Gloria Justen

Violin and Viola

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San Francisco, CA
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Gloria Justen

Violin and Viola

About

Gloria Justen is a composer, violinist and violist known for her dynamic, emotionally-charged performances. She has released two albums of original music: Four-Stringed Voice: music for solo violin (2008), and Sonaquifer: Music for Solo Viola (2018). Her composing practice emerges from her lifelong immersion in music as a performer. A graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Gloria has performed and toured internationally with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the San Francisco Symphony, served as Concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for six seasons, toured with the Philip Glass Ensemble, and played many works by other contemporary composers. Gloria lives in San Francisco and creates music for both traditional concert experiences and for electronic music settings.

Music

Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin
Hindemith Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2
Ysaÿe Sonatas for Solo Violin
Bach Suites for Solo Cello, played on 5-String Viola
My own original music
Chamber music for duos, trios, or other small groups

My original music is based on the classical tradition, and influenced by Bach, Bartok, bird song and folk music. I like to play music that sings, dances, and tells a story. To do this I use every technique and sound on the instruments, including alternate tunings and extended techniques. But I always return to a singing tone that speaks to the heart.

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Past groupmuses (8)

  • Glenview Classical Groupmuse

    Friday, Sep 30, 2022 8:00 PM PDT

    • Neighborhood: Glenview, Oakland
    • Composers: Mozart, Piazzolla, Reicha, Patzner
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 1 year ago

  • Outdoors

    Sunnyvale’s 1st Outdoor Groupmuse!

    Saturday, Sep 17, 2022 5:30 PM PDT

    • Neighborhood: Ortega Park
    • Composers: Bach, Justen, improvisation
    • Instruments: Solo violin and solo viola
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 1 year ago

  • Sunday Serenade No. 3

    Sunday, Feb 2, 2020 1:30 PM PST

    • Neighborhood: Richmond District, SF
    • Composers: J. S. Bach, Gloria Justen, Byron Hogan
    • Instruments: Viola and Cello
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Sunday Serenade No.2

    Sunday, Jan 5, 2020 1:30 PM PST

    • Neighborhood: Inner Richmond, SF
    • Composers: Bach, Justen, and Another Composer
    • Instruments: Solo violin, chamber group TBD
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Sunday Serenade

    Sunday, Dec 1, 2019 1:30 PM PST

    • Neighborhood: Richmond District, SF
    • Composers: J.S. Bach, Gloria Justen
    • Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Electronic sounds
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Groupmuse on Friday May 3rd

    Friday, May 3, 2019 7:00 PM PDT

    • Neighborhood: Sea Cliff, SF
    • Composers: Bach, Gloria Justen
    • Instruments: Solo Violin, Solo Viola
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened about 5 years ago

  • Jane & Marc's Groupmuse - West Coast Edition

    Friday, Aug 24, 2018 7:30 PM PDT

    • Neighborhood: The Castro, SF
    • Composers: J.S. Bach and Gloria Justen
    • Instruments: Solo Violin, Solo Viola
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 5 years ago

  • City Lights Music • SAT April 7

    Saturday, Apr 7, 2018 7:00 PM PDT

    • Neighborhood: Glen Park, SF
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened about 6 years ago