Juliet McComas Keyboard Marathon: Natural Connections

CMC faculty members and special guest performers will take the stage to present a breathtaking program inspired by the natural world. This enchanting concert will celebrate nature’s beauty through the expressive power of the piano and harpsichord, evoking lush landscapes, flowing waters, and vibrant wildlife through timeless compositions.

The program will showcase a diverse and captivating selection of keyboard repertoire, spanning centuries and styles—from the elegant Baroque brilliance of J.S. Bach and Rameau to the Romantic lyricism of Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Paderewski. The impressionistic colors of Debussy and Granados will shimmer alongside the evocative modernism of Janáček and the delicate yet expressive works of Chaminade. Audiences will also experience the rhythmic vitality of Piazzolla’s tango, the blended Latin American influences of Frank, and the warmth of Jobim and Simons. The program further highlights the rich harmonic language of Tanaka and Tann, the introspective beauty of Sibelius, and the compelling voice of American composer Amy Beach.

Whether you are a devoted classical music aficionado or simply seeking an inspiring afternoon of exceptional artistry, this performance promises to be an unforgettable journey through music and nature.

Amy Beach, Johann Sebastian Bach/ Mary Howe, Cecile Chaminade, Claude Debussy, Gabriela Lena Frank, Enrique Granados, Leoš Janáček, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Franz Liszt, Astor Piazolla, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Robert Schumann, Jean Sibelius, Moisés Simons, Karen Tanaka, Hilary Tann, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

CMC Faculty Performers: Christian Bovin, Lauren Cony, Jaqueline Chew, Grace Huenemann, Bruce Loeb, Allison Lovejoy, Tony Martinez, Jennifer Peringer, Matylda Rotkiewicz, Betty Wong, Shirley Wong-Frentzel, Lilia Zheltova

Guest Performers: Esther Chan, Hadley McCarroll

General Admission: $15
Seniors/Students: $10
Youth under 12: free
Families: $25

Livestream available with suggested donation. We will share the link to watch before the performance.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Community Music Center, 544 Capp Street, San Francisco, United States