About

Erik Andersen, cellist, performs on modern and baroque instruments including all sizes of viola da gamba. His background in language pedagogy and historically informed performance inspire his search for expression and meaning in each musical work, which he relishes sharing with audiences.

Music

Music for string ensemble (duo, trio, quartet) - standard repertoire classical, romantic, modern
Consort music for viols or broken consort (Mostly English, 1450-1700)
Music for solo viola da gamba (Telemann, J.S. Bach, CPE Bach, Abel, Schenck)
Music for solo baroque cello (J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann, Geminiani)
Music for baroque ensemble, trio sonatas (Various national styles)
Music for solo modern cello and piano (Brahms, Beethoven, Faure, Saint-Saens)

Videos

Upcoming groupmuses

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  Lovely Day Presents: Groupmuse

  Saturday, May 11 7:00 PM PDT

  • Neighborhood: Longfellow, Oakland
  • Instruments: String Quartet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Spots available

Past groupmuses (6)

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  Music For Friends And Groovers!

  Friday, Jan 17, 2020 7:00 PM PST

  • Neighborhood: Ashbury Heights, SF
  • Composers: Beethoven
  • Instruments: Violin, cello, piano
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 4 years ago

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  Classical on 24th Street

  Friday, Nov 16, 2018 7:30 PM PST

  • Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, SF
  • Composers: Ruhe, Rossi, Abel, Giustini, Riemann
  • Instruments: harpsichord + viola da gamba
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 5 years ago

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  Groupmuse at the old Cotton Mill

  Thursday, May 24, 2018 7:00 PM PDT

  • Neighborhood: East Peralta, Oakland
  • Composers: Tye, White, Gibbons, Ward, Jenkins, Byrd
  • Instruments: Baroque Violins, Quinte, Bass Viols
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened almost 6 years ago

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  A Bit of Baroque on a Sunday Afternoon

  Sunday, Apr 8, 2018 3:00 PM PDT

  • Neighborhood: Chabot Park, Oakland
  • Composers: Couperin, Telemann, Vivaldi
  • Instruments: Violin, Cello, Harpsichord
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened about 6 years ago

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  HAPPY SPRING!

  Saturday, Apr 7, 2018 7:00 PM PDT

  • Neighborhood: Lindenwood, Atherton
  • Composers: Haydn, Mozart
  • Instruments: violin, cello, and harpsichord
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened about 6 years ago

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  Summer Solstice - Classical Music & Sunset Walk

  Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 7:00 PM PDT

  • Neighborhood: Chabot Park, Oakland
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened almost 7 years ago