✨ After the lights dimmed on our last Cinema Magic performance, one thing was clear: you weren’t ready to leave the theater. So we’re giving you an encore — this time, with a twist. Cinema Magic: Encore expands the screen … Read More
Hear Now 2026 - Chamber Concert II The evening chamber concert deepens the exploration with works that blur boundaries of time, voice, and ensemble identity. With mezzo-soprano Peabody Southwell joining Lyris Quartet and Brightwork Ensemble, the program weaves together song, … Read More
The Art of the Viola: From Poland With Love Join us for a special recital celebrating internationally acclaimed violist and UC Irvine Professor Jerzy Kosmala on 60 years of artistic work, including teaching and performing.
Mesa-Yakushev Duo The Mesa-Yakushev Duo, featuring Cuban-American cellist Thomas Mesa and Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev, is celebrated for its synergy and storytelling. Winners of prestigious awards, they perform globally, captivating audiences with their dynamic interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire … Read More
This year’s 27th Shumei Arts Invitational Concert will feature the California String Quartet (an LA WEEKLY winner for “Most Outstanding Chamber Ensemble”) The quartet musicians include: Luanne Homzy, 1st violin; Misha Vayman, 2nd violin; Jonah Sirota, viola; and Evgeny Tonkha, cello.
Three piano quintets bridge time and taste through music that’s beloved, overlooked, and brand-spanking new. On the program: Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E Flat Major, Julius Rontgen’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in a minor, and a world premiere commission … Read More
Experience the thrill of witnessing a rising star in this exclusive concert featuring Aristo Sham, the 2025 gold medalist of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Be among the first to hear the artistry that follows in the footsteps … Read More
Robert Thies, piano Jessie Shulman, mezzo soprano Andrew Duckles, viola Dave Cooper, french horn Brahms: Zwei Gesange, Op.91 Brahms: Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40 Schubert:"Auf dem Strom", D. 943 and other Lieder TBA Schumann:Marchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures), Op.113
An Afternoon with The Beacon Trio Classical music, intimate artistry, inspired ensemble playing. The Beacon Trio brings together three accomplished musicians—Cindy, Tom, and Leslie—whose shared Boston roots and lifelong dedication to chamber music shine through every performance. Formed in 2023, … Read More
Renowned for her insightful interpretations characterized by a blend of passion, introspection, and profound expressiveness, Marina Grozdanovic is a pianist celebrated for her ability to engage in a transcendent dialogue with the audience, while drawing them into the depths of … Read More
"RENEWAL AND RE-CREATION" Alfred Newman: Suite from "The Robe" (arranged for piano quartet by Maria Newman) Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Piccino Picciò for voice and piano Kurt Weill: Ba-a M'Nucha (There Comes Peace) for voice and piano Maria Newman: Quandam Sonata for … Read More
Hutchins Consort: Where Flowers Bloom, so does Hope On the last concert of the season, the Hutchins Consort will perform Bartok’s Divertimento, Gardel’s Por una Cabeza, Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody no 2, Mendelssohn’s Octet, among other pieces. Dive into a … Read More
