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
Journey into the depths of late works and visionary masterpieces in which Ravel, Shostakovich, and Beethoven each crystallize profound personal journeys. RAVEL Introduction and Allegro Julie Smith Phillips, harp; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Owen Dalby, violin; Misha Amory, … Read More
Join us for an inspiring performance by Musica Transalpina, one of Southern California’s premier baroque ensembles, led by Bryan Roach. Dedicated to reviving the grandeur of early baroque sacred music, Roach and his ensemble bring to life rarely performed masterpieces … Read More
Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant Starburst meets Mendelssohn and Brahms in a grand finale that celebrates the festival’s theme—illuminating past triumphs and future horizons. JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst for String Orchestra SummerFest Chamber Orchestra MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra Benjamin … Read More
LEELOU AND FRIENDS Leelou, vocals & cello, Tony Bredelet, vocals & guitar, Arnaud Dunoyer, keyboard. Leelou, young vocalist from Paris who was in the finals of “The Voice” in 2017 at age 11 and is now touring as Nefertari in the Musical … Read More
