Jon Manasse, Clarinet & Jon Nakamatsu, Piano

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave, Berkeley

Jon Manasse

Among the most distinguished classical artists of his generation, clarinetist
Jon Manasse is internationally recognized for his inspiring artistry, uniquely
glorious sound and charismatic performing style.

Jon Nakamatsu
American pianist Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw unanimous praise as a
true aristocrat of the keyboard, whose playing combines elegance, clarity,
and electrifying power.

Program:

Brahms: Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2

Debussy: Premiere Rhapsody

Mendelssohn: Fantasy in f-sharp minor, Op. 28 (Jon Nakamatsu only)

Leonard Bernstein: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano

Gordon Goodwin: 3^rd movement from Four Views for Clarinet and Piano

Paquito D’Rivera: Bandoneon from Cape Cod Files

Vivian Fung: 4^th movement from Down and Dirty

John Novacek: from Four Rags for Two Jons

            4^th Street Drag

            Full Stride Ahead+

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