Salasitna’s Resident Flutist Benjamin Smolen sought out and befriended Walter Arlen, an Austrian-born, gay Jewish composer who fled the Nazis, ultimately spending most of his life and career in Southern California. Sadly, Ben never had the chance to perform Walter’s … Read More

Back by popular demand, the extraordinary saxophonist Sergei Govorov presents an entirely new program that showcases every dimension of the saxophone like you've never heard before. From Baroque and Classical pieces to Jazz and iconic Rock compositions, this performance will … Read More

“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” ... HAYDN String Quartet, Opus 54, No. 2 RAVEL String Quartet in F Major BEETHOVEN String Quartet Opus 59, No. 1

“The most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument.” - The New Yorker FEATURED ARTISTS: Tessa Lark, violin Joshua Roman, cello Edgar Meyer, double bass PROGRAM: BACH Sonata No. 1 in G major, BWV 1027 MEYER Meyer Trio 1986 MEYER Meyer Trio 1988 … Read More

With his music videos exceeding 100 million views and bookings in every corner of the globe, Luca Stricagnoli is considered one of the most interesting acoustic guitarists in the world. Using up to five guitars in the same piece, modified … Read More

Internationally acclaimed violinist Ray Chen performs a crowd-pleasing recital with pianist Julio Elizalde. Hailed by the Washington Post as “a phenomenal talent,” Chen showcases why he’s sought out to perform in concert halls globally. ... Ray Chen, violin; Julio Elizalde, … Read More

Camerata Pacifica Presents: Fukushima, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg ...Program: Fukushima – Mei for Solo Flute Rachmaninoff – Moments musicaux, Op. 16 Stravinsky – Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet Schoenberg, arr. Webern – Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 Artists: Sooyun … Read More

Across generations, the American landscape has inspired composers, perhaps none as much as Aaron Copland. We celebrate the 80th anniversary of the premiere of “Appalachian Spring” with this all American program.

For the season opener concert, Eugene Drucker, multiple Grammy-Award winning violinist of the Emerson String Quartet joins San Diego Music Society musicians to bring you a thrilling concert of classical and romantic era favorites including Brahms Sonata No. 1 “Regenlied” … Read More

Camerata Pacifica Presents: Fukushima, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg... Fukushima – Mei for Solo Flute Rachmaninoff – Moments musicaux, Op. 16 Stravinsky – Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet Schoenberg, arr. Webern – Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 ... Sooyun Kim … Read More

Camerata Pacifica Presents: Fukushima, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and SchoenbergProgram: Fukushima – Mei for Solo Flute Rachmaninoff – Moments musicaux, Op. 16 Stravinsky – Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet Schoenberg, arr. Webern – Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 Artists: Sooyun Kim … Read More

“His greatness, his overwhelming authority as musician, technician and probing intellect emerges quickly as he plays. Within minutes we are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement.” - Los Angeles Times “Ax’s playing is always marvelously articulate and totally unfussy. … Read More