Yehudi Menuhin Seminar and Festival for Chamber Music

Thursday, February 1, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, February 4, 2018 (All day)
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This special event provides young chamber music ensembles from throughout California the opportunity to participate in master classes and concerts with the Music faculty. Saturday, February 3, 7:30pm: Clement Galante memorial concert featuring the Alexander String Quartet and special guests. Free.
Location: 
Creative Arts Building, Knuth Hall
Directions: 
Sponsor: 
School of Music
Contact: 
SF State Box Office
Phone: 
415-338-2467
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About

Launched in 2003 to honor the great violinist Yehudi Menuhin’s association with San Francisco and SF State, this event advances the belief that music has the power to create understanding and transcend differences between people. Directed by Cyrus Ginwala.

Members of the Alexander String Quartet and Menuhin Seminar/Festival faculty will serve as judges.

Prizes

  • The McLean Fellowship First Prize: $1,250
  • The Norma Siani-Alston Second Prize: $500
  • The David and Judy Preves Anderson Third Prize: $250