Pianist Carolyn Steinbuck                                       & Cellist David Kadarauch
April 21, 2013    3:00 p.m. 
Preston Hall, Mendocino

Carolyn Steinbuck, well known as pianist, conductor, and teacher, recently rocked Cotton Auditorium with a bravura performance of Shostakovich's wild piano concerto. Mr. Kardarauch, Principal Cellist of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra for the last thirty-seven years, is a graduate of the Curtis Institute and the Vienna Academy, and was a prize winner in the 1970 Prague International Competition for Violoncello.

Peregrine Trio
March 17, 2013    3:00 p.m.
Preston Hall, Mendocino

Violinist       George Hayes Pianist        Jannie Lo  Cellist          Burke Schuchman Jannie Lo George Hayes

By popular demand, we are again presenting the cellist with the golden tone, Burke Schuchman, and Jannie Lo, the extraordinary pianist who thrilled audiences last year. This time, they are performing as a trio with violin prodigy George Hayes. The Trio will perform piano trios by Brahms and others.  Burke Schuchman

Tanya Gabrielian, Pianist                                     January 27, 2013    3:00 p.m.

American Record Guide "...a feast of romantic pianism"                                                  Musical Pointers "She is a pianist with the promise of a formidable future."         Seen and Heard International

Internationally acclaimed pianist Tanya Gabrielian has a prodigious list of international prizes and engagements to her credit. Critics have been lavish with their praise: "She has the sensitivity to caress the beautiful melodic phrases and the power to bring off mammoth climaxes... Tanya Gabrielian is someone to watch."  Ms. Gabrielian performed works by Liszt, Ravel, and Rachmaninoff.

Eve-of-New-Year's Eve Gala                              December 30, 2012    3:00 p.m.

We celebrated the coming new year one day early! FBCA again presented a celebration acknowledging our supporters and our audience. The afternoon Gala on the day before New Year's Eve included a full concert followed by supper with seasonal dishes and wine at the Goodman's home in Mendocino.

Yokayo Chamber Players                                  October 21, 2012    3:00 p.m.

Violinist    Roy Malan               Violinist    Claudia Bloom                 Violist       Elizabeth Prior              Cellist       Joel Cohen                           Pianist      Elena Casanova                              Elizabeth Prior Joel Cohen Elena Casanova

A quartet of top professional musicians joined to perform the seldom heard, but extremely beautiful, Elgar Quintet for strings and piano.  Roy Malan is Concertmaster of the San Francisco Ballet; Claudia Bloom the Principal Second Violin for Opera San Jose; Elizabeth Prior is Principal Violist for the Santa Rosa Symphony, and Ukiah favorites: Cellist Joel Cohen and Pianist Elena Casanova.

Alexander Quartet                                         September 30, 2012    3:00 p.m.

Violinist  Zakarias Grafilo Violinist  Frederick Lifsitz Violist     Paul Yarbrough Cellist     Sandy Wilson