Rob Reich’s Thymesia
Rob Reich grew up in Long Island, New York, studying piano from age three. After graduating with a degree in Music Composition from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he discovered the accordion, now his primary instrument. Reich’s music defies genre. His music combines strong melodic ideas, rhythmic drive, and a spirit of irreverence and experimentation.
Ben Goldberg XYZ
The diversity of clarinetist Ben Goldberg’s musical interests may only be matched by the intensity of his study. He grew up on The Beatles and classic jazz, started playing Klezmer music at the University of California, Berkeley in the early ’80s, and studied with renowned classical clarinet teacher Rosario Mazzeo.
The UC Botanical Garden Summer Concert Series is back! Enjoy a magical music experience this summer under towering redwoods in the Berkeley hills. Visit our website for the full lineup: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
Rob Reich’s Thymesia
Rob Reich grew up in Long Island, New York, studying piano from age three. After graduating with a degree in Music Composition from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he discovered the accordion, now his primary instrument. Reich’s music defies genre. His music combines strong melodic ideas, rhythmic drive, and a spirit of irreverence and experimentation.
Ben Goldberg XYZ
The diversity of clarinetist Ben Goldberg’s musical interests may only be matched by the intensity of his study. He grew up on The Beatles and classic jazz, started playing Klezmer music at the University of California, Berkeley in the early ’80s, and studied with renowned classical clarinet teacher Rosario Mazzeo.
The UC Botanical Garden Summer Concert Series is back! Enjoy a magical music experience this summer under towering redwoods in the Berkeley hills. Visit our website for the full lineup: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
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