Composer

Violinist

The 42nd Weekday Afternoon Concert

Tokyo Opera City Tower

The 109th Holiday Afternoon Concert

EPSG:4326

RCM at St James’s Piccadilly

St James's Piccadilly

Our annual visit to Mikkeli Music Festival in Finland is a highlight in the Philharmonia’s concert calendar.

Mikkeli Music Festival 2026

From classic to rock

Orto Botanico di Palermo

Violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen (’94), guitarist Hao Yang (’22), and cellist Romain-Olivier Gray present a vibrant program featuring works by Piazzolla, Paganini, and more. Highlights include de Falla’s Siete Canciones Populares Españolas and a transcription of Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons.

Curtis on Tour in Nantucket, MA

St. Paul Roman Catholic Church

From Bach's Chaconne to Paganini's Caprices, a little odyssey of the violin. Solo violin recital: Bartók, Paganini, Kurtág, Bach and Ysaÿe.

Emmanuel Coppey, violin

Église Saint-Pierre

Folk roots and the joys of virtuosity belong to this delightful programme from Xuefei Yang and Ning Feng. They open with a Paganini rarity, the Sonata concertata, a scintillating showpiece packed with delightful melodies, and voyage into Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata, written originally for a bowed guitar. Xuefei Yang’s spellbinding arrangement of a beloved Chinese folk song prepares the way for the sparky rhythms of Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances.

Xuefei Yang guitar; Ning Feng violin

Wigmore Hall

Abigail Yoon, violin

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Ensley Kim, Violin

The Juilliard School

Vienna Academy Orchestra

Musikverein Wien

Jason Vieaux, guitar with Zuill Bailey, cello

“This Paganini is a strange man. He is the most inexplicable enigma that has ever been presented to men who have gathered to enjoy themselves. There is nothing human about him. His long, bony head, covered with disheveled hair, can barely contain the prolonged fire of that dark gaze of his, which no human gaze would be able to sustain. One cannot tell, looking at him like this, whether he is a walking resurrected man, so much does he resemble Rembrandt's Lazarus freed from his shroud. His two arms hang to the ground, and only by seeing these bony hands bound by these steel tendons can one guess through what horrible struggles this man has come to master his violin, that tormented soul enclosed between four pieces of wood. For my part, I am always afraid of this man, whether he comes to greet the audience with that cold, heavy marble smile, or whether he breaks the three strings of his violin playing a fantastic caprice for which he has never given an account, or whether he finally abandon yourself freely and proudly to that very galvanic inspiration that found us silent and transported”.

Paganini/Janàček /Martinů

Teatro Politeama Garibaldi

Emmalena Huning, violin

Curtis Institute of Music

Emad Zolfaghari, viola

Leah Amory, violin

The devil loves music—especially when a violin is involved. Some even whisper that he invented it himself! Tartini's Devil's Trill Sonata, Paganini's lightning-fast Caprices, Schnittke's ghostly A Paganini —that doesn't sound like a human hand... or does it? In this concert, there's plucking, bowing, trickery, and seduction—until even the devil is amazed.

3.  Children's concert Devilishly good music

Theater Lübeck

The famous owner of the blue violin chose the subtitle "Old Style Concert" for his programme. He was inspired by the violinist Jan Kubelík and his famous recitals in Carnegie Hall at the beginning of the 20th century. Hence the emphasis on Paganini's highly virtuosic compositions.

Pavel Šporcl – Concert in the Old Style

Church of Saints Simon and Jude

Assistant Principal Cello of the San Francisco Symphony since 2007, Yang was born and raised in the fog. Part of his journey as a cellist was nurtured at Davies Symphony hall, where he was a member of the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra. Yang has been on SFCM faculty since 2018.

Amos Yang, cello

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Carmen's Kiss

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Welcome to a carnivalesque evening full of lively rhythms and magnificent orchestration! The concert begins with Dvořák's sparkling Carnival Overture , followed by two lively overtures by Johann Strauss. Solo violinist Hanan Santos brings Paganini's virtuoso Carnival of Venice to a brilliant climax. The concert continues with Berlioz's fiery Roman Carnival Overture , which captures the festive atmosphere of Rome.

Carnival of Sounds with J. Strauss and N. Paganini

University of Salzburg Great Hall of the University

Welcome to a carnivalesque evening full of lively rhythms and magnificent orchestration! Dvořák's lively Carnival Overture kicks things off, followed by two lively overtures by Johann Strauss. Solo violinist Hanan Santos gives Paganini's virtuoso Carnival of Venice a brilliant climax. The program continues with Berlioz' fiery overture to the Roman Carnival, which captures the festive atmosphere of Rome.

Carnival of sounds with J. Strauss and N. Paganini

He was not simply a violinist, not simply a composer: Niccolò Paganini was a phenomenon! “He was large, he contained multitudes,” one might say with Walt Whitman, the inspiration for the Camerata's 2025/26 season. The “devil's violinist” with his nimble, long fingers opened up previously unimagined technical dimensions for violin playing and completely redefined the concept of genius – with all the sensations and abysses that entails. In the third “Multitudes” concert of theHamburger CamerataUnder the motto "Storm," Sergey Malov now plunges into the cosmos of Paganini. He unleashes hurricane-like energy in Paganini's wildly virtuosic solo works, energy that then spills over into the more melodically conceived Second Violin Concerto – until finally the bells ring, giving the concerto its nickname "La Campanella" and the finale its widespread fame. Ludwig van Beethoven also stormed the stage with his Third Symphony, the "Eroica": The work in "heroic" E-flat major literally brought a breath of fresh air to the history of the symphony. From the very first bar, it practically compels the audience to listen attentively, to grasp the revolutionary messages of the music.

Camerata Multitudes

Elbphilharmonie

One of the great violinists of our time, Augustin Hadelich performs works by Telemann, J.S. Bach, Paganini, and others that have inspired him and helped shape his career.

Artist Spotlight: Augustin Hadelich

David Geffen Hall

Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the exuberant music of three ground-breaking composers. Louise Farrenc was a concert pianist and composer who fought for women’s rights and would become the only female professor at the famed Paris Conservatoire during the 19th century. Her Symphony in G Minor sizzles with energy and drama. Rarely has there been a virtuosic performer that forever changed the direction of their instrument’s technique, as completely as Niccolò Paganini. Paganini’s virtuosity was astounding - legends surrounding his persona were numerous as many speculated that he must have made a pact with the devil himself to have been granted such talent. His 1st violin concerto will be performed by the amazing 14-year-old violinist, Lisa Saito. Our program concludes with music by a composer who would change the trajectory of classical music itself. Ludwig van Beethoven was the embodiment of the Revolutionary Artist, creating a seismic shift in the power and emotional drama of our repertoire. The 7th Symphony is as joyful and exuberant as any piece he would write - an affirmation of life, and a perfect way to lift our spirits into the new year.

The Revolutionary Artist

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Mario Brunello (cellist) and violinist Sergej Krylov (violinist) with the “Orchestra del Mare”, which uses instruments made from the wood of migrant boats and crafted by inmates at Opera prison, in a concert of great social value in aid of the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation.

Brunello and Krylov and the Orchestra del Mare

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theatre

The Lush Guitar

Norton Museum of Art

The 29th Made in Prague Festival concludes in grand style with a gala celebrating Czech violin virtuoso Pavel Šporcl, whose expressive artistry and dazzling technique have enthralled audiences worldwide.

Made in Prague Festival Finale with Pavel Šporcl

Holy Sepulchre Church

Join “the country’s favourite violinist”, Nicola Benedetti, for a unique and personal concert, and her first solo headline appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in over a decade.

Nicola Benedetti

Royal Albert Hall

Arabian Nights

Jackson Theater, Sonoma Country Day School

Erin Krasovich is a violinist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who started playing in the Suzuki program at five years old. She is currently studying for her Bachelors of Music degree with Dr. Dawn Dongeun Wohn. In addition to her studies, she enjoys playing with the University of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra and various chamber ensembles. Of these ensembles, she especially enjoys working on violin duo repertoire with her sister, Jane. She is also an Orchestral Librarian for the USO and other orchestral ensembles across campus.

Erin Krasovich – Senior Violin Recital

Hamel Music Center

Join us for an Italian musical feast that’s brimming with charm, musical theatrics, and instrumental virtuosity. Paganini's devilishly difficult Violin Concerto No. 1 sizzles with Mediterranean flair. Elisabetta Brusa writes that her elegant piece Messidor is “a free and graceful fantasy inspired by various masterpieces, both literary and musical, under the title A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Paganini & Pinot

Winspear Centre

7th Concert

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi

Solo violin works continue Augustin Hadelich’s residency this season, culminating in J.S. Bach’s D minor Partita with the expressively and technically transcendent Chaconne — considered the “Everest” of violin performance. The Partita is balanced by music of Bach’s contemporary Georg Philipp Telemann, selections from Nicolò Paganini’s brilliant Caprices, and a Bach-inspired solo sonata from 1923 by the Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, the Sonata No. 5, from 1923. American composer Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s 1979 Blue/s Forms is a work championed by Hadelich in recital.

Augustin Hadelich in Recital

The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul

Chamber music in a small, exquisite format. This season's series opens with two string players: Schubert's Erlkönig-Lied, based on Goethe's nature-magical ballad, is performed here in a version for violin and viola – followed by a piece with a rare instrumentation: the violin virtuoso Niccolò Paganini once took a Rossini melody for variations, here actually played by the solo double bass. And after the Sarabande by the Norwegian Johan Halvorsen, we arrive at Beethoven, with his early third string trio for violin, viola, and cello. The D major work exudes nothing less than the atmosphere of a pure musical idyll. A salute from the end of the 18th century, a perfect concert finale.

Erlkönig

Reformed Church of Göttingen

Under the baton of principal conductor Edward Gardner, the London Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Festival for the first time in a decade with a stunning programme.

Holst's The Planets

Usher Hall

Take a trip back in time to 18th century Venice with violinist Rachel Barton Pine and a professional chorus at our A Little Afternoon Musik series.

Vivaldi’s Venice

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

“This program delves into the legends and myths of violin lore via the three-sided conversation between violin, violinist, and composer. We kick off this journey with a solo violin sonata composed by the namesake of the violin I now play, the Belgian virtuoso Eugène Ysaÿe. The Devil’s Trill Sonata is the virtuosic consequence of a Faustian pact between Tartini and his violin teacher—the devil himself. Franz Schubert gushed “I have heard an angel sing” after attending a sold-out performance in Vienna by Niccolò Paganini on his famed “Cannone” Guarneri del Gesù. The second half of the concert features more earthly pursuits in the form of two wedding gifts. César Franck dedicated his famed sonata to his longtime collaborator and friend Eugène Ysaÿe on his wedding day (you can’t miss the church bells in the finale). For my own nuptials last summer, my groomsman and musical best friend, composer Chris Rogerson, presented me with this Arietta.”

Benjamin Beilman, violin, and Gloria Chien, piano

Menlo School Campus

In a unique presentation of the work, the four concertos, each of which famously represents a different season, will be interspersed with vibrant works by other celebrated Italian composers, enabling each season to be heard as a distinct work in its own right.

Alina Orchestra: Baroque Splendour

Stables Theatre Ltd

Those who frequent the KSO (indoors and out), know that all forms of jazz fit comfortably within the KSO’s wheelhouse. Stumbling upon intriguing jazz orchestrations of Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Dvorak, Gershwin, Holst, Suppe, Verdi, led James Cassidy to assemble an All-Star Big Band to end the 33rd season with a bang.

The concert opens with the jazz piano stylings of Eugen Cicero and his take on C.P.E. Bach’s Solfeggio in C minor. Consummate 1950s-60s arranger Billy May’s no-holds-barred approach to Hungarian Dance No. 5, Poet and Peasant Overture, Humoresque and others, paired with today’s big band guru Gordon Goodwin’s interpolations of the Two-part Invention in D minor, Symphony No. 40 in G minor and Rhapsody in Blue, and Jeremy Levy’s re-imagining of The Planets sets the stage for a veritable “hornucopia” of in your face classics à la jazz to close the KSO’s 33rd campaign.

Swingin’ the Classics

Greaves Concert Hall

Tchaikovsky’s majestic Italian Capriccio crowns our season, in a program that also includes a unique work: Concerto for Birds and Orchestra Cantus Arcticus by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Tokuji Miyasaka performing Italian virtuoso Nicolai Paganini’s breathtaking Violin Concerto No. 1.

The Devil’s Violin

Edmonds Center For the Arts

The musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra put the pedal to the floor in two bedazzling showpieces by Respighi. The Italian conductor Jader Bignamini makes his ASO debut after presenting these works at the Kennedy Center, driving the audience to their feet for multiple curtain calls. The ASO welcomes the Italian violin sensation Giuseppe Gibboni. Winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition, the Devil-may-care young fiddler performs (what else?) the Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1. Bignamini fans the flames with a concert opener by Bottesini.

Italian Holiday with the ASO

The Woodruff Arts Center

Pre-College Guitar Department Solo Recital

Studio Recitals feature students who all study with the same faculty instructor. These young artists represent their studio with a program curated by their teacher. 

Chen Zhao Violin Studio Recital

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Music. Jizheng Lin is a student of Ivo-Jan van der Werff.

Jizheng Lin, Viola

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

### Event Description: Guitar Quartet - Curtis Institute of Music

**Date and Time:** March 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

**Location:** Curtis Institute of Music, Field Concert Hall, Philadelphia

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an extraordinary evening as the Curtis Institute of Music presents a special Guitar Quartet concert, part of the Curtis 100 celebration. This one-night-only event will feature internationally renowned violist and Curtis president and CEO Roberto Díaz, GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and Curtis faculty member Jason Vieaux, and talented Curtis students.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Wenzel Thomas Matiegka’s Notturno, Op. 21:** Arranged by Franz Schubert, this piece for flute, viola, and guitar will set the tone for the evening with its intricate melodies and harmonies.
- **Manuel de Falla’s Suite populaire espagnole:** A fiery and crowd-pleasing set that showcases the vibrant sounds of Spanish classical music.
- **Ástor Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango:** This piece will take the audience on a journey through the evolution of tango music, featuring the evocative "Oblivion," transcribed by Julien Labro.
- **Zhou Tian’s Red Trees, Wrinkled Cliffs:** A contemporary piece that adds a modern twist to the program.
- **Niccolò Paganini’s Guitar Quartet in A minor, No. 15, M.S. 42:** The concert will conclude with this lively and technically demanding composition.

**Artists:**
- **Roberto Díaz (Viola):** An internationally acclaimed violist, Roberto Díaz is the president and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music. He has a rich history of performances and collaborations with leading conductors and composers worldwide.
- **Jason Vieaux (Guitar):** A Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist, Jason Vieaux is celebrated for his extensive discography and performances at prestigious venues globally. He is also a dedicated educator, heading the guitar department at the Cleveland Institute of Music and teaching at Curtis since 2011.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase, and subscriptions to the 2024-25 season are now open, offering the best seats at the best prices.

**Additional Information:**
This event is part of the Curtis Institute of Music's centennial celebration, a season filled with passion, energy, and exceptional artistry. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience world-class performances by both seasoned professionals and the next generation of musical talent.

**Subscribe and Save:**
Subscribe now to the 2024-25 season to secure your seats and enjoy significant savings.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Curtis Institute of Music's official website.

Guitar Quartet

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Ashni Budge is a student of Paul Kantor.

Ashni Budge, Violin

Pre-College Masterclass: Stefan Jackiw, violin

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

Czech Chamber Music Society • Concert for the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jiří Novák

Rudolfinum

Conservatory visitors are asked to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place, across from the Oberlin College Bookstore) or the Conservatory Lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor St., adjacent to the Conservatory Pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

Senior Recital: Irene Park, violin

Oberlin College

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music. Katie Butler is a student of Kathleen Winkler.

Katie Butler, Violin

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music. Camille Cole is a student of Ivo-Jan van der Werff. 

Camille Cole, Viola

Students in Colburn’s Music Academy are selected from the finest young musicians, ages 12-18, from around the globe. Guided and mentored by world-class faculty, Music Academy students develop their artistic voice as they prepare to enter top conservatories and for future professional success. This special showcase concert, presented for the first time this season, features performances by some of today’s most remarkable young artists.

Music Academy Showcase

Colburn School

MAP Open Recital

Violin students of Cho-Liang Lin

Matteo Cimatti (violin), Gabriel Francis-Dehqani (cello) & Zany Denyer (piano) play works by Paganini, Elgar, Busoni & Britten.

Music of Britain & Italy at St Dunstan-in-the-West

St Dunstan-in-the-West

To begin the 2024-25 Season, celebrate the joyful reopening of San Diego’s beloved Jacobs Music Center, after four years of complete modernization and renovation! Thrill to the amazing new acoustic and marvel at the beautifully restored interior, with a program conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare celebrating every aspect of the art of our wonderful orchestra.

"WELCOME HOME!!" – Jacobs Music Center Opening Night

Jacobs Music Center

International guitar sensation Łukasz Kuropaczewski is joined by violinist Danbi Um, the Verona Quartet, and double bassist Mark Tatum for a program of Italian charm and splendor. Two dazzling duo sonatas by Giuliani and Paganini are framed by two of Vivaldi’s warm and energetic guitar concertos in this tribute to the guitar’s beauty, versatility, and enduring appeal.

Italian Splendor: Vivaldi, Giuliani & Paganini

New Mexico Museum of Art

Closing concert of the 64th Weimar Master Classes 2024

Congress Centrum Neue Weimarhalle

Join us for an unforgettable Opening Night at the La Jolla Music Society on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The evening, titled "A Deal with the Devil," promises to be a mesmerizing experience held at the prestigious Baker-Baum Concert Hall. This event marks the beginning of our SYNERGY SERIES, setting the stage for a season of unparalleled performances.

The highlight of the night is the captivating production of Stravinsky's "The Soldier’s Tale," a classic narrative of a soldier's fateful agreement with the devil. This timeless story is reenvisioned through an electrifying new production under the baton of the renowned conductor Thomas Adès. The performance will feature an innovative blend of hand-drawn animation, live puppetry, and compelling storytelling, brought to life by the groundbreaking talents of The Paper Cinema. With Nicholas Rawling leading as the illustrator and artistic director, and Chris Reed as the musical director, the evening is set to be a magical journey into a world of devilish delights.

The musical program also includes a selection of pieces that complement the theme of the night, featuring world-class musicians. Inon Barnatan will perform Liszt's "Mephisto Waltz No.1, S.514" on the piano, setting the tone with its devilish charm. The evening will also showcase Tartini's "Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo The Devil’s Trill," with Augustin Hadelich on violin, Inon Barnatan on harpsichord, and a to-be-announced cellist, adding a touch of eerie elegance. Paganini's "Caprice No. 24 in A Minor" will further enchant the audience with Augustin Hadelich returning to the violin.

The ensemble for "The Soldier’s Tale" includes a talented lineup: Thomas Adès as conductor, a to-be-determined actor, Alexi Kenney on violin, Mark Simpson on clarinet, Eleni Katz on bassoon, Chris Coletti on cornet, James Miller on trombone, Michael Yeung on percussion, and Anthony Manzo on bass.

Prepare to be spellbound by an evening of musical storytelling that explores the allure and consequences of a deal with the devil. This opening night is not just a concert but an immersive experience that promises to leave you captivated. Join us at the La Jolla Music Society for a night that will be talked about for years to come.

Opening Night: A Deal with the Devil

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Viktória Skokanová is a second-year master's student at the Jutland Conservatory of Music.

Flute evening – Viktória Skokanová, flute

Musikhuset Aarhus

Plucked. Not bowed. Guitar and harp are in the spotlight for this truly unique program!

Strings Attached

Western Michigan University

Join us for an evening of exquisite viola performance by James Chanha Kang, a talented Doctor of Musical Arts student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This recital, featuring Nathan Canfield on piano, promises to be a memorable event showcasing the depth and versatility of the viola through a carefully selected repertoire.

**Event Details:**

- **Date and Time:** Friday, May 24, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT
- **Location:** Regenstein Master Class Room, Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
- **Program:**
  - J.S. Bach arr. Simon Rowland-Jones, Cello Suite No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1012
  - Rebecca Clarke, Sonata for Viola and Piano
  - Niccolò Paganini trans. L. Baby, Caprice for Solo Violin in D Major, Op. 1, No. 20

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring you don't miss out on this captivating performance.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is situated in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. It serves as a vibrant venue for hundreds of performances and events each year.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of James Chanha Kang and Nathan Canfield in a program that spans the Baroque to the Romantic, highlighting the rich sonority and expressive potential of the viola.

James Chanha Kang, viola

A collaboration with Saint Louis Classical Guitar concludes our celebratory season.

“A Very Special Blend”

Washington University in St. Louis

Join us for an enchanting evening of flute and piccolo music performed by Haylie Wu, a talented Bachelor of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This recital, part of her studies under the guidance of esteemed instructors John Thorne, Alyce Johnson, and Jennifer Gunn, promises to be a showcase of musical brilliance and technical skill. Accompanied by Kay Kim on piano, Haylie will navigate through a repertoire that includes J.S. Bach's Flute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034, Philippe Gaubert's Fantaisie for Flute and Piano, Henri Dutilleux's Sonatine for flute and piano, W.A. Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313, and a captivating arrangement of Niccolò Paganini's Caprice No. 24 in A Minor by Jasmine Choi.

This recital is scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the Galvin Recital Hall is renowned for its stunning acoustics and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of exquisite music.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the performance will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this musical treat. Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the beauty of classical music in one of the most acoustically and aesthetically pleasing venues in the region.

Haylie Wu, flute and piccolo

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

A bold, compelling, South Korean virtuoso, at home on both classical and electric guitar, a champion of cutting-edge composers worldwide. Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, JIJI is an exciting guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Her concert programs range from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation.

JIJI, guitar

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery as Mingyue Fei takes the stage at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT. This free event, part of Mingyue Fei's Master of Music recital, showcases the exceptional talent of a student under the tutelage of Gerardo Ribeiro. Accompanied by Liang-yu Wang on piano, the program promises a captivating journey through the works of Niccolò Paganini, Johannes Brahms, Eugène Ysaÿe, and Franz Schubert.

The evening's repertoire includes Paganini's challenging "Caprice No. 24 in A Minor" from his 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, Brahms' lyrical "Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano in G Major, Op. 78 Regensonate," Ysaÿe's expressive "Sonata No. 2 for Violin in A Minor, Op. 27," and Schubert's imaginative "Fantasia for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934."

Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall offers an intimate setting with a stunning backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood covered with African moabi wood, along with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment, ensure an immersive listening experience.

No tickets are required for this event, and it will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Mingyue Fei and Liang-yu Wang in a program that spans the breadth of violin literature.

Mingyue Fei, violin

This performance is free and open for general seating

Student Recital: George Parvu, violin and pianists Yeon-Kyung Kim & Curtis Baum

Western Illinois University

Join us for an exquisite evening of classical music as Olga Kossovich takes the stage at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This talented violinist, a Doctor of Musical Arts student under the guidance of Gerardo Ribeiro, will perform a captivating selection of violin concertos and sonatas. The program includes masterpieces by W. A. Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Rodolphe Kreutzer, J. S. Bach, and Niccolò Paganini, showcasing Kossovich's virtuosity and deep musicality.

Event Details:
- **Date:** Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- **Time:** 6:00pm CDT
- **Location:** Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States
- **Program:**
  - W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
  - W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
  - W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219
  - Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
  - Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24
  - Rodolphe Kreutzer: Étude No. 4
  - J. S. Bach: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003
  - Niccolò Paganini: Cantabile in D Major, Op. 17 (two performances)
  - Niccolò Paganini: La Campanella, Op. 7

Accompanied by Dong-Wan Ha on piano, this free event promises an evening of breathtaking performances in one of the most acoustically advanced and visually stunning venues in the region. The Galvin Recital Hall, with its panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable musical experience.

No tickets are required for this event, and it will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Olga Kossovich in a program that spans the breadth of the violin repertoire.

Olga Kossovich, violin

Study Concert with guitar students under Jesper Sivebæk and Per Pålsson

Study Concert with guitar students

DKDM

Violin Studio Recital: students of Dr. Julieta Mihai

Student Recital: Bernard Sheng

Carnegie Mellon University

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Music. Samuel Sykes is a student of Brinton Averil Smith.

Samuel Sykes, Cello

Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown curate an eclectic program that is close to their hearts. Showcasing the duo’s inimitable style, the program features classics alongside rarely heard gems and their own compositions and arrangements, all presented with the duo’s infectious rapport.

"Wild Card" Canellakis-Brown Duo

Bethel United Methodist Church

Study Concert with violin students under Eszter Haffner

Study Concert with violin students

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Goldberg Variations

Artis–Naples

The journey continues onward, bringing listeners to Italy – known for its expressive, emotional, and operatic classical music. Gioachino Rossini’s Overture to La gazza ladra depicts the opera’s primary character – a clever magpie – through its distinctive use of snare drum, and alludes to some of the opera’s more tragic aspects through minor, stormy-feeling sections. Paganini’s virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 2 in B minor utilizes bell-like effects, evoking the Italian folk song. The program concludes with Respighi’s glorious tone poems, which vividly depict various scenes and events throughout Rome.

FSOLive: Rossini, Paganini & Respighi

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This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts. Rebecca Benjamin is a student of James Dunham. 

Rebecca Benjamin, Viola

Jayden King, Violin

Enjoy a diverse program of classical and contemporary works performed by Interlochen Arts Academy’s music students. Young artists from the division’s string, woodwind, brass, piano, percussion, voice, and guitar programs will perform solo and small ensemble works in a variety of styles and genres.

Composer, Violinist

Niccolò Paganini

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