Upcoming and Past Events
Salon à Trois
Saturday, May 11, 2024
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Spotlighting music by women and queer-identifying composers, Salon à Trois interweaves sumptuous Romantic era music with fresh sounds from living American composers, including the West Coast Premiere of “The Dragonfly” for viola and soprano by Nancy Bachmann.
Salon à Trois
Sunday, May 12, 2024
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Spotlighting music by women and queer-identifying composers, Salon à Trois interweaves sumptuous Romantic era music with fresh sounds from living American composers, including the West Coast Premiere of “The Dragonfly” for viola and soprano by Nancy Bachmann.
Art Song Center: In Need of Music
Sunday, April 14, 2024
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
An intimate afternoon of song and poetry with Ann Moss - soprano, Justin Ouellet - viola and Cheryl Cellon Lindquist - piano, presented by the Art Song Center for Poets and Musicians. Program includes “The Dragonfly” for soprano and viola by Nancy Bachmann. Please register by emailing directly to info@artsongisalive.org.
Art Song Center: Rooted in Ruth
Thursday, April 11, 2024
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
A collaborative evening of music and poetry that celebrates the human heart’s need to sing. Program includes the World Premiere of “The Dragonfly” for viola and soprano by Nancy Bachmann.
Fifteen Minutes of Fame featuring Monica Chew
Saturday, February 24, 2024
VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE
Fifteen Minutes of Fame is a presentation of 15 one-minute works by different composers written for a specific performer or ensemble. This virtual concert series was designed by producer / composer Robert Voisey to create an opportunity for composers to have their works performed and heard by audiences around the world. This installment features pianist Monica Chew performing on clavichord, and includes the new work Papillon by Nancy Bachmann.
Fresh Sounds for Fall: A Concert of New Music
Sunday, September 3, 2023
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Is a family's legacy the stories we share ... or the secrets we conceal ...? With music by Hannah Roedder, Durwayne Hsieh and Nancy Bachmann, this program of new works includes a fully-staged performance of Bachmann’s Micro Opera Mystery “A Remarkably Capable Woman” featuring mezzo-soprano Shauna Fallihee.
Fresh Sounds for Fall: A Concert of New Music
Saturday, September 2, 2023
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Is a family's legacy the stories we share ... or the secrets we conceal ...? With music by Hannah Roedder, Durwayne Hsieh and Nancy Bachmann, this program of new works includes a fully-staged performance of Bachmann’s Micro Opera Mystery “A Remarkably Capable Woman” featuring mezzo-soprano Shauna Fallihee.
Salon à Trois
Monday, 8/21/22 - Thursday 8/24/23
MULTIPLE MA LOCATIONS
Spotlighting music by women and queer-identifying composers, Salon à Trois interweaves sumptuous Romantic era music with fresh sounds from living American composers, including the World Premiere of two brand new duos for viola and soprano by Nancy Bachmann.
ALBUM RELEASE — WILD SWANS
August 11, 2023 — WORLDWIDE
I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my full-length album “Wild Swans” performed by clarinetist Diane Maltester and friends, and featuring soprano Ann Moss. Compositions include chamber works with soprano, piano, harp, woodwind trio and woodwind quintet as well as unaccompanied clarinet solos.
Berkeley Piano Club - A Remarkably Capable Woman
Sunday, July 16, 2023
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Is a family's legacy the stories we share ... or the secrets we conceal ... Experience a staged performance of composer/pianist Nancy Bachmann's Micro Opera Mystery featuring mezzo-soprano Shauna Fallihee, then join in a stimulating conversation about subjects explored in the opera.
Nevada County Composer’s Collective: New Beginnings
Sunday, May 7th, 2023
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Nevada County Composer’s Cooperative presents their 2023 Spring Concert – New Beginnings – featuring the world premiere of Bachmann’s new micro-opera mystery A Remarkably Capable Woman for voice and piano, performed by Bay Area mezzo-soprano Shauna Fallihee and the composer at the piano. The program also includes works by Durwynne Hsieh, Mark Vance, Bonnie Arbauch and Jake Collins.
Berkeley Piano Club - Works for Cello and Piano
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Cellist Amy Brodo joins pianist/composer Nancy Bachmann for the world premiere of Twelve for cello and piano, as well as a repeat performance of Scarecrows for cello and piano.
Chamber Music at St. Andrews
Sunday, February 5, 2023
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
World Premiere of Scarecrows for cello and piano featuring cellist Durwynne Hsieh and pianist/composer Nancy Bachmann. Also on the program are a new work by Hsieh, Clarinet Trios, Beethoven Op. 127 and Franck Violin Sonata. Freewill donations directly benefit Hope Solutions and its mission to provide permanent, affordable housing for homeless and at-risk families.
Poetry in Music and Motion
Saturday, October 15, 2022
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Mary Koniz Arnold, soprano, James Fitzwilliam, Piano; Heather Young, Dance/Choreography; Chelsea Needham, Violin; Brandon Codrington, Cello. Featuring world premieres by composers Durwynne Hsieh and Nancy Bachman (Sonnet from the Portuguese #4), and works by Samuel Barber and Amy Cheney Beach.
The Opus Project Presents Opus 95
Saturday, Sept 24, 2022
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
The Opus Project Presents Opus 95: The 95th compositions by various composers from the Baroque to Present, including a performance of the Rondo from Nancy Bachmann’s “Sonata 2020 for Piano Solo” with the composer at the piano.
Monica Chew - Sunset Music & Arts
Sunday, July 17, 2022
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Monica Chew performs one of Nancy Bachmann’s newest works “Minimums for Solo Piano” as part of her recital program for Sunset Music & Arts in San Francisco
Berkeley Piano Club - Monica Chew
Saturday, July 16, 2022
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Monica Chew performs one of Nancy Bachmann’s newest works “Minimums for Solo Piano” as part of her recital program at Berkeley Piano Club
Berkeley Piano Club - Tapestry Premiere
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE
Tapestry, a new work for two sopranos and piano, will receive its World Premiere performance as part of this in-person event. A permanent YouTube video will remain online for future viewing. See the permalink in this event posting.
Berkeley Piano Club Virtual Program
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Sonata 2020, dedicated to the Berkeley Piano Club, will receive its Premiere performance as part of this virtual event. A permanent YouTube playlist will remain online for future viewing. See the permalink in this event posting.
Recording My Debut Album
I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my full-length album, “Wild Swans – Music of Nancy Bachmann” played by Diane Maltester and Friends. Compositions include combinations with soprano, piano, harp, woodwind trio and woodwind quintet as well as unaccompanied clarinet solos.
Ocean Beach SF for String Orchestra
Saturday, May 13-14, 2017
Ocean Beach SF for string orchestra will be performed by the Contra Costa Community Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Timothy Smith at the historic El Campanil Theater in Antioch, and at The Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
Mutts and Maribel Walk to the Moon
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Mutts and Maribel Walk to the Moon was performed at the Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church Concert Series on Sunday, January 22 at 3pm.
Friday, October 21, 2016
World Premiere - Mutts and Maribel Walk to the Moon
St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church
Nancy's newest chamber opera is an ideal piece for schools or family concerts.
2015 Event Highlights
May 14, 2015
Nancy participated in the Composers Cooperative in the Nevada City/Grass Valley area. She contributed an excerpt for the "Composer's Night Out Musical Chain" to be played on KVMR and available online after May 14. Along with composer Danny Clay, Nancy was a guest speaker at the NCCC "Meet the Composer" event in Nevada City.
March 21, 2015
The premiere of The Voyage of Mary Magdalene was a rousing success. The next step is to find choral groups that might be interested in staging a production of this chamber opera.
2013–2014 Event Highlights
November 15, 2014
A Concert of Excerpts from Nancy Bachmann's The Voyage of Mary Magdalene
Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church Concert Series
Summer of 2014
The Villa Sinfonia performed Ocean Beach SF in Tours and in Paris, France, as well as at Union Square in San Francisco.
June 28, 2013
Lecture presented at the State Convention of the Music Teachers' Association of California, regarding the specific issues involved in the performance of piano ensemble.
“Music flows from the imagination of the composer, through the re-imagining of the performer to spark the imagination of the listener. All three persons of this trinity are required for music’s very existence..”
— N.B.