Sha’ar Zahav: CMC Shenson Faculty Concert Series: Dorisiya Yosifova, violin

The Shenson Faculty Concert Series returns this summer with free concerts spotlighting CMC’s talented faculty members. Each year, the Shenson Foundation sponsors free community concerts for musical projects to support CMC faculty as performing artists and ensure their work on stage is shared and celebrated in our community.

This year’s accomplished presenters will highlight a wide variety of musical styles, techniques, and creative inspirations—from jazz to classical to folk traditions, original compositions, and music as a tool for social justice and historical and cultural reflection.

July 13: Rita Lackey, voice/piano
July 20: Dorisiya Yosifova, violin
August 3: Erick Peralta, piano
August 10: Jon Jang, piano

A Journey Through Time with Dorisiya Yosifova, violin

Thursday, July 20 at 7pm

Sha’ar Zahav (290 Dolores St, San Francisco)

FREE

Enjoy a musical journey through time from Baroque to Contemporary styles with Eastern European flavor and an emphasis on women composers. Showcasing the timeless artistry of the violin, this exciting program will also feature a solo commission based on a famous Bulgarian folk tune composed by Jillian Honorof. Accompaniment by CMC faculty pianist Paul Dab. Additional program details to be announced.

This event will be hosted by our Mission District neighbors Sha’ar Zahav. RSVP is recommended, but there will be space for walk-up patrons at the door.

About the Performers:

A native of Bulgaria, violinist Dorisiya Yosifova enjoys an active career in music as a teacher and performer. As an orchestra musician, Dorisiya has performed with the Apollo ensemble of Boston as Principal Second Violinist, the Cape Ann Symphony as Section Player and the Lowell House Opera as Concertmaster. In recent years, she has appeared in performances as a solo and chamber musician in the Greater Boston Area, where Dorisiya was located before her recent move to the Bay Area. Enthusiastic about teaching, Dorisiya is currently on the String Faculty of the Maud Powell String Institute, Myriad Music School, and MidPeninsula Music Academy. Previously, she has also taught at the Boston School of Music Arts and the El Sistema-inspired Youth and Family Enrichment Services. Additionally, Dorisiya is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Maud Powell String Institute – a string program specifically designed for immigrant children in MA. Dorisiya holds a M.M. degree from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and a B.M. degree from Oberlin Conservatory.

About the Venue:

Masks are encouraged but not required. Please be aware that events are subject to change to comply with health and safety. Thank you for helping us keep our communities safe!

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Refrain from wearing perfume/cologne
Check your various products to see if there is a fragrance-free version available and/or try to use them at least a couple of hours before coming to Sha’ar Zahav to give time for the fragrance to wear off.
Switch to fragrance-free laundry detergent and softener

For more information on this subject, including why it’s important and a list of Fragrance-Free products, please visit: eastbaymeditation.org