Darshan Piano Trio (Dominic Cheli, Vijay Gupta, Yoshika Masuda) performs the stunning piano trios of Los Angeles-based composer Reena Esmail, whose work spanning the traditions of Hindustani and Western classical music has created a syncretic and gripping musical style. Her … Read More

Traverse the musical landscape of America from African American spirituals to soothing melodies by familiar friends. Witness the mainstage debut of NPR’s Lara Downes, showcasing the ravishing harmonies and breathtaking melodies of Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement. Welcome back … Read More

Join Joshua Rubin, founding clarinetist of the International Contemporary Ensemble, for Waves in Bloom, a program that explores the ever-evolving relationship between classical instrumentation and electronic sound. Featuring performances by Rubin alongside saxophonist Marta Tiesenga, pianist Cory Smythe, and keyboardist … Read More

Traverse the musical landscape of America from African American spirituals to soothing melodies by familiar friends. Witness the mainstage debut of NPR’s Lara Downes, showcasing the ravishing harmonies and breathtaking melodies of Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement. Welcome back … Read More

Four violins, two violas, and two cellos unite for arguably one of the greatest pieces of chamber music ever written. The Octet, completed when Mendelssohn was just 16 years old, zips and swirls with virtuosic intensity—particularly in its famous Scherzo, … Read More

Tuesdays @ Monk Space PRESENTS Alexander Elliott Miller & Wendy Richman: Solo Duos Two dynamic performers present new works written as duets for solo performers. Violist Wendy Richman, a founding member of the International Contemporary Ensemble, performs selections from “Vox/Viola”, … Read More

Ruth Kasckow, flute and Bryan Pezzone, piano MUSIC AT NOON Featuring local and visiting performers in thirty-minute concerts free to the community. Wednesdays at 12:10 pm In the Sanctuary

Formed in 1996 in Yerevan, Armenia, the Shell Piano Trio brought together pianist Shushan Hakobyan, violinist Lilit Zakaryan, and cellist Katya Janpoladyan to create a remarkable musical unit. Their synergy quickly propelled them to international acclaim. In just a few … Read More

Cédric Tiberghien and Alina Ibragimova first met in 2005 as members of the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists. Creating a unique partnership shortly after, the duo has gone on to perform throughout Europe and in North America, appearing at … Read More

Program BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 7 CHOPIN Nocturnes CHOPIN Polonaise in A major, Op. 40, No. 1 Intermission SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Sonata No. 2 SHOSTAKOVICH Preludes and Fugues