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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
“A profound and greatly gifted artist who radiates warmth, joy, and much-needed musical sunshine” – Gramophone FAURÉ Cello Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 109 POULENC Cello Sonata, FP 143 KLOUDA Tor Mordôn WORLD PREMIÈRE MENDELSSOHN Cello Sonata No. … Read More
“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