Jaemin Han

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

“Jaemin is an extraordinary talent. He is highly musical, and his playing is self-assured, defined by a disciplined nature; he possesses an ability to grasp a piece of music and bring it to life in his own right. There is … Read More

$48 – $76

Great Expectations

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

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

The Glass Menagerie

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

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

Emergence

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

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

Youthful Passions

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

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

Northern Lights

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

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

Prodigies

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

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

For The End of Time

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Renowned conductor Alan Gilbert and legendary soprano Renée Fleming join forces to bring Strauss’ iconic masterpiece the Four Last Songs to life. Messiaen’s haunting Quartet for the End of Time adds a powerful depth, creating a night of gripping, passionate … Read More

Takeover @ The JAI

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay Avenue, San Diego

Jessie Montgomery, the 2023 Musical America Composer of the Year and our 2025 composer-in residence, is a GRAMMY-winning, acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. In her Takeover concert, she curates an evening that offers a glimpse into the reasons behind her … Read More

$48.50 – $63

Strung Together

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Experience the synergy of composer-performers Montgomery, Ysaÿe, and Dvořák, each intimately bound to the strings they played as they forged new frontiers. JESSIE MONTGOMERY Concerto Grosso Stefan Jackiw, violin solo; Nicholas Daniel, oboe, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Jake Shim*, violins; Kyle Armbrust, … Read More

Homage

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Greatness inspires greatness. Homage honors the profound exchange of influence between composers with an extraordinary collection of soul-stirring works that channel the spirit of past masters. PURCELL Chacony in G Minor (arr. Britten) Blake Pouliot, Stephen Waarts, violins; Joseph Skerik, … Read More

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

By weaving ideas and elements of earlier musical traditions into their compositions, these cherished composers created fresh, dynamic pieces that showcase the influence of history on the development of exciting new music. BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, … Read More