# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa perform A Lotta Sonatas in their first appearance with Other Minds since 2024.About this EventOther Minds is besot with excitement for the white-hot pianists Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa to perform A Lotta Sonatas in their first appearance with Other Minds since we brought them for 2024's celebration of Davies' 80th birthday. This time we'll be celebrating Lou Harrison's 109th birthday, who worked and taught for many years at Mills—first as a piano accompanist for the Department of Dance at Mills College between 1937 and 1942 and then as the Darius Milhaud Chair of Musical Composition at Mills College between 1980 and 1985.For their sixth appearance with Other Minds, the duo will perform works by Lou Harrison, William Bolcom, Joe Hisaishi, Philip Glass, Paul Hindemith, and Arvo Pärt. The Hisaishi and Glass sonatas were written especially for Namekawa.This concert is part of Other Minds’s PastForward series, presented in cooperation with the Center for Contemporary Music, Northeastern University and Mills Performing Arts.Public parking is indicated on the campus access map below. The best areas for the Concert Hall are:Richards Rd (which runs along in front of the hall)Richards Lot (to the right immediately upon passing the entrance gate)Lisser LotCowell LotWe are unable to reserve parking. There is one ADA spot on Richards Rd, two ADA spots in Lisser lot.Please note Campus Access Policy:Northeastern University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the university community, visitors, and guests.All vehicle drivers and pedestrians entering campus will be required to identify themselves and state their business on campus at all hours. All vehicle drivers are expected to make a full stop at the stop sign and present government-issued ID to the gate officer.All persons entering campus between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. are required to sign-in and present a Husky Card or a government-issued ID at the Richards Road gate.Accepted government-issued IDs are state or provincial driver’s license or identification card, passport or passport card, military ID card, or permanent resident card. ID will be requested from the driver of a vehicle and from individuals entering on foot.Any individual unable to present an accepted ID will not be granted access to campus. Please allow yourself extra time when accessing campus to accommodate the Campus Access Policy, https://policies.northeastern.edu/policy616-oak/More information to assist you in traveling to Mills College at Northeastern University is linked here: https://performingarts.mills.edu/plan-your-visit.phpIf you have any questions, please contact - millsperformingarts@northeastern.edu https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/439183a0-fd7b-11f0-945c-3ba04df26c20-rimg-w1144-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/a-lotta-sonatas-dennis-russell-davies-and-maki-namekawa/100001981816504514 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College - **lat**: 37.7822844 - **long**: -122.1851635 - **full address**: Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College, Richards Rd, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2a3185c3f9518a5bcf4dfd538df0a9f89e033b83bf25141f7a90833200937f8d-rimg-w1200-h800-dc040502-gmir.jpg?v=1769736647 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa being held? - **A:** A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College, Richards Rd, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa? - **A:** Tickets for A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa are priced at USD 66 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySliding Scale 3: General AdmissionUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailableSliding Scale 2: General AdmissionUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailableSliding Scale 1: General AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableNortheastern University Community Free with NU IDFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa? - **A:** A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa is organized by Other Minds. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Lotta Sonatas: Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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