Sunday, December 6th, 2009
House concert
The king and queen of Renaissance instruments meet, lute and harp. Dominic Schaner specializes in early music, I'll be doing my thing, then we'll join for duets. A truly magical sound.
Diana Rowan - Harpist: Calendar
Past Dates
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
KALW 91.7 radio
JoAnn Mar will interview myself and vocalist Lily Storm, as well as have us play selections from our European lullabies program.
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
House concert
An intimate Sunday morning recital of sacred Sufi and Hebrew music, with Yuval Ron (oud), joined by Peter Jacques (clarinet), Faisal Zedan (percussion) and a small appearance by myself. This will be followed by a potluck, so please bring your favoritye dish to share! www.yuvalronmusic.com
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Sonoma Public Library
Music that moves between worlds - 2pm
755 West Napa StreetSonoma California US 707-996-5217 [map]
Price: FREE
Solo harp concert sponsored by Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library. Concert/lecture/forum format. Fun!
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Empire Theater
Quinteto Del Bailongo: A chance encounter between five musicians in the dance halls of the San Francisco tango scene and a quintet is born. Yes, all five members are active social dancers and a random discussion about tango music led them to discover each others background in music. Diana Rowan (piano) and Mayumi Urgino (violin) both hold degrees in piano performance and Julian Ramil (bandoneon) has a degree in guitar performance. Jesse Ramada (guitar) and Glenn Corteza (bass) got their training in the field playing with different ensembles starting at an early age. The quintet is inspired by the music and artistry of Astor Piazzolla and thus dedicates their time to playing his compositions.
Sunday, November 8th, 2009
House concert
Quniteto del Bailongo - Piazzolla fanatics - 7pm
Berkeley California 94703US 510-717-7148 [map]
Price: suggested donation $15
Quinteto del Bailongo & Los Morochos (tango trio)
Quinteto Del Bailongo: A chance encounter between five musicians in the dance halls of the San Francisco tango scene and a quintet is born. Yes, all five members are active social dancers and a random discussion about tango music led them to discover each others background in music. Diana Rowan (piano) and Mayumi Urgino (violin) both hold degrees in piano performance and Julian Ramil (bandoneon) has a degree in guitar performance. Jesse Ramada (guitar) and Glenn Corteza (bass) got their training in the field playing with different ensembles starting at an early age. The quintet is inspired by the music and artistry of Astor Piazzolla and thus dedicates their time to playing his compositions.
Friday, November 6th, 2009
House concert
Harps across continents - 7pm
Berkeley California 94703US 510-717-7148 [map]
Price: suggested donation $15
Harps from 2 hemispheres: House concert with Daniel Berkman, kora (African harp.)
www.magnatune.com/artists/berkman
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Spiral Dance
Spiral Dance: Reclaiming Samhain Ritual - doors 6, ritual/show 7:30
755 Stanyan StSan Francisco California 94117
US [map]
Price: sliding scale $20+
The holiday popularly known as Halloween is the time of year known originally as Samhain, when the veil is thin between the worlds of the living and the dead. We gather to remember and honor our ancestors, our Beloved Dead, and all those who have crossed over. As we mourn for those we love who have died this year, we also mourn the losses and pain suffered by the Earth, our Mother. Yet even as we grieve we also remember and honor the sacred cycle of life, death, rebirth and regeneration, celebrating the births of our children born this year, and our own vital connections to the Earth and each other, in which we ground our hope. Much music, dance, celebration for this evening.
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Cloverdale Public Library
Music that moves between worlds - 6pm
401 North Cloverdale BlvdCloverdale California US 707-894-5271 [map]
Price: FREE
Solo harp concert sponsored by Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library. Concert/lecture/forum format. Fun!
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
House concert
Music that moves between worlds - 7pm
Berkeley California 94703US 510-717-7148 [map]
Price: suggested donation $15
Solo harp concert presented by 20th Annual Festival of Harps. I'll be sharing the songs, stories and poetry of my 2 CDs, The Bright Knowledge and Panta Rhei.
Sunday, October 11th, 2009
House concert
Ya Elah emerged from Jewish spirituality and now travels through multiple faiths, inspiring compassion between diverse cultures through settings of sacred and original texts. This ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists performs the original compositions of Artistic Director Bon Singer.
Ya Elah sparkles with the influence of Bulgarian village songs and Middle Eastern melodies. The musicians have backgrounds in cantorial, folk, jazz, ethnic and classical styles. As Artistic Director, composer, arranger, and singer for Kitka for 14 years, Bon is recognized as one of the premier directors of Bulgarian choral music in the United Sates.
www.yaelah.com
“The sound of Ya Elah is like honey in your ears: they will awaken you. Your toes will tap, your head will sway, and your soul will sing. Rush to see these magnificent sirens!” -Jueli Garfinkle, Author of Everyday Adventures for the Soul
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
7th Ave Presbyterian Church
All the World's a Stage - 7:30pm
1329 7th AveSan Francisco California 94122
US 415.664.2543 - mailbox #3 [map]
Price: Free
Soprano Susan Gundunas, current UC Berkeley voice faculty member, formerstar of Phantom of the Opera and former resident artist with Opera San Jose,joins Daniel Lockert (piano/harpsichord) and Diana Rowan (harp) in a recital of songs and arias, scenes and sonnets by, and inspired by, The Bard.
This celebration of Shakespeare includes compositions by Robert Johnson, Henry Purcell, Thomas Arne, Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Strauss, Vaughan Williams, Mario Castelnuove Tedesco, Dominic Argento and Alva Henderson.
www.sevenperforms.com
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Chapel of the Chimes
20th Annual Festival of Harps— Celebration of World Harp Music - 5-9pm
4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611Oakland California 94611
US 510-548-3326 [map]
Price: Tickets: $5-$15 advance/ $10-$2
A celebration of World, Contemporary, and Classical Harp Music:
Featuring over 35 harp groups in a unique, walk-through Concert
at the Chapel of the Chimes. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Harps.
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Trinity Chamber Concerts
Music that moves between worlds - 8pm
2320 Dana StreetBerkeley California 94704
US [map]
Price: $8/12, no one turned away for la
Solo harp concert: I'll be sharing the songs, stories and poetry of my 2 CDs, The Bright Knowledge and Panta Rhei.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Hertz Hall
All the World's a Stage - 12 noon
UC BerkeleyBerkeley California 94720
US (510) 642-4864 [map]
Price: Free
Soprano Susan Gundunas, current UC Berkeley voice faculty member, formerstar of Phantom of the Opera and former resident artist with Opera San Jose,joins Daniel Lockert (piano/harpsichord) and Diana Rowan (harp) in a recital of songs and arias, scenes and sonnets by, and inspired by, The Bard.
This celebration of Shakespeare includes compositions by Robert Johnson, Henry Purcell, Thomas Arne, Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Strauss, Vaughan Williams, Mario Castelnuove Tedesco, Dominic Argento and Alva Henderson.
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
7th Ave Presbyterian Church
Plucked! - 7:30pm
1329 7th AveSan Francisco California 94122
US 415.664.2543 - mailbox #3 [map]
Price: $15/18
The king and queen of Renaissance instruments, the lute and harp, meet! A program of plucked instrument music with Dominic Schaner, lute & Baroque guitar. We'll be trading solos and join together for several Renaissance pieces.
www.sevenperforms.org