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Crowden 40th Anniversary

  • Hertz Hall 101 Cross-Sproul Path, Berkeley, CA 94704 Berkeley, CA, 94720 United States (map)
  • An unforgettable showcase of Crowden alumni, mentors, and friends at Hertz Hall, including Bonnie Hampton, Audrey Vardanega, the Friction Quartet, the Catalyst Quartet, and more. This program features perennial Crowden favorites paired with special moments, including a work composed by our greatest benefactor, composer Gordon Getty, and the world premiere of a 40th anniversary commission by alum Samuel Carl Adams ('00), performed by our Crowden School musicians and two acclaimed Crowden violinists: world-renowned concert artist and violin pedagogue Nora Chastain, a student of our founder Anne Crowden, and Crowden alumnus David McCarroll (’99), Concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony, formerly a member of the famed Vienna Piano Trio.

  • Violinists David McCarroll (’99) and Nora Chastain (student of Anne Crowden) performing a Samuel Adams ('00) 40th anniversary commission with an orchestra of Crowden faculty, alumni, and current students

    Catalyst Quartet: Mendelssohn Octet

    Bonnie Hampton-led cello ensemble

    Friction Quartet performing Carrot Revolution by Gabriella Smith ('05, John Adams Young Composers Program)

    Audrey Vardanega ('09) performs works by Piazzolla

    Gordon Getty composition TBA

    Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams (an Anne Crowden favorite)

    John Adams Young Composers Program student premiere, performed by The Crowden School Lower School Orchestra

  • Friction Quartet

    Otis Harriel, violin

    Kevin Rogers, violin

    Mitso Floor, viola

    Doug Machiz, cello

    Catalyst Quartet

    Bonnie Hampton

    David McCarroll

    Nora Chastain

    Audrey Vardanega

    Crowden Lower School Orchestra

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