SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ANNOUNCES 2003-04 CONCERT SEASON

Renowned Guest Artists, Faculty Artists Series and Master Classes
SAN FRANCISCO, CA August 12, 2003 —  - The San Francisco Conservatory of Music announces its upcoming concert season for 2003-2004. This year's season opens in September with the return of the Conservatory Orchestra and the Faculty Artists Series. Under the direction of Alasdair Neale, the Conservatory Orchestra will perform five concerts this season and will welcome guest conductor Brad Lubman for a performance. The Faculty Artists Series includes new faculty member and celebrated cellist Sadao Harada making his Conservatory recital debut, and internationally celebrated guitarist David Tanenbaum and violinist Axel Strauss playing duets for guitar and violin. The popular Chamber Music Masters and Master Class series begins in October with violinist Jorja Fleezanis. Other Master Classes include the Tokyo String Quartet, conductor Simon Streatfeild and a special appearance by world-renowned guitarist Pepe Romero in March 2004. Special event concerts include a second season of the critically acclaimed BluePrint - New Music Project featuring a Lou Harrison tribute. The Conservatory's Baroque Ensemble celebrates Bach with a year-long series "A Tribute to Bach" and the Conservatory Opera Theatre presents its annual fully-staged productions of Gianni Schicchi and The Old Maid and the Thief at Fort Mason Center in April 2004.

The complete 2003-2004 calendar is available by visiting our new Web site at www.sfcm.edu. Tickets to Conservatory performances are $15 general admission, $10 for seniors, students and Friends of the Conservatory and may be ordered by calling the Box Office at 415.759.3475.

Founded in 1917, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music offers music programs to graduate and undergraduate students, preparatory and adult extension classes and community enrichment programs. The Conservatory presents over 360 public performances a year, reflecting the world-class talent of students, faculty, alumni and visiting artists. The Conservatory will be relocating to the expanded and refurbished Oak Street facilities in 2006, providing students, faculty and the Bay Area community with access to premiere musical resources in the heart of downtown.

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Carla Pasqualini
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