Faculty Recital: David Conte, Composition
This recital is presented and curated by David Conte.
Program
Elegy for Matthew
1999; In Memoriam Matthew Sheppard (1976-1998)
Ellen Leslie, soprano
Kevin Korth, piano
Songs of Consolation
1997; 2021; In Memoriam Kirby Lamar (1927-1996)
The Lee Trio
Lisa Lee, violin
Angela Lee, cello
Melinda Lee Masur, piano
Ellen Leslie, soprano
Elegy for String Orchestra
2021; 2026; In Memoriam Christine Haff-Paluck (1954-2020)
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
Scott Krijnen, conductor
September Sun
2002; in memory of those who perished on 9/11
Sacred and Profane Chamber Chorus
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
Rebecca P.N. Seeman, conductor
David Conte
About SFCM’s Composition Department
Prize-winning faculty develop and refine the skills of the next generation of great composers. The composition department both honors tradition and encourages innovation. Our four versatile faculty members closely mentor students while maintaining high-profile composing careers. We strongly emphasize interdepartmental collaboration, matching composers with performers, as well as offer frequent concerts and readings of student works. Every year, SFCM hosts the Highsmith Competition, an internal composition contest that grants the winner a performance of the submitted work by the Conservatory Orchestra. You'll be able to take advantage of the extraordinarily rich musical life of San Francisco, home to some of the most groundbreaking musical activity of the past half-century.