Pacific Mozart Ensemble

24 Members of PME to perform with Sufjan Stevens at Zellerbach Hall; Oct 10th and 11th, 2006

Sufjan Stevens is currently touring in support of his recent release The Avalanche and the soon to be released Songs for Christmas. Audiences who attended the 2006 PME Jazz and Pops concert will remember the finale, our a cappella rendition of "C'mon, Feel the Illinoise," the title track of Stevens' most well known work.

On this tour Stevens has augmented his usual group of 'Illinoisemakers' with strings and horns, so why not a choir? 24 members of PME will provide vocal support for both nights of the Berkeley run. Both performances are sold out, but we've seen tickets available on craigslist.

Members of PME to perform with John Zorn at Hertz Hall; Nov 12th

Composer and saxophonist John Zorn (b. 1953) has worked with a large number of experimental musicians, particularly in improvised works. He has been a central figure in NYC's downtown scene since 1975 and his experimental work with the bands Naked City and Masada earned him a large cult following.

The Cal Performances program on Nov. 12th features some of Zorn's most fascinating chamber music:

Members of the Pacific Mozart Ensemble will perform Sappho and Evocation of a Neophyte with John Zorn's ensemble.