Tessa Lark

Corigliano's Violin Sonata is the centerpiece of this program: a brilliant tour-de-force of both emotional and technical virtuosity, borne of a young John Corigliano's impassioned attempt to reverse his violinist father's disapproval of his son's choice to be a composer. Violinist-composer luminaries--and friends--Fritz Kreisler and Eugene Ysaye are also featured, along with original works by Tessa Lark directly inspired by these two fiddle legends; and Bela Bartok's evergreen Romanian Folk Dances opens the show.

• Unticketed walk-ins are permitted based on availability. Seats are not guaranteed. If concert is sold out, unused seats will be released 5 minutes before the start time.

• Performances and screenings in Tateuchi Hall are suitable for ages 7 and up. To ensure the best experience for all guests, children should be able to sit quietly during the performance (approx. one hour).

• CSMA’s 2024-25 Community Concert Series is supported by the Applied Materials Foundation and the Rotary Club of Los Altos. Thank you to our sponsors!

Host or Publisher Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)