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Itzhak Perlman, reigning virtuoso of the violin, presents his collection of traditional klezmer music, In the Fiddler’s House. Released more than 25 years ago, the album became a PBS special that earned Perlman his third Emmy Award. Perlman comes back to this project, offering audiences the opportunity to witness his masterful technique and remarkable artistry, but also “to see and hear a gifted musician experiencing the pleasure of getting in contact with his roots” (Los Angeles Times).

Decorated artists, musicians, and good friends Emanuel Ax and Anthony McGill come together in a special recital featuring a diverse program of great music. With a mix of pieces by living composers and those of the past, this recital is sure to be a treasured experience for all who attend.

Experience first-hand the Danish String Quartet continues to assert its preeminence among the world’s finest string quartets. The ensemble returns to flaunt their impeccable musicianship and artistry with a program of classical and folk music.

In “Warabe,” Kodo looks to its classic repertoire and aesthetics from the ensemble’s early days. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with Kodo—forever children of the drum at heart. Come and experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life firsthand.

Caroline Shaw is a musician who moves roles, genres, and mediums, trying to imagine a world of sound that has never been heard before but has always existed. She works often in collaboration with other, as producer, composer, violinist, and vocalist, which won her the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Music and three Grammy Awards. Caroline has written over 100 works in the last decade including for Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Flemming, and Dawn Upshaw, and has contributed to films and podcasts such as Beyonce’s Homecoming, Tár, and Dolly Parton’s America, among others.

Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion dissolve the boundaries between classical and pop, drawing inspiration from sources as varied as James Joyce, ABBA, American roots music, and Christian hymns.

After more than a decade of musical friendship, composer-performers Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane embark on their first large-scale collaboration, orbiting a new work inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ story, “The Library of Babel.” In this jointly-written song cycle, Shaw and Kahane invite audiences to contemplate the joy, grief, wonder, and bewilderment that spring from life in a world oversaturated with information.

Sir Antonio Pappano, Musical America's 2024 Conductor of the Year, leads a breathtaking program of lyrical might! Winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Concerto, Yunchan Lim takes the stage to debut his brilliance with the heartfelt and romantic Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. Mahler’s First Symphony develops from the faintest of sounds into a lighthearted melody that echoes and crescendos all the way through its exhilarating finale.

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, under the masterful direction of conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, featuring the extraordinary talents of pianist Yefim Bronfman. This concert promises a captivating journey through some of the most revered compositions in classical music. The program opens with Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 37, a piece celebrated for its intricate beauty and emotional depth, brought to life by Bronfman's virtuosic performance. Following this, the orchestra will present Richard Strauss's Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40, an epic tone poem that narrates the heroic journey of a protagonist through lush, dynamic orchestration. This performance, sponsored by the Henry T. & Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation, is set to be a memorable showcase of musical storytelling and technical prowess, highlighting the exceptional artistry of both the Vienna Philharmonic and its distinguished soloist.

Audiences are in for a treat when the Vienna Philharmonic performs concert number two! Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the exuberant Symphony No. 3 by Schubert. Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony masterfully blends the sounds of Indigenous, Black, and Bohemian musical themes, creating an anthem that represents the richness of America. The perfect way to say Auf Wiedersehen to California.