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KDFC SKY Concert with Lara Downes With special guest Denyce Graves At The Bowes Performing Arts Building in San Francisco, 11th floor January 9th, 2025 at 7 PM
Enjoy our next Classical American SKY Concert and conversation and meet the KDFC hosts at our pre-concert wine reception. These are intimate events for 125 people in the stunning 11th floor recital hall in the Bowes Performing Arts Building, the home of Classical California KDFC.
Pianist Lara Downes, Classical California’s evening host and resident artist, is joined by opera star Denyce Graves for our next Classical Americana SKY Concert. In addition to being an Emmy and Grammy Award-winning vocalist, Ms. Graves is a U.S. Global Music Ambassador and a non-profit pioneer through the Denyce Graves Foundation, which promotes artistic excellence in the vocal arts with no racial, physical, or economic limitations. Lara and Denyce will perform music by a range of American composers and discuss advocacy and mentorship in building the future of classical music. Lara will also play some solo piano works. In the meantime, enjoy Lara and Denyce's most recent Amplify episode here!
Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is recognized as “an operatic superstar of the 21st century” by USA Today. She has sung on the world’s greatest opera stages to popular and critical acclaim. Ms. Graves will be the director for the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia with Virginia Opera, based on the 1967 Supreme Court case that struck down state laws banning marriage between individuals of different races.
Max Barrett
Lara Downes just released her latest album, This Land, on the PENTATONE label. This album dives deep into the diverse stories that have shaped American history, reflecting her ability to explore music in unique ways. It celebrates the beauty of the American experience while acknowledging its challenges, ultimately highlighting hope and humanity as a way forward.
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Event Details:
January 9th, 2025 Doors & Reception: 6PM Performance: 7PM Tickets: $85 per ticket Please note: there is a limited supply, tickets available while they last. Limited to 2 tickets per person. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Location:
Classical California KDFC The Bowes Center for the Performing Arts 200 North Van Ness Avenue San Francisco
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