Upcoming Performances

 

Sun. March 8, 2020 | 4:30pm
Doors open at 4:30pm
Concert begins at 5:00pm

POSTPONED: Divisa Ensemble presents "Beerthoven 5" - Chamber Music in the Beer Hall

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
935 Washington Street
San Carlos, CA

Out of respect for everyone's health and safety, Divisa Ensemble has decided to postpone this Sunday's Beerthoven 5 event at Devil's Canyon Brewery. We look forward to sharing our music with you at a future date

 

 

Sat. May 30, 2020 | 7:30pm

Sunset Music and Arts Concert Series


Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
1750 29th Avenue
San Francisco, CA

Tickets available online
$20 General, $15 Seniors/Students
Go to the Event website for more details.

 

 

Sun. October 25, 2020 | 3:00pm

Maybeck Studio for the Performing Arts Concert Series


Maybeck Studio
1537 Euclid Avenue
Berkeley, CA

Admission: $20 General
Seating is limited - Online Reservation Required
Ticket and reservation information coming soon

 




Past Performances

 

Wed. May 8, 2019 | 12:00pm

Throckmorton Theatre Wednesday Noon Concerts


142 Throckmorton Theatre
Mill Valley, CA

Telemann - Sonata No. IV in g minor, TWV 40:102
Schickele - A Little Welcome Serenade
Cambini - Quintetto No. 1, in G Major
Mozart - Flute Quartet in D Major, K.285
Rokeach - Going Up?
Besozzi - Divertimento in e minor

 

 

Sun. April 14, 2019 | 2:00pm
Doors open at 2pm
Concert begins at 2:30pm

Divisa Ensemble presents "Beerthoven" - Chamber Music in the Beer Hall

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
935 Washington Street
San Carlos, CA

Music, Beer, and Food -- it's a great combination! Drink, eat, and enjoy live classical music at this family friendly event!
Food and drink will be available for purchase from Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. and Ayala's Catering Mexican food truck.


Admission + Beer Tasting $20 in advance/$30 at the door
Admission only: $12 in advance/$20 at the door
Children 5 and under free!

Tell your friends! Go here for a shareable event invitation.

Besozzi - Divertimento in e minor
Cambini - Quintet No. 1, in G Major
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Rokeach - Going Up?
Mozart - Flute Quartet in D Major, K285
Singer - Grandmother's Attic
Telemann - Sonata No. IV in g minor, TWV 40:102

 

 

Sat. January 26, 2019 | 2:00pm

Divisa Ensemble with GYSO Divisa Honors Ensembles

Tateuchi Hall, CSMA
230 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA

Free admission

Cambini - Quintet No. 1, in G Major
Mozart - Flute Quartet in D Major, K285
Schickele - A Little Welcome Serenade
Singer - Grandmother's Attic
Telemann - Sonata No. IV in g minor, TWV 40:102

Also featuring ECYS Student Ensembles

 

 

Tues. November 20, 2018 | 12:00pm

Divisa Ensemble at Community Tuesdays at the OFJCC

Oshmann Family JCC
Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA

Tickets: $20 for lunch and concert, pay at the door

Join us for lunch and a concert. Lunch is included with admission. Early admittance at 11:40 for those that RSVP by November 18. RSVP to:
Michelle Rosengaus | (650) 223-8616 | mrosengaus@paloaltojcc.org

Bliss - Conversations
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Schickele - A Little Welcome Serenade
Tann - The Walls of Morlais Castle
Telemann - Sonata No. IV in g minor, TWV 40:102

 

 

Sun. May 27, 2018, at 4pm

Music at Old St. Hilary's

Old St. Hilary's Landmark
201 Esperanza
Tiburon, CA

Tickets available online at Brownpapertickets and at the door.

There is no parking at Old St. Hilary's. Please park at the Boardwalk Shopping Center, 1550 Tiburon Blvd. and take a shuttle from in front of Rustic Bakery to the concert. Shuttle service begins at 3:30pm.

Bitzan - Zoological Garden, for Flute and Viola
Borodin - Quartet in D Major, for Flute, Oboe, Viola, and Cello
Cannabich - Quintet, for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Devienne - Duo in C minor, for Flute and Viola
Niblock - Three Miniatures for Oboe and Cello
Tann - The Walls of Morlais Castle

 

 

Wed. March 7, 2018, at noon

Throckmorton Theatre Wednesday Noon Concerts


142 Throckmorton Theatre
Mill Valley, CA

Deussen - San Andreas Suite, for Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Fine - Quintet for Flute, Oboe, and String Trio
Tann - The Walls of Morlais Castle
Bernofsky - Blue Monkey, for Flute and Violin
Singer - Grandmother's Attic for Flute, Oboe, and Strings

 

 

Fri. January 26, 2018, at 7:30pm

Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Divisa Honors Ensembles

Tateuchi Hall, CSMA
230 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA

Bliss - Conversations
Ginastera - Duo for Flute and Oboe
Martinu - Duo for Violin and Viola

Also featuring ECYS Student Ensembles:
Flautasia
Mardi Soir
Zircon Duo

 

 

Sat. November 11, 2017, at noon

Beerthoven - Music and Beer Pairings

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
935 Washington Street
San Carlos, CA

Tickets available online at Brownpapertickets and at the door.
Admission + Beer Tasting $25 in advance/$30 at the door
Admission only: $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Under 5 free

Music and Beer and Food Trucks -- it's a great combination! We'll be presenting a selection of chamber music from lots of different periods with various wind and string combinations. Have a drink, eat some food, and listen to a variety of music at this family friendly event!


Bartok - Duets, Sz98
Beethoven - Duo for flute and oboe
Beethoven - Serenade
Bliss - Conversations
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Casterede - Ombres et Clartes
Rossini - Quartet for flute and Strings, No.1

 

Fri. April 21, at 7:30pm

Divisa Ensemble at Arlington Community Church Concert Series

Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Avenue
Kensington, CA

Tickets: $20 general, $15 senior (55&above), $10 students with ID

Bliss - Conversations
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Martinu - Three Madrigals
Niblock - Three Miniatures for oboe and cello
Rossini - Quartet for flute and Strings, No.1

 

 

Sat. Feb. 25, 2017, at 4pm

Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Divisa Honors Ensembles

Tateuchi Hall, CSMA
230 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA

Beethoven - Serenade, Op.25
Beethoven - String Trio in G Major, Op.9 No.1
Dohnanyi - Serenade, Op.10
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Schultze - Sonata for flute and oboe

 

 

Fri. Jan 20, 2017, at 7pm

Inauguration Night Benefit Concert
with Frequency 49 and Friends

First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco
1187 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA

Tickets: $30, all proceeds benefiting the ACLU
Tickets available online at Brownpapertickets.com and at the door.

An evening of chamber music featuring some of San Francisco's most talented musicians! Frequency 49, Wild Rumpus, Divisa Ensemble, and the Siroko Duo will share the stage to raise funds for the ACLU. All proceeds will be donated.

Ted Hearne - Furtive Movements
Francis Poulenc - Sextuor
Alyssa Morris - Brokenvention

Divisa Ensemble:
Ceremuga - Qvintet
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini

 

 

Sun. Nov. 20, 2016
Doors open at 4pm
Concert begins at 4:30pm

Beerthoven - Music and Beer Pairings

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
935 Washington Street
San Carlos, CA

Tickets available online at Brownpapertickets and at the door.
Admission + Beer Tasting $25 in advance/$30 at the door
Admission only: $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Under 5 free

Pub snacks will be provided with admission. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.

Beethoven - Duo for violin and cello
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Ceremuga - Kvintet
Mozart - Oboe Quartet in F, KV370
Philips - Huntingdon Twos and Threes
Singer - Grandmother's Attic

 

Sun. April 10, 2016
Doors open at 4pm
Concert begins at 4:30pm

Divisa Ensemble brings Classical Music to the Beer Garden

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
935 Washington Street
San Carlos, CA

Tickets available online at
Online at Brownpapertickets and at the door.
Adults $15, Students 5-18 $5, Under 5 free
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the brewery and food truck.

Bliss - Conversations
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Martinu - Duo for violin and viola
Mozart - Oboe Quartet in F, KV370
Villa-Lobos - Assobio a jato (The Jet Whistle)

 

 

Wed. Feb. 24, 2016, at 12pm

UC Berkeley Noon Concert Series

Hertz Concert Hall
UC Berkeley Campus
(near College Ave. and Bancroft Ave.)
Berkeley, CA

Casterede - Ombres et Clartes for Flute and String Trio
Bliss - Conversations

 

 

Sat Jan. 30, 2016, at 8pm

El Camino Youth Symphony (ECYS) presents the Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Chamber Ensembles

St. Mark's Episcopal Church
600 Colorado Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
Free Admission

Divisa Ensemble Performing:
Beeman - Intro and Dance
Bartok - Duets, Sz98
Mozart - Flute Quartet in D Major, K285

Get Funky! Quartet Performing:
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Mozart - Flute Quartet in C Major, K285b

Sapphire Quartet Performing:
Mozart - String Quartet no. 4 in C Major, K157
Dvorak - String Quartet no. 12 in F Major, Op. 96

 

 

Sun. Nov. 22, 2015, at 4pm

Music at Old St. Hilary's

Old St. Hilary's Landmark
201 Esperanza
Tiburon, CA

Haydn - London Trio No.1
Casterede - Ombres et Clartes for Flute and String Trio
Martinu - Duo for violin and viola
Bliss - Conversations

 

 

Sat. June 27, 2015, at 8pm

NACUSA presents the Divisa Ensemble

Lucie Stern Community Center
1305 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA

Beeman - Intro and Dance
Schmidt - Bagatelle
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Bartholomew - Black Pool
Verotta - Solar Wind III
Albert - Americana

 

 

Sun. May 17, 2015, at 4pm

Divisa Ensemble at Old First Concerts

1751 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA

Bartok - Duets, Sz98
Britten - Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings, op.2
Dohnanyi - Serenade in C Major for String Trio, op.10
Casterade - Ombres et Clartes for Flute and String Trio
Ceremuga - Kvintet

 

 

Sat. January 24, 2015, at 8pm

El Camino Youth Symphony (ECYS) presents the Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Chamber Ensembles

Mountain View, CA

Klein - String Trio
Singer - Grandmother's Attic
Adolphe - Quartet for Oboe and Strings
Cambini - Quintet
Mozart - Flute Quartet in D Major, K285
(performed by the Get Funky! Quartet)
Quantz - Duetto in C Major, op.2, no.4
(performed by Saut de la Musique)

 

2014 Concert Schedule

 

Sun. November 16, 2014, at 2:30pm

Divisa Ensemble at Arlington Community Church Concert Series

Arlington, CA

Adolphe - Quartet for Oboe and Strings
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Klein - String Trio
Reger - Serenade in D Major, Op.77a
Singer - Grandmother's Attic
Telemann - Sonate in G Major, TWV 40:118

 

 

Sun. August 3, 2014, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble at Sundays in the Gardens

Mountain View, CA

Adolphe - Oboe Quartet
Bliss - Conversations
Cambini - Quintetto in E flat Major
Janitsch - Flute Quartet in G Major
Mozart - Flute Quartet in D Major

 

 

Tues. June 17, 2014, at 12:30pm

Divisa Ensemble at Community Tuesdays at the OFJCC

Palo Alto, CA

Bliss - Conversations
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Cambini - Quintetto in E flat Major
Hoffmeister - Terzetto in D Major

 

 

Fri. April 11, 2014, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Divisa Honors Ensemble

Mountain View, CA

Bliss - Conversations
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Mozart - Duo for violin and viola
Villa-Lobos - Assobio a jato (The Jet Whistle)

 

 

Sun. Feb. 23, 2014, at 4pm

Divisa Ensemble at St. Bede's Performing Arts Series

Menlo Park, CA

Casterade - Ombres et Clartes
Hartmann - Variations on a Theme by Paganini
Janitsch - Sonata da camera
Koetsier - Petite Suite Champetre
Mozart - Zwolf Duette K487
Schickele - Dream Dances

 

 

Sat. Feb. 22, 2014, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble at "Composers and Friends" hosted by NACUSAsf

Palo Alto, CA

Bilotta - The Song of the Hermit Thrush
Schmidt - A Little Night Music

 

 

Sun. Jan. 5, 2014, at 3pm

Vallejo Symphony Winter Concert - Chamber Music Gems

Vallejo, CA

Clarke - Two Pieces for Viola and Cello
Schickele - Dream Dances
Mozart - Flute Quartet K258 in D Major
Koetsier - Petite Suite Champetre

 

2013 Concert Schedule

 

Sat. Nov. 9, 2013, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble at Del Valle Fine Arts

Livermore, CA

Arnold - Duo for Flute and Viola, Op.10
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Boismortier - Sonate in b minor
Koestier - Petite Suite Champetre
Mozart - Flute Quartet K.285 in D Major
Ponse - Kvintet
Tann - The Walls of Morlais Castle

 

Sat. Oct. 19, 2013, at 7:30pm

Divisa Ensemble at Pacifica Performances

Pacifica, CA

Arnold - Duo for Flute and Viola, Op.10
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite
Boismortier - Sonate in b minor
Koestier - Petite Suite Champetre
Mozart - Flute Quartet K.285 in D Major
Ponse - Kvintet
Tann - The Walls of Morlais Castle

 

Sun. June 16, 2013, at 6pm

Divisa Ensemble at Palo Alto World Music Day

Palo Alto, CA

Repertoire will be announced at the program

 

Sun. June 9, 2013, at 4pm

Divisa Ensemble at Old First Concerts

San Francisco, CA

Arnold - Duo for Flute and Viola, Op.10
Bach, W.F. - Duo for flute and oboe
Mozart - Oboe Quartet
Rubbra - Buddha Suite
Schubert - String Trio

 

Sun. April 14, 2013, at 7pm

Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Divisa Honors Ensembles

Mountain View, CA

Beethoven - Serenade Op.25
Cambini - Quintet in G Major
Gal - Trio, Op.94
Tann - Duo for Oboe and Viola
Telemann - Canonic Sonata in A Major
Ibert - Cinq Pieces en Trio (performed by 24K)

 

Sun. Mar. 10, 2013, at 12pm

Divisa Ensemble presents a Masterclass

Palo Alto, CA

ECYS Chamber music ensembles perform various chamber works

 

Sun. Feb 24, 2013, at 3pm

Divisa Ensemble performs at Manteca Kindred Arts Series.

Manteca, CA

Bozza - Trois Pieces pour flute et houtbois
Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite, for flute and strings
Ceremuga - Quintet
Clarke - Two Pieces for Viola and Cello
Haydn - Trio in C Major, for oboe, violin, and cello
Mozart - Quartet in F Major KV 370, for oboe and strings

 

Sun. Jan. 13, 2013 at 12pm

Divisa Ensemble presents a Masterclass

Palo Alto, CA

ECYS Chamber music ensembles perform various chamber works

 

2012 Concert Schedule

Sun. Oct. 14, 2012 at 7pm

Divisa Ensemble performs at Fortnightly Music Club

Palo Alto, CA

Bloomer Deussen - San Andreas Suite, for flute and strings
Bloomer Deussen - Two Pieces for Violin and Piano

 

Sun. Sept. 23, 2012 at 4pm

Divisa Ensemble at St. Bede's Performing Art Series: 2012-2013 Season Opener

Menlo Park, CA

Arnold - Duo for Flute and Viola, Op.10
Haydn - London Trio No.1 in C Major, Hob.IV:1
Leukauf - Quintet
Moeran - Fantasy Quartet for oboe and strings
Sussmayr - Quintet in D Major, SmWV 602

 

Sun. June 17, 2012 at 6pm

Divisa Ensemble performs at Palo Alto World Music Day

In Front of The Cheesecake Factory
University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA

Repertoire will be announced throughout the performance.

 

Sat. April 28, 2012, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Divisa Honors Ensembles

Tateuchi Hall, CSMA
230 San Antonio Circle
Mountain View, CA

Bozza - Trois Pieces for flute and oboe
Hoffmeister - Terzetto in D, for flute, viola, and cello
Janitsch - Quartet for flute, oboe, viola, and cello
Raasted - Serenade for flute, oboe, viola, and cello
Dvorak - Terzetto in C for Two Violins and Viola, Op.74
(performed by The Fine Ensemble)

 

Sun. April 22, 2012 at 12pm

Divisa Ensemble presents a Masterclass

4055 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA

ECYS Chamber music ensembles perform various chamber works

 

Sat. Feb. 4, 2012, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble at Trinity Chamber Concerts

Trinity Chapel
2320 Dana Street
Berkeley, CA

Beethoven - String Trio in G, Op.9 No.1
Bliss - Conversations, for flute, oboe, and strings
Felciano - Contraltos for English Horn and Viola
Roussel - Trio for flute, viola, and cello
Singer - Grandmother's Attic for Flute, Oboe, and Strings

 

Sun. Jan. 22, 2012 at 12pm

Divisa Ensemble presents a Masterclass

4055 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA

ECYS Chamber music ensembles perform various chamber works

 

2011 Concert Schedule

 

Sun. Oct. 9, 2011, at 4pm

St. Bede's Performing Arts Series

St. Bede's Church
2650 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA

Beethoven - Serenade Op.25, for Flute, Violin, and Viola
Besozzi - Divertimento in e minor, for Oboe and Cello
Borodin - Quartet in D Major, for Flute, Oboe, Viola, and Cello
Cannabich - Quintet, for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Deussen - San Andreas Suite, for Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello

 

Sun. June 19, 2011 at 6pm

Divisa Ensemble performs at Palo Alto World Music Day

In Front of The Cheesecake Factory
University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA

Repertoire will be announced throughout the performance.

 

Fri. May 13, 2011, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble with ECYS Divisa Honors Ensembles

Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, Second Stage
500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA

Britten - Phantasy, Op.2, for Oboe Quartet
Devienne - Duo in C minor, for Flute and Viola
Honegger - 3 Contrepoints
Koetsier - Petite suite champetre

 

Fri. March 11, 2011, at 8pm

Divisa Ensemble in Recital

Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA

JC Bach - Quartetto, Op.19 Nr.2
Janitsch - Sonata da camera, Op.1/1
Roussel - Trio for flute, viola, and cello
Tann - The Walls of Morlais Castle
Villa-Lobos - Assobio a jato (The Jet Whistle)

 

2010 Concert Schedule

Sun. Oct. 24, 2010, at 2pm

Divisa Ensemble in Recital

Santa Clara Univ. Recital Hall
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA

Bliss - Conversations
Ceremuga - Kvintet
Handel-Halvorsen - Passacaglia for Violin and Viola
Schickele - Dream Dances for Flute, Oboe, and Cello
Singer - Grandmother's Attic for Flute, Oboe, and Strings

 

Sun. Oct. 10, 2010, at 8pm

Fortnightly Music Club Concert

Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road
Palo Alto, CA

Bliss - Conversations

 

Sat. June 12, 2010, at 7pm

Divisa Ensemble in Recital

Santa Clara Univ. Recital Hall
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA

Cambini - Quintet in G Major
Dohnanyi - Serenade for String Trio, Op.10
Uebayashi - Suite for flute and cello
Mozart - Oboe Quartet in F, KV370
Ponse - Quintet, Op.25

 

2009 Concert Schedule

Sun. Dec. 13, 2009, at 2pm

Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bach Festival

Palo Alto Buddhist Temple
2751 Louis Road
Palo Alto, CA

Fiala - Theme and Variations for oboe and viola
Singer - Grandmother's Attic
Uebayashi - Suite for flute and cello

 

Sun. Sept. 20, 2009, at 4pm

Premiere Recital

Unitarian Universalist Church
505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA

W.F. Bach - Duet No. 4 for flute and oboe
Beethoven - String Trio in E-flat, Op.3
Britten - Phantasy, Op.2, for oboe quartet
Mozart - Flute Quartet in C Major, K.258b
Bliss - Conversations, for flute, oboe, and strings