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
Greenberg/Zukovsky/Tang Trio Susan Greenberg, flute Michele Zukovsky, clarinet Pierre Tang, piano Music of Debussy, Shostakovich, Bizet, Brahms, Mozart and Adrienne Albert
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
Hermann Hudde is an acclaimed classical guitarist, scholar, and educator whose performances span prestigious stages across Europe and the Americas—from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston to La Maison de l’Amérique Latine in Paris. Known for his expressive artistry … Read More
Instrumental crossover string quartet Spinphony is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music. Mixing and mashing catchy melodies into unique arrangements such as "Bach in Black" and "Don't Stop Beethoven", Spinphony is more like a rock band than … Read More
Siberian-born saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is a bold new voice in classical music, known for his dynamic style and global perspective. A recent winner of the Naumburg Saxophone Competition and Concert Artists Guild’s Audience Award, he has performed to acclaim across … Read More
LU PIANO DUO Originally from China, the two pianists completed their studies in the United States. Ning Lu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Boulder, while Jie Lu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Illinois. Both … 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
This week we welcome a newcomer to The Merc, pianist Ankur Mukhopadhyay. Ankur Mukhopadhyay is a pianist, composer, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. Ankur has given numerous performances including Carnegie Hall, Salle Cortot, Alfred Newman Recital Hall, and … Read More
Mackenzie Melemed, piano