Erik Anderson, Cello
Derek Tam, Harpsichord
Proposed program:
Jacob Riehman, Viola da Gamba Sonata (Suite) in C-major
J.S. Bach, French Suite No. 5
Depending on composer: Keshav Batish, Fantasy for Solo Viol (2019) Marin Marais, Suite in a-minor (Livre IV)
Susan Matsui, Fantasy for Solo Viol (2018)
J.S. Bach, Gambasonate 2 in D-major
Erik Andersen, cellist and violist da gamba, brings a deep sense of curiosity and attention to detail in his performing and teaching. His eclectic background in literature and education inform his engagement with audiences in interactive and intimate settings. You can see him regularly around the Bay Area as well as his native New York, and abroad in chamber music and early music ensembles. Erik Andersen is on faculty at the San Francisco Community Music Center, and recently served as viola da gamba faculty at Viols West Workshop 2018, and the Viola da Gamba Society of America's Conclave 2019.
A specialist on historical keyboards, Derek Tam has been called "a master of [the harpsichord]" (San Francisco Classical Voice) and "the fortepianist of the beguiling fingers" (Bloomington Herald-Times). Recent concerto appearances include performances with Elevate Ensemble, Modesto Symphony, and Chamber Music Silicon Valley. In addition to performing as a soloist, Tam is a founding member and harpsichordist (and occasional conductor) for MUSA, a San Francisco-based Baroque chamber ensemble. His fortepiano trio, the Costanoan Trio, performed at the 2018 Early Music America Emerging Artists Showcase. He has performed with leading period ensembles such as Voices of Music and Musica Pacifica, and has served as principal keyboardist for most of the professional symphonies in Northern and Central California.