Time for Three

Time for Three

JAN 29 | Cobb Great Hall

Program

Time for Three

  • Ranaan Meyer
    Double bass and vocals
  • Nick Kendall
    Violin and vocals
  • Charles Yang
    Violin and vocals

The performance will run approximately 105 minutes, with one intermission.

Media Partner: WKAR


Musicians from Okemos High School
Justin Valla, Orchestra Director

Violin
Xiang Chen
Lara Durickovic
Gabriella Flores
Demir Gurbuz
Sophia Liu
Shreya Mishra
Anisha Pabbathi
Harshita Rajaram
Ellen Renli
Eli Schneider
Hongyi Shen
Jayashree Swaminathan
Huahua Tan
Grace Wang
Qian Yun Zhang

Viola
Jackson Allen

Cello
Shanmukha Aluru
Kade Dana
Makenna Hines
Annabelle Kim
LJ Miller
Courtney Trebesh

Double Bass
Marshall Baker
Elle Bergan
Ezra Hughes
Aubrey Kindy


The artists will perform works selected from the list below, and will announce the selections from the stage:

  • All the Ways
  • Kendall/Meyer/Yang, Liz Rose, Femke Weidema/Arranged by Kendall/Meyer/Yang
  • Amazing Grace
  • Traditional
  • Ashokan Farewell
  • J. Ungar
  • Banjo Love
  • Meyer/Hackman/Kendall/De Pue
  • Bittersweet Symphony
  • The Verve
  • Black Bird
  • Lennon/McCartney
  • Bradford Commission
  • Kendall/De Pue/Meyer
  • Chaconne in Winter
  • J.S. Bach/Arranged by Hackman & TF3
  • Czardas
  • Monti
  • Deanna
  • Kendall/Meyer/Yang/Arranged by Kendall/Meyer/Yang
  • Déjà vu
  • Time For Three, Liz Rose, Femke Weidema/Arranged by N.Kendall/R.Meyer/C.Yang
  • Ecuador
  • Meyer
  • Eleanor Rigby
  • The Beatles
  • Hallelujah
  • Leonard Cohen
  • Hide and Seek
  • Imogen Heap
  • Jazz
  • Riff Meyer
  • Joy
  • Time for Three/Arranged by N.Kendall/R.Meyer/C.Yang
  • In the Dressing Room
  • Meyer/Arranged by Meyer & Moose
  • Norwegian Wood
  • Lennon/McCartney/Arranged by Hackman & TF3
  • Orange Blossom Special
  • Charlie Rouse
  • Over
  • Kendall/Meyer/Yang, Liz Rose, Femke Weidema/Arranged by Kendall/Meyer/Yang
  • Sweet Child of Mine
  • Guns N’ Roses
  • Stand By Me
  • Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller/Arranged by N.Kendall/R.Meyer/C.Yang
  • Philly Phunk
  • Meyer
  • Shenandoah
  • Time For Three
  • Sunday Morning
  • Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael/Arranged by N.Kendall/R.Meyer/C.Yang
  • Toxic
  • Britney Spears
  • Vertigo
  • S.Hackman/Arranged by S.Hackman

Unless otherwise noted, all works performed are arranged by Time For Three (Charles Yang, Nick Kendall, and Ranaan Meyer).

About Time for Three

Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble, Time For Three (TF3), defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres, including classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter. Their unique sound captivates audiences, immersing them in a musical experience that merges various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music. TF3, consisting of Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas "Nick" Kendall (violin, vocals), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), combines their instruments and voices in a remarkable sound, establishing a distinct voice of expression that resonates with listeners worldwide.

TF3's longstanding history of collaboration with contemporary classical composers continues to thrive. They have worked closely with esteemed artists such as Chris Brubeck and Pulitzer Prize winners William Bolcom and Jennifer Higdon. Their most recent commission, Contact, composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts, premiered with the San Francisco Symphony and The Philadelphia Orchestra in the summer of 2022. This extraordinary piece, alongside Jennifer Higdon's Concerto 4-3, was released on Deutsche Grammophon under the album title Letters for the Future. Conducted by Xian Zhang, the album's exceptional quality propelled it onto the Billboard top 10 Classical Recordings charts. Additionally, it garnered a nomination for an Opus Klassik award and received a Grammy win in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category.

Renowned for their charismatic and energetic performances, TF3 has garnered praise from respected outlets including NPR, NBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Chicago Sun-Times. They have graced illustrious stages such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and The Royal Albert Hall, effortlessly adapting their inimitable and versatile style to intimate venues like Joe's Pub in New York or Yoshi's in San Francisco. TF3 was featured on the acclaimed "Night of the Proms" tour, sharing stages with renowned artists like Chaka Khan and Ronan Keating across several European countries. Their collaborations span a diverse range of artists, including Ben Folds, Branford Marsalis, Joshua Bell, Aoife O'Donovan, Natasha Bedingfield, and Arlo Guthrie.

TF3's exceptional talents have not only earned them a Grammy win but also secured them an Emmy for their concert special, "Time For Three In Concert," produced by PBS. Their appetite for new experiences led them to collaborate with cellist and composer Ben Sollee, creating the soundtrack for Focus Features' film Land, directed by Robin Wright. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2021. TF3 has teamed up with Grammy-winning songwriter Liz Rose and Grammy-winning producer Femke Weidema for new recordings released through Warner Music. 

Time For Three's artistic achievements, fueled by their relentless pursuit of musical excellence, have solidified their status as a remarkable ensemble. Their Grammy win and extraordinary collaborations speak to their unwavering dedication to pushing creative boundaries and captivating audiences with their exceptional talent.

Exclusive representation of Time for Three:
Management: Park Avenue Artists
Booking: Opus 3 Artists


Photo by Shervin Lainez.

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