"There's probably no finer introduction to Ives' songs or to his output as a whole" -- Andy Hamilton, WIRE magazine

2009 marks the festival's 16th anniversary, and the first year that a concert will be held at UCSD's new Conrad Prebys Concert Hall. The concert is curated by Colin McAllister (UCSD's faculty guitarist) along with festival director Limón.

Featured performers include soprano Cherie Hughes and guitarists Pablo Gomez, Derek Keller, Roberto Limon and Colin McAllister. The repertoire will include works by Mexican composers Mario Lavista, Manuel Ponce, Alberto Nunez Palacio, and Rogelio Sosa as well as Helmut Lachenmann's masterpiece for two guitars Salut fur Caudwell.

"Pure musicality is the hallmark here. I could not find a single phrase of music that wasn't shaped by a knowing mind and executed by fingers that obeyed its every command...Karis has made his mark in the piano world by championing contemporary music (Cage, Carter, Davidovsky, Babbitt, Feldman, etc.). Here is ample evidence that his success comes from the heart and soul of a true romantic." -- American Record Guide

During the years of 3 concerts per season, a faithful audience fills the concert halls, weather at UCSD or elsewhere in San Diego County. The concept of programming is quite unique - singers, mixed ensembles create an interesting bouquet of pieces.

"I always invite students to play with us and as the name of the series suggests, we are friends with and without making music." - Négyesy says.

The dates are: October 24th and April 17th in CPMC Concert Hall. The traditional Valentine Soirée on February 14th will be held at the Faculty Club followed with a dinner.

The cast features singers from from UCSD's graduate program, along with UCSD faculty member Philip Larson. Directed by Susan Narucki (one of the works' original cast members), To Be Sung takes place in the Department's new experimental theatre in the Conrad Prebys Music Center. Guest conductor Julian Pellicano leads members of of the Department's new music group Palimpsest.

Additional performances on May 27, 2010 and May 28, 2010, both at 8 p.m.

The cast features singers from from UCSD's graduate program, along with UCSD faculty member Philip Larson. Directed by Susan Narucki (one of the works' original cast members), To Be Sung takes place in the Department's new experimental theatre in the Conrad Prebys Music Center. Guest conductor Julian Pellicano leads members of of the Department's new music group Palimpsest.

The cast features singers from from UCSD's graduate program, along with UCSD faculty member Philip Larson. Directed by Susan Narucki (one of the works' original cast members), To Be Sung takes place in the Department's new experimental theatre in the Conrad Prebys Music Center. Guest conductor Julian Pellicano leads members of of the Department's new music group Palimpsest.