British violinist Daniel Hope leads New Century as Guest Concertmaster and soloist in an evening of masterworks including concertos by J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn and Vivaldi that celebrate the centenary of his mentor and friend, master violinist Yehudi Menuhin.
This performance also marks the official release of Hope's new Deutsche Grammophon album My Tribute to Yehudi Menuhin. The program will feature highlights from the album which will be available for purchase at the concert..
8pm to 9pm, First Congregational Church, Channing Way
Lutoslawski, Concerto for Orchestra
Beethoven, Piano Concerto No.5 in E-flat major, "Emperor". Conrd Tao, piano
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8pm, Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley campus
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8pm, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States
Aurora Theatre Company continues its 24th season with the World Premiere of LITTLE ERIK, written and directed by award-winning Bay Area auteur Mark Jackson (Joie brings in the big bucks from the tech industry. Her husband, Freddie, wants to write a great novel about human responsibility. On a weekend getaway to the new home they have built in the mountains north of San Francisco, their crippled son, Erik, drowns and their world turns upside down. This new play, developed at Aurora, grapples with the unsolvable mysterious forces that bind marriage, family, nature, and technology to our deepest hopes and dreams. Featuring Marilee Talkington, Joe Estlack, Wilma Bonet, Greg Ayers, Mariah Castle, and Jack Wittmayer.
Post-show Talkbacks: February 5, 9, 17, 25
Closes: February 28
TICKETS: For pro-rated subscriptions and single tickets (Previews $35; Regular Performances $32-50; Limited Opening Night Seating $60) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Half-off tickets for Under 35, student, and group discounts available.
8pm, 2081 Addison Street