Mountain View’s Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) presents two free musical performances this month, starting with the Haruka Fujii Trio 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The program, titled “Sound of Japan,” is influenced by the country’s stories, music and culture. It will feature melodies, rhythm and harmony from Japan, performed by percussionist Fujii of the Grammy Award-winning ensemble Silkroad, flutist Ray Furuta and violinist Beni Shinohara. The trio will spotlight world premiere works by Bay Area composers David Verota and Shinji Eshima, along with folk melodies and other works by modern Japanese and American composers.
Later in the month, saxophonist Steven Banks will perform at CSMA. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
Winner of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Banks is known as an ambassador for the classical saxophone. He “has the potential to be one of the transformational artists of the 21st century,” according to Seen and Heard International.
The performance is presented in partnership with Stanford Live.
Both concerts will take place in Tateuchi Hall at CSMA, 230 San Antonio Circle. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Donations are accepted.
For more information, visit arts4all.org.
