Esmé Quartet

UCLA William Andrews Clark Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles

Program Henri Dutilleux (1916–2013) Ainsi la Nuit Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) String Quartet in F Major Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, op. 131 Esmé Quartet Wonhee Bae, violin Yuna Ha, violin Dimitri Murrath, viola Yeeun … Read More

$18 – $55

Dmitry Shishkin

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

2018 WINNER OF THE GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION J.S. BACH Chorale Prelude BWV 639 FRANCK Prelude, Fugue and Variations TCHAIKOVSKY Dumka, Op. 59 Scherzo à La Russe SCRIABIN Sonata-Fantasie No. 2 RACHMANINOFF Preludes Op. 23, Nos. 1, 3 & 5 … Read More

TBD

Ernest Salem & Alison Edwards

Meng Concert Hall 800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton

Ernest Salem, violin & Alison Edwards, piano

$8 – $10

Romantic Resonance

The Wallis 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills

Lose yourself in the lush splendor of the Romantic era as Music Director Jaime Martín and pianist Marc-André Hamelin conjure the tempestuous beauty of Brahms’s first piano concerto.

TBD

When in Rome

All Souls’ Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego

WHEN IN ROME A. Scarlatti, Corelli, & Handel Handel's arrival in Rome in 1706 had a profound influence on his development as a composer, igniting one of the most creative periods of his career. In Rome, Handel rubbed shoulders with … Read More

$15 – $70

Phillip Levy & Tae Yeon Lim

Classical Music Encounters of Orange County Irvine

Join us for an encore performance with a brand new program! Violinist Phillip Levy, a celebrated soloist and Hollywood recording musician, and Tae Yeon Lim, an internationally renowned pianist. Enjoy an intimate afternoon at Classical Music Encounters Of Orange County, where world class artists perform up-close and personal.

$40

Chee-Yun Kim

Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine

Prepare to be captivated by violinist Chee-Yun, whose flawless technique, dazzling tone, and emotional depth have enchanted audiences across five continents. A true luminary of classical music, Chee-Yun’s charm and charisma infuse every performance, making her a beloved figure in … Read More

$34 – $115

Margaret Tait & Alison Luedecke

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla

Margaret Tait, cello & Alison Luedecke, piano Born in Virginia and raised in South Carolina, cellist Margaret Tait joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1974. Her studies were at the North Carolina School of the Arts, the University of Southern … Read More

Free

Camerata Pacifica

The Huntington, Rothenberg Hall 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

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

TBD

Kris Davis Trio

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla

Kris Davis Trio | Athenaeum Jazz The series opens on Wednesday, October 29, with an Athenaeum debut by the Kris Davis Trio, featuring Davis on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, and Johnathan Blake on drums. Recognized in the DownBeat Critics … Read More

$50 – $55

Shadows and Strings

Rivian South Coast Theater 162 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach

Rivian Presents: Shadows and Strings with Laguna Beach Live! Join Rivian and Laguna Beach Live! for Shadows and Strings: A haunting improvised score meets the 1922 horror classic Nosferatu, performed live by the Melissa Hasin String Quartet. An electrifying performance to … Read More

$20

Pablo Sainz-Villegas

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

Internationally celebrated as the “master of the guitar,” Pablo Sáinz Villegas redefines Spanish classical guitar through his expressive artistry and bold spirit. A frequent collaborator with Plácido Domingo and orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony, Villegas has … Read More

$35.5 – $68