ENLIGHTEN ME
JANUARY 23–24, 2026
Karen Shinozaki Sor, Violin
American violinist Simone Porter leads this collaboration between New Century and students from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in this musical tour of illumination. Featuring works from the 12th to the 21st century, each piece on the program depicts different kinds of light: light from nature, light that inspires or clarifies, light that bestows joy. Beginning with Andrew Norman's Sabina, written in response to an ecstatic experience watching the sun rise in an ancient Roman cathedral, and moving through the upward gaze of Hildegard von Bingen's antiphon to divine wisdom, the program concludes with Mozart's Divertimento in F Major, the very spirit of levity and brilliance.
SIMONE PORTER
Guest Leader
DATES & VENUES
Friday, January 23, 2026: 7:30PM*
Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford
*Presented by Stanford Live; not available through New Century subscription. Visit live.stanford.edu for tickets & information.
Saturday, January 24, 2026: 7:30PM
Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak Street, San Francisco
FEATURED ARTIST
SIMONE PORTER
Guest Leader
Students of the
SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
PROGRAM:
ANDREW NORMAN
Sabina
HEINRICH BIBER
Battalia à 10
HILDEGARD VON BINGEN
O virtus sapientiae (Oh Divine Wisdom)
JUHI BANSAL
Cathedral of Light
J.S. BACH
Violin Concerto in E Major
Simone Porter, violin
HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9
W.A. MOZART
Divertimento in F Major
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A SEASON HONORING GORDON GETTY
Our 2025–26 season is a very special one, dedicated in full to Mr. Gordon Getty, our greatest supporter and a true champion of the arts. His extraordinary vision and generosity have profoundly shaped New Century Chamber Orchestra. This season celebrates his remarkable legacy and enduring impact of his support.