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
“A pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs” — The New York Times Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano · 6:30 PM Denk’s repertoire celebrates women composers from the 19th to 21st centuries along with works by … Read More
Barbara Hannigan soprano, Bertrand Chamayou piano ... “The intrepid Canadian soprano has emerged over the last half decade as one of the most vital and original musicians of her generation.” — The New Yorker MESSIAEN Chants de terre et … Read More
“Trio Bohémo were on fire… Energy in its purest form. Electrifying.” — B Flat Sheep SCHUBERT Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Opus 100 DVOŘÁK Piano Trio in E Minor, Opus 90 “Dumky” M. CHRISTOU Dvořák on Cyprus
Renaissance woman Hélène Grimaud is not just a deeply passionate and committed musical artist whose pianistic accomplishments play a central role in her life. Her multiple talents extend far beyond the instrument she plays with such poetic expression and technical … Read More