Composer

Dutch-Argentinian soprano Ana-Carmen Balestra is known for her clear expressive voice and sparkling stage presence. A graduate of the Guildhall Opera Course, she has garnered attention for her talent as both an opera and lieder singer.

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Ana-Carmen Balestra soprano & Salome Jordania piano

The Bridgewater Hall

Anya Liu, piano

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Does climate affect the way music is composed? Come find out for yourself in this unusual program juxtaposing works composed near earth’s 45th and 60th parallels, where temperatures and daylight hours differ dramatically. The Escher Quartet offers its signature performances of Verdi and Sibelius, while the indomitable duo of Alexander Sitkovetsky and Wu Qian provide bracing cold and soothing warmth.

Verdi and Sibelius Quartets

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Slade Trammell, pianist, M.M., has been heard in concert across the U.S. and in Europe, including local performances with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Roane Choral Society, and appearances in Salzburg, Paris, and Toronto. He studied under pianists Earl Wild, Ruth Slenczynska, and David Brunell. Also a conductor, with many years of study under Serge Fournier, he is a graduate in conducting (with distinction in score reading) of the European American Musical Alliance Summer Institute in Paris. Since 2012, Mr. Trammell has served as pianist for Roane Choral Society. He also serves on faculty at Hiwasee College.

Cathedral Concert Series: Slade Trammell, Pianist

Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Young British rising-star pianist Amiri Harewood made his concerto debut as a teenager, and his sweeping programme features pieces from around the world. There are Russian preludes from Rachmaninov, including the famous Alla Marcia, and from Shostakovich including a stately sarabande and glistening fugue. From America, George Walker’s fifth sonata from 2003 condenses the form into a dense five-minute burst. From Nigeria, Joshua Uzoigwe’s rhythmic piece is inspired by a traditional dance to a river deity. Finally, Granados’s seven waltzes capture the essence of Spanish dance in dazzling, rich colours.

Sunday Piano Series: Amiri Harewood

Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Astrolabio concert

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theatre

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

The third and final masterclass in this series will be led by Paul Sánchez, renowned pianist and composer. Dr. Sánchez will coach our gifted young pianists in works that illustrate the symbiotic relationship between French and Spanish musical traditions. Don’t miss this special event concluding our McKee Masterclass Series!

McKee Masterclass: Paul Sánchez

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

In addition to numerous awards, including the Gramophone Editor's Choice Award for the album "Rhapsody," Martin James Bartlett has already achieved several milestones in his career. With his daring technique and elegant maturity, he has impressed not only the international music press but also the British royal family: In 2016, the Englishman personally performed at the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations. Following his magnificent performances at our Mozart Nights in 2022 and 2023, we are now pleased to welcome the pianist to a piano recital at Schloss Johannisberg with a program spanning several eras and inspired by dance.

Martin James Bartlett, piano

Schloss Johannisberg

Summer@SFCM: Vocal Academy Solo Recital

We're delighted to have Korkmaz Can Sağlam at The New School for a recital as part of the Mannes Summer Piano Festival!

Korkmaz Can Sağlam Piano Concert

The New School University Center

You’re invited to the dance! Join the exceptional Year 12 pianists of Chetham’s School of Music for an exhilarating evening where every note steps, sways or spins.

This spirited programme is a celebration of the piano through dance, from the sweeping elegance of Chopin’s waltzes and polonaises to the sultry rhythms of Granados’ Danzas española and the fiery energy of Ginastera’s Suite de danzas criollas. Expect the whirling romance of Ravel’s and Respighi’s waltzes, the swagger of Prokofiev’s Mercutio, and the heady swirl of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances.

Chetham’s Piano Concert

The Stoller Hall

June 2025 Concert

Eccles Town Hall

Not just summer, sun, and sunshine, but flamenco, rhythm, and guitar sounds: Spain's culture has so many treasures to offer that this year's country focus is turning our attention to Southern Europe and celebrating music and dance with a Spanish Night. In this concert project, presented exclusively at the Rheingau Music Festival, Linus Roth and Anabel Montesinos present well-known works by Spanish composers. And, of course, one thing cannot be missing from a Spanish Night: flamenco. It will be diverse and passionate when Rocio Osuna and Juan Carlos Sánchez bring this cultural heritage to the stage, lending the Rheingau a southern European flair.

Spanish Night

Eberbach Abbey

With passionate rhythm and captivating dedication, the prizewinner in residence opens her festival summer—alongside the 2023 Soloist Prizewinner, Thibaut Garcia. Follow the two into the world of danzas, fandangos, and tangos!

Dance with the Cello

St. Bartholomew's Church Wittenburg

Musicians: Ami Humphreys, fløjte, Helena Llorca, obo, Stine Riber, klarinet, Hrafn Thorarensen, fagot, Magnus Rømer, horn, YiTong Chen og Christoffer Breman, slagtøj, Lingyi Zhao, violin, Jia Gao, cello, ZhengNan Xu, guitar.

Wednesday Concert

Fransk Reformert Kirke

St. Stephen's Church, Copenhagen

KU.BE

3rd Academic Concert 2024/25

Gewandhaus

Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, multiple GRAMMY Award winner Sharon Isbin was named Musical America Worldwide’s 2020 Instrumentalist of the Year, the first guitarist ever to receive the coveted honor in their 59-year award history. She was inducted into the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame and received their Artistic Achievement Award. Hailed as “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time”, she is the winner of Guitar Player magazine’s Best Classical Guitarist award, Germany’s Echo Klassik, Concert Artists Guild’s Virtuoso Award, the Toronto and Madrid Queen Sofia competitions, and the first guitarist to win the Munich ARD Competition. Isbin has appeared as soloist with over 200 orchestras and has given sold-out performances in many of the world’s finest halls across 40 countries, including New York’s Carnegie and Geffen Halls, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center, Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, London’s Barbican and Wigmore Halls, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Paris’ Châtelet, Vienna’s Musikverein, Munich’s Herkulessaal, Argentina’s Teatro Colón, and Madrid’s Teatro Real. She has served as Artistic Director and soloist of festivals she created for Carnegie Hall and the Ordway Music Theatre (St. Paul), New York’s 92NY, and the national radio series Guitarjam.

Sharon Isbin, guitar, with the Pacifica String Quartet

Amelia Plantation Chapel

The British pianist and composer has shown a predilection for rare repertoire, especially from the Romantic period and the 20th Century, which has seen him champion such figures as the Austrian Egon Kornauth (1891-1959) and the Ukrainian Felix Blumenfeld (1863-1931). International Record Review found his interpretations on CD of the former ‘most engaging and enterprising ... [he] is a most perceptive advocate of this music.’

Jonathan Powell piano

Wigmore 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.

Miriam Tayler, piano - Student Recital

Viva España

First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City

Strings of Spain

Louis G. Kaufman Auditorium

The acclaimed Moroccan-Hungarian pianist makes a welcome return to Wigmore Hall with a programme representing a fusion of cultures, with works by Spanish composers interspersing pieces by the Egyptian Gamal Abdel-Rahim (1924-88), the Lebanese Abdelhak Masri (1950-2007), the Cypriot-American Anis Fuleihan (1900-70) and the Moroccan Nabil Benabdeljalil (born 1972).

Marouan Benabdallah piano

Internationally-acclaimed pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin, brings a program of works highlighting the dramatic range of  their waltzes (valses) from Granados to Chopin. Since his 2014 Silver Medal win in the Chopin International Competition, he has performed through North America and Europe in recital and soloed with major orchestras. 

CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN, piano

Shalin Liu Performance Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music as Chungho Lee, a Doctor of Musical Arts student under the tutelage of José Ramón Méndez, performs at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This recital, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, promises to be a memorable event featuring works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Franz Liszt, Enrique Granados, and Frédéric Chopin.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Monday, June 3, 2024
- **Time:** 8:30 PM CDT
- **Location:** Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States
- **Program:**
  - Sergei Rachmaninoff: Six moments musicaux, Op. 16
  - Franz Liszt: Ballade No. 2 in B Minor, S. 171
  - Enrique Granados: Allegro de concierto in C-sharp Major, Op. 46
  - Frédéric Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28

This free event does not require tickets and will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. The Galvin Recital Hall, located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and breathtaking views, providing the perfect setting for an evening of exquisite music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the virtuosity of Chungho Lee in a program that spans the emotional spectrum of piano literature.

Chungho Lee, piano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Students perform a variety of selections that they have studied with faculty during the semester. Student vocalists Sydney Cottrell (alto) and Melina Soberg (soprano) along with instrumentalists Matthew Cheong (guitar), Sarah Chianglin and Kevin Park (flute), Claire Tiunn Chang (clarinet), Amelie Yap (oboe), Gedi Weidig (violin), Ryan Butler (bass), Emma Constable, Tian Dong, Theo Kokonas, and Nick Payton (piano), plus the cello-piano duo of Elizabeth Sohn and Jisue Choi offering selections that they have studied with faculty. They will be assisted by pianist Kyungmi Kim.

Pomona College Student Recital 2

Pomona College

This performance is free and open for general seating

Student Vocal Recital: Eden Beier, soprano & Julia Brandtner, soprano with Dr. Yeon-Kyung Kim, piano & Paolo Gabriel Romero, piano

Western Illinois University

Violinist Lun Li, cellist Jonathan Swensen and pianist Albert Cano Smit are all winners of Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Mr. Li and Mr. Swensen are also recent additions to the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Bowers Program. Mr. Smit won First Prize at the 2017 Walter W. Naumburg Piano Competition.

Piano Trio

Rio Salado Park

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Music. Lucila Zavala is a student of Ana María Martínez.

Lucila Zavala, Soprano

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

**Schwab Vocal Rising Stars at Caramoor**

**Date:** Sunday, March 17, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM  
**Location:** Music Room, Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY 10536  
**Artistic Director & Piano:** Steven Blier  
**Associate Director & Piano:** Bénédicte Jourdois  

**Overview:**  
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of vocal music as the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars present "Eros and Co." This captivating concert explores the chaos and delight of Cupid’s arrow through an exquisite selection of songs by composers such as Saint-Saëns, Granados, Cole Porter, Sam Cooke, and many others. This performance marks the culmination of a week-long mentoring program for four young singers and a pianist, handpicked by Artistic Director Steven Blier, showcasing their exceptional talent and the fruits of their intensive training at Caramoor.

**Program Highlights:**  
- Anacreon / trans. Robert Herrick: Wounded Cupid  
- Ned Rorem: Love  
- Franz Schubert: Die Liebesgötter  
- Enrique Granados: Amor y odio  
- Sam Cooke: Cupid  
- Cole Porter: They Couldn’t Compare to You  
...and more.

**Featuring Artists:**  
- Shan Hai, soprano  
- Sophia Baete, mezzo-soprano  
- Scott Rubén La Marca, tenor  
- Michael Hawk, baritone  
- Amber Scherer, piano  

**Special Offer:**  
Caramoor is delighted to offer free tickets for ages 18 & under for this event, encouraging the next generation of music lovers to experience the beauty of vocal performance. Adults must accompany children at all times.

**About the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Program:**  
Launched in spring 2009, the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars Program is a cornerstone of Caramoor’s dedication to nurturing young talent. Focused on vocal chamber music and the art of song in recital, this program invites singers at the advanced student and beginning professional level for a week of intensive coaching, rehearsals, and workshops. The program is a tribute to the memory of Terrance W. Schwab and is supported by the Terrance W. Schwab Endowment Fund for Young Vocal Artists.

**Tickets & Information:**  
For tickets and more information, please visit [Caramoor's website](https://www.caramoor.org) or contact the Box Office at 914.232.1252, available Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Join us for an afternoon of exquisite music and support the rising stars of the vocal world at Caramoor.

Schwab Vocal Rising Stars

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Curiously, it’s often been French composers who’ve expressed Spain’s essence, as in Chabrier’s España, inspired by folk musicians he heard there on holiday. Bizet showed similar flair in his opera, Carmen, the colourful Suite No.1 concluding with the famous Toreadors’ March. But to capture the country’s soul, turn to a Spaniard: Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, performed by an always welcome Hallé guest, guitarist Craig Ogden.

The Hallé in Hull

Hull City Hall

The Hallé in Blackburn

King George's Hall

Sinfonia Romantika

Atonement Lutheran Church

Javier Perianes has maintained a lifelong passion for music ignited in childhood in a small home village in Spain. He is among the most active and acclaimed pianists of our time, and his performances are infused with energy and excitement that powerfully draw listeners into his world of freshness and wonder. “He really is an exquisite musician”.

Javier Perianes | Piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Guitar Orch &amp; Chamber Music Concert

Bowes Center

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.  

Yi-Chen Feng, piano - Artist Diploma Recital

Boasting a powerful, accomplished style and the ability to perform practically anything, the Beijing Guitar Duo is credited with inspiring and energizing the next generation of classical guitarists. “The Beijing Guitar Duo’s performance was a model of elegant clarity, sumptuously beautiful tone production, and emotional contrast” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Legendary guitarist Manuel Barrueco proclaimed them “the best guitar duo in the world.”

Beijing Guitar Duo

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, San Francisco

Study concert with guitar students under Jesper Sivebæk, Per Pålsson, and Henrik Bay Hansen

Study concert with guitar students

The Studio Hall

Multifaceted artist and scholar Patricia Caicedo, a world-renowned expert in Latin American and Iberian art songs, will lead a master class for students of the Voice Department at Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Patricia Caicedo Master Class

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Study concert with guitar students under Jesper Sivebæk, Per Pålsson, and Henrik Bay Hanse

DKDM

GRAMMY-nominated and internationally renowned, Paul Galbraith is one of the finest active guitarists today, as well as a brilliant innovator.

Paul Galbraith, classical guitar

First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge

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: Megan Cumming

Carnegie Mellon University

Richard Qiu ’23 (Piano) performs a senior recital.

Certificate Recital: Richard Qiu, Piano

Taplin Auditorium

Wanyi Cui (M.M. '23) presents a voice recital.

Student Recital: Wanyi Cui, Voice

A Gilmore Young Artist and winner of Salon de Virtuosi, pianist Janice Carissa will perform an exclusive solo recital on the top floor of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's new state-of-the-art performing arts complex, a glimmering landmark in San Francisco's Civic Center district.

Janice Carissa

Music@Menlo is delighted to present A Spanish Journey on April 8 and 9, curated by violinist Kristin Lee. The two-day residency centers around gems of Spanish classical music, including de Sarasate’s fiery Carmen Fantasy, and rarely-heard piano trios. The first event (April 8) is an immersive exploration of Spanish music and dance, with demonstrations from a colorful combination of violin, piano, voice, and classical guitar. The second evening (April 9) is a concert performance of the vibrant works discussed, with a rich program of 19th- and 20th-century music.

A Spanish Journey, Concert Program

Menlo School Campus

Celin, Pepe, Celino and Lito Romero—members of the “Royal Family of the Guitar”—celebrate an astonishing 60th anniversary milestone. If you love classical guitar, chances are you have the prolific and peripatetic Romeros to thank for its popularity.

SFP The Romeros

In a much-anticipated return to the concert hall, Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings presents an exciting and varied program of favorites, old and new!

PSSS: Get Up and Move!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Helaine Liebman, soprano

Dillon Huang, violin

8.  Chamber Concert

Lübeck Town Hall

Whether performing for a classroom of children or for billions of viewers at the 2026 Olympics, pianist Lang Lang’s mission is simple: create shared musical experiences that inspire and unite. It’s that desire to forge deep connections through music that’s made him one of the world’s most beloved pianists.

Composer

Enrique Granados

Events

Upcoming events

May 18, 2026

Helaine Liebman, soprano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 22, 2026

Dillon Huang, violin · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Jun 16, 2026

8. Chamber Concert · Theater Lübeck

Sep 15, 2026

Lang Lang in Recital · Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Past events

May 6, 2026

Ana-Carmen Balestra soprano & Salome Jordania piano · The Bridgewater Hall

May 6, 2026

Anya Liu, piano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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