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SOLD OUT: Our Next SKY Concert: Classical Americana LIVE with Lara Downes and Tessa Lark

Lara Downes

KDFC SKY Concert with Lara Downes With special guest Tessa Lark At The Bowes Performing Arts Building in San Francisco, 11th floor October 24, 2024 at 7PM

Pianist Lara Downes, Classical California’s evening host and resident artist, is teaming up with violinist Tessa Lark for our next Classical Americana SKY Concert. Tessa is recognized as one of the most captivating musicians today, for a special program of American music. Together, they’ll take listeners on a musical journey across different genres and traditions, blending the sounds of composers like Aaron Copland, William Grant Still, Roy Harris, and Clarence Cameron White. Through their music, Lara and Tessa will weave together the rich histories of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and blues with the distinct voice of American concert music. Join us for this intimate SKY concert with conversation in the stunning 11th-floor Osher Recital Hall at KDFC’s home in the Bowes Performing Arts Center in San Francisco. Come early to meet your favorite Classical California hosts at our reception.

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Benjamin Allen

Tessa Lark, praised for her wide range, technical skill, and musical grace, is also an award-winning fiddler from Kentucky. She loves blending classical with Appalachian and bluegrass sounds, often inspiring composers to create new works for her. Lark’s most recent album, The Stradgrass Sessions features an all-star roster of collaborators and composers.

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Max Barrett

Lara Downes just released her latest album, This Land, on the PENTATONE label. This album dives deep into the diverse stories that have shaped American history, reflecting her ability to explore music in unique ways. It celebrates the beauty of the American experience while acknowledging its challenges, ultimately highlighting hope and humanity as a way forward.

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Event Details:

October 24, 2024 Doors & Reception: 6PM Performance: 7PM Tickets: $75 per ticket Please note: there is a limited supply, tickets available while they last. Limited to 2 tickets per person. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Location:

Classical California KDFC The Bowes Center for the Performing Arts 200 North Van Ness Avenue San Francisco

Concert note: Tessa brings her string trio project with bassist Edgar Meyer and Joshua Roman to Cal Performances on Oct. 20.  The SF Symphony presents Tessa in recital in February.  We are grateful to partner with these organizations.

For more information on our series and the other concerts coming up, sign up for KDFC’s Newsletter and we’ll keep you informed.

For questions about tickets, please contact us during business hours at 415-655-8000.

Lara Downes
Published on 09.23.2024
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