The New Hollywood String Quartet had its debut concert in Los Angeles on Jan. 9, 2001 and has been performing to critical acclaim ever since. Inspired by the great Hollywood String Quartet from over half a century ago, the current members of the NHSQ are likewise premiere performers of their generation.
Adam Wolff has been playing the piano for most of his life. Starting at the age of 8, he spent ten years studying classical piano performance, music theory, and creative music expression. Raised in New York and Chicago, he returned … Read More
Tuesday concerts: From October through June on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm. Melodie ......................................... Pyotr Tchaikovsky (Souvenir d’un lieu cher), Op. 42, No. 3 Julie Beavers-Sorensen, violin Priscilla Yam, piano Vocal Selections Le Roi de Thule’ … Read More
Tafelmusik The legendary Canadian baroque orchestra Tafelmusik is no stranger to San Diego audiences. But when it joins forces with “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times) Rachel Podger—serving as both soloist and conductor—the ensemble is sure to deliver an … Read More
Irina Kulikova, guitar Widely acclaimed for the rare beauty of her tone and her enchanting presence on stage, Irina Kulikova has established herself as one of today’s leading guitarists. She received over 30 awards for her artistry, including 1st prizes … Read More
Nic Gerpe: Islands Islands evoke myriad vivid impressions and captivate our imaginations. As places of stunning beauty, mystery, and isolation, “where the contours of the land itself form a kind of sinewy poetry,” countless associations come with the very mention … Read More
BRENDAN WHITE Piano Recital
The legendary Takács Quartet brings their unparalleled artistry to the stage, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. Prepare to be mesmerized by their refined performance and profound musical interpretations. Their program is a delightful mix of classic and contemporary, … Read More
We are living in the midst of multiple political, social, and environmental crises. In such difficult times, music can provide some respite – a opportunity to appreciate beauty in the world and to find rejuvenation. In collaboration with the Department … Read More
The dynamic duo of violinist Adam Millstein and pianist Dominic Cheli performs works by innovative composers who profoundly impacted the trajectory of 20th-century music. PROGRAM INFORMATION MARTINŮ Sonatina for Violin and Piano, H. 262 KAPRÁLOVÁ Elegy SMETANA From My Homeland, … Read More
Sometimes, music soars. Sometimes, it aches. And sometimes, it refuses to resolve — until it finally does. This program explores the fragile, cathartic space between dissonance and harmony. From Mozart’s “Dissonance” Quartet and Janáček’s Intimate Letters to Prokofiev’s lyrical modernism, … Read More
YuEun Gemma Kim, Violin Sheng-Ching Hsu, Violin
