Beauty in Tension

Village Studios 1616 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles

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

$10 – $45

Hermann Hudde

The Sanctuary Studio 225 N Broadway, Santa Ana

Hermann Hudde is an acclaimed classical guitarist, scholar, and educator whose performances span prestigious stages across Europe and the Americas—from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston to La Maison de l’Amérique Latine in Paris. Known for his expressive artistry … Read More

$20

Spinphony

Armstrong Theatre 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance

Instrumental crossover string quartet Spinphony is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music. Mixing and mashing catchy melodies into unique arrangements such as "Bach in Black" and "Don't Stop Beethoven", Spinphony is more like a rock band than … Read More

$35 – $45

Valentin Kovalev

Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu

Siberian-born saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is a bold new voice in classical music, known for his dynamic style and global perspective. A recent winner of the Naumburg Saxophone Competition and Concert Artists Guild’s Audience Award, he has performed to acclaim across … Read More

$33

Beauty in Tension

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

$10 – $45

Classics at the Merc

The Merc at Old Town Temecula Theater 42051 Main Street, Temecula

Join us in The Merc on the 2nd Sunday of each month for chamber performances by the region’s best professional musicians. The intimate setting of The Merc allows the audience and musicians to interact with each other so you can … Read More

$5 – $20

Mackenzie Melemed

Meng Concert Hall 800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton

Mackenzie Melemed, piano

$8 – $10

CMS Lincoln Center

Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium 332 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Viola Celebration: The unique timbre of the viola — rich, dark, and soulful — has made it the instrument of choice for composers seeking to add even more luscious beauty to chamber ensembles. Chamber Music … Read More

$25 – $70

Le Salon de Musiques

La Jolla Woman’s Club 7791 Draper Avenue, La Jolla

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy chamber music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concert-goers while sipping champagne and savoring a buffet of French cuisine. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget.

$69 – $120

Ryan Cross

Sierra Madre Playhouse 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre

Ryan Cross, bass Ryan Cross, an accomplished jazz bassist, cellist, and composer, brings his exceptional talents to the stage with his band. A Grammy-recognized musician who has performed and recorded with legends like Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend, Ryan’s … Read More

$12 – $35

Phaeton Trio

Samueli Theater 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

Immerse yourself in the romantic world of the Phaeton Piano Trio, as their performance is bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight. This exceptional ensemble, comprised of Friedemann Eichhorn, Peter Hörr, and Florian Uhlig, is known for their passionate performances, … Read More

TBD

Ottensamer, Soltani & Bax

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11 “Gassenhauer” SCHUBERT Sonata in A minor, D. 821 “Arpeggione” MENDELSSOHN Selections from Song Without Words BRAHMS Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114

TBD