Upcoming and Past Events
Bay Area Women Musicians House Concert
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE – PRIVATE RESIDENCE
Für Irene: three movements for cello and piano, as part of “March 4, 1939” composition in collaboration with cellist Monica Scott, commemorating the arrival in San Francisco of Scott’s mother fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria.
Berkeley Piano Club — “March 4, 1939”
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE – BERKELEY, CA
Für Irene (world premiere): three movements for cello and piano, as part of “March 4, 1939” composition in collaboration with cellist Monica Scott, commemorating the arrival in San Francisco of Scott’s mother fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria.
Sunday Sounds
Sunday, October 27, 2024
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE – BURLINGAME, CA
Composer/performers Nancy Bachmann and Durwynne Hsieh present a program of their own compositions at this "Sunday Sounds" concert hosted by Peter Bassford. Featured works include a sonata for cello and piano by Durwynne, four solo piano pieces from "Expressions" by Nancy, and a delightful Halloween duo for piano and cello by Nancy entitled "Scarecrows". Nancy and Durwynne will talk about their works from both a musical and inspirational point of view.
Berkeley Piano Club — Works for Cello and Piano
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE – BERKELEY, CA
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 – PLEASANT HILL, CA
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.
“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.