Composer

Pianist

The American pianist Jonathan Biss is often highlighted as one of the foremost interpreters of Ludwig van Beethoven's music. In this concert we get to experience the youthful Second Piano Concerto. But first, Timo Andre's piano piece The Blind Banister written for Biss to perform as a pendang to Beethoven's Piano Concerto. The conductor and violinist Pekka Kuusisto also leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in the American composer Missy Mazzoli's Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) .

Biss & Beethoven

SR Berwaldhallen

Flutist and program curator Catherine Gregory, percussionist Ian Rosenbaum, and soprano Ariadne Greif, explore the relationship of sound, breath, and life through a collection of newly written miniatures by a diverse array of composers. The human voice and percussion join the flute to fashion a trio of the world’s oldest instruments in this theatrically conceived program, Just Breath(e).

Works by Timo Andres, Clarice Assad, Kinan Azmeh, Juhi Bansal, Viet Cuong, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Diane Monroe and Matthew Evan Taylor are intertwined with specially arranged works by Raven Chacon, Chris Cerrone, and Kevin Puts that play on the same theme.

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Music Hike II: Just Breath(E)

Moab Wilderness

Join us for an unparalleled musical experience at the Solo Piano Masterclass led by the distinguished Timo Andres, presented by the Music Academy of the West. This exclusive event is set to take place on July 12th at the prestigious Hahn Hall, offering attendees a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of piano mastery.

Timo Andres, a composer and pianist renowned for his exceptional talent and innovative compositions, will guide participants through the roots of mastery in piano performance. Attendees will have the rare chance to observe up-close as fellows work one-on-one with Andres, gaining insights into music-making, technical prowess, and the philosophies that underpin artistic excellence.

This masterclass is not just about observing; it's about engaging with the music and the minds behind it. Learn about the creative process, technical tricks, and the personal journeys of our teaching artists. Whether you're a budding musician, a seasoned pianist, or simply a lover of music, this masterclass offers something for everyone.

Event Details:
- **Date:** July 12
- **Time:** 3:30 pm
- **Venue:** Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West
- **Admission:** $10 for the general public, FREE for ages 7-17

Highlights of Timo Andres's 2023/24 season include a solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall, new commissions, and a tour with the Calder Quartet. His works have been recognized and celebrated globally, making this masterclass a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of music and piano performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the convergence of talent, creativity, and mastery at the Solo Piano Masterclass with Timo Andres. Tickets are available now, but space is limited. Secure your spot and be part of a musical journey that promises to inspire and transform.

Solo Piano Masterclass: Timo Andres

Music Academy of the West

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

Join us at the Music Academy of the West for an enlightening Pre-Concert Talk: Glass' Piano Études, featuring the insightful perspectives of cutting-edge artists Conor Hanick and Timo Andres. This panel discussion, set in the intimate Weinman Hall on July 8, serves as the perfect prelude to the highly anticipated concert, "Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Études," happening on July 13.

Delve into the world of Philip Glass' collection of 20 Piano Études, written over decades with the aim of refining technique. Conor Hanick and Timo Andres, both renowned for their exceptional interpretations of contemporary and classical music, will share their experiences and insights into performing these complex, mesmerizing pieces. Their discussion promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the upcoming concert, making it an unmissable event for music enthusiasts.

Tickets to this pre-concert talk are complimentary when purchased alongside tickets for the "Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Études" performance. This is a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the works of one of the most influential composers of our time, as interpreted by two of the most dynamic pianists of their generation.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of Philip Glass and the artistry of Conor Hanick and Timo Andres. Reserve your seats now for an unforgettable journey through the Piano Études, a testament to the enduring power and beauty of Glass' music.

Pre-concert Talk: Glass’ Piano Études

Seth Schultheis, Classical Piano

Manhattan School of Music

LA Phil Creative Chair John Adams leads the orchestra in Stravinsky’s colorful and Impressionistic Song of the Nightingale, which is set in the court of the Emperor of China. With influences ranging from Brahms and Mozart to Sigur Rós and Radiohead, Timo Andres is a favorite young composer of Adams’ who conducts the world premiere of his concerto written for pianist Aaron Diehl. Adams closes the program with his City Noir, inspired by Los Angeles and classic films that the composer said is reminiscent of “a very crowded boulevard peopled with strange characters… who only come out very late on a very hot night.”

John Adams’ City Noir

Walt Disney Concert Hall

A group of renowned pianists takes turns interpreting Philip Glass’ complete Etudes. Glass has said that he composed the Etudes “to explore a variety of tempi, textures, and piano techniques,” seeking to improve his own piano skills and discover uncharted creative waters.

Philip Glass: The Complete Etudes, 1-20

Pianist and composer Timo Andres makes his Carnegie Hall solo debut in the intimate Zankel Hall Center Stage. A program of quintessentially varied American music includes delicate piano masterpieces by Duke Ellington, Aaron Copland’s Piano Sonata, the last of Philip Glass’s 20 piano etudes, and Frederic Rzewski’s boisterous Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues. Also featured are an original world premiere, highlighting Andres’s “textural imagination and ear for piquant harmony” (The Guardian), and a New York premiere by the inventive Gabriella Smith.

Timo Andres, Piano

Carnegie Hall

From its ominous opening — “Fate knocking at the door” — to the closing passages of radiant triumph, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony charts an exhilarating spiritual journey. Beethoven’s legacy looms in works by Carlos Simon and Timo Andres, whose Blind Bannister reimagines the grace and wit of Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto.

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Willamette University

“Few string quartets can command the stage like the Calder Quartet,” declared The Washington Post of this versatile and vibrant ensemble that excels equally at composer collaborations and standard-setting performances of classics. They set out to do just that with two programs mixing it up with chamber music milestones and thrilling new voices. In this program with Timo Andres, a trio of diverse contemporary composers provides sonic contrast and context to Schubert.

Calder Quartet

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Albuquerque Academy

Similar/Contrary II

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

A classically trained pianist with the creative spirit of a jazz performer, Aaron Diehl fuses together traditional pieces with fresh artistry as he interweaves multiple genres into one exquisite piano recital.  A graduate of Juilliard, Diehl was named the 2011 Cole Porter Fellow by American Pianists Association, in 2014 became the youngest ever Monterey Jazz Festival Commission Artist, and has released two critically acclaimed albums on the Mack Avenue Records label. He has collaborated with living masters across the music spectrum from jazz greats Wynton Marsalis and Benny Golson to 20th century classical titan Philip Glass.

Aaron Diehl, piano

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

A classically trained pianist with the creative energy of a jazz performer, Aaron Diehl returns to Orange County in “Paradoxes in Performance,” a program that explores the role of improvisation in both classical and jazz pieces.

Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke returns to Davies Symphony Hall for a program made up entirely of world premieres written by composers during the pandemic and dedicated specifically to Cooke. Together with pianist Kirill Kuzmin, Cooke shines a light on the hopes, fears, and observations of living through an unprecedented time, featuring the brightest compositional talents in music today.

Sasha Cooke: How do I find you

Davies Symphony Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Bing Concert Hall as Stanford Live presents "Sufjan Stevens: Reflections" on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This unique performance will feature the exceptional talents of pianist and composer Timo Andres alongside pianist Conor Hanick. Together, they will bring to life Sufjan Stevens’ mesmerizing album "Reflections," a piece originally commissioned by Houston Ballet for choreography by Justin Peck of the New York City Ballet.

Crafted for two pianos, "Reflections" embodies the quintessential elements of Stevens' work—dynamic, melodic, memorable, emotionally resonant, and playfully engaging. Although Sufjan Stevens will not be present, the evening promises to be a profound reflection of his artistic vision.

Tickets start at $32, offering an accessible opportunity to experience the convergence of contemporary music and balletic inspiration. The lobby opens at 6:30 PM, allowing guests to enjoy beverages, light bites, and snacks before the performance begins. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the artful collaboration of Timo Andres and Conor Hanick as they interpret the evocative sounds of "Reflections" in the acoustically splendid Bing Concert Hall.

Sufjan Stevens: Reflections

Stanford University

Based around Ravel’s Miroirs suite for solo piano, the program includes responses to the suite’s five movements in more contemporary repertoire. Chinese-American pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu has been praised as “one of the most exciting pianists of our time… a deep thinker, thoroughly in command” (The Arts Desk). Recently winning BBC Music Magazine’s 2024 Newcomer Award, he is establishing an international reputation as a fearless and probing interpreter of a wide array of music, combining “stunning virtuosity” (Boston Music Intelligencer) and “phenomenal technique with a profound sense of interpretative clarity” (Apple Music).

George Xiaoyuan Fu, piano

Kaufman Music Center

The former Czechoslovakia has always been a breeding ground for string players and string quartets, in particular. Great quartets pop up there like mushrooms, and they don't all stick together. The Pavel Haas is the one of their generation that exceeds all. Founded by first violin Veronika Jaruskova, she leads them with grace and ferocity. They will play their countryman Schulhoff's ironic, jazzy, early Five Pieces for String Quartet, written 20 years before his death in a Nazi prison in 1941. They will also play Martiniu, who isn't played enough outside his homeland - these are the right ambassadors. Of course, the Tchaikovsky is irresistible.

PAVEL HAAS QUARTET & TIMO ANDRES, piano

Napa Methodist Church

### Event Description: Calder Quartet & Timo Andres, Piano

**Date and Time:**
- Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Location:**
- Washington Irving

**Virtual Concert Availability:**
- Monday, May 19 - Saturday, May 22, 2025

**Ticket Information:**
- Arens Series Tickets available
- Single Tickets starting at $20, general admission after October 7, 2024

**Event Overview:**
Join the acclaimed Calder Quartet and composer/pianist Timo Andres for an evening of exceptional music, featuring the New York premiere of Andres' new piano quintet, "The Great Span." The program will also include quartets by Schubert and Debussy, promising a night of diverse and captivating performances.

**Program:**
1. **F. Schubert: Quartettsatz**
2. **Ann Southam: Remembering Schubert**
3. **Timo Andres: The Great Span Piano Quintet**
   - *Intermission*
4. **C. Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10**

**Performers:**
- **Calder Quartet:**
  - Benjamin Jacobson, violin
  - Tereza Stanislav, violin
  - Jonathan Moerschel, viola
  - Eric Byers, cello
- **Timo Andres**, composer/pianist

**About the Artists:**
- **Calder Quartet:** Hailed as "superb" and "imaginative, skillful creators" by The New York Times, the Calder Quartet is known for their distinctive artistry and musical curiosity. They are celebrated for exploring a broad spectrum of repertoire and fulfilling the composer’s vision in their performances. The Los Angeles Times has called them one of America’s most satisfying and enterprising quartets.
  
- **Timo Andres:** Born in 1985 in Palo Alto, CA, Timo Andres is a composer and pianist who grew up in rural Connecticut and now resides in Brooklyn, NY. His 2023-24 season highlights include a recital debut at Carnegie Hall, the New York premiere of Gabriella Smith’s "Imaginary Pancake," and a tour with the Calder Quartet. Andres is also set to premiere a piano concerto written for Aaron Diehl, led by John Adams at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

**Additional Information:**
- For more details, visit [Calder Quartet's website](http://www.calderquartet.com) and [Timo Andres' website](http://www.andres.com).

**Photo Credits:**
- Austin Hargrave (Calder Quartet)
- Michael Wilson (Timo Andres)

Don't miss this extraordinary concert that promises to be a highlight of the season, showcasing the talents of the Calder Quartet and Timo Andres in a program that bridges classical and contemporary music.

Timo Andres

Composer, Pianist

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 31, 2025

Sufjan Stevens: Reflections · Stanford Live

Feb 7, 2025

George Xiaoyuan Fu, piano · Kaufman Music Center

Mar 13, 2025

PAVEL HAAS QUARTET & TIMO ANDRES, piano · Chamber Music in Napa Valley

May 17, 2025

Calder Quartet & Timo Andres, piano · Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Past events

11 - 12 Sep, 2024

Biss & Beethoven · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Sep 1, 2024

Music Hike II: Just Breath(E) · Moab Music Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Five Pieces for String Quartet by Schulhoff

Chamber Music in Napa Valley

Piano in The Blind Bannister by Andres

Oregon Symphony

Piano in String Quartet No. 3 by Tchaikovsky

Chamber Music in Napa Valley

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