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Photo of Nokuthula Ngwenyama, a young Ndebele and Japanese violinist with short curly brown hair. She wears a vibrant beaded collar-like necklace while smiling.
Nov 1, 2023 | How It's Made
The Making of Ngwenyama’s Flow, Inspired by the Natural World
Read what inspired Ngwenyama to create this new composition for the Takács Quartet, making its world premiere at Cal Performances November 2023.
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Photo of Nokuthula Ngwenyama, a young Ndebele and Japanese violinist with short curly brown hair. She wears a vibrant beaded collar-like necklace while smiling.
Nov 1, 2023 | How It's Made
The Making of Ngwenyama’s Flow, Inspired by the Natural World
Danish String Quartet
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Artist Conversation with Danish String Quartet: 2021/22 Season
Takacs Quartet CP at Home
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Artist Conversation with Takács Quartet: 2020/21 Season
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Artist Conversation with Dover Quartet: 2020/21 Season
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Beethoven 250: In Search of Something Unreachable
Beethoven 250
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Beethoven 250: Travels with Beethoven
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