Program: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) arr. S. Prokofieff Organ Prélude and Fugue in D Minor, BuxWV 140 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3 No. 3: Mélodie No. 2: Prélude in C-sharp Minor No. 1: Élégie No. 4: Polichinelle Alexander … Read More

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) - Italian Serenade Molto Vivo New Hollywood String Quartet Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) - String Quartet No.2 in D major Allegro Moderato Scherzo Nocturne Finale New Hollywood Sting Quartet Intermission Cèsar Franck (1822-1890) - Piano Quintet in F … Read More

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 -1893) - String Quartet No.1 D major Op.11 Moderato e semplice Andante cantabile Scherzo - Allegro non tanto e con fuoco Finale - Allegro giusto New Hollywood String Quartet Intermission Franz Schubert (1797-1828) String Quintet in … Read More

Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) La Oracion Del Torero Allegro moderato New Hollywood String Quartet Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) String Sextet - Verklärte Nacht Op.4 Alban Gerhardt - Cello Nokuthula Ngwenyama - Viola New Hollywood String Quartet Intermission Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Piano Quintet … Read More

Program: J.S. Bach (1685–1750) arr. Alexander Siloti Bach-Siloti Prélude in G Minor, BWV 535 Pyotyr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, op. 19, no. 4 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) Moments Musicaux, op. 16 No. 1: Andantino in B-flat Minor No. 3: … Read More

William Walton (1902-1983) String Quartet in A minor Allegro Presto Lento Allegro molto New Hollywood String Quartet Intermission Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Piano Quintet in F minor Op.34 Allegro non troppo Andante, un poco Adagio Scherzo - Allegro Finale - Poco … Read More

On July 14, 2024 the Piano Spheres family lost one of our own. Sarah Gibson was a brilliant pianist, a fierce composer, and an inspirational educator. She was half of the piano duo HOCKET who joined Piano Spheres as Core … Read More

Featuring the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Will Healy: Permafrost Ghosts (world premiere, Kaleidoscope commission) Errollyn Wallen: Woogie Boogie Paquito d’Rivera: Aries Tropicales Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in f minor, op. 34 This program is approximately 90 minutes, including intermission. Parking is … Read More

Liquid Harmonies is a musical journey dedicated to water and the surf community of Encinitas, weaving together the timeless and the contemporary in a fluid dialogue between past and present. Program Vivaldi - The Four Seasons                   Max Richter  Recomposed Fountains … Read More

Featuring the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Libby Larsen: I am signaling you through the flames (world premiere, Kaleidoscope commission) Jonathan Bingham: Solos Juhi Bansal: Spaces Between Piotr Szewczyk: Dopamine Rush Michael Laurello:I always visit the same imaginary city when I dream … Read More

Echoes of the South is a vibrant celebration of the rich musical traditions of Spain and South America, bringing to life the fiery rhythms, haunting melodies, and passionate storytelling of these cultures. Program 7 Canciones Populares Españolas        … Read More

Featuring the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Pamela Z: It’s Time (world premiere, Kaleidoscope commission) Liza Lim: Transcendental Etude (US premiere) Liliya Ugay: Mother Tales Peter S. Shin: soshi so$$$hi John Adams: China Gates W. A. Mozart: Quintet for Piano and Winds … Read More

Eternal Classics is a tribute to the timeless masterpieces that have shaped the world of chamber music, showcasing works of profound beauty, emotion, and technical brilliance. Program Cello Sonata No.3 Op.69 in A major          Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for violin … Read More

Featuring the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Emma O’Halloran: here and now (US premiere, Kaleidoscope commission) Alberto Ginastera: Duo for flute and oboe Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson: Louisiana Blues Strut Franz Schubert: Octet in F Major, D. 803 This program is approximately 90 minutes, … Read More

Rising Stars from Colburn ... Join us for two performances in one fabulous evening with Rising Stars from the Colburn School, pianists Ray Ushikubo and Chi-Jo Lee. Each artist will perform one 45-minute set. Ray Ushikubo is a 23-year-old Japanese-American … Read More

MOZART Divertimento in D Major, K.136 SummerFest Chamber Orchestra   RAVEL Ma Mère l’Oye for Piano Four-Hands Yulianna Avdeeva, Steven Osborne, pianos   RACHMANINOFF Valse and Romance for Piano Six-Hands Yulianna Avdeeva, Inon Barnatan, Steven Osborne, pianos   ENESCU String … Read More

Experience Philip Glass’ mesmerizing études in their entirety as you’ve never heard them before—as ten notable pianists share the stage in a unique and epic evening celebrating the iconic composer. PHILIP GLASS: THE COMPLETE PIANO ÉTUDES Timo Andres, Matthew Aucoin, … Read More

VMF’s Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta and acclaimed pianist/composer Greg Anderson in a special program exploring the life, times, and unforgettable music of legendary American composer George Gershwin - don’t miss this unique blend of storytelling and performance! Schedule 11:00am - … Read More

Beijing Guitar Duo ... Praised by the distinguished Classical Guitar Magazine as “having the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to come,” the Beijing Guitar Duo made their New York debut in Carnegie Hall in 2010 and launched … Read More

From first-ever compositions to familiar favorites, this eye-opening concert highlights pieces that catapulted these composers to stardom. MAHLER Piano Quartet in A Minor Juho Pohjonen, piano; Jennifer Frautschi, violin; Jonathan Vinocour, viola; Clive Greensmith, cello   CHOPIN Nocturne in E-Flat … Read More

Founded in Los Angeles in 2022, the Webern Quartet has been featured in The New Yorker, where they were praised as having “found the through line of Schoenberg’s personality.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–91) Quartet in F Major No. 23, K. … Read More

Witness the fiery energy of young Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Jörg Widmann, capturing the raw drive that propels artistic vision from promise to breakthrough. BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3 Liza Ferschtman, violin; Clive Greensmith, cello; Juho … Read More

Program Claude Debussy (1862–1918) Sonata for Cello and Piano, L. 135 I. Prologue II. Sérénade III. Finale Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979) Trois Pièces for Cello and Piano I. Modéré II. Sans vitesse et à l’aise III. Vite et nerveusement rythmé Gabriel … Read More

Immerse yourself in the ethereal Nordic soundscape of Nielsen, Mustonen, and Sibelius, whose crystalline textures and sweeping melodies evoke the radiance of Scandinavia. NIELSEN String Quintet Blake Pouliot, Alan Gilbert, violins; Kyle Armbrust, SoHui Yun, violas; Kajsa William-Olsson, cello   … Read More

Marvel at the remarkable beauty of early masterpieces by history’s greatest prodigies who revolutionized the world of chamber music. HANDEL Trio Sonata for Oboe, Violin and Continuo in C Minor Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Ruben Valenzuela, harpsichord; Jakob … Read More