Pianist Sarah Cahill performs a fascinating program headlined by the world premiere of “When the Sunrise Lies” by Colombian composer Juan Sebastian Cardona Ospina, who will introduce his piece. As well Sarah performs works by MIT post-minimalist composer Evan Ziporyn; by lyrical minimalist Canadian composer Ann Southam (1937-2010); by Brazilian composer of exuberant sonority Adelaide Pereira da Silva (1928-2021); and by Azerbaijan composer of Mugham art music Franghiz Ali-Zadeh (b. 1947). Etc.
Pianist Sarah Cahill is well known pianistically and critically in national music circles. She has championed the works of famed West Coast 20th century mavericks Henry Cowell, Terry Riley, and particularly Lou Harrison, as well as the iconic American composers Marc Blitzstein and Frederic Rzewski. Her Sunday radio show, Revolutions Per Minute is heard on KALW. Mme. Cahill is a regular pre-concert speaker with the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and is on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
405 Shrader is San Francisco’s intimate concert hall. Located on the San Francisco Panhandle, there is space for 40 guests (reservations are absolutely necessary). An aperitif is offered. Write [email protected].