The haunting, ethereal music of youthful Bay Area singer, songwriter, and pianist Vienna Teng has been turning ears in the music world since the release of her debut album Waking Hour (Virt Records), which she just followed with a second album, Warm Strangers. A synthesis of pop, folk, rock, and world beat, her compositions range from simple piano ballads with pristine vocals to lush, multi-layered soundscapes. Midway through an education in classical piano that began when she was five years old, Vienna found herself being drawn to improvisation and the world of her own imagination. She began to develop a keen instinct for composition and a talent for writing lyrics that express the magic that lies beneath the surface of the everyday world. Vienna's mesmerizing music and captivating live performances have won her critical acclaim, as well as appearances on public radio's Weekend Edition and network television's Late Night with David Letterman.

Opening tonight's concert are singer-songwriter, Kerry Getz, and contemporary folk duo, the Animators.