48 St. Stephen, recognized as one of today’s leading ensembles for their colorful virtuosity & vigor, curates musical experiences for performers & listeners alike that are unique to that time & space.

The Brand Associates Music Series features virtuosos from Southern California performing repertoire favorites and new music by living composers. All concerts will take place in the Brand Library Recital Hall. Admission is free and seating is limited. Sponsored by the Brand Associates.

48 St. Stephen is recognized as one of today’s leading ensembles for their colorful virtuosity and vigor. Deeply committed to a meaningful creative process, the duo curates musical experiences for performers and listeners alike that are unique to that time and space. From intimate living rooms of local retirement communities to major concert halls, 48 St. Stephen share their threaded narratives with audiences nationwide. Both members of the group are also passionate educators constantly sharing their knowledge with the next generation of musicians, creators, and thinkers. The duo actively collaborates with leading universities and music institutes across the United States, and in 2024, they will hold residencies at California State Long Beach, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Washington University, and Vanderbilt University.

Program:
Sonata No. 6 for violin and keyboard in G Major, BWV 1019 (1717- 23) by J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750)
I. Allegro
II. Largo
III. Allegro
IV. Adagio
V. Allegro
Sonata No. 1 for violin and piano (1958) by George Walker (1922 – 2018)
ko’u inoa for solo violin by Leilehua Lanzilotti (b. 1983)
say it in your heart, say it in your sleep for solo piano by Leilehua Lanzilotti (b. 1983)
Cocci di tempo (2023) by Christopher Stark (b. 1980)*
*This commission has been made possible by the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program, with generous funding provided by The Mellon Foundation.

For information on the entire music series, visit https://www.brandlibrary.org/music-series

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Ample free parking is available in Brand Park. An accessible entrance and accessible parking for cars with a disabled parking placard or license plate is located on the East side of Brand Library.

For additional information about this event, please contact Brand Library & Art Center at 818-548-2051 or send us an email at info@brandlibrary.org.