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Thomas Mesa, Cello Vivian Fan, Piano Sidney Hopson, Percussion
The careers of artists of color are celebrated through on-campus residencies that include masterclasses, performances, panel discussions, podcast recordings, and more.
Lauded as “one of the most charismatic, innovative, and engaging performers of his generation,” cellist and first prize Sphinx Competition winner Thomas Mesa is an in-demand soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, and educator.
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CARLOS SIMON Silence for Solo Cello (West Coast Premiere) CARLOS CARRILLO Will the Quiet Times Come for Cello and Piano SEBASTIAN QUESADA NERV! for Cello and Piano ANDREA CASARRUBIOS Speechless for Cello and Percussion QUENTON BLACHE Net for Solo Cello (World Premiere; Colburn Commission) KAPUSTIN Elegy for Cello and Piano KEVIN DAY Cello Sonata No. 1