The young Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene has long demonstrated that virtuoso violin music is also at home in Northern Europe. As one of the world's most sought-after young artists, he champions the composers of his Scandinavian homeland. He recorded the album "Nordic Rhapsody" with pianist Christian Ihle Hadland, on which the two immerse themselves entirely in the Nordic soundscape, sometimes light-heartedly, sometimes profoundly. He also presented the violin concerto by the Danish composer Carl Nielsen at his acclaimed Elbphilharmonie concert last year.

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Johan Dalene, Violin

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Year after year, she dances her way straight into our hearts on television—Empress Elisabeth. Stefan Klingele coaxes entirely new sounds from this hometown melodrama, which doesn't even want to be one. There's no dry eye, no waltz left undanced—holladiho!

Sissy

Theater Bremen

True to its mission of promoting and raising awareness of classical music, the Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie travels across the Occitanie region in various formations.

COR-des Quartet

La Tuilerie

Russian pianist Anna Geniushene brings powerful sound, technical precision, emotional depth, and a notably carefree ease to the most difficult musical masterworks. Her fresh, multi-layered, interpretations defined her participation at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where she won the silver medal and the adoration of fans around the globe. Accolades ensued: Musical America named her Young Artist of the Month in July 2022, Pianist magazine featured her on the cover in June 2023, and international concert invitations soon followed. She has developed a diverse and versatile worldwide career as a solo artist, with performances in major venues throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

Anna Geniushene

Sunset Center

Welcome to the Munich Radio Orchestra's first chamber concert at a new venue, the Künstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz! Three central works will caress the ear this evening with the typical warmth of the Viennese string trio sound: Based on a piano sonata, Haydn's Opus 53 No. 1, scored for violin, viola, and cello, unfolds its plasticity and sonic volume. In his Serenade Op. 8, Beethoven achieved a fusion of stylized dance and classical form. Reminiscences of Mozart and Haydn characterize Schubert's fragmentary Trio, D. 471. The finale features three bon vivants from the pen of the Viennese-born and cosmopolitan violinist Fritz Kreisler: "Liebesleid," "Liebesfreud," and "Schön Rosmarin."

Autumn Serenade

Künstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz

Rosa Donata Milton, Deputy First Concertmaster of the Jena Philharmonic, and pianist Tatiana Kachko unfold a colorful program of Spanish music full of rhythm, elegance, and virtuoso refinement. Works by Pablo de Sarasate, Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, Manuel de Falla, and others paint a vibrant panorama of musical styles ranging from salon pieces to character dances. 

Chamber Concert № 1 »Viva la Vida!«

Town Hall Hall

In the words of Kerson Leong himself: "I could think of no better way to emphasize the perennial power and relevance of J.S. Bach’s music than to include two of his most monumental works for solo violin – the idyllic C major sonata as well as the legendary D minor Chaconne – and to juxtapose them with two solo sonatas by the 20th-century Belgian violin giant Eugène Ysaÿe, directly inspired by Bach’s writings and containing an emotional power that has captured my imagination on a personal level. The ethereal atmosphere captured by this interplay is strengthened by two pieces originally for classical guitar, including one I arranged myself."

Cecilian Chamber Series - Bach + Bratwurst and Beer

Darke Hall

Subscription Series II opens with a performance from a piano trio — this time, a Czech one. The Lobkowicz Trio, winners of the 2017 Czech Chamber Music Society Prize, returns to the audience with a diverse programme, primarily focused on composers working from the Romantic tradition. A notable departure will be a piece by Otomar Kvěch, renowned for his listener-friendly compositions as well as his pedagogical approach.

Czech Chamber Music Society • Lobkowicz Trio

Rudolfinum

Experience the timeless brilliance of Vienna’s musical heritage.

“Masters of Vienna”

Washington University in St. Louis

An Evening in Vienna will be an unforgettable night of arias, waltzes, bon-bons, and violin favourites by J. Strauss, R. Strauss, Lehár, Kreisler, Mozart, and more. Let us take you on a magical journey through the “City of Music” for a celebration of the Viennese masters! 

TSM presents An Evening in Vienna

The Royal Conservatory of Music

The 104th Holiday Afternoon Concert

Tokyo Opera City Tower

“The rich diversity of American society has fostered a vibrant tapestry of musical voices, each shaped by their own distinct backgrounds. Michael and I curated this program for violin and piano to celebrate that spirit of innovation and cultural exchange, highlighting works composed during the twentieth century. We begin with Fritz Kreisler’s Praeludium and Allegro, a lush reimagining of Baroque melody. Charles Ives follows with his inventive Violin Sonata no. 4, blending hymns, folk tunes, and bold harmonies to create a vibrantly eclectic soundscape of American life. The first half closes with Ernest Bloch’s Violin Sonata no. 2, Poème mystique, which shifts to a more introspective tone, offering profound emotional depth rooted in his Jewish heritage. The second half opens with John Adams’s Road Movies, a rhythmic portrayal of contemporary life, and continues with Amy Beach’s Romance for Violin and Piano, honoring one of America’s pioneering female composers. We conclude with Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess Suite, a brilliant fusion of classical and jazz traditions–a testament to the cultural mosaic of twentieth-century American music.”

Kristin Lee, violin; and Michael Stephen Brown, piano

Menlo School Campus

Curtis in Nantucket, the island’s highly anticipated annual week of classical music, returns to Nantucket Atheneum for an exciting performance featuring voice, strings, and piano performed by extraordinary alumni and faculty from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music. The program includes delightful and soulful Spanish folk songs by Manuel de Falla, virtuosic selections for solo violin and solo piano by Kreisler and Chopin, and gems from the opera and song repertoire. Don’t miss these thrilling performances by current and future leading artists – mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen, pianist Hanchien Lee, and Curtis President and violist Roberto Díaz.

Music of de Falla, Kreisler, and more

Nantucket Atheneum

Curtis in Nantucket, the island’s highly anticipated annual week of classical music, returns to Siasconset Casino for an exciting performance featuring voice, strings, and piano performed by extraordinary alumni and faculty from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music. The program ranges from virtuosic selections for strings by Mozart and Kreisler to gems from song repertoire. Don’t miss these thrilling performances by current and future leading artists – mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen, pianist Hanchien Lee, and Curtis President and violist Roberto Díaz.

Music of Mozart, Kreisler, and more

Siasconset Casino Association

Anna Geniushene / Piano Recital

Two outstanding young musicians give an atmospheric duo recital in the idyllically located Palais im Großen Garten: only last season, the Finnish-Cuban pianist Anton Mejias, born in 2001, won over the festival audience with his piano recital in the same location. Now, he returns with a violin partner, one of the most high-profile violinists of his generation. The American violinist Chad Hoopes, born in 1994, has made a name for himself worldwide with his outstanding talent and brilliant tone. The two young virtuosi have put together a resounding program inspired by the theme of love, in keeping with the Festival’s motto. Fiery finger acrobatics and an enchanting sound blend to create a concert leaving nothing to be desired.

Chad Hoopes & Anton Mejias

Palais im Großen Garten

CYS will present its final season concert featuring both the Associate Orchestra and the Virtuosi and Intermezzi String Ensembles at 1:00 PM on May 18 at Smithwick Theater, Foothill College. Maestra Kati Kyme will conduct works by Gabriel Fauré, C.P.E. Bach, and Joseph Haydn with the Virtuosi String Ensemble. Haydn composed his Symphony No. 45 in 1768 during his “Sturm und Drang” (Storm and Stress) period, and it carries the subtitle “La Passione”. The Intermezzi Strings will perform works by Mozart and Schubert, as well as selections from Gustav Holst’s St. Paul Suite.

String Ensembles and Associate Orchestra

Foothill College

Camden Stohl performs a recital of works by Ysaÿe, Sibelius, Debussy and more.

Student Degree Recital: Camden Stohl M.M. violin recital

University of Maryland

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Bachelor of Music. Megan Martono is a student of Paul Kantor.

Megan Martono, Violin

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Riley Fichtenmayer, violin - Senior Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Since its inception, Musica Juventutis has been a cornerstone of Austrian concert culture and a fixture in the Vienna Konzerthaus's music program. Many internationally acclaimed artists, such as Angelika Kirchschlager, Till Fellner, and Patricia Kopatchinskaja, made their debuts as part of Musica Juventutis. This year, we present Leonhard Baumgartner, an up-and-coming violinist who made his debut with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the age of 15. With this series, the Vienna and Blaibach concert halls are continuing a collaboration made possible through the generous support of Dr. Burkhard and Gabriele Gantenbein.

Prizewinners' Concert Musica Juventutis

Blaibach Concert Hall

Join us for an exquisite evening of chamber music featuring the remarkable talents of Kristin Lee on violin and Michael Stephen Brown on piano. This special performance is part of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's esteemed concert series, set to take place in the intimate setting of the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio.

**Date and Time:** Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 7:30 pm. The concert will include an intermission and has a total duration of 2 hours.

**Location:** Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS, Rose Building, 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023.

**Program Highlights:**
- Fritz Kreisler's "Praeludium and Allegro in the Style of Pugnani" for Violin and Piano, a piece that showcases the violin's lyrical and virtuosic capabilities.
- Charles Ives' "Sonata No. 4 for Violin and Piano, Children's Day at the Camp Meeting," offering a unique blend of traditional and innovative sounds.
- Ernest Bloch's "Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano, Poème Mystique," a work rich in emotional depth and complexity.
- John Adams' "Road Movies for Violin and Piano," a contemporary piece with rhythmic vitality and melodic appeal.
- Amy Beach's "Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23," a beautiful example of late Romantic chamber music.
- Paul Schoenfield's "Four Souvenirs for Violin and Piano," a vibrant and eclectic mix of styles.

**About the Artists:**
- **Kristin Lee**, a violinist known for her versatility and impeccable technique, has garnered acclaim on the world's finest concert stages. Her accolades include an Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes in several prestigious competitions.
- **Michael Stephen Brown**, a pianist and composer celebrated for his compelling performances and compositions, has received numerous awards, including a 2018 Emerging Artist Award from Lincoln Center and a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant.

This event promises to be a memorable night of music, showcasing the extraordinary talents of two of the chamber music world's leading figures. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the artistry of Kristin Lee and Michael Stephen Brown in a program that spans the breadth of the chamber music repertoire.

**Tickets:** Not yet on sale. Stay tuned for ticket availability and ensure your spot for this must-see performance.

For more information and to stay updated on ticket sales, please visit the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's website.

Kristin Lee & Michael Stephen Brown

Samuel B. & David Rose Building

We are delighted to present international violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou who will perform romances for violin and orchestra in this special Valentines series, conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall.

Enjoy a romantic evening with the wonderful violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou on Valentines Day Weekend serenading you with romances for violin & orchestra by Beethoven, Dvorak and Svendsen and other love inspired works by Kreisler. The Camerata Chicago Orchestra will complete the concert delighting you with the most celebrated romantic melody of all time: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy by Tchaikovsky.

Yi-Jia Susanne Hou performs Romances for Violin and Orchestra

Fine Arts Building Chicago

Union Church of Hinsdale

Anna Geniushene’s fresh, layered, and powerful interpretations defined her participation at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—and won her the coveted silver medal and the adoration of fans around the globe. And the critics couldn’t get enough: “powerhouse sound, forceful musical personality, and sheer virtuosity…had this critic on the edge of his seat” (Musical America); “a performance of rare devotion and insight” (Onstage NTX); “a fresh version…that had this listener hanging on every bar” (La Scena).

Artis—Naples

A founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Harlem Quartet, violinist Melissa White is recognized for her “warmly expressive and lyrical” playing (Chicago Classical Review). Her recital with pianist Pallavi Mahidhara highlights works by American women composers Amy Beach and Nokuthula Ngwenyama. Mahidhara explains, “We are performing works by composers who represent a diversity of backgrounds, much like the two of us.”

Melissa White, violin & Pallavi Mahidhara, piano

Grosse Pointe South High School

Digital Concert: Melissa White, violin & Pallavi Mahidhara, piano

A founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Harlem Quartet, violinist Melissa White is recognized for her “warmly expressive and lyrical” playing (Chicago Classical Review). Her PCMS recital debut with pianist Pallavi Mahidhara highlights works by American women composers Amy Beach and Nokuthula Ngwenyama. Mahidhara explains, “We are performing works by composers who represent a diversity of backgrounds, much like the two of us.”

Melissa White, violin Pallavi Mahidhara, piano

 Benjamin Franklin Hall

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Hao Chen's Second Year Percussion Masters Recital

Licheng Mark Chen, violin - Student Recital

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Musical Arts. Yu-Ming Ma is a student of Paul Kantor. 

Yu-Ming Ma, Violin

Drawing on their Czech heritage, Trio Bohémo performs Central European music with vigor and insight. Their enthusiasm is infectious, whether in rousing folk dances or contemplative slow movements. 

During our Friday Concerts, patrons enjoy an up-close musical experience in the vibrant atmosphere of uniquely Tulsa venues. Wine and hors d’oeuvres are available.

Trio Bohémo

LowDown

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Continuing Education Fall Recital

Violin students of Cho-Liang Lin

Described by Yehudi Menuhin as ’’A true violinist of the 21st century’’, Gilles Apap is known for his virtuosity, unique approach to music and the skill to bring joy to every concert hall. He delivers distinctive performances of the standard classical repertoire combined with genres such as jazz and folk from around the world and the result is unique programming merging the borderlines between musical styles.

Gilles Apap and friends (feat. Eric Zivian)

Noe Valley Ministry

Culinary Sunday Matinee № 1

Hotel Schwarzer Bär

The concert will consist of a wide variety of styles and ensembles, ranging from baroque to solo with electonics, trombone choir to concerti featuring trombone.

Debut Concert Quinn Parker

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

Not one, but two of the world’s most acclaimed emerging musicians take the stage for this Protégé Spotlight Recital. Pianist Chloe Mun is the winner of both the prestigious Geneva International Competition and Italy’s Busoni Competition. Joining her is violinist Claire Wells, the 2021 winner of the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Prize. Prepare to be amazed by these accomplished musicians, who are already in demand from major orchestras and musical festivals across the globe.

PROTÉGÉ SPOTLIGHT: Claire Wells & Chloe Mun

Portland State University

Eclectic Series: Bach, Kreisler, Grażyna Bacewicz, Karen Naifeh Harmon, Ysaÿe

Bargemusic

AMFS artist-faculty and students play beautiful chamber music before the Friday evening orchestral concert.

Overtures: Preconcert Chamber Music 2024 Concert 2

Aspen Meadows Resort

All performances will take place Grace Presbyterian Church.

Sierra Chamber Society 37th Season Program V

Grace Presbyterian Church

**Event: Close Encounters With Music: Café Vienna Nervous Splendor**

**Date and Time:** Sunday, May 19 at 4:00 pm

**Location:** Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230

**Ticket Prices:** $28 for Upper Balcony, $52 for Orchestra and Mezzanine

**Overview:**
Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Vienna with "Close Encounters With Music: Café Vienna Nervous Splendor" at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. This unique musical event celebrates Vienna's historical significance as a pivotal European cultural hub from the 16th to the 20th centuries. The program explores a variety of Viennese musical styles, from operetta to waltz, and features compositions by some of the most influential figures in music, literature, and intellectual thought who frequented Vienna's famed coffee houses.

**Featured Composers:** The event showcases the works of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, Johan Strauss Jr., Mahler, Korngold, and includes the quintessential café music of Fritz Kreisler with his Caprice Viennois. The program also highlights Beethoven’s Piano Trio, which is based on a popular song by Weigl, and Schubert’s An die Musik, a sublime testament to his beloved métier.

**Performers:**
- Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano
- Xiao-Dong Wang, violin
- Emily Marvosh, mezzo-soprano
- Yehuda Hanani, cello

Join us for an afternoon that promises to transport you to the imperial City of Song, where charm, verve, and artistic sophistication of Vienna’s past come alive through its music. This event is a must-attend for lovers of classical music and those intrigued by Vienna's rich cultural history.

For tickets and more information, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center website or call 413-528-0100.

Close Encounters With Music: Café Vienna– “nervous Splendor”

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Mayuko Kamio had made her concerto debut in Tokyo at the age of ten under the baton of Charles Dutoit, in a concert broadcast on NHK television. Since then, she has appeared as soloist with the Tonhalle Orchestra in Zurich with Mstislav Rostropovich, NHK Symphony Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta.

Mayuko Kamio, violin & Noreen Polera, piano

Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Lesher Center for the Arts

The versatile Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leads the CSO as soloist in Mozart’s richly melodic Violin Concerto No. 2 and Kreisler’s wistful Liebesleid. Trading violin bow for baton, Szeps-Znaider conducts Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite, a neoclassical gem that shines a spotlight on the orchestra’s principal players, and Mozart’s Prague Symphony, a work of grand gestures and profound, melodious depth.

Mozart & Stravinsky

Symphony Center

A Return Visit to Vienna

From Shanghai to Paris and culminating at The Great Gate of Kyiv, our season finale is a journey across the Atlantic introduced by a fanfare by composer in residence David Ludwig. Our musical travels are led by returning 2020 violin soloist Nancy Zhou whose, “incredible technique married with captivating emotional depth,” (KC Studio) is sure to stun.

Masterworks 6: Ludwig & Mussorgsky

Oregon Center for the Arts

Grants Pass High School

Collier Center for the Performing Arts

Student Recital: Adrian Rodriguez

Carnegie Mellon University

This performance is free and open for general seating

Violin Studio Recital: students of Dr. Julieta Mihai

Western Illinois University

Pianist Jan Vojtek is from the Czech Republic and studies in the soloist class at the Jutland Conservatory of Music, the conservatory's highest level. He plays here with his Czech piano trio, Trio Bohémo.

Concert with Trio Bohémo

Royal Academy of Music Aarhus

Violin students of Paul Kantor

The young violinist Johan Dalene (born 2000) took home first prize at the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in 2019. Dalene and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra recently released an album of Sibelius’ and Nielsen’s violin concertos. He was then named Young Artist of the Year by the leading magazine Gramophone, and the cd was also awarded a Swedish Grammy.

Sibelius’ seventh symphony

Stockholm City Hall

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman in concert with the Charleston Symphony. For one night only, Perlman will dazzle audiences with a program of celebrated works that showcase his unparalleled virtuosity and pay homage to Jewish culture.

Among his impressive list of accolades, Mr. Perlman has been honored with a Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Arts, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, 16 GRAMMY® Awards, and 4 Emmy Awards. 

An Evening with Itzhak Perlman

Gaillard Center

Tianxu An, Piano

The Juilliard School

Alex Estrella (B.M. '25), accompanied by Daniel Goldsmith and friends, presents a collection of pieces that speak to the human condition.

Student Recital: Pieces for the Soul, Alex Estrella, Violin

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Nancy Zhou, violin

Bowes Center

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

Student Recital: Forest Ma

Chooi Brothers, violins

Tucson Convention Center

PC Morning Recital

PC Division Recital

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

The award-winning American pianist Lindsay Garritson is rapidly becoming an international rising star, with her great charisma, masterful technique, huge repertoire, and penetrating intelligence. Her passionate advocacy of contemporary music has led her to recently record the complete works of the Australian composer Carl Vine. She will include his Five Intermezzi on this program, which she premiered earlier this year.

Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Lindsay Garritson

PC Afternoon Recital

“We are so pleased to perform these sublime works of two often overlooked female composers, Dora Pejačević and Clara Schumann. They will be paired with a charming piano trio from Kreisler and a lyrical viola sonata of Brahms who famously had a close relationship with Clara Schumann.”

Clara and Dora

Glazer Music Performance Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as Grammy-nominated classical mandolinist Avi Avital and champion concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang grace the stage at Sixth & I on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 7:30 PM. This unique collaboration between Avital, celebrated for his innovative interpretations of Baroque and folk music, and Wang, known for her extraordinary virtuosity and captivating stage presence, promises to deliver a performance filled with delightful surprises and impressive musicality.

The program for the evening includes a varied selection of pieces that showcase the duo's dynamic range and musical prowess. Audiences can look forward to Bartók’s playful Romanian Folk Dances, Stravinsky’s graceful Suite Italienne from Pulcinella, Saint-Saens’s passionate Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Sarasate’s Spanish Dances, Op. 22, and more. Each piece has been carefully chosen to highlight the unique combination of mandolin and accordion, offering a fresh perspective on these classical compositions.

This performance is part of Washington Performing Arts’s The World in Our City initiative, which aims to promote cross-cultural understanding and cultural diplomacy through the presentation of international visiting artists and globally inspired local programming. It is made possible through the generous support of several sponsors, including the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts, Gordon and Lisa Rush, Betsy and Robert Feinberg, and the Galena-Yorktown Foundation. His Excellency Michael Herzog, Ambassador of The State of Israel to The United States of America, serves as the honorary patron of this engagement.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the vivacious musicality of Avi Avital and Hanzhi Wang in a performance that promises to be as delightful as it is surprising. Reserve your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music at Sixth & I on October 21st.

Avi Avital, mandolin Hanzhi Wang, accordion

Sixth & I

CAMA’s Masterseries season opens with a very special evening with Avi Avital and Hanzhi Wang, two virtuoso musicians performing together on instruments not normally expected to be part of a classical music recital. Mandolinist Avi Avital has been compared to Andrés Segovia for his championship of his instrument and to Jascha Heifetz for his incredible virtuosity. A passionate and explosively charismatic performer, his two exhilarating past performances for CAMA with the LA Chamber Orchestra (2018) and Les Violons du Roy (2021) confirmed that he is “a musician who recognizes no boundaries except those of good taste, and who has the artistry to persuade listeners to follow him anywhere.” (New York Times).

Acclaimed for her staggering virtuosity, Chinese-born Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history and be named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month.” A groundbreaking artist, she is an ambassador for her instrument and has been praised for her captivating stage presence and her masterful performances that display both passion and finesse.

Avi Avital, mandolin & Hanzhi Wang, accordion

Lobero Theatre

CAMA’s Masterseries season opens with a very special evening with Avi Avital and Hanzhi Wang, two virtuoso musicians performing together on instruments not normally expected to be part of a classical music recital. Mandolinist Avi Avital has been compared to Andrés Segovia for his championship of his instrument and to Jascha Heifetz for his incredible virtuosity. A passionate and explosively charismatic performer, his two exhilarating past performances for CAMA with the LA Chamber Orchestra (2018) and Les Violons du Roy (2021) confirmed that he is “a musician who recognizes no boundaries except those of good taste, and who has the artistry to persuade listeners to follow him anywhere.” (New York Times)

Acclaimed for her staggering virtuosity, Chinese-born Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history and be named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month.” A groundbreaking artist, she is an ambassador for her instrument and has been praised for her captivating stage presence and her masterful performances that display both passion and finesse.

Two trailblazing instrumental pioneers come together for a very special recital! Israeli-born mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital, well known to Cal Performances audiences, has charted new territory on his instrument with innovative programming and inspired collaborations. He performs with the young concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang in her Berkeley debut, exploring canonic repertoire by composers including Bach, Saint-Saëns, de Falla, Stravinsky, and Bartók, arranged for the duo’s unique instrumentation. “Every plucked sound from Avital’s fingers…radiates warmth and dazzling light” (The Times, London).

University of California, Berkeley

Pre-College Violin Studio Recital - Students of Davis Law

Join us for the culminating concert of the festival.

2023 Concert #4

St. Paul’s Church

Music of Kreisler, Webern, Shostakovich, and Haydn

2023 Concert #1

Union Congregational Church

Masterworks Series: Chopin, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff-Kreisler, Bolcom / Olga Vinokur, piano

2023 Summer Festival 5

Benaroya Hall

Denève leads the Orchestra in an evening full of celebratory and popular tunes, from Viennese waltzes to Bernstein’s Mambo, featuring repertoire by Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Piazzola, and more.  

The Philadelphia Orchestra's distinctive sound returns to Bravo! Vail for its annual residency in July. The Fabulous Philadelphians are admired for a legacy of innovation and known for their keen ability to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences.

A Night in Vienna

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Isabella Li Lao, Violin

Carnegie Hall

The final Artist Showcase of the 2023 Festival features an all-star roster of musicians. Hai-Ye Ni, Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is the protagonist of Janáček’s Pohádka (Fairy Tale), which tells the story of a prince who faces a series of tests put to him by the ruler of the underworld. David Halen, Concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, shares two favorites by Fritz Kreisler—one of the greatest violinists of all time. Henri Dutilleux’s sparkling Sonatine features Jasmine Choi, the “goddess of the flute” according to The Korea Times. Along with Ni, faculty artists Jennifer Frautschi, Teng Li, Timothy Cobb, and Robert Levin form a supergroup for Schubert’s joyous and supremely melodic “Trout” Quintet.

Fairy Tale

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center

This eclectic program will take concertgoers on quite a ride, traveling from stately Handel violin/viola duos to earthy jazz and Americana pieces to a six hand piano piece before ending in delightfully esoteric compositions using wristwatches and …metaphysics? Come on, admit it. You’re intrigued.

Cabaret: Violins, Pianos & Watches, Oh My!

Shalin Liu Performance Center

Piano Division Recital

560 Music Center

In accordance with Carnegie Mellon’s COVID-19 mitigation policies, all visitors to the university’s campus age 12 and older are required to be either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if not fully vaccinated, must have received a negative COVID-19 test result within three days of the event.

Student Recital: Emilia Poirier-Molina

Student Recital: Noah Steinbaum

Skye Darling (M.M. '24) presents a violin recital.

Fritz Kreisler

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 31, 2025

New Year's Eve Concert · MDR-Sinfonieorchester

Jan 11, 2026

Alles Walzer! · MDR-Sinfonieorchester

10 - 11 Apr, 2026

7th Symphony Concert · Staatstheater Mainz

21 - 23 May, 2026

Pekka Kuusisto: Time Shifting · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Dec 5, 2025

Johan Dalene, Violin · Elbphilharmonie

Nov 30, 2025

Sissy · Bremer Philharmoniker

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