Join AEO’s Nebula Chamber Series for an afternoon of music composed specifically for strings. The concert program features an unusual String Quartet Instrumentation: 5 String Electric Violin, 5 String Electric Violin, Acoustic Violin, and Acoustic Cello with music by guest composer/performer Sarah … Read More

Beverly Reese Dorcy, piano/percussion, was formerly principal percussionist with the Fresno Philharmonic, Tacoma Opera, Bellevue Philharmonic, San Francisco Women's Philharmonic, Monterey Opera, Monterey Pops Orchestra, Golden Gate Opera and Classical Philharmonic. She has also performed extensively with the San Diego … Read More

Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) Sonata for Two Violins in C Major, op. 56 I. Andante cantabile II. Allegro III. Commodo (quasi allegretto) IV. Allegro con brio Martin Chalifour, Ambroise Aubrun, violins Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–93) String Sextet in D Minor, op. … Read More

This performance is sold out. To join the waitlist, contact the Box Office at 858.459.3728 or boxoffice@theconrad.org. Seats are available to watch this concert in Livestream @ The JAI. Renowned conductor Alan Gilbert and legendary soprano Renée Fleming join forces … Read More

Composer-flutist-conductor Daniel Kessner received his Ph.D. with Distinction at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1971, studying with Henri Lazarof. His more than 140 compositions have received over 800 performances worldwide, and 28 works are recorded commercially. Most of … Read More

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–91) Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K.493 I. Allegro II. Larghetto III. Allegretto Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, op. 15 I. Allegro molto moderato II. Scherzo, Allegro vivo III. Adagio IV. Allegro … Read More

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

Dear friend! We have just been informed by Hollywood Piano that their air conditioner is out of service and will not be fixed till next week. Considering that the forecast for Friday promises 104°F, we have moved the concert to … 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

Join the OC Cello Quartet, a group of classically trained local musicians, for an afternoon of exquisite string music. They will perform pieces from a variety of genres. Musicians: Melissa Bausley John Rasmussen Effy Huang Suzanne LaRoque