The contrasting timbres of the violin, clarinet, and piano bring to life a vibrant variety of musical imaginations in this program of rhythmic vitality and melodic invention.
The contrasting timbres of the violin, clarinet, and piano bring to life a vibrant variety of musical imaginations in this program of rhythmic vitality and melodic invention.
“We reawaken a feeling of immediacy in performances of familiar masterpieces,
and we reveal the powerful expressive intentions in the music of our time.
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Nikki will perform Pierrot Lunaire alongside haunting and nostalgic works by Maria Schneider and Tomàs Peire-Serrate on November 2 and 3. In this interview, she discusses the psychology of performance, the technical side of sprechgesang (speak-singing), and what makes Pierrot Lunaire relevant today.
Learn more about Left Coast’s 2024-25 Season! The season features fall and spring concerts, as well as Left Coast’s first ever weekend festival.
Get to know our new Artistic Director, Matilda Hofman, in this interview exploring everything from Matilda’s experiences in Left Coast to some of her favorite pastimes.

Find out about our organization, vision, our work, and the results of our decades of music making.

Ready to support Left Coast? You can become a contributor to great performances and innovative community work.
Read the full interview with Volti SF’s Executive Director, Giacomo DiGrigoli. Left Coast Chamber Ensemble will collaborate with Volti SF during On the Threshold of Dreamland, part of Left Coast’s Winter Wandering Festival.