YEARS of stellar chamber music 2019–20 SEASON 2019-2020 SEASON The mission of CAMARADA is to elevate and enrich the San Diego community and beyond by presenting phenomenal chamber music concerts, while engaging diverse audiences through visionary and educational programming, featuring living composers, commissioning new music, and igniting a powerful connection between the audience, artists and music. Camarada is a 501(c)3 EIN# 33-0871107 Innovative Music & Art Experiences Throughout San Diego Conrad Series Mingle Series The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Museum of Photographic Arts 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, Thursdays at 7:30 pm 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, Sundays at 6:30 pm SEPTEMBER 19 NOVEMBER 17 Jobim With Strings Musique Déjà vu Jazz by beloved composer Antonio Carlos Jobim An auditory travelogue featuring ancient voices jazz sextet with double string quartet in modern French chamber music flute, string trio, harp DECEMBER 12 Holiday Magic FEBRUARY 2 “The Voice” semi-finalist Jackie Foster joins Camarada for a magical The Look of Love evening of holiday gems both classical and popular A mix of Brazilian classics and Burt Bacharach dressed up voice, flute, violin, cello, guitar, piano, drums with that cool Sergio Mendes flavor of pop and samba voice, guitars, flute, bass, drums FEBRUARY 27 Tribute to Astor Piazzolla APRIL 26 Evocative tango music and dance featuring Piazzolla’s The Sound of Color Maria de Buenos Aires & The Four Seasons led by Experience the bountiful hues of flute, saxophone and piano world renowned bandoneonist, Raul Jaurena in this program dedicated to the prisms of sound and color flute, violin, bandoneon, piano, bass, tango dance flute, saxophone, piano Fusion Series REMIXX Series Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Bread & Salt, Barrio Logan 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, Fridays at 6:30 pm 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, Saturdays at 6:30 pm JANUARY 17 JANUARY 23 Rendezvous in Realtime Baroque & Blue II Realtime Guitarist Peter Sprague presents this unique program This eclectic program reveals works that unveil the centered around his latest composition—jazz chamber music baroque and blue of many generations – music by Bolling, with leanings towards the samba, flamenco, swing and celtic Gliére, Hegge, Purcell and more guitars, flute, bass, drums flute, violin, piano, bass, drums FEBRUARY 7 APRIL 16 Sentimentale Gold Rush Embark on a Sentimenale journey with music by Mower, Sancan, Be ready to be surprised and delighted—pure gold vibes: Bolling and more—this music amplifies the lyrical and spirited classical to country and a dash of disco essence of classical and jazz flute, trumpet, violin, guitar, bass, drums flute, violin, piano, bass, drums MARCH 20 Over The Rainbow All-time favorites from the Great American Songbook such as Over the Rainbow (of course!), Quiet Now, Without a Song, If Ever I Would Leave You, plus a jazzy classical duo for two flutes by Robert Muczynski flutes, piano, bass, vibes, drums “…gorgeous phrasing and meticulous ensemble from first note to last.” KEN HERMAN Music Critic, San Diego Story “Before entrepreneurial chamber music presentations became viable, even cool – there was Camarada.” JAMES CHUTE Music & Art Critic, San Diego Union Tribune 2019-20 Cabernet Series Come Together! ARTSTC RECTORS Beth Ross Buckley fl ute | Dana Burnett piano experience the power of LIVE music OR MORE NORMATON CALL 619.231.3702 Each Cabernet Series Concert explores a new realm of musical possibilities NOVEMBER 16 with fresh interpretations of familiar classics and rediscovered gems. The music comes alive for you with the mere closeness to the musicians, instruments, MUSIQUE DJA U composers and artists. ancient voices in music of modern times french chamber music. Camarada is San iego’s longest running chamber music ensemble, and flute, violin, viola, cello, harp when you renew your Cabernet Series Subscription we benefi t greatly for the San Diego community. Camarada appreciates your support fi nancially as well as FEBRUARY 1 being a member of our family. THE LOO OF LOE Consider purchasing a second subscription as a unique way to entertain or peter sprague: a sergio mendez tribute give a special thank you to friends or family. Your support gives Camarada the bossa nova more. opportunity to continue outreach programs to children and seniors and enrich the arts community in America’s fi nest city. Share this opportunity with others guitar, flute, violin, bass, drums, voice who would also appreciate music, culture, and the arts. APRIL 25 In the upcoming 2019–20 season, a subscription to the Cabernet Series includes three evenings of wine tasting, dinner, and in-home concerts delivering a profound THE SOUD OF COLOR and expansive cultural experience among friends and fellow music lovers! scriabin, sancan, chick corea, jimi hendrix more. the definition of eclectic chamber music. THREE-CONCERT SERES 700 PER PERSON ta deductible flute, saxophone, piano *If you are unable to attend one of the series concerts, you may transfer the tickets to another 019–20 Cabernet Concert, take a full ta deduction for the ticket price or offer your tickets to a ery lucky friend! WELCOME Dear Camarada Friends, 25 years….I am taking a pause to let that sink in and feel the tidal wave of gratitude for our musical community in San Diego—thank you with all of my heart. It has been my pleasure and an amazing journey to bring stellar chamber music experiences to all of you. It seems I have always been a creator of experiences in some fashion. My parents set the example of connecting people and hosting events for me from an early age—and I grew up fostering a passion for building community through music. In high school I organized all of my girlfriends into a choral octet. I picked the music, rehearsed them, accompanied them on piano and found “gigs” for our performances. The truth is my inspiration to form this ensemble in the beginning was purely to get out of band rehearsal! I couldn’t bear the slow pace or the conductor! In the end, we had a blast—some performances better than others—and it cemented our lifelong friendships. As I look forward to Camarada’s 25th season, I am in awe of the incredible line-up of musicians and composers. As I have mentioned before, Co-Artistic Director Dana Burnett and I dream up these concerts by starting with one piece of music or a theme—and then follow the thread and continue to shape the programs until they feel just right. Dana and I both love this process—it is where the magic begins. Our goal is to create experiences that offer an oasis in your busy world, connection to your community and a continuing celebration and education of culture from around the world. Our 25th Anniversary Season is more exciting than ever! All season long we will celebrate with special events, new programming and guest artists. Stay tuned! In deep gratitude, Beth Beth Ross Buckley Powering the transition to 4K video over-the-air and 5G Look for Dolby AC-4, HDR and Internet integration in your next TV receiver Camarada was established 25 years ago in 1994 when Beth had a chance encounter with the great composer Arnold Schoenberg’s grandson, Randall, who invited Beth and her husband, Dave, to a very special concert featuring the music and art of Schoenberg the following evening. This synchronistic meeting and subsequent concert launched Camarada! Beth was so inspired that evening in Vienna, she set out to create a chamber group that would have its own mission, unique culture and fill music aficionados’ hearts with joy. Mary Barranger and Ann Chase joined Beth in founding Camarada in 1994, beginning with several performances of Pierrot Lunaire by Arnold Schoenberg. Camarada has grown from a few concerts a year to a thriving non-profit with five unique concert series and 10–20 outreach concerts a year featuring our talented local and visiting world renown guest artists. CAMARADA RELIES ON YOU—OUR KEY DONORS & PATRONS—IN ORDER TO FULFILL OUR MISSION. Ticket and program sales only cover half of our annual expenses. CAMARADA’s intimate performances and unique community of audience, artists and music are only made possible by donations, sponsorships and grants. OUTREACH SUPPORTERS SAN DIEGO COUNTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Supervisor Greg Cox FAMILY FOUNDATION These funds support Camarada outreach in public schools and the Meet a Musician Series in collaboration with the Mingei International Museum. See our web calendar for details. Thank you to Supervisor Greg Cox and The Anklesaria Family Foundation for their continued support of the Camarada Outreach presence in San Diego. Camarada, one of san diego’s premier chamber music organizations, is dedicated to presenting invigorating performances of musical masterworks. Established in 1994, camarada concerts share the joy of chamber music by pairing performers of the highest caliber with intimate spaces throughout san diego. Camarada collaborates with the San Diego community in these diverse ways: Camarada performs in Camarada partners with • Eclectic concerts including a wide range of styles and • Artists in the visual, dance, and theater arts which completes composers from J.S. Bach’s Concertos to Piazzolla’s Tangos the artistic experience, creating a musical environment that • Diverse intimate venues including art galleries, uplifts audiences and provides our region with a cultural churches, libraries, community centers, retirement homes, energy vital to a healthy and vibrant community and schools to impact a large and diverse audience • Organizations including The Athenaeum,