Convergence Ensemble presents Strings Entwined, a concert featuring lesser-known works by African American and female composers combined with classics from the trio literature. Look forward to an enchanting program of music for violin, viola, and cello with Francesca Anderegg, Michelle LaCourse, and Hyun-Ji Kwon. This concert has been rescheduled from its original date in November.

Francesca serves as guest concertmaster with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at their Orpheum Series.

Francesca performs Prokofiev Concerto No. 2 with the Roanoke Symphony.

Sparks & Wiry Cries in partnership with Vital Opera will produce the premiere of Meltdown, an operatic song recital for mezzo-soprano Hai-Ting Chinn, pianist Erika Switzer, violinist Francesca Anderegg, and cellist Jules Biber. Meltdown engages the layered stories and science of climate change through the lens of a female glaciologist. Meltdown was workshopped at the Performing Garage and Bard College in June 2024 and the Baryshnikov Arts Center in November 2024. Composer Stefan Weisman, librettist David Cote, director Kelvin Chan, and visual designer Camilla Tassi complete the creative team.

Francesca performs “Ghostwritten Variations” and “Duende” by Reinaldo Moya in an evening of chamber music honoring the composer at Wellesley College.

Francesca performs the Piazzolla Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the Victoria Bach Festival in a joint solo appearance with violinist Nick Tavani.

Francesca performs Reinaldo Moya’s violin concerto in San José, Costa Rica in arrangement for violin and symphonic wind ensemble with the National Directorate of Bands/Ministry of Culture.

Francesca Anderegg, violin and Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Erika Ribeiro present “Images of Brazil,” original arrangements inspired by Brazilian jazz, samba, frevo and choro. The performance will be accompanied by viewing photography by Brazilian photographer Aline Müller.

This project is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Francesca Anderegg, violin and Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Erika Ribeiro present “Images of Brazil,” original arrangements inspired by Brazilian jazz, samba, frevo and choro. The performance will be accompanied by viewing photography by Brazilian photographer Aline Müller.

Francesca Anderegg is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

Francesca Anderegg, violin and Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist Erika Ribeiro present “Images of Brazil,” original arrangements inspired by Brazilian jazz, samba, frevo and choro. The performance will be accompanied by viewing photography by Brazilian photographer Aline Müller.

Francesca Anderegg, violin and Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Erika Ribeiro present “Images of Brazil,” original arrangements inspired by Brazilian jazz, samba, frevo and choro. The performance will be accompanied by viewing photography by Brazilian photographer Aline Müller.

Francesca performs Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with the St. Olaf Orchestra.

This concert is the conclusion of a complete cycle of the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin by J.S. Bach. These monumental works showcase the expressive potential of the violin through complex counterpoint, singing melodies and lively dances. In the second program, on March 3, 2024, Francesca will perform the remaining three Sonatas and Partitas, including the imposing Chaconne and the light and graceful Partita No. 3 in E major.

Francesca performs Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with the Topeka Symphony.

Francesca returns to the Harmony for Mayo concert series at the Mayo Clinic, joined by pianist Matthew McCright and cellist Richard Belcher.

Gabriela Lena Frank Five Folksongs for Piano Trio

Freddie Mercury Bohemian Rhapsody (arr. Nicholas Buc)

Antonin Dvorak Dumky Trio

Francesca returns to the Music on the Hill series, performing music of Joaquin Turina and Antonin Dvorak. She is joined by her frequent collaborative partners Matthew McCright, piano, and Richard Belcher, cello.

Francesca performs with pianist Liza Stepanova at the University of Georgia.

Repertoire:

Manuel de Falla Suite Populaire Espagnole

Maurice Ravel Violin Sonata No. 2

W.A. Mozart Sonata for Violin and Piano K. 454

William Grant Still Suite for Violin and Piano

Francesca performs Reinaldo Moya’s Violin Concerto in an arrangement for violin and symphonic wind ensemble at Converse College, conducted by Arthur Haecker.

Francesca performs at a benefit concert remembering NYC violinist Blair Lawhead.

Repertoire:

Bach A minor Concerto

Mozart Sonata for Piano and Violin K. 304

Don Lawhead: Fantasy for Violin and Piano

Kreisler: Liebesfreud, Liebesleid, La Gintana

As part of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival, Francesca will perform a concert of piano trios with her longtime collaborative partners Matthew McCright, Instructor of Piano at Carleton College, and Richard Belcher, cellist with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Music by Joaquin Turina, Antonin Dvorak, and Freddie Mercury.

Francesca and fellow St. Olaf faculty member, pianist April Kim, perform a recital, with works by William Grant Still, George Walker, Jessie Montgomery, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Jeffrey Mumford.

Francesca will perform Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with the Rochester Symphony in Rochester, MN, conducted by St. Olaf Orchestra emeritus conductor Steven Amundson.

Francesca Anderegg performs at Icehouse Minneapolis as part of the Great Northern Festival.

The 2022 McKnight Composer Fellows will have their work showcased at this event, in partnership with the American Composers Forum.

Francesca Anderegg and Matthew McCright return to the Mayo Clinic to perform a holiday-themed program. Works by W.A. Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Joaquin Nin, and traditional holiday carols.

Francesca will perform Reinaldo Moya’s violin concerto Vestida de Mar (2019) with the Berkshire Symphony, conducted by Ronald Feldman, at Williams College in Williamstown, MA.

Francesca will perform a concert of piano trios with her longtime collaborative partners Matthew McCright, Instructor of Piano at Carleton College, and Richard Belcher, cellist with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Music by Joaquin Turina, Antonin Dvorak, and Freddie Mercury.

The concert is free and open to the public with an outdoor reception to follow.

Francesca will play four quartets by Jessie Montgomery, Caroline Shaw, Rebecca Clarke and Florence Price with the Jamison Ensemble (Jane Cords O’Hara, Elise Parker, and Anne Aïnomae. The concert is free with suggested donation. Francesca is the artistic director of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival.

Francesca will play Brazilian music for violin and piano with pianist Erika Ribeiro, highlighting selections from their new album in development.

Francesca performed with Silkroad Ensemble faculty members Balla Kouyaté, Wu Man and Hankus Netsky as part of the Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop at New England Conservatory.