Oct
18
Tue
Polonsky, Laredo, Ngwenyama and Robinson perform piano quartets, including the DC premiere of Kennedy Center Fortas Series co-commission ‘Elegy’ @ The Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater
Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Anna Polonsky, piano
Jaime Laredo
, violin
Nokuthula Ngwenyama, viola
Sharon Robinson, cello

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478

NOKUTHULA NGWENYAMA
Elegy
Kennedy Center Co-Commission (D.C. Premiere)

ANTONĺN DVOŘÁK
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 87

 

Violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson (of the former Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio) join pianist Anna Polonsky and acclaimed violist/composer Nokuthula Ngwenyama to premiere Ngwenyama’s new piano quartet Elegy—a Kennedy Center co-commission written in response to the social reckoning of 2020.

Oct
22
Sat
Composers’ Choice featuring Valerie Coleman, the Phoenix Boys’ Choir, Elixir Trio and world premiere of Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s ‘Finding the Dream’ @ ASU Kerr
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm


Featuring composer/performers:
Valerie Coleman, flute
Nokuthula Ngwenyama, vocal/viola

The Phoenix Boys Choir
Herbert Washington, music director/conductor
&
The Elixir Piano Trio:
Samvel Chilingarian, violin
Fang-Fang Xu, cello
Lucy Nargizyan, piano

with appearances by

Edward Long, guitar/vocal
Naysa Roquemore, hanging cymbals

Curated by Nokuthula Ngwenyama
A co-production of the Phoenix Chamber Music Society, ASU/Kerr Cultural Center & Peace Mama Productions

 

Nov
12
Sun
Takács Quartet premiere Ngwenyama’s ‘Flow’ for string quartet @ Hertz Hall
Nov 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Among the world’s finest string quartets, the beloved Takács returns for two concerts this season, the first a compelling program of new and canonic works. Haydn’s beloved Sunrise quartet is among his late-period gems, and Beethoven’s middle-period E minor quartet from the Op. 59 Razumovsky series opens up new musical horizons as the composer breaks and remakes the rules of musical drama.

Known for lushly orchestrated music of “sheer gorgeousness” (Los Angeles Times), California violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama contributes Flow, a new Cal Performances co-commissioned work, heard here in its world-premiere performance.

Jan
20
Sat
Pianist Christopher O’Riley joins Composer’s Choice, curated by Nokuthula Ngwenyama @ ASU Kerr
Jan 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

       

 

         

Jun
7
Fri
‘Primal Message’ performed by Alex Wen and the New Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra @ Symphony Space
Jun 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Jun
14
Fri
Takács Quartet performs ‘Flow’ at Music Academy of the West @ Lobero Theater
Jun 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Takács.  That single word conjures so many others: Legend.  Grammy.  Magic: Experience what The Washington Post calls “one of the most esteemed and beloved string quartets today” playing transfixing masterpieces.

Music Academy of the West

Known for lushly orchestrated music of “sheer gorgeousness” (Los Angeles Times) Ngwenyama contributes Flow to the program:

Jun
19
Wed
Primrose International Viola Competition Inaugural Honorary Chair @ Colburn School Zipper Hall
Jun 19 – Jun 22 all-day

One of the most renowned string instrument competitions in the world, the Primrose International Viola Competition features the world’s best and most promising young violists. The Competition offers southern California one week of exceptional international competition, exquisite music, and an exhilarating finish.  

All rounds of the competition, plus two intimate recitals, are open to the public to enjoy in person at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles and online via livestream. A Primrose Subscription Package is available, which includes tickets for all competition events. Tickets can also be purchased individually.  

Premiere of ‘Remembrance’ for viola and piano during the Primrose International Viola Competition Semi-Final Round 1 @ Colburn School's Zipper Hall
Jun 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Premiere of ‘Remembrance’ for viola and piano during the Primrose International Viola Competition Semi-Final Round 2 @ Colburn School's Zipper Hall
Jun 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Premiere of ‘Remembrance’ for viola and piano during the Primrose International Viola Competition Semi-Final Round 3 @ Colburn School's Zipper Hall
Jun 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm