"Treelogy" at Hammer Theatre Center

In honor of California’s iconic and beloved redwood, sequoia and Joshua trees, Hammer Theatre Center invites audiences to Treelogy, a musical tribute created in response to the wildfires that ravaged the state’s ancient forests in 2020, which continue to impact the lives of Californians today. Commissioned by The Soraya at California State University Northridge, this three-part concert features works by lauded Grammy- winners Steven Mackey, and Billy Childs, and exciting new composer Gabriella Smith. Mackey taps into his Northern California roots with his tribute to the coastal redwood, while Smith’s work will focus on the Joshua tree, and Childs composition will explore the giant sequoia. These original pieces will be performed by The Billy Childs Quartet and Delirium Musicum chamber ensemble. The Soraya is also offering students from local high schools and San Jose State a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) opportunity to see this World Premiere at a free special matinee. Interested students may contact the box office for information.

WHEN: 7:30pm, Sunday, February 26, 2023