Program: J.S. Bach (1685–1750) arr. Alexander Siloti Prélude in E Minor, BWV 555 Anton Rubinstein (1829–1894) Rêve angélique, op. 10, no. 22 Alexander Scriabin (1872–1915) Préludes Op. 11, no. 21, in B-flat Major Op. 16, no. 1, in B Major … Read More
Acclaimed flutist and three-time Global Music Award recipient, Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. A resident of San Diego, she has contributed to raising the standards of performance while earning … 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
Elegancia Doble, is a gifted duo having won first prize at the 17th Japanese Musician’s Association of California Piano competition in 2016. Program: “American Composers” Leonard Bernstein Candide Tonight and America from West Side Story Samuel Barber Souvenir Op.28 … Read More
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
“Theirs is a music that transcends genre and that ultimately brands itself as Folias Duo music, full stop” (textura on the recording Heartdance, 2023). Folias Duo is a distinguished musical ensemble, renowned for its remarkable fusion of classical and contemporary … Read More
Brightfeather Duo is a dynamic and immersive violin-piano duo founded by violinist Benjamin Hoffman and pianist Irene Kim. Through deeply personal performances, Brightfeather is committed to bringing the light, hope, and strength of music to audiences across the globe. The duo … Read More
The series concludes Monday, May 12, with the New Orford String Quartet presenting works by Mozart, Dinuk Wijeratne, and Beethoven. Violinists Andrew Wan and Jonathan Crow, violist Sharon Wei, and cellist Brian Manker formed their ensemble with the goal of … Read More
Sheer passion for chamber music drives Aviara Trio. Comprised of pianist Ines Irawati, violinist Robert Schumitzky, and cellist Erin Breene, this exciting ensemble has been making an indelible impression on the musical landscape of Southern California for the past ten … Read More
The series continues Tuesday, April 8, with the Great Wall String Quartet performing a program of Mendelssohn, Schulhoff, and Beethoven. Its members share a vision to connect with more immediacy to audiences and to give guidance to the next generation … Read More
On Monday, February 10, the Grammy-nominated ensemble AGAVE returns to the Athenaeum with Reginald Mobley, a countertenor noted for his “shimmering voice” (BachTrack) and renowned for his interpretation of baroque, classical, and modern repertoire. AGAVE will present American Originals, a … Read More
Known for her expressivity, virtuosity, and versatility, Indonesian-born pianist Ines Irawati is in demand both as a solo recitalist and a collaborative pianist. Ms. Irawati is currently serving as the music and artistic director of San Diego Opera's Young Artist … Read More