Each year, the Emerging Composers Competition (hosted by San Diego New Music) solicits musical scores from college-age composition students across the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. They select the most promising young composers to write a brand-new work for their annual … 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
Be among the first to explore our brand-new Learning Center. Meet our faculty, see sample classes, participate in interactive demonstrations, hear student and faculty performances, and register for fall classes! 10:00 am Check in, receive a tote bag and bingo … 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
House on Fire is a bold and adventurous new music ensemble formed by pianists and composers Wells Leng, Richard An, and Andrew Anderson. Grounded in their shared roots as pianists but expanded by their versatility on a wide range of … Read More
24 Corde Ensemble – West Coast Tour 2025 🎶 Four Guitars. One Spellbinding Experience. Produced by PM Theater’s Sergey Nagorny Prepare to be captivated as the internationally acclaimed 24 Corde Ensemble, a trailblazing classical guitar quartet from Italy, brings their … Read More
Javid & Naoko is a New Flamenco ensemble comprised of a husband and wife guitar virtuosos Javid & Naoko. Exquisitely original guitar compositions instilled with the intense energy of the heart and the fiery passion of the soul. Javid & … 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