Nina C. Young, Koh’s neighbor, composed Traces for her, and it’s the highlight of a concert conducted by Jeffrey Kahane.
The standout group makes an impact with contemporary works, many of them transcribed by the ensemble.
The 90-year-old composer appears in likely his last tour, a collaboration with German video artist Lillevan.
Cellist Evan Kahn is the soloist on a higher plane for The Protecting Veil, while Stacy Garrop’s Inner Demons plumbs the depths.
At Grace Cathedral, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning work has its Bay Area premiere on a program that’s powerfully contemplative.
San Francisco is the connecting thread through this concert, from the featured composers to the stellar student and alumni performers.
