Cellista & the Juxtapositions Chamber Ensemble Present: Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time

For an evening of immersive chamber music with elements of theater and visual art, Cellista & the Juxtapositions Chamber Ensemble bring to the Red Poppy a presentation of Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.

The Juxtapositions Chamber Ensemble is an innovative rotating cast of musicians headed and organized by Cellista (Freya Seeburger). The ensemble was formed with the idea of creating a musical entity that reflected the vast diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area. With their ability to perform an array of genres, members of the ensemble fall outside the box of traditional classical confines while cultivating a new audience of music lovers with their devotion to creating and performing in inclusive and accessible environments.

Featuring:
Cellista (Freya Seeburger) – cello
James Pykto – clarinet
Mia Bella D’Augelli – violin
Naomi Stine – piano
 
Cellista is the moniker of cellist and producer Freya Seeburger. She has recorded and performed with independent rock, hip- hop, and classical groups including Van Dyke Parks, the Awesöme Orchestra Collective, Grammy-nominated artist Tanya Donelly, and The Coup (as a member of Classical Revolution). Cellista’s penchant for performing music in unconventional spaces, paired with her devotion to collaborating with artists across mediums, has led her to create distinct performances that incorporate elements of classical music, improvisation, and visual art.

Mojo DeVille is an independent curator and choreographer based out of Oakland, CA. For over a decade, she has been entertaining audiences with an electric combination of dance, mixed media, and sideshow-inspired performance art. A collaborative creature, she brings her eclectic style to each event she does, working at everything from corporate presentations, cabarets, trade shows and festivals to black tie weddings and weekend retreats.
 
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“Messiaen’s ‘Quartet for the End of Time’ has always moved me. The composer’s concepts of musical structure have influenced my own music for many years. It was with a delightful surprise to hear of Freya Seeburger performing the piece and an amazing example of synchronicity to be invited to accompany the performance with my artwork. The Quartet is not just an admired masterpiece to me, it is my favorite string quartet in classical repertoire, one that consistently brings me to tears….”
– Barron Storey in Juxtapoz Magazine on the dual exhibition shared with Cellista.

Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.

Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

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