Department of Music performance faculty and composers present an evening of classical and new music.

Iryna Krechkovsky is a prize-winning violinist with an international career in solo, chamber, and orchestral performances. Celebrated for her tone, emotionality, and precision, she has performed in concert venues from Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in … Read More

Beethoven – Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106, “Hammerklavier“ Mozart – Serenade in E-flat Major for Wind Octet, K.375 Chopin – Nocturne No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1 Gilles Vonsattel Nicholas Daniel Claire Brazeau Jose Franch-Ballester Pascal … Read More

One of the world’s most extraordinary pianists, Nobuyuki Tsujii is renowned for his technical virtuosity and deeply emotional performances. With formidable technique and a natural gift for pianistic color, Tsujii transcends the boundaries of music with his unique ability to … Read More

Faculty Recital: Henry Gronnier, Violin; Benjamin Lash, Cello; and Fabio Bidini, Piano Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This concert features a pair of Dvořák piano … Read More

New Hollywood String Quartet

Tafelmusik The legendary Canadian baroque orchestra Tafelmusik is no stranger to San Diego audiences. But when it joins forces with “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times) Rachel Podger—serving as both soloist and conductor—the ensemble is sure to deliver an … Read More

Irina Kulikova, guitar Widely acclaimed for the rare beauty of her tone and her enchanting presence on stage, Irina Kulikova has established herself as one of today’s leading guitarists. She received over 30 awards for her artistry, including 1st prizes … Read More

Nic Gerpe: Islands Islands evoke myriad vivid impressions and captivate our imaginations. As places of stunning beauty, mystery, and isolation, “where the contours of the land itself form a kind of sinewy poetry,” countless associations come with the very mention … Read More

The legendary Takács Quartet brings their unparalleled artistry to the stage, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. Prepare to be mesmerized by their refined performance and profound musical interpretations. Their program is a delightful mix of classic and contemporary, … Read More

The dynamic duo of violinist Adam Millstein and pianist Dominic Cheli performs works by innovative composers who profoundly impacted the trajectory of 20th-century music.  PROGRAM INFORMATIONKAPRÁLOVÁ Elegy JANÁČEK Violin Sonata SCHULHOFF Sonata for Solo Violin MARTINŮ Violin Sonata No. 2 

Sometimes, music soars. Sometimes, it aches. And sometimes, it refuses to resolve — until it finally does. This program explores the fragile, cathartic space between dissonance and harmony. From Mozart’s “Dissonance” Quartet and Janáček’s Intimate Letters to Prokofiev’s lyrical modernism, … Read More