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A junior recital presented by Matilda Goldie, violin, in Stull Recital Hall.

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Junior Recital: Matilda Goldie, violin

Oberlin College

“This is a pianist with an abundance of ‘style and idea’: both virtuoso command and individuality of voice,” (Gramophone). The unrivaled Uzbek performer returns to LA for an evening of Florence Price, Prokofiev, and Mussorgsky’s vividly enticing Pictures at an Exhibition, which Abduraimov recorded in his 2021 critically acclaimed album he calls a “kaleidoscope of miniatures.”

Behzod Abduraimov

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music with the commanding Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov at Hertz Hall on November 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Known for his powerful performances with the world's leading orchestras, Abduraimov brings his musical prowess to a more intimate setting in his Cal Performances debut. This recital promises to be a showcase of story and image, featuring an eclectic program that includes Prokofiev’s piano adaptation of music from his ballet "Romeo and Juliet" and the West Coast premiere of Uzbek composer Dilorom Saidaminova’s 1973 work "The Walls of Ancient Bukhara." Additionally, the program will highlight Florence Price’s "Fantasie nègre No. 1," a piece that incorporates Black American folk melodies and has gained popularity as interest in Price’s work has been revived. 

The full program for the afternoon will include:
- FRANCK arr. BAUER: Prélude, Fugue, and Variations, Op. 18
- DILOROM SAIDAMINOVA: The Walls of Ancient Bukhara
- RAVEL: Gaspard de la nuit
- PRICE: Fantasie nègre No. 1 in E minor
- PROKOFIEV: 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75

Tickets for this captivating recital start at $78, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale at noon on August 6. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the "gossamer beauty" and "shimmering halos" that Abduraimov coaxes from the piano, as praised by The Times, London. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit [Cal Performances](https://calperformances.org/events/2024-25/recital/behzod-abduraimov-piano/).

Behzod Abduraimov, piano

University of California, Berkeley

Pulsing, shifting rhythms characterize Adams’ First Quartet. A steady tick of time crackles with high energy. Then we hear Meditation on Providence by Seattle’s own Angelique Poteat and César Franck’s ethereal, passionate sonata — originally conceived for violin, here given by cello.

John Adams to César Franck

Benaroya Hall

The surging passions of César Franck’s repurposed sonata perfectly complement the lyricism, humour, and prescient unrest that infiltrate the Shostakovich that precedes it. Together with Arvo Pärt’s mesmerising distillation of stillness, the Fauré centenary is affectionately acknowledged twice-over; Dvořák dips into nostalgic reverie; and remembering childhood, too, is Sérgio Assad, whose evocative Menino was originally composed for Yo-Yo Ma and guitar duo. 

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

Barbican Centre

Featuring two of today’s brightest rising stars, this duo concert in our most intimate venue thrills on every level. It’s the recital debut of violinist María Dueñas, who gave a “stupendous” performance here in 2022 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel. “Dueñas was wholly captivating ... she could have drawn blood from [the violin’s] strings,” wrote The New York Times. The piece she performed to such acclaim was a new work by Carnegie Hall’s 2024–2025 Debs Composer’s Chair Gabriela Ortiz, who contributes another new work for this special occasion. On piano is Alexander Malofeev, an extraordinary artist of rapidly increasing international renown, who makes his own recital debut in March 2024.

María Dueñas, Violin Alexander Malofeev, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Two major figures from Polish music – the virtuoso violinist Henryk Wieniawski (1835-80) and the wide-ranging, folk-influenced Szymanowski – are drawn on by the duo; the violinist aptly won Second Prize at the International Henryk Wieniawski Competition in Poznań in 2016.

Bomsori Kim violin; Danny Driver piano

Wigmore Hall

First Prize Winner of the 2022 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions and Finalist in the 2023 Rubinstein Piano Competition, Chaeyoung Park has been praised as a passionate pianist who “does not play a single note without thought or feeling” (New York Concert Review). Embracing a broad range of the classical music literature, her programs feature works ranging from the early French Baroque by Rameau, to Beethoven sonatas, to new music by living composers including South Korean classical composer Unsuk Chin. Through Park’s various roles as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist, she has performed at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Bravo! Vail Music Festival, Tongyeong International Music Festival, Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall and Symphony Center’s Orchestra Hall.

Chaeyoung Park, piano

Kaufman Music Center

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Sandy Yamamoto & Friends

The University of Texas at Austin

Join us for an exquisite evening of classical music as the London Symphony Orchestra presents "New Generation Artists: Quatuor Arod and Elisabeth Brauß" at the iconic LSO St Luke's. This BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert, scheduled for Thursday, 19th September 2024 at 6pm, promises to be a memorable experience, showcasing the talents of the rising stars in the classical music world.

The concert will feature a captivating program, including selections from Sergei Prokofiev's "Ten Pieces for Piano Op 12" and the mesmerizing "Piano Quintet" by César Franck. Performed by the acclaimed Quatuor Arod alongside the exceptionally talented pianist Elisabeth Brauß, this event is a celebration of musical mastery and innovation.

Tickets are priced at £16, with concessions available at £14, and a special rate of £6 for under-18s. A booking fee of £1.50 per transaction applies. Attendees can also benefit from multibuy discounts, concessions for students and groups, and free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members.

The concert is set to conclude at approximately 7:05pm and will be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3, allowing the magic of the evening to be shared with a wider audience. Audience members are kindly requested to minimize noise and disturbance to ensure a high-quality recording.

For those interested in attending, tickets can be booked online at lso.co.uk, by phone, or in person at the Barbican Centre with no booking fee. For any inquiries or further information regarding bookings and discounts, please contact the Box Office.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the future of classical music through the performances of Quatuor Arod and Elisabeth Brauß, brought to you by the London Symphony Orchestra at LSO St Luke's.

New Generation Artists: Quatuor Arod and Elisabeth Brauß

LSO St Luke's

### Solo Recital Series: Asiya Korepanova, Piano

**Event:** Solo Recital Series featuring Asiya Korepanova, piano  
**Date:** Sunday, August 25, 2024  
**Time:** 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  
**Location:** Old First Concerts, 1751 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States  
**Tickets:** Available for purchase  
**Livestream:** Available  

**Event Description:**

The San Francisco International Piano Festival proudly presents the debut recital of the acclaimed pianist and composer, Asiya Korepanova. Known for her virtuosic skill and emotional depth, Ms. Korepanova will perform a program that showcases her original transcriptions, beginning with a tribute to the festival's featured composer, Gabriel Fauré.

Asiya Korepanova is celebrated for her comprehensive repertoire, which includes over 60 piano concertos and solo works spanning from the Baroque period to contemporary compositions. She is the only pianist to have performed the complete solo piano works of Rachmaninoff within the composer’s 150th-anniversary year in 2023. Her performances are noted for their emotional intensity and technical brilliance, earning her repeated engagements and widespread admiration.

In addition to her prowess as a pianist, Ms. Korepanova is also a recognized composer, visual artist, and poet. Her transcriptions of major works, such as Richard Strauss’ "Ein Heldenleben" and Mussorgsky's "Songs and Dances of Death," have solidified her reputation as a formidable transcriber. Her recent compositions include the world premiere recording of her concerto for alto saxophone and piano, "Poéme," and the premiere of her Piano Quintet "I marvel at the sky."

**Program:**
- Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924): Élégie
- Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849): Introduction Polonaise Brillante Op.3
- Amy Beach (1867-1944): Extase Op. 21, 2; I send my heart up to thee Op. 44, 3
- Alban Berg (1885-1935): Liebesode from Sieben Frühe Lieder
- César Franck (1822-1890): Le Mariage des Roses
- Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881): Songs and Dances of Death
- Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943): Sonata for Cello and Piano Op.19

Join us for an evening of transformative music as Asiya Korepanova brings her unique artistry to San Francisco. This is a not-to-be-missed event for classical music enthusiasts and those who appreciate the fusion of technical mastery and emotional expression.

Solo Recital Series Asiya Korepanova

Old First Presbyterian Church

Embark on a thrilling musical odyssey and rediscover César Franck’s symphonic masterpiece. From a thunderous opening to a triumphant finale, each movement unfolds like a captivating chapter in an epic saga. Surrender to its charms, and you’re drawn into the magic of this hidden gem.

Debussy’s symphonic poem, Prélude à 'L’après-midi d’un faune' evokes the languorous heat of a summer afternoon with its dreamy flutes and luscious orchestral colours.

The Forgotten Symphony

Perth Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the La Jolla Music Society's "Midweek Masterworks: Notes on a Scandal" on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 7 PM in the prestigious Baker-Baum Concert Hall. This unique musical event delves into the depths of passion, exploring the madness, jealousy, and ecstasy it can inspire through a carefully curated selection of compositions that narrate love's most dangerous consequences.

The evening's program features an evocative lineup, starting with Gesualdo's "Two Madrigals" arranged for string quintet, bringing to life the composer's tumultuous emotional landscape. Performers include the talented Simone Porter and Blake Pouliot on violins, Matthew Lipman and Masumi Per Rostad on violas, and Paul Wiancko on cello.

The journey into scandalous love affairs continues with Debussy's "Six Epigraphes Antiques for Piano Four-Hands," a piece that captures the composer's own sordid affairs. The piano will be masterfully handled by Inon Barnatan and Conrad Tao, promising a performance that intertwines complexity with beauty.

The final piece, Franck's "Piano Quintet in F Minor," is a powerful exploration of torrid infatuation. Conrad Tao returns to the piano, joined by Blake Pouliot and Simone Porter on violins, Masumi Per Rostad on viola, and Paul Wiancko on cello, to bring this passionate work to life.

Enhance your experience with "Midweek Cheers" – enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne at these special intermission-less concerts. After the performance, join fellow concertgoers for a celebratory toast in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd, creating a perfect ending to an evening of exquisite music and shared experiences.

Don't miss this musical exploration of love's darkest corners with the La Jolla Music Society. Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises not only exceptional performances but also a deep dive into the emotions that drive us all.

Midweek Masterworks: Notes on a Scandal

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of France at the "French Collection - Music in the Vineyards" event, a highlight of the summer season for music lovers and Francophiles alike. Scheduled for Sunday, August 11th, 2024, at 5:00 pm, this exquisite concert promises an unforgettable evening amidst the scenic beauty of Hess Persson Estates, located at 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa, CA 94558.

The French Collection brings together major works by iconic composers Maurice Ravel and Cesar Franck, alongside a captivating new piece by the contemporary French composer Karol Beffa. The program features Ravel's String Quartet in F major and Franck's Quintet for Piano and Strings in F minor, promising a rich tapestry of sounds that capture the essence of French musical heritage.

Performing these masterpieces are distinguished musicians including Daniel Ching, Daria T. Adams (violins), Hyobi Sim (viola), Joshua Gindele (cello), and Eric Zivian (piano), among others. Their collective talent ensures an evening of exceptional music that resonates with the beauty and depth of French composition.

Tickets are priced at $85, offering an opportunity to experience world-class music in the idyllic setting of Napa Valley. This event not only celebrates the legacy of French music but also supports ECHO Education & Outreach, an initiative dedicated to providing music education and participatory experiences to diverse audiences.

Don't miss this unique blend of cultural enrichment and scenic beauty. Book your tickets now for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the festival calendar, celebrating the enduring charm and sophistication of French music.

French Collection

Hess Persson Estates

*Prelude Performances and Koret Young Performers Concerts feature young artists from the Chamber Music Institute. Admission is free.

Koret Young Performers Concert I

Menlo School Campus

Concert in Amsterdam

The Concertgebouw

Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music at the Music Academy of the West's x2: III concert, part of the esteemed x2 Series. This special event showcases the incredible synergy between our teaching artists and fellows, bringing together the ultimate masters of chamber music for a series of inspiring performances.

**Event Details:**

- **Date and Time:** 7:30 pm, Thursday, July 11
- **Venue:** Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara, CA
- **Tickets:** Community Access - FREE, Regular Price - Starting at $45

**Program Highlights:**

The concert will feature a diverse and engaging program, including works by Timo Andres, Kevin Puts, Eric Ewazen, and César Franck. The evening promises approximately 2 hours of music with one intermission, offering a journey through some of the most captivating chamber music compositions.

- **Timo Andres:** Some Connecticut Gospel
- **Kevin Puts:** Seven Seascapes
- **Eric Ewazen:** Trio for Trumpet, Violin, and Piano
- **César Franck:** Piano Quintet in F Minor

**Performers:**

A highlight of the evening will be the performances by Conor Hanick (solo piano, chamber music), alongside other distinguished teaching artists and fellows from the Music Academy. These artists bring a wealth of experience and passion to the stage, promising a night of exceptional music-making.

**Special Offer:**

This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. Upon seat selection, you will be prompted to add this option, allowing you to select a table and enjoy a delightful outdoor dining experience before the concert begins.

**Booking Information:**

- **Tickets:** Available now. Secure your seats early to experience this unique blend of talent and artistry.
- **Ticket Office:** Call 805-969-8787 or visit musicacademy.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness WHEN FORCES COMBINE, as the Music Academy of the West presents an evening where the future stars of classical music perform alongside their mentors in the beautiful setting of Hahn Hall.

x2: III

Music Academy of the West

Despite a reputation as a musical maverick, Ives had tastes that one might consider conservative. He was a big fan of Beethoven and Franck, but had a distaste for the important modernist composer Edgard Varèse.

Charles Ives & the American Tradition: Ives: Likes & Dislikes

Yale School of Music

Romantic Reveries

Sarasota Opera House

Shimmering ambiguity and transparent harmonies glisten with faintly Eastern inspired melodies, subtle nuance and sheer beauty in Debussy’s ground breaking Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, depicting the dreams and encounters of a mythical faun. Inspired by Whistler’s set of paintings of the same name, we then explore light and shade in his Nocturnes – From the sky to the sea we experience airily luminous melody alongside rustic rhythmic drive, and swirling water eerily interrupted by the songs of sirens at sea, a radiant thread added to the already exquisite tapestry of sound.

Gergely Madaras conducts...

Wales Millennium Centre

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music performed by the talented Veronika Izmaylova at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This special recital will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the exquisite Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. As a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Christopher Guzman, Veronika will showcase her exceptional skills through a selection of pieces that include Sergei Rachmaninoff's selections from Études-tableaux, Op. 39, Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42, Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata in B Minor, K. 27, and César Franck's Prelude, Chorale and Fugue, Op. 21.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the performance via live stream. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the profound musical talents of Veronika Izmaylova in the stunning setting of the Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. The hall, known for its breathtaking 40-foot glass wall views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, along with its optimal acoustics, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable musical evening.

Veronika Izmaylova, piano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music as Ran Huo, a talented violinist and Master of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, takes the stage. This captivating recital will feature Amanda Kellman on viola, with Collin Jinks and Nathan Canfield on piano, presenting a repertoire that spans the rich landscapes of classical music. The program includes César Franck's Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano, CFF 123, W. A. Mozart's Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major, K. 364, and Jean Sibelius's Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47.

This event is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is a premier venue located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. It hosts hundreds of performances and other events each year, making it a central hub for music and culture.

Admission to this recital is free, and tickets are not required, making it an accessible event for all who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of classical music. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the event will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this musical journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the transformative power of music.

Ran Huo, violin

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of music at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University, as we present a student recital featuring the exceptional talents of Alexis Ortega Chavez, Ryan Huo, and Collin Jinks. This special performance is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room.

Alexis Ortega Chavez, a tenor and Bachelor of Music student, alongside Ryan Huo, a violinist and Master of Music student, and Collin Jinks, a pianist also pursuing a Master of Music, will grace the stage under the guidance of their esteemed instructors Theresa Brancaccio, Blair Milton, and James Giles. The evening's repertoire includes a selection of poignant and evocative pieces:

- Henri Duparc's "Chanson triste"
- A series of Franz Schubert's masterpieces including "Frühlingsglaube," "Nacht und Träume," "Du bist die Ruh," "Der Zwerg," and "Auf dem Wasser zu singen"
- Duparc's "Le manoir de Rosemonde"
- César Franck's "Violin Sonata in A Major"

This event is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of our students and a showcase of their incredible talent and passion for music. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. For those unable to attend in person, we are pleased to offer a live stream of the performance.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. This venue hosts hundreds of performances and other events each year, making it a central hub for the musical community at Northwestern University.

Don't miss this opportunity to support our students and enjoy a night of beautiful music.

Alexis Ortega Chavez, Ryan Huo, and Collin Jinks

The event is free and you can just show up without a ticket. Please come in good time.

Organ concert

Musikhuset Aarhus

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music as Maggie Jordan, a talented Bachelor of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her violin recital. Under the tutelage of Gerardo Ribeiro, Maggie will perform a captivating program featuring Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, and César Franck's Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano. Accompanying her on the piano will be Liang-yu Wang, adding depth and harmony to this musical journey.

This recital is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. Located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the Galvin Recital Hall is renowned for its stunning architecture, including a 40-foot glass wall that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The hall's acoustics are enhanced by undulating walls covered with African moabi wood, ensuring an auditory experience as remarkable as the visual.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, allowing you to enjoy this beautiful music from anywhere.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising star in the classical music world and experience the beauty of live performance in one of the most acoustically and aesthetically pleasing venues in the country.

Maggie Jordan, violin

Experience the grandeur of classical music with the "BRAHMS, HILLBORG & FRANCK 2023/2024" concert, presented by the esteemed Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester. This captivating event is set to take place on May 8, marking a highlight in the Berwaldhallen's concert season. Under the baton of the award-winning conductor Marie Jacquot, making her Berwaldhallen debut, audiences will be treated to an evening of exquisite musical selections.

The program features a rich tapestry of compositions, starting with two of Johannes Brahms’ most cherished choral works. Adding to the evening's allure is the celebrated Swedish composer Anders Hillborg’s oboe concerto, showcasing the virtuosic talents of the SRSO’s principal oboist, Emmanuel Laville. The concert will culminate in the romantic fervor of César Franck’s Symphony in D minor, a piece beloved for its lush melodies and dramatic depth.

The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, known for its artistic excellence and stylistic versatility, promises to deliver a performance of the highest caliber. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Harding, the orchestra continues to enchant audiences worldwide with its innovative programming and collaborations with renowned soloists and composers.

Joining the orchestra, the Swedish Radio Choir, under the leadership of Kaspars Putniņš, will add their sublime vocal harmonies to the evening, further enriching the concert experience. Together, these ensembles embody the pinnacle of musical artistry, making this event a must-see for classical music aficionados.

The concert is scheduled to begin at 18:00 at Berwaldhallen. While tickets are in high demand, a few remain available for those wishing to immerse themselves in this unforgettable musical journey. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the harmonious blend of Brahms, Hillborg, and Franck, performed by some of the most distinguished musicians of our time.

Brahms, Hillborg & Franck

SR Berwaldhallen

Masterworks Series: Beethoven and Franck / Deborah Buck and Orion Weiss

Bargemusic

Daniel Hope has toured the world as a virtuoso soloist for 25 years and is celebrated for his musical versatility as well as his dedication to humanitarian causes. Winner of the 2015 European Cultural Prize for Music (whose previous recipients include Daniel Barenboim, Plácido Domingo and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra), Hope appears as soloist with the world’s major orchestras and conductors, also directing many ensembles from the violin. Since the start of the 2016/17 season, Daniel Hope is Music Director of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra – an orchestra with whom he is closely associated since his early childhood.

Daniel Hope, violin & Simon Crawford-Phillips, piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Cellist Luiz Fernando Venturelli, winner of the 2023 Meadowmount School of Music Gurrena Fellowship, will perform works by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Dimitri Cervo, J. S. Bach, Marlos Nobre, César Franck, and Valdir Azevedo/ Zequinha de Abreu. He will be joined by pianist Liang-yu Wang.

Luiz Fernando Venturelli at Guarneri Hall: A Gurrena Fellowship Concert

Home Federal Building

This performance is free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

PROGRAM

Senior Recital: Maria Rodriguez, cello and Curtis Baum, piano

Western Illinois University

Chinese pianist Ying Li is the First Prize winner of the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, as well as recipient of The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival Prize and the Tri-I Noon Recitals Prize. She has received top awards in numerous national and international competitions including the inaugural Antonio Mormone International Prize, Sarasota Artist Series Piano Competition, Brevard Music Festival, International Liszt Piano Competition for Young Pianists, and was a finalist at Concours musical international de Montréal.

Ying Li/Shannon Lee

St Leo Catholic Church

Student Chamber Recital: Hannah Noh, Elizabeth Hur & Madeline Psarakis

Carnegie Mellon University

The Mighty Kotzschmar

Merrill Auditorium

Zhiyong Xu, Violin – Doctoral Qualifying Recital

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM, as we welcome the extraordinary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the distinguished British pianist Kathryn Stott for a sold-out recital. This performance marks a special occasion, reuniting the duo for their first concert with Washington Performing Arts since 2010.

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott share a musical partnership that spans over 30 years, characterized by a deep mutual understanding and a shared interpretative approach. Their collaboration has delighted audiences worldwide, with performances that are both insightful and generous. The evening’s repertoire promises to be a rich and varied journey through music, featuring works by Dvořák, Arvo Pärt, Sergio Assad, Fauré, Shostakovich, and more, showcasing the tender, reflective, and lyrical qualities of their combined talents.

This concert is not only a celebration of their long-standing friendship and artistic collaboration but also a testament to their significant contributions to the global music scene. Their previous collaborations, including the 2020 album "Songs of Comfort and Hope," have been a source of solace and inspiration to many, especially in challenging times.

Washington Performing Arts is dedicated to making performances accessible to all visitors. For specific accessibility information regarding this event at the Kennedy Center, please visit our website or contact our patron services.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott, as they bring their unparalleled musicality and emotional depth to the Kennedy Center. Although tickets are currently sold out, we encourage you to check back for any available seats due to last-minute changes.

Yo-Yo Ma, cello Kathryn Stott, piano

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. With partners from around the world and across disciplines, he creates programs that stretch the boundaries of genre and tradition to explore music-making as a means not only to share and express meaning, but also as a model for the cultural collaboration he considers essential to a strong society. Yo-Yo Ma is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott. Internationally recognized as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative pianists, the Washington Post wrote Stott is “every bit Ma’s equal, playing with striking individuality.” Together they have toured the globe and released multiple albums including 2020's Songs of Comfort and Hope in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mrs. Krishnan's Party

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

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Yo-yo Ma, Cello And Kathryn Stott, Piano

Belles-Lettres showcases Justin Peck’s exceptional choreographic talent as he weaves together a tapestry of emotions and stories. Frank Bridge Variations embodies the sensual style Hans van Manen is known for, and Melissa Barak brings another world premiere to the stage with a work set to music by American film and tv composer Kris Bowers of When They See Us and Bridgerton fame.

Next Steps

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Flutist Joanna Lau is currently pursuing her Masters in Music at Carnegie Mellon, studying with Lorna McGhee. Joanna actively subs with the New World Symphony, Canton Symphony, and is on trial as a finalist for the Piccolo/Flute 3 position in the Johnstown Symphony. She will be a Flute Fellow at Music Academy of the West this summer, and has previously attended National Orchestra Institute and Round Top Festival Institute. Joanna is passionate about sharing music with the community through teaching and performing. She has a small studio of private flute students and regularly performs at Aspinwall Presbyterian Church services. Joanna also holds a degree in Neuroscience with a minor in English from Harvard College. Her former teachers include Cynthia Meyers, Elizabeth Rowe, and Linda Chesis. When Joanna is not playing the flute, she enjoys writing, drinking coffee, and taking lots of naps.

Joint Student Recital: Joanna Lau & Josephine Lee

Delight in the enchanting melodies of Fremont Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy live music in Wyoming.

Capricious Classics

Lander Valley High School

Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann makes her Des Moines debut performing of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2024. The concert opens with Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon’s Gospel-inspired Amen! The soaring lyricism and brooding intensity of César Franck’s Symphony in D Minor brings the concert to a close.

Dm Symphony - Discover Gershwin

Des Moines Civic Center

The composers on this program are united by their contributions to the multi-generational musical pedagogy and landscape of France. They each exemplify the myriad ways in which our lives are continually shaped by the people and circumstances around us.

Legacy: DEBUSSY + HAMELIN

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Colburn School

The Da Camera Society partners with Sunset Chamberfest to present a performance of Parisian music at Pasadena Conservatory.

Parisian music for piano and strings – Pasadena Conservatory

Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Parisian Music For Piano And Strings

Student Recital: Emilia Poirier-Molina

Student Recital: Jiddu Vega

Justin Kinchen, Senior Violin Recital

Newman Recital Hall (AHF 151)

Yidi Wang, Flute

The Juilliard School

Piano Performance Forum is a class for Pre-College piano students. The performance hour is not always full and programming is subject to change.

Pre-College Piano Performance Forum

Arthur Wang, Piano

Piano students of Brian Connelly

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Violin Students of Elizabeth Chang

The last to occupy the violin chair in the legendary Beaux Arts Trio, the visionary violinist Daniel Hope makes his first recital appearance at Chamber Music Detroit with pianist Maxim Lando.  Their exquisite program conjures up “La Belle Epoque” when the beauty of Paris and Vienna dominated music making of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Daniel Hope & Maxim Lando - "Belle Epoque"

Detroit Country Day School - Upper School

Experience orchestral magic as the Traverse Symphony Orchestra presents cellist Julian Schwarz in a thrilling performance of Franck’s Symphony, Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, and Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun–three landmarks of French music.

French Fantasy

Interlochen Center for the Arts

(Third Coast Review), the American-Canadian Callisto Quartet brings together four musicians who share a deep passion for bringing chamber music to audiences around the world. Since their inception at the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2016, Callisto has garnered top prizes in nearly every major international chamber music competition and has been hailed by audiences across the globe. Grand Prize winners of the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and Second Prize Winners of the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Callisto Quartet has also taken home prizes from the Bordeaux, Melbourne, and Wigmore Hall competitions. Currently the Fellowship Quartet in Residence at Yale University, Callisto has previously held residencies at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain. From 2020-2022 Callisto was the Ernst Stiefel Quartet in Residence at Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, where they were the first quartet to perform all six string quartets of Bartòk.

Callisto Quartet & Milana Strezeva

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Two stars on the cutting edge of music team up to explore the intersection of tradition and innovation.

Visionary Duo: Tessa Lark & Peter Dugan

Norton Museum of Art

Student violinists Daisy Abbott, Eva Chen, Karin Furuhata, Emily Kim, and Gedi Weidig; oboist Monty Ellwanger; pianist Charis Kim and soprano Gabriela Poplawski; perform a variety of selections that they have studied with faculty during the semester. They will be assisted by pianist Kyungmi Kim.

Pomona College Student Recital 2023 Concert 1

Pomona College

Sam Parrini, Violin

Viola Students of Molly Carr and Yi-Fang Huang

Our traditional and beloved Christmas concert returns in all of its aural and visual splendor, with our own Madison Symphony Chorus, The Madison Youth Choirs, and the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir. Joining us will be soprano Evelyn Saavedra, who recently starred in our Voices of Spring organ gala, bringing to us a voice of great beauty and a charming personality as well. Those of you who attended Madison Opera’s 2022 Opera in the Park will remember Limmie Pulliam’s show stopping performance of Puccini’s Nessun dorma. This remarkable tenor will join us as well, for a perfect way to start the holiday season.

A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Center for the Arts

Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study. 

Viola Department Recital

Thanksgiving Holiday: Dvořák & Franck

Garth Newel Music Center

French composer César Franck’s Le Chasseur maudit — “The Cursed Hunter” — is based on a ballad about a man commits the grave sin of hunting on the Sabbath and is doomed to be eternally chased by demons. BSO Assistant Conductor Earl Lee leads the sultry, atmospheric 1949 Saxophone Concerto by French composer Henri Tomasi; making his BSO debut, American Steven Banks is one of today’s leading classical saxophone performers. The program closes with the emotional turmoil of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, which opens with the famous “fate” motif, and sweetened by the composer’s great gift for beautiful melody.

Earl Lee conducts Franck, Tomasi, and Tchaikovsky with Steven Banks, saxophone

Boston Symphony Hall

Fall Concert

Oregon State University

Study Concert with Organ Students in Jesuskirken

Jesus Church

Hailed by critics as a “superior poet” (Vancouver Sun) and praised for his “heart and indomitable will” (Gramophone), violinist Grigory Kalinovsky will be joined by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova in a recital of works by Schumann, Franck, Weinberg, and Bacewicz.

Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Grigory Kalinovsky

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Join us for an evening of passion and contemplation, where music becomes your gateway to profound and intimate emotions. Through the masterworks of César Franck and Ludwig van Beethoven, the piano transcends its boundaries, echoing both the grand organ and a full orchestra.

Artistry in Action: Faculty Recital—Aleksandr Polyakov, Piano

Join us as the UCLA Philharmonia opens its 2023-24 season with a special Halloween program. Come in costume (the orchestra and conductor will!) and experience a spectacular night of eerie music, silent films accompanied by the Royce Hall organ and other scary surprises!

UCLA Philharmonia Fall Halloween Spectacular

Royce Hall

MYSO 2023-24 Season Opening Weekend

Mariposa County High School

Yosemite National Park

Gaia Sbeghen (P.S.C. '24) presents a violin recital.

Student Recital: Gaia Sbeghen, Violin

Masterworks Series: Ravel and Franck / American String Quartet and William Wolfram

All’s Well that Ends Well

Bryan, who majors in Biology and Music, enjoys learning and performing. His primary instrument is the violin, but he has studied some piano and would like to learn other instruments when he has more time post-retirement. Though he hopes to enter medical school one day, Bryan ultimately aims to live a life full of happiness, peace, good movies, and music.

CWRU Senior Recital: Bryan Sun, violin

Case Western Reserve University

Acclaimed piano virtuoso Maria João Pires makes a rare American appearance in the season finale joining Maestro Gerard Schwarz and the Palm Beach Symphony to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, which brilliantly blends the composer’s unique ability to both lift the heaviest heart and stir its deepest emotions. The program opens with the Florida premiere of the orchestral version of Adolphus Hailstork’s Monuments for solo trombone and string orchestra featuring Palm Beach Symphony Principal Trombone and Latin GRAMMY winner Domingo Pagliuca. The season culminates with the Symphony performing for the first time Franck’s Symphony in D Minor, which was once such a beloved staple of concert seasons that it appeared in programs at Carnegie Hall six times is less than two months in 1927.

Monuments

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Masks are optional in most University spaces, and this applies broadly within the Bienen School of Music. However, in consideration of the unique nature of our activities, and in consultation with Northwestern leadership and medical experts, there remain certain circumstances when masking may be required. At this time, proof of vaccination is not required to attend Bienen School concerts. For more information, please visit https://www.music.northwestern.edu/coronavirus

Concert Orchestra Spring Concert

Northwestern University

"I wish to dedicate this recital to my mentor Andrés Cárdenes and the great legacy he generously shared with me. I don't only thank him for the countless lessons, everlasting wisdom, patience, compassion and unconditional support, but for always believing in me, even when I couldn't see the light. Let's not let this be the end of an era, but rather a beginning of a new journey."

Chamber Music Recital: Agata Miklavc & Jason Solounias

The wind division students of WUSTL MUSIC will perform solo works. Featuring the percussion, clarinet, oboe, and flute studios.

Wind Division Recital #1

560 Music Center

Graduation recitals display the skill and passion of Curtis Institute of Music students on the cusp of professional musicianship. Members of the current class will share the breadth of their talent through a culminating graduation recital. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Yoonsoo Yeo, cello

Curtis Institute of Music

Hill Auditorium’s Frieze Memorial Organ, named in honor of Henry Simmons Frieze, a professor of Latin and the founding president of UMS, is the focal point of the auditorium’s unique parabolic interior and one of the first great organs to rely on electrical connections from its keys. Frieze believed the shared experience of music was essential to a liberal education and to community life. Today, the organ is available to the University of Michigan students and faculty for teaching, practice, and performances to continue celebrating the beauty and diversity of the instrument.

César Franck

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 10 - Dec 21, 2024

Pre-College Piano Performance Forum · The Juilliard School

22 - 24 Nov, 2024

Tour in Hungary · Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

Nov 29, 2024

Mark Bebbington piano · Wigmore Hall

Dec 8, 2024

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique · Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra

Dec 14, 2024

In the Mood · Topeka Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Nov 15, 2024

Junior Recital: Matilda Goldie, violin · Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Nov 13, 2024

Behzod Abduraimov · The Music Center

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