“Since Glenn Gould’s visit to Moscow and Van Cliburn’s victory at the Tchaikovsky Competition in the heat of the Cold War, never has a foreign pianist provoked such frenzy.” — The Huffington Post RAVEL Jeux D’eau Sonatine FAURÉ Mazurka in … Read More
“…among the most inspired violinists of his generation.” — The Guardian AMANDA MAIER Violin Sonata in B Minor C. SCHUMANN Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 R. SCHUMANN Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105 R. … Read More
Described by The Observer as the “definition of virtuosity,” Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (Nobu), who has been blind from birth, won the joint Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009. BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 21 in … Read More
Les Arts Florissants & Théotime Langlois de Swarte violin ... VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300 ... 300 years after publication, Vivaldi’s Opus 8, Nos. 1-4 (“The Four Seasons”) remain as popular as ever. This program frames these iconic works in a … Read More
Blake Pouliot violin & Henry Kramer piano. A favorite of La Jolla Music Society audiences, Blake Pouliot has been described as “immaculate, at once refined and impassioned” and has anchored himself among the ranks of classical phenoms. Pouliot has established … Read More
“The maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations would be the pride of any pianist twice her age.” — Gramophone J.S. BACH Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother, BWV 992 BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 26 “Les Adieux” SCHUMANN … Read More
Dreamers’ Circus has emerged as a youthful, driving force in Nordic world music. Pairing adventurous attitude with outstanding musicianship, the trio of Nikolaj Busk (piano and accordion), Ale Carr (Nordic cittern) and Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (violin) has brought the band … Read More
“One of the finest quartets of our time…” The Washington Post HAYDN String Quartet in G Major, Hob. III/58 String Quartet in E Major, Hob. III/59 SCHUMANN String Quartet in A Minor, Opus 41, No. 3
“An absolute wow” — Third Coast Review BEETHOVEN Sonata quasi una fantasia in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 “Moonlight” DEBUSSY Images II BARTÓK Out of Doors, Sz. 81 SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 RAVEL Gaspard de la nuit
Take a musical journey through the ages with an unforgettable evening of mesmerizing music, narrated by the spellbinding Robert John Hughes. Soprano Tasha Koontz joins Camarada for a performance of Handel’s stunning Lascia ch’io piango from Rinaldo, paired with the … Read More
JAMES LEE III Joyous Advocate SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in A Major, No. 13, D. 664 SCHUBERT Arpeggione Sonata for Clarinet and Piano PRICE Adoration JESSIE MONTGOMERY Peace ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK The Blue Bag BERNSTEIN Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
“The young man has charisma, stage presence, and in his playing, an astonishing maturity and depth” — Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GERSHWIN/FROLOV Concert Fantasy on Themes of Porgy and Bess RAVEL Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major BRAHMS Violin Sonata … Read More
