Bright Little Worlds album release show!
Join me (and special guests) to celebrate the release of Bright Little Worlds, my new album of original piano music!
Guests will also be invited to draw or color their own little worlds, which will be combined into a collaborative art piece to mark the occasion!
California Festival of New Music with Echo Chamber Orchestra
I’ll be a soloist with the ECHO Chamber Orchestra on this very cool concert:
ECHO Chamber Orchestra takes part of CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL: A Celebration of New Music organized throughout the state by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony and San Diego Symphony to perform the most innovative and compelling music from around the world composed in the last five years.
ECHO will perform music by Californian composers Belinda Reynolds and Kevin Gordon, Mexican composer Horacio Fernandez and Brazilian composer Lea Freire. In collaboration with the MANA Saxophone Quartet, ECHO will perform the exciting Concerto for Saxophone Quartet by Philip Glass.
Program:
Kevin Gordon: San Francisco Bouree
Belinda Reynolds: ECHOS 2023
Horacio Fernandez Vazquez: Tumbao - Suite for Orchestra
Yee/Howes: Kaizen - for two percussionist
Philip Glass: Concerto for Saxophone Quartet
Guest artists: MANA SAXOPHONE QUARTET
Lea Freire: Mamulengo
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-festival-a-celebration-of-new-music-tickets-601132823457
Albany COVIDchella XIII
I’ll be playing a solo piano set of Brazilian music as part of this neighborhood festival, with several other groups at nearby locations in Albany, CA throughout the afternoon.
(Exact location and detailed schedule to come!)
Brazilian Choro and More!
At this intimate solo piano concert hosted by Groupmuse, I’ll be playing a range of Brazilian choro, samba, maracatu, and baião tunes, from older, more famous pieces to some by living composers (including me!)
Sample program (may vary slightly from this list):
Mamulengo by Léa Freire
Maracatu de Manatim by Rebecca Hass
Cochichando by Pixinguinha
Camondongas by Laercio de Freitas
Loro by Egberto Gismonti
Valsa para as Crianças by Amilton Godoy
Folhas Secas by Guilherme DeBrito / Nelson Cavaquinho
Teclas Pretas by Paschoal de Barros
Gingando by Rebecca Hass
Choro para Rebecca by Alessandro Penezzi
Ao Mestre by Alessandro Penezzi
Risco by Léa Freire
Brincalhão by Rebecca Hass
Sombras Remanescentes by Rebecca Hass
Patas de Problemas by Rebecca Hass
Ticket link: https://www.groupmuse.com/events/13593-easy-like-sunday-evening-monthly-groupmuse-at-the-world-s-littlest-opera-house
Sounds of the Americas: Sounds of Brazil w/Berkeley Choro Ensemble + Diablo Symphony Orchestra
I’m honored to be sharing the stage as a guest on the Choro Suite, arranged by Felipe Senna, with some great folks in the Berkeley Choro Ensemble and Diablo Symphony Orchestra, including featured pandeiro soloist Brian Rice, and guest bassoonist Paul Hanson!
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This varied program highlights a range of beautiful music from Brazil, including the world premiere of a concerto for pandeiro, the Brazilian tambourine. We also premiere local composer Jean Ahn’s new work for the Diablo Symphony’s 60th anniversary and present Milhaud’s uproarious work, envisioned to be played with any film by Charlie Chaplin, providing a lighthearted finale to the season.
Jean Ahn – Many Hues of Green (world premiere, DSO commission to celebrate Diamond Jubilee Anniversary)
Clarice Assad – Brazilian Fanfare
Felipe Senna – Choro Suite & Concerto for Pandeiro and Orchestra (world premiere)
Darius Milhaud – Le Bœuf sur le Toit (with screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Adventurer)
Buy tickets at https://www.diablosymphony.org/events/sounds-of-the-americas-sounds-of-brazil/
Brazilian Music @ Chez Mansour
I’ll be back at Chez Mansour in Albany (1369 Solano Ave), playing some of my favorite Brazilian tunes (including lots of originals), and Jane Lenoir (flute) will also be sitting in. Come on by if you like fun music, delicious Lebanese food, and/or wine!
Brazilian Music @ Chez Mansour
I’ll be at Chez Mansour in Albany, CA (1369 Solano Ave), playing some of my favorite Brazilian tunes (including lots of originals), and Jane Lenoir (flute) will also be sitting in. Come on by if you like fun music, delicious Lebanese food, and/or wine!
Berkeley Choro Ensemble w/Echo Chamber Orchestra
I’m honored to be sharing the stage with some great folks in the Berkeley Choro Ensemble and Echo Chamber Orchestra, including some of the composers of these pieces, and guest bassoonist Paul Hanson!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-musical-promenade-2-tickets-390748137197
Kalo Taxidi (Good Journey) - An Evening of Original Music with Dr. Chris Granias
I'll be playing composer Chris Granias' original pieces, and some new Brazilian tunes of my own at this benefit for the National MS Society - a virtual concert that all can attend!
"A Horse With Wings" Viewing Party
In June I recorded 2 tracks with tenor Joachim Luis for composer Elizabeth Rudolph’s new album: ‘A Horse With Wings’, featuring new and original settings of Shakespeare’s works, including Cymbeline, Richard III, and The Tempest.
Join us for the world premiere and streaming party, on Saturday, August 21st at 2 PM CST/3 PM EST/12 PM PST!
Livestream of the entire album
A backstage peek at the making of this project
Live interviews from the composer, producer, cast members and coaches!
Online concert: Brazilian Piano Tunes! v.5
I’m doing another online concert on Friday 2/5 to pep up your winter with more joyful tunes!
It'll be streaming on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/434754294336134/, and if you can't watch live, the replay can be watched on my page later.
Donations are welcome:
Venmo: @Rebecca-Hass-1
PayPal: paypal.me/rebeccahass1
CDs/digital albums: https://rebeccahass.bandcamp.com/
(Bandcamp is waiving their revenue share of sales all day on 12/4, so that artists get 100%, and you can also roll in a donation by setting your own price!)
AND I'm taking commissions for custom ringtones (which make great personalized holiday gifts) at https://www.rebeccahass.com/store
Piano art prints, and enamel pins (designed by me!) are also available.
I appreciate your support - hope to see you there!
Online concert: Brazilian Piano Tunes!
BRAZILIAN MUSIC IS BACK!
I’m doing another online concert on Friday 12/4 to uplift our spirits as we head into this strange holiday season!
It'll be streaming on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/418489325975281/, and if you can't watch live, the replay can be watched on my page later.
Donations are welcome:
Venmo: @Rebecca-Hass-1
PayPal: paypal.me/rebeccahass1
CDs/digital albums: https://rebeccahass.bandcamp.com/
(Bandcamp is waiving their revenue share of sales all day on 12/4, so that artists get 100%, and you can also roll in a donation by setting your own price!)
AND I'm taking commissions for custom ringtones (which make great personalized holiday gifts) at https://www.rebeccahass.com/store
Piano art prints, and enamel pins (designed by me!) are also available.
I appreciate your support - hope to see you there!
New Music Gathering 2020
This week I was supposed to be in Portland for New Music Gathering but they expanded it into a 2-week virtual event!
Jamie Klenetsky Fay and I were going to perform live, but instead we made a recording, which will be on tonight's video concert at 6pm PDT/9pm EDT - I'm accompanying her for 2 songs from the New Music Shelf vocal anthology, and she's also singing a 3rd acapella piece from the anthology, as well as an original composition of hers.
It's totally free to watch - go to https://www.facebook.com/newmusicgathering/live_videos/ to check it out!
Speaking @ Chamber Music America 2020 conference
I’m co-presenting a session called Holistic Health and Sustainable Self-Care Strategies with flutist Andrea Brachfeld at this year’s Chamber Music America conference in New York City - description below:
While traditional music training covers artistry and technique, an important aspect in maintaining a successful career as a musician is often overlooked. Self-care involves knowing what you need as an individual and applying it to your daily life. This session will present useful techniques and self-care tools that can be used to improve and enhance one’s professional and personal capabilities, and explain how to make small changes toward healthy habits with lasting effects. Participants will learn how to adjust their mindset to support their goals, how to make their schedules work for them, and how to direct their energy toward a more rewarding life. This workshop will allow attendees to discuss these topics openly and leave feeling empowered to address their personal needs effectively.
Winter's Light: A Diablo Women's Chorale concert
I’ve been accompanying this fun group all season, and we’ll be joined by a backing band for this program of a variety of uplifting music to kick off the beginning of the holiday season - Christmas, Hanukkah, and Solstice songs. Join us as we lighten a winter afternoon with songs from Lisa Loeb, George Michael, Irving Berlin, Phil Spector, and many others.
Opera on Tap SF Presents: Arias of the Arcana
I’ll be accompanying for this fun Halloween edition of Opera on Tap!
Vivid imagery from the wonderful world of Tarot will create a storyboard for arias elucidated by each card’s theme. Learn a little, laugh a lot, and be swept away by our rotating cast of dazzling singers as we bring our favorite bewitching arias and haunted art song to life. Hosted by Managing Diva Sophia Santulli.
Opera on Tap SF Presents: How Music Can Make You Better
In my first OOT experience in the Bay Area, I’ll be accompanying for this event! Join us at the Rite Spot as we celebrate Dr. Indre Viskontas' new book: How Music Can Make You Better. Dr. Viskontas will be reading selections from her book amidst arias chosen by singers for their inspiring nature and ability to benefit our lives.
Solo Brazilian Set at Republic MSP Airport
I know, this one's sort of exclusive, but if you're flying that day, come on over to The Stage at Republic MSP (in the D concourse)!
I'll be playing 3 solo sets of Brazilian music (including all of the songs from my new album Florescer, which will be for sale).
Free if you’re there having food or drink!
MacPhail Faculty Recital
My trio, the Modern Spark Trio, will be debuting my first trio (title forthcoming) at this concert featuring a variety of music performed AND composed by MacPhail faculty, including Jonathan Tauscheck, Jeff Lambert, and Bryan Nichols - more info here!
MacPhail Center for Music: Antonello Hall
Free and open to the public.
Modern Spark Trio - Trios by Rebecca Hass, Aaron Kerr, and Tom Patterson
My trio Modern Spark Trio (Laura Harada, Aaron Kerr, and I) will be playing a concert of 3 trios by living composers (2 of us are members of the trio!)
We're premiering my new trio (featuring 3 movements, each in a different Brazilian style), Aaron's 2nd trio (minimalism meets grindcore, with strings, and a brand new 3rd movement), as well as Tom Patterson's 2nd Trio.
$10 cover.
Modern Spark Trio - Trios by Rebecca Hass, Aaron Kerr, and Tom Patterson
My trio Modern Spark Trio (Laura Harada, Aaron Kerr, and I) will be playing a concert of 3 trios by living composers (2 of us are members of the trio!)
We're premiering my new trio (featuring 3 movements, each in a different Brazilian style), Aaron's 2nd trio (minimalism meets grindcore, with strings, and a brand new 3rd movement), as well as Tom Patterson's 2nd Trio.
$10 cover.
Carnaval Brasileiro 2019
I'll be playing Brazilian percussion once again with Batucada do Norte to celebrate this year's Carnaval - always a blast!
Over 50 singers, drummers, samba dancers, capoeiristas (Brazilian martial artists) and artisans will transform The Cedar into an authentically festive Brazilian cultural experience! Guitarist/vocalist Robert Everest and his ten-piece group Beira Mar Brasil will host the very unique Carnaval Brasileiro Masquerade Ball.
Tickets available on the Cedar's website here.
https://www.facebook.com/events/607851882994453/
$22 advance / $30 day of show / $30 two-show pass (includes afternoon matinee)
New Ruckus Composer Night
I'll be playing some of my new work - a preview of the trio I'm writing (full version to be performed with Modern Spark Trio in March).
Free!
Florescer CD Release in CA!
I'll be playing a solo show including all of the songs from my new Brazilian album Florescer and more, at this lovely, cozy space with a beautiful piano!
https://backroommusic.com/events-1/2018/11/28/rebecca-hass-florescer-cd-release
Solo Brazilian Set at Republic MSP Airport
I know, this one's sort of exclusive, but if you're flying that day, come on over to The Stage at Republic MSP (in the D concourse)!
I'll be playing 3 solo sets of Brazilian music (including all of the songs from my new album Florescer, which will be for sale).
Free if you’re there having food or drink!
CD Release at Do the Dow art event
I'll be playing a solo set of Brazilian music from my new album Florescer!
The Dow Building is the one that says "Purrniture" on the front, and Shipwrecked Studio is in studio B-4 - enter on Hampden Avenue for the quickest access!
Album Release Show!!
Help me celebrate the release of my debut album of Brazilian music (originals and arrangements), Florescer (Bloom)!
You'll hear all of the music from the album, and can be the first to buy it before it officially comes out on Oct. 24! Join us for some refreshments afterward, too.
Featuring guest musicians Tim O'Keefe, percussion, Jenny Klukken, marimba, and Laura Harada, violin. More details here.
Antonello Hall at MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis.
Suggested donation: $10.
Kalo Taxidi (Good Journey) - An Evening of Original Music with Dr. Chris Granias
I'll be playing a few of local composer Chris Granias' original pieces, and some of my own at this benefit for the National MS Society. Donations accepted at the door.
Summer Performance with Batucada do Norte
I'll be drumming with Batucada do Norte in the 4th installment of Caponi Art Park's Summer Performance Series. We'll be joined by flutist/saxophonist John Croarkin and guitarist/singer J.P. Poupard, and you'll hear a variety of infectious Brazilian styles!
https://www.caponiartpark.org/programs-and-events/summer-performance-series/
MacPhail Music Hours
Joe Kaiser (cello) and I will be playing at senior living/assisted living facilities around the metro area during the month of July.
Waltzes Only with Waltzing On Waves
I'll be performing with Jen Bluhm AKA Waltzing on Waves on this night of all waltzes during her residency with the Good Arts Collective! More details coming soon.