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A Concert for Peace to benefit St. Jarlath Catholic School. Featuring Matthew Szemela (violin) and Hiyas Hila (piano) performing works of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Granados, De Falla, Franck, Massenet, Molina, Ravel, Williams.
Date: October 30, 2016 @4PM
Venue: Saint Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland, CA 94602
Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students/seniors
About the concert:
The duo will perform works of several composers representing some countries that have recently suffered from acts of violence and injustice such as France (Ravels violin sonata), Belgium (Francks violin sonata), Germany (Beethovens Spring Sonata), the Philippines (Molinas Hating-gabi) and the United States (John Williams Theme from Schindlers List). The artists conceived the concert as a prayer or a musical tribute to all who have been innocent victims of acts of violence. After all, music is a form of prayer that unites all and brings peace to humankind.
About the Artists:
Matthew Szemela, violin
Praised by the New York Times for his outrageous fiddling, Matthew Szemela currently performs with the Berkeley Symphony, Quartet San Francisco, Rupa & the April Fishes, Alta California, and other Bay Area ensembles encompassing a wide range of genres. He has toured the United States, Europe, and Asia extensively, and has collaborated with artists as diverse as Sting, Beyoncé Knowles, Lana Del Ray and Placido Domingo.
Hiyas Hila, piano
Dr. Hiyas Hila holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (B.M. and M.M., with Mack MacCray as her mentor) and the University of Minnesota (D.M.A., with Lydia Artymiw as her teacher). An active solo, orchestral and chamber music performer, she has been a featured artist in concerts in the Philippines, Spain and the United States. Her dazzling tones and well-nuanced keyboard artistry have received praises from critics.
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LocationSt. Jarlath Church (View)
2620 Pleasant Street
Oakland, CA 94602
United States
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