Jessie Montgomery, the 2023 Musical America Composer of the Year and our 2025 composer-in residence, is a GRAMMY-winning, acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. In her Takeover concert, she curates an evening that offers a glimpse into the reasons behind her … Read More
Experience the synergy of composer-performers Montgomery, Ysaÿe, and Dvořák, each intimately bound to the strings they played as they forged new frontiers. JESSIE MONTGOMERY Concerto Grosso Stefan Jackiw, violin solo; Nicholas Daniel, oboe, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Jake Shim*, violins; Kyle Armbrust, … Read More
Program 1. Schubert Impromptu Op. 90, No. 1 in C minor 2. Chopin Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44 3. Ravel Gaspard de la nuit 4. Rachmaninoff Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (1931 version) Tickets Free … Read More
Award-winning violinist Jason Issokson, who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and as a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, presents Iconic Masterworks for Violin, including beloved pieces by Bach, Beethoven and Kreisler. He will be joined by … Read More
Greatness inspires greatness. Homage honors the profound exchange of influence between composers with an extraordinary collection of soul-stirring works that channel the spirit of past masters. PURCELL Chacony in G Minor (arr. Britten) Blake Pouliot, Stephen Waarts, violins; Joseph Skerik, … Read More
By weaving ideas and elements of earlier musical traditions into their compositions, these cherished composers created fresh, dynamic pieces that showcase the influence of history on the development of exciting new music. BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, … Read More
Special Guest J. Kenji López-Alt, James Beard Award-winning best-selling author and culinary superstar, combines his passions in a unique event exploring the connections between gastronomy and music, with the help of festival musicians and cooking demonstrations by Kenji and some … Read More
Delve into these personal dedications—whether romantic or artistic—in which composers transform love into music, revealing profound emotional milestones born from deep devotion. SCHUBERT Auf Der Strom for Tenor, Horn and Piano, D. 943 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon … Read More
Leah Zeger, violin & vocals, Zach Dellinger, viola, Cécilia Tsan, cello, Roch Lockyer, guitar & vocals, Brian Netzley, bass. Honoring our dear friend, the late Ben Powell, violinist extraordinaire who passed away way too soon. Ben opened our series at Mount Wilson in 2017 at … Read More
Leah Zeger, violin & vocals, Zach Dellinger, viola, Cécilia Tsan, cello, Roch Lockyer, guitar & vocals, Brian Netzley, bass. Honoring our dear friend, the late Ben Powell, violinist extraordinaire who passed away way too soon. Ben opened our series at Mount Wilson in 2017 at … Read More
One of the greatest pieces in all of chamber music, the sublime Schubert string quintet, is paired with a piece it inspired, one that was so well received at its premiere the audience demanded it be played twice. PENDERECKI Clarinet … Read More
Two-time GRAMMY-nominee Tommy Emmanuel, one of Australia’s most respected guitarists, has a repertoire that spans pop, jazz, blues, gospel, classical, flamenco, and aboriginal styles. Known as one of the greatest guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel is one of only four guitarists to … Read More
