Residency at Avaloch Music Institute
Fall Concert Series: New Moon Duo
October 7, 2019, 7:00pm
United Church of Penacook, New Hampshire
United Church of Penacook, New Hampshire
Early Music House Concert
Renegade Duo at Fifth Street Farms
Music on the Hill Benefit Concert
Sunday, January 26, 2020 8:00pm
Private residence in San Francisco
Selections from Seis Canciones Portuguesas by Ernesto Halffter, plus works by Granados and Ravel
Performing with pianist Ava Soifer
Private residence in San Francisco
Selections from Seis Canciones Portuguesas by Ernesto Halffter, plus works by Granados and Ravel
Performing with pianist Ava Soifer
New Moon Duo at Old First Concerts
Friday, February 28th, 2020 8:00pm
Old First Church, San Francisco
New Moon Duo performs trio music with Natalie Raney, cello
Old First Church, San Francisco
New Moon Duo performs trio music with Natalie Raney, cello
Mahler - Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen with Ukiah Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2020
Mendocino College Center Theater, Ukiah, CA
Mendocino College Center Theater, Ukiah, CA
Joining Friction Quartet at Old First Concerts
Friday, September 11, 2020
Old First Church, San Francisco
Performing with Friction Quartet
Old First Church, San Francisco
Performing with Friction Quartet
Past Performances
Kanta Judezmo
*Sunday, June 30th, 2019 4:00pm
Old First Church, San Francisco
Composed by Sascha Jacobsen, Libretto by Bobby Coleman
www.kantajudezmo.com
Old First Church, San Francisco
Composed by Sascha Jacobsen, Libretto by Bobby Coleman
www.kantajudezmo.com
Garden of Memory Summer Solstice Concert
Friday, June 21, 2019
Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland
New Moon Duo performs Cuatro Canciones Andinas - Gabriela Lena Frank
http://www.gardenofmemory.com/
Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland
New Moon Duo performs Cuatro Canciones Andinas - Gabriela Lena Frank
http://www.gardenofmemory.com/
Other Minds Festival
Brian Baumbach - The Pressure
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
Lightbulb Ensemble + Friction Quartet
https://www.otherminds.org/festivals/
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
Lightbulb Ensemble + Friction Quartet
https://www.otherminds.org/festivals/
Kanta Judezmo
*Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 7:30pm
Congregation Emanu-el, San Francisco
http://www.kantajudezmo.com
Congregation Emanu-el, San Francisco
http://www.kantajudezmo.com
The Black Rider, the musical - Tom Waits & William Burroughs
March 20, 22, 27 & 29 7:00pm; March 24 2:00pm
International High School Arts Pavilion
Vocal Direction by Melinda Becker
https://www.internationalsf.org/page.cfm?p=613
International High School Arts Pavilion
Vocal Direction by Melinda Becker
https://www.internationalsf.org/page.cfm?p=613
Tracking Series: Women Composers and Gender Equity Discussion
Thursday, January 31, 2019 7:00pm
Center for New Music, San Francisco
https://centerfornewmusic.com/calendar/tracking-series-3-women-composers-and-gender-equity/
Center for New Music, San Francisco
https://centerfornewmusic.com/calendar/tracking-series-3-women-composers-and-gender-equity/
Sunset Music & Arts presents Liaison Ensemble + Helia Collective
Saturday, January 19, 2019 7:30pm
Incarnation Episcopal Church, San Francisco
https://sunsetarts.wordpress.com/liaison-ensemble-helia-collective/
Incarnation Episcopal Church, San Francisco
https://sunsetarts.wordpress.com/liaison-ensemble-helia-collective/
Women Hold Up Half the Sky on KALX 90.7FM Berkeley
Saturday, January 5, 2019 11:00am
Tune in to hear Liaison Ensemble interviewed on this radio program dedicated to talk radio and music by and about women.
Tune in to hear Liaison Ensemble interviewed on this radio program dedicated to talk radio and music by and about women.
New Moon Duo @ IHS
Friday, December 14, 2018 12:00pm
Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion, San Francisco
Melinda and Anne Rainwater perform the inaugural concert of International High School's series. Free admission
Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion, San Francisco
Melinda and Anne Rainwater perform the inaugural concert of International High School's series. Free admission
Liaison Ensemble + Helia Music Collective
Saturday, October 27th 7:30pm
Center for New Music, San Francisco
Liaison Ensemble and Helia Music Collective present a program of both Baroque and Contemporary works by women composers.
http://centerfornewmusic.com
Center for New Music, San Francisco
Liaison Ensemble and Helia Music Collective present a program of both Baroque and Contemporary works by women composers.
http://centerfornewmusic.com
Voy Solo: 20th Century Poetic Narratives
Two Oakland Concerts
*Vernon Salon Series, Friday, Sept 14, 8pm
*St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Friday Oct 12, 7:30pm
Melinda performs with pianist Anne Rainwater in two evening concerts on a program featuring Cuatro Canciones Andinas by local composer Gabriela Lena Frank, Claude Debussy's Trois Chansons de Bilitis, and Samuel Barber's Hermit Songs.
http://annerainwater.com/vernonsalonseries/
http://www.stpaul-lutheran.com/events.php
*Vernon Salon Series, Friday, Sept 14, 8pm
*St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Friday Oct 12, 7:30pm
Melinda performs with pianist Anne Rainwater in two evening concerts on a program featuring Cuatro Canciones Andinas by local composer Gabriela Lena Frank, Claude Debussy's Trois Chansons de Bilitis, and Samuel Barber's Hermit Songs.
http://annerainwater.com/vernonsalonseries/
http://www.stpaul-lutheran.com/events.php
Evening of Hope - OMID Foundation
Sunday, September 23, 2018 5pm
San Domenico Winery, San Carlos, CA
https://www.omidfoundation.com/event/5th-annual-bay-area-omid-fundraiser-evening-of-hope/
San Domenico Winery, San Carlos, CA
https://www.omidfoundation.com/event/5th-annual-bay-area-omid-fundraiser-evening-of-hope/
Liaison Ensemble at SF Music Day Festival
Sunday, September 30, 2018 4:20pm
War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco
http://www.intermusicsf.org/sf-music-day
War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco
http://www.intermusicsf.org/sf-music-day
Trinity Concerts presents Renegade Duo
Sunday, June 16, 2018 8pm
Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA
http://www.trinitychamberconcerts.com
Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA
http://www.trinitychamberconcerts.com
Liaison Ensemble at Berkeley Fringe Festival
Sunday, June 3, 2018 3:30pm
The Musical Offering, 2430 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
For tickets and more information, click here.
http://www.berkeleyfestival.org/
The Musical Offering, 2430 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
For tickets and more information, click here.
http://www.berkeleyfestival.org/
Classical Guitar Concert Series presents Renegade Duo
Saturday, May 12, 2018, 7pm
Davis Arts Center, 1919 F Street, Davis, CA
http://www.davisartscenter.org/events/calendar/archive-classical-guitar-concert-series/
Davis Arts Center, 1919 F Street, Davis, CA
http://www.davisartscenter.org/events/calendar/archive-classical-guitar-concert-series/
Renegade Duo Private Salon Concert
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
Renegade Duo at The Red Poppy Art House
Friday, March 16, 2018, 7:30pm
Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Musical Art Quintet: Chamber con Alma
Saturday, December 9, 2017 8pm
Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, San Francisco
http://redpoppyarthouse.org/event/musical-art-quintet-20171209/
Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, San Francisco
http://redpoppyarthouse.org/event/musical-art-quintet-20171209/
Vernon Salon Series presents Renegade Duo
Friday, December 8, 2017 8pm
Oakland, CA (Location TBA for attendees with RSVP)
A program of early, contemporary and Victorian era works with guitarist Jon Mendle. Works by Dowland, Eister, Castro de Gistau and more, played on lute, modern guitar and 19th century guitar.
http://annerainwater.com/vernonsalonseries/
Oakland, CA (Location TBA for attendees with RSVP)
A program of early, contemporary and Victorian era works with guitarist Jon Mendle. Works by Dowland, Eister, Castro de Gistau and more, played on lute, modern guitar and 19th century guitar.
http://annerainwater.com/vernonsalonseries/
1st Sunday Concert Series with Renegade Duo
Sunday, December 3, 2017 3pm
National Hotel, 2 Water Street, Jackson, CA
Early, Contemporary and Victorian era works with guitarist Jon Mendle. Works by Dowland, Eister, Castro de Gistau and more, played on lute, modern guitar and 19th century guitar.
National Hotel, 2 Water Street, Jackson, CA
Early, Contemporary and Victorian era works with guitarist Jon Mendle. Works by Dowland, Eister, Castro de Gistau and more, played on lute, modern guitar and 19th century guitar.
Voice + The Machine
Saturday, October 14, 2017 8pm
Center for New Music, 55 Taylor Street, San Francisco
Works for voice, cello and electronics by composers Dennis Aman, Aaron Gervais, Laura Steenberge and Isaac Shankler
http://centerfornewmusic.com/calendar/the-voice-and-the-machine-an-amy-foote-production/
Center for New Music, 55 Taylor Street, San Francisco
Works for voice, cello and electronics by composers Dennis Aman, Aaron Gervais, Laura Steenberge and Isaac Shankler
http://centerfornewmusic.com/calendar/the-voice-and-the-machine-an-amy-foote-production/
Phonochrome: Banned Books Solidarity Concert
Sunday, September 24, 2017 12-1pm
Center for New Music, 55 Taylor Street, San Francisco
Tickets: http://centerfornewmusic.com/calendar/phonochrome-banned-books-solidarity-concert/
Center for New Music, 55 Taylor Street, San Francisco
Tickets: http://centerfornewmusic.com/calendar/phonochrome-banned-books-solidarity-concert/
Photo by Kersh Branz