali Akbar Khan, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Smoky Robinson, David Grisman, Linda Rondstadt, Bjork, and Billy Joel, performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and concert halls around the world. A grant awarded composer, she has also built a body of work in visual arts with a distinctive portfolio of drawings, paintings and films. by @glenviewclassicalseries

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Ward Spangler is an active musician throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, performing diverse
styles of music: orchestral, chamber music, contemporary, avant garde, rock’n’roll, jazz, free
improve, and solo “Sound Explorations”.
As soloist Ward has performed several pieces composed for him. In 2002, he performed the
world premiere of David Sheinfeld’s Different Worlds of Sound, a piece for solo percussion and
orchestra that was written for him, with the Berkeley Symphony. In 2003, he gave the U.S.
premiere of Unsuk Chin’s Allegro ma non troppo for solo percussion and electronic tape in
Berkeley, repeating the performance in 2004 at the Ojai Festival and again in 2005 in Berlin at
the Philharmonie. He also performed the ” Water Concerto” by Tan Dun with the Oakland
Symphony in 2008 under the direction of Michael Morgan.
In addition to his current orchestra positions Ward plays in a Doo-Wop / rock band,
has developed his own personal take on “Sound Healing” offering the experience at
retreats, restorative classes, Burning Man and other events around the Bay Area. Ward
is actively teaching in public schools and privately.
Ward received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music at California State
University, Hayward, where he studied with Jerry Neff, Jack Van Geem (former principal
percussionist San Francisco Symphony), and Danny Montoro (former principal percussionist San
Francisco Ballet) by @glenviewclassicalseries

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Jessica Ivry is a Bay Area cellist and educator teaching orchestra and strings in the Oakland Unified School District. She has performed with American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and the Real Vocal String Quartet, including appearances at Stern Grove and a U.S. State Department overseas tour. Jess played and/or recorded with Feist, Bauhaus, Nnenna Freelon, Sharon Jones, Ty Seagull, Father John Misty, Thee Sacred Souls, and Taylor Mac. She holds degrees from Skidmore College, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Longy School of Music of Bard College. by @glenviewclassicalseries

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This virtuosic ensemble presents original compositions and spontaneous improvisations by master composer-improvisers. A reunion nearly four decades in the making, Plonsey, Sazer, Spangler, and Porter reunite after nearly 40 years of performing together in various ensembles.

Joined by Jessie Ivry and Zack Pitt-Smith, the group blends traditional, extended, and prepared techniques to create adventurous, expressive, and unpredictable music.

Inspired by Frank Zappa, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and Olivier Messiaen, the music is rooted in East Bay life and shaped by an era marked by rising authoritarianism and threats to democracy in the United States, turning those tensions into a powerful, deeply personal experience. by @glenviewclassicalseries

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✨Artist Spotlight✨

🌹 PHOEBE VLASSIS - Voice and Percussive Loom🌹

Phoebe Vlassis is a weaver and musician from Athens, Greece, currently based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Her journey through various places and practices has woven a tapestry of multidisciplinary artistry that centers on weaving, music, and performance, while also fostering a deep curiosity about language, words, and communication. Her most recent project connects weaving with music, using the loom as a percussive instrument. Phoebe is a member of the polyphonic vocal ensemble Trendafilka, sings and plays the accordion in her traditional Greek music band, and leads a community choir that also serves as a Greek language class. She has been weaving for nine years, gaining her knowledge through the generosity of mentors and peers. She holds a BSc in Industrial Design from the University of Portsmouth, UK, and a Diploma in Theatre Production from Langara College (Studio 58), Canada.

Performing Interwoven on April 12 at St Paul Lutheran Church by @glenviewclassicalseries

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Popping on to share a bit about upcoming events *April 11 and 12* ☺️🙃

Stunning performances, interactive workshops, Slavic Soul and woven arts represented through sound ✨

We couldn’t be more delighted to co-present with @kitkavocalensemble

@saintpauloakland by @glenviewclassicalseries

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The Kitka Institute and Glenview Classical Series present
INTERWOVEN
An evening of songs inpired by textile arts.

INTERWOVEN brings together three visionary forces in an evening of music inspired by the artistry of textile traditions. Greek weaver-musician Phoebe Vlassis transforms her loom into a percussive instrument, spinning rhythm and song into a living tapestry of sound. Siberian-born composer and vocalist Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd reimagines East European Jewish, Slavic, and Tatar folk heritage through original compositions and daring, spinning improvisations. Joining them are members of Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble, Oakland’s renowned women’s vocal ensemble celebrated for forty-five seasons of fearless exploration of Balkan, Baltic, Caucasian, Mediterranean, and Slavic vocal traditions. Together, these artists weave voice, rhythm, memory, and innovation into a radiant sonic fabric—where ancient threads are interlaced with bold contemporary expression.

@phoebe_vlassis @kitkavocalensemble by @glenviewclassicalseries

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Our next program this spring: two events co-presented with, and including members of @kitkavocalensemble 🌹

@kitkavocalensemble is a women’s vocal arts ensemble inspired by traditional songs and vocal techniques from Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

🌹Saturday April 11 🌹
Enchanted Songs of the Slavic Soul

Join internationally acclaimed performer and educator Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd for an immersive vocal journey into the heart of Eastern Europe.

Participants (anyone willing to sing) will engage with a diverse repertoire that spans the vastness of the Slavic world: Ritual & Pagan Songs, Lyrical & “Drawn-out “Melodies, Dance & Community Songs, The Intersection of Cultures

Led by Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd, a composer and choir leader raised in a Cossack/Jewish family in Tatarstan, this workshop utilizes her specially developed teaching methods.

🌹Sunday April 12🌹
The Kitka Institute and Glenview Classical Series present:

INTERWOVEN
An evening of songs inpired by textile arts.

INTERWOVEN brings together three visionary forces in an evening of music inspired by the artistry of textile traditions. Greek weaver-musician Phoebe Vlassis transforms her loom into a percussive instrument, spinning rhythm and song into a living tapestry of sound. Siberian-born composer and vocalist Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd reimagines East European Jewish, Slavic, and Tatar folk heritage through original compositions and daring, spinning improvisations. Joining them are members of Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble, Oakland’s renowned women’s vocal ensemble celebrated for forty-five seasons of fearless exploration of Balkan, Baltic, Caucasian, Mediterranean, and Slavic vocal traditions. Together, these artists weave voice, rhythm, memory, and innovation into a radiant sonic fabric—where ancient threads are interlaced with bold contemporary expression.

✨Founded in 1979, Kitka began as a grassroots group of amateur singers from diverse ethnic and musical backgrounds who shared a passion for stunning dissonances, asymmetric rhythms, intricate ornamentation, and resonant strength of Eastern European women’s vocal music. ✨ by @glenviewclassicalseries

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Derek Sup talks about his Quintet in D Major, written for today’s performance by The Bridge Music Collective!

3/8/26 4PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Oakland 1658 Excelsior Ave. $20 NOTAFLOF

New music by:
Monica Chew @monica.m.chew
Marissa Deitz @sucker.crush
Emil Margolis @milyamar5
Lewis Patzner @lewispatzner
Nathan Swedlow @reb_nussen
Derek Sup @supdsup
Sean Emmett Thompson @seanemmettthompson
Ariel Wang @arielwangmusic

The Bridge Music Collective @thebridgemusiccollective
Colton Potter @t.colton.potter
Caleb Rose @calebrosemusic
Jessica Folson @jessicalee1934
Josh Choi @theejoshhchoil
Carlos Valdez @carlos.valdezarevalo

@glenviewclassicalseries @saintpauloakland

#oakland #oaklandmusic #bayareamusic taken in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oakland, CA by @glenviewclassicalseries

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