Bridget Kibbey, Harp
Samuel Torres, percussion
Louis Arques, clarinet

PROGRAM

Bach to Brazil celebrates one of Kibbey’s favorite cultural narratives, and the ever-evolving dance forms of joropo, cumbia, jequibau, chorinho, tango, and mambo. Joined by the wonderful Latin Grammy-Winning Samuel Torres and Louis Arques, Bach to Brazil takes audiences through three centuries of cultural cross-pollination stories leading to today’s Nuevo Latino Voices … while paying homage to the folk narratives that inspire them.

J.S. BACH arr. Bridget KIBBEY – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
José BARROS arr. Benito MEZA – El Pescador
Jacob do BANDOLIM – Assanhado
Joaquín RODRIGO – Four Madrigals
Samuel TORRES – Taken
Paquito D’RIVERA – Bandoneon
Astor PIAZZOLLA – “Café 1930” from L’Histoire du Tango
Samuel TORRES – Páramo
Juan Manuel PLAZA – El Currucha

ABOUT BRIDGET KIBBEY

Called the “Yo-Yo Ma of the harp,” by Vogue magazine, Bridget Kibbey is in demand for her innovative, virtuosic performances that expand the expressive range of the harp. Collaborating with some of today’s top artists, she crosses genres to emphasize the harp’s role through centuries and cultures of music. The New York Times has remarked that “…she made it seem as though her instrument had been waiting all its life to explode with the gorgeous colors and energetic figures she was getting from it.” Bach to Brazil includes newly-commissioned works that highlight the Nuevo Latino luminaries living in NYC and the folk masters that inspired them in a mash-up of maracatú, frevo, chorinho, bossa nova, joropo, tango, and cumbia from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and Venezuela.

CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS

Venues are following all required safety and cleaning protocols. In coordination with the venues, the Cliburn will follow the following procedures for its upcoming concerts:

• Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
• Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
• Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
• Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.

Bridget Kibbey, Harp
Samuel Torres, percussion
Louis Arques, clarinet

PROGRAM

Bach to Brazil celebrates one of Kibbey’s favorite cultural narratives, and the ever-evolving dance forms of joropo, cumbia, jequibau, chorinho, tango, and mambo. Joined by the wonderful Latin Grammy-Winning Samuel Torres and Louis Arques, Bach to Brazil takes audiences through three centuries of cultural cross-pollination stories leading to today’s Nuevo Latino Voices … while paying homage to the folk narratives that inspire them.

J.S. BACH arr. Bridget KIBBEY – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
José BARROS arr. Benito MEZA – El Pescador
Jacob do BANDOLIM – Assanhado
Joaquín RODRIGO – Four Madrigals
Samuel TORRES – Taken
Paquito D’RIVERA – Bandoneon
Astor PIAZZOLLA – “Café 1930” from L’Histoire du Tango
Samuel TORRES – Páramo
Juan Manuel PLAZA – El Currucha

ABOUT BRIDGET KIBBEY

Called the “Yo-Yo Ma of the harp,” by Vogue magazine, Bridget Kibbey is in demand for her innovative, virtuosic performances that expand the expressive range of the harp. Collaborating with some of today’s top artists, she crosses genres to emphasize the harp’s role through centuries and cultures of music. The New York Times has remarked that “…she made it seem as though her instrument had been waiting all its life to explode with the gorgeous colors and energetic figures she was getting from it.” Bach to Brazil includes newly-commissioned works that highlight the Nuevo Latino luminaries living in NYC and the folk masters that inspired them in a mash-up of maracatú, frevo, chorinho, bossa nova, joropo, tango, and cumbia from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and Venezuela.

CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS

Venues are following all required safety and cleaning protocols. In coordination with the venues, the Cliburn will follow the following procedures for its upcoming concerts:

• Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
• Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
• Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
• Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.

This performance is sold out. To be placed on the waiting list please email kstogdill@cliburn.org

Bring a blanket or chair for this special outdoor concert on a beautiful lawn at Whiskey Ranch, the home of TX Whiskey! Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today.

Featuring Food Trucks from:

• Crazy Burger
• Chula’s Kitchen
• Melt Ice Cream

PLEASE NOTE:

• Patrons must be 21 years and older to attend.
• No outside food or drink will permitted at the venue.

ABOUT TIME FOR THREE

Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals)
Charles Yang (violin, vocals)
Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals)

Defying convention and boundaries, Time For Three stands at the busy intersection of Americana, modern pop, and classical music. To experience Time For Three (TF3) live is to hear the various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music fold in on themselves and emerge anew.

Earning praise from NPR, NBC, The Wall Street Journal, Time for Three is renowned for their charismatic and energetic performances in venues including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and The Royal Albert Hall. They have collaborated with artists as diverse as Ben Folds, Branford Marsalis, and Joshua Bell, and have premiered original works by composers Chris Brubeck and Pulitzer Prize-winners Jennifer Higdon and William Bolcom. In 2020, the band partnered with cellist and composer Ben Sollee to put together the soundtrack to the new Focus Features’ film Land, starring and directed by Robin Wright. The film first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2021.

CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS

• Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, when entering the venue, and when moving in the public spaces. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
• All patrons will be seated on the lawn at TX Whiskey Ranch and are encouraged to maintain social distancing. A limited amount of tickets has been made available to ensure patron safety.
• Seating will begin 1 hour prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued.

The Cliburn will be hosting three in-person concerts in spring 2021 at The Post at River East and Whiskey Ranch. Concert tickets are offered to Cliburn Essentials subscribers, first. Single tickets are on sale now.

PROGRAM

BRAHMS Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, op. 108
PRICE Elfentanz, Fantasy No. 2 in F# Minor
RAVEL Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano, M. 77
STILL Suite for Violin and Piano

ABOUT RANDALL GOOSBY

Violinist Randall Mitsuo Goosby has appeared as guest soloist with numerous orchestras throughout the United States since winning First Prize at the Annual Sphinx Concerto Competition in 2010 at age 13. Shortly after winning, Randall was invited to appear as part of the New York Philharmonic’s prestigious Young People’s Concert series at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. The New York Times raved that he “exerted a masterly level of control and lavished an exquisite tone…his performance won him a deserved standing ovation for its sheer virtuosity” in his Carnegie Hall debut performance of Ysaye Solo Sonata No. 3.

Randall received a full scholarship to The Juilliard School’s Pre-College program and has earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from Juilliard under the tutelage of violinists Itzhak Perlman, Catherine Cho, Laurie Smukler, and Donald Weilerstein. He is now pursuing an Artist Diploma at Juilliard. Randall has been featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top,” and he has been honored as a Rising Star of the Stradivari Society. In addition to his concerts, Randall shares his love of music through community engagement programs for public schools, children’s hospitals, and music programs across the USA.

ABOUT ZHU WANG

Praised for his “technical mastery and deep sense of lyricism,” pianist Zhu Wang was recently selected as one of three winners of the 2020 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. He has been recognized by world-renowned pianist Fou T’song as an “excellent pianist with a natural sense of harmony and imagination,” whose sensitive and engaging performances exhibit a remarkable depth of musicianship and poise beyond his age.

Zhu has performed in recital and with orchestras across Europe, Asia, and North America, including at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. An active chamber musician and promoter of new music, Zhu premiered composer Timo Andres’s Moving Études in a national tour. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Zhu currently studies at the Curtis Institute of Music under Robert McDonald.

CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS

Venues are following all required safety and cleaning protocols. In coordination with the venues, the Cliburn will follow the following procedures for its upcoming concerts:

• Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
• Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
• Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
• Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.

The Cliburn will be hosting three in-person concerts in spring 2021 at The Post at River East and Whiskey Ranch. Concert tickets are offered to Cliburn Essentials subscribers, first. Single tickets on sale now.

PROGRAM

BRAHMS Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, op. 108
PRICE Elfentanz
Fantasy No. 2 in F# Minor
RAVEL Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano, M. 77
STILL Suite for Violin and Piano 

ABOUT RANDALL GOOSBY

Violinist Randall Mitsuo Goosby has appeared as guest soloist with numerous orchestras throughout the United States since winning First Prize at the Annual Sphinx Concerto Competition in 2010 at age 13. Shortly after winning, Randall was invited to appear as part of the New York Philharmonic’s prestigious Young People’s Concert series at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. The New York Times raved that he “exerted a masterly level of control and lavished an exquisite tone…his performance won him a deserved standing ovation for its sheer virtuosity” in his Carnegie Hall debut performance of Ysaye Solo Sonata No. 3.

Randall received a full scholarship to The Juilliard School’s Pre-College program and has earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from Juilliard under the tutelage of violinists Itzhak Perlman, Catherine Cho, Laurie Smukler, and Donald Weilerstein. He is now pursuing an Artist Diploma at Juilliard. Randall has been featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top,” and he has been honored as a Rising Star of the Stradivari Society. In addition to his concerts, Randall shares his love of music through community engagement programs for public schools, children’s hospitals, and music programs across the USA.

ABOUT ZHU WANG

Praised for his “technical mastery and deep sense of lyricism,” pianist Zhu Wang was recently selected as one of three winners of the 2020 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. He has been recognized by world-renowned pianist Fou T’song as an “excellent pianist with a natural sense of harmony and imagination,” whose sensitive and engaging performances exhibit a remarkable depth of musicianship and poise beyond his age.

Zhu has performed in recital and with orchestras across Europe, Asia, and North America, including at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. An active chamber musician and promoter of new music, Zhu premiered composer Timo Andres’s Moving Études in a national tour. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Zhu currently studies at the Curtis Institute of Music under Robert McDonald.

CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS

• Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
• Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
• Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
• Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.

The Cliburn is offering socially distanced pop-up concerts at The Post at River East courtyard (2925 Race Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111). Concert tickets are offered to Cliburn Essentials subscribers, first.

PROGRAM

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, op. 90

SCHUMANN Kinderszenen, op. 15

CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, op. 22

ABOUT DANIEL HSU

Daniel continues to build a reputation as a “deeply inquisitive artist,” hailed for “breathing fresh air to age-old traditions” in performances across North America and Asia. He was profiled as “one to watch” by International Piano magazine. Also a keen collaborator, he has worked with conductors Ruth Reinhardt, Hannu Lintu, and Stilian Kirov, and enjoys a regular relationship with the Verona Quartet. Daniel graduated from Curtis in spring 2019 and recently moved to the Bay Area, California. Co-developer of the award-winning Workflow app (now known as Siri Shortcuts), he still enjoys flexing his tech brain.

CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS

• Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
• Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
• Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
• Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.

The Cliburn is offering socially distanced pop-up concerts at The Post at River East courtyard (2925 Race Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111). Concert tickets are offered to Cliburn Essentials subscribers, first.

PROGRAM

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, op. 90

SCHUMANN Kinderszenen, op. 15

CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, op. 22

ABOUT DANIEL HSU

Daniel continues to build a reputation as a “deeply inquisitive artist,” hailed for “breathing fresh air to age-old traditions” in performances across North America and Asia. He was profiled as “one to watch” by International Piano magazine. Also a keen collaborator, he has worked with conductors Ruth Reinhardt, Hannu Lintu, and Stilian Kirov, and enjoys a regular relationship with the Verona Quartet. Daniel graduated from Curtis in spring 2019 and recently moved to the Bay Area, California. Co-developer of the award-winning Workflow app (now known as Siri Shortcuts), he still enjoys flexing his tech brain.

CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS

• Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
• Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
• Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
• Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.