Violinist

PSO AllStars@Home with Tessa Lark and Michael Thurber

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Monterey Symphony's unique concert series, "On Stage with Tessa Lark & Michael Thurber," on May 13, 2024. This special event takes place at the prestigious Sunset Center, located at San Carlos Ave & 9th Ave, Carmel, offering an intimate experience where guests are seated on stage alongside the musicians.

The evening begins at 5:30 PM with a welcoming reception, followed by a recital at 6:30 PM featuring tracks from Tessa Lark and Michael Thurber's recent album, "Inventions." The night concludes with a dessert session at 7:30 PM, allowing guests to mingle and reflect on the performance.

This concert is part of the Monterey Symphony's 2023-2024 season and is proudly sponsored by The Martin R. Wolf Family Fund. It promises to be a memorable night of food, wine, and exquisite music, with premium seating available for $300 and regular seating for $250.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience music up close with two of the most dynamic performers of our time, in the beautiful setting of Carmel's Sunset Center.

On Stage with Tessa Lark + Michael Thurber

Sunset Center

Part of Distinctive Experiences co-presented with Philharmonic Society of Orange County

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Bach Meets Bluegrass: Tessa Lark and Michael Thurber

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark and virtuoso composer/bassist Michael Thurber team up in a phenomenal program spanning Bach to bluegrass. The classically trained duo brilliantly bring together their bluegrass roots (Tessa) and jazz composition roots (Michael) for a unique blend of classical, folk and original music, including Bach’s Inventions arranged for violin and bass.

Bach Meets Bluegrass: Tessa Lark & Michael Thurber

Janáček’s “Kreutzer Sonata” Quartet, inspired by Tolstoy’s tale of jealousy and marital discord set against the backdrop of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, pairs with Composer-in-Residence Thomas Adès. Adès performs his evocative The Tempest suite alongside these deeply passionate works.

Passions and Storms

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Join us for an enchanting evening with the La Jolla Music Society as we present "Baroque Fantasia" on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM in the prestigious Baker-Baum Concert Hall. This unique concert is a celebration of the Baroque era, showcasing its most imaginative and whimsical works that have captivated audiences for centuries.

"Baroque Fantasia" features a carefully curated selection of compositions that embody the essence of storytelling through music. The program includes Telemann's "Don Quixote Suite" and Purcell's excerpts from "The Fairy Queen," both of which are masterpieces of the Baroque repertoire. Additionally, the concert will feature Vivaldi's haunting "Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 La Notte" and Rebel's dynamic "Les Éléments," providing a diverse and immersive musical experience.

The evening will be brought to life by an ensemble of exceptionally talented musicians, including Tessa Lark, Njioma Grevious, and Alexi Kenney on violin, Nicole Divall and James Kang on violas, Jonathan Swensen and Brian Gadbow on cellos, and Anthony Manzo on bass. The harpsichord, an instrument synonymous with the Baroque era, will be masterfully played by Jonathan Cohen, adding an authentic touch to the performance.

"Baroque Fantasia" promises to be a memorable journey through the whimsy and imagination of the Baroque era, capturing the timeless beauty and complexity of its music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Baroque music performed by some of the most talented musicians of our time.

Baroque Fantasia

This concert unites the poignant Mendelssohn siblings’ works—Fanny’s unduly neglected remarkable work and Felix’s stirring String Quartet, a reaction to her early passing—with compositions by artists silenced or oppressed during WWII. It embodies the spirit of perseverance and the unbreakable will of the human spirit through music.

Resilience

This varied program blends the elegance of Bach’s Suite for Marimba, the passionate tangos of Piazzolla, the neoclassical charm of Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet—offering a rich tapestry of stories told through dance.

Suite

This concert marks the Tippet debut of two multi-faceted artists – Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark and classical and jazz harpist Charles Overton. Tessa Lark, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance, is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky. Charles Overton is a frequent performer with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, as well as jazz clubs throughout the northeast. He aims to create a musical environment that is accessible, exciting, and resonates deeply with audiences. Lark and Overton are performers, arrangers, and composers of a program including early romantic virtuoso music by Camille Saint-Saëns, Eugène Ysaÿe, and Jean Cras; a traditional fiddle work “Boy in the Gap”; and the Morgan Lewis jazz standard "How High the Moon". Their performance will conclude with a trip to Argentina for Astor Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango.

Tessa Lark

Violinist

Events

May 13, 2024

On Stage with Tessa Lark + Michael Thurber · Monterey Symphony

May 14, 2024

Bach Meets Bluegrass: Tessa Lark and Michael Thurber · Irvine Barclay Theatre

May 14, 2024

Bach Meets Bluegrass: Tessa Lark & Michael Thurber · Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Jul 28, 2024

Passions and Storms · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 2, 2024

Baroque Fantasia · La Jolla Music Society

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