Violinist

“Mozart & Pärt” presents a sublime interplay between Mozart’s intricate “Dissonance” Quartet, embodying classical harmony with moments of striking discord, and Arvo Pärt’s minimalist, spiritual compositions. This concert explores how their contrasting sounds complement each other, creating a deeply reflective and harmonious dialogue across time.

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Midweek Masterworks: Mozart & Pärt

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

This program offers a poignant homage to remembrance and tribute through music. Ravel’s melodic Duo for Violin and Cello, which honors his mentor Claude Debussy; Arensky’s powerful Piano Trio, written in memory of beloved Russian cellist Karl Davidoff; and Fauré’s sublime Requiem, a profound reflection on the passage of life and the peace of the afterlife.

In Loving Memory

Conrad Tao delves into Rachmaninoff’s Californian years, highlighting his relationship with the American songbook, before an exploration of composers past and present who have shaped California’s unique cultural tapestry. This journey through California’s rich artistic legacy showcases the diverse influences and inspirations found within its vibrant landscape, from its pioneering composers to the myriad of stories that have been woven under its expansive skies.

California Dreamin'

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the La Jolla Music Society's "Midweek Masterworks: Notes on a Scandal" on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 7 PM in the prestigious Baker-Baum Concert Hall. This unique musical event delves into the depths of passion, exploring the madness, jealousy, and ecstasy it can inspire through a carefully curated selection of compositions that narrate love's most dangerous consequences.

The evening's program features an evocative lineup, starting with Gesualdo's "Two Madrigals" arranged for string quintet, bringing to life the composer's tumultuous emotional landscape. Performers include the talented Simone Porter and Blake Pouliot on violins, Matthew Lipman and Masumi Per Rostad on violas, and Paul Wiancko on cello.

The journey into scandalous love affairs continues with Debussy's "Six Epigraphes Antiques for Piano Four-Hands," a piece that captures the composer's own sordid affairs. The piano will be masterfully handled by Inon Barnatan and Conrad Tao, promising a performance that intertwines complexity with beauty.

The final piece, Franck's "Piano Quintet in F Minor," is a powerful exploration of torrid infatuation. Conrad Tao returns to the piano, joined by Blake Pouliot and Simone Porter on violins, Masumi Per Rostad on viola, and Paul Wiancko on cello, to bring this passionate work to life.

Enhance your experience with "Midweek Cheers" – enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne at these special intermission-less concerts. After the performance, join fellow concertgoers for a celebratory toast in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd, creating a perfect ending to an evening of exquisite music and shared experiences.

Don't miss this musical exploration of love's darkest corners with the La Jolla Music Society. Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises not only exceptional performances but also a deep dive into the emotions that drive us all.

Midweek Masterworks: Notes on a Scandal

The last classical concert of the 2024 Summer Season features Rafael Payare conducting the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, with soloist Blake Pouliot. The iconic 1812 Overture closes the evening with The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park’s signature pyrotechnics.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Welcome Ruth Reinhardt

Veterans Memorial Auditorium

But judge for yourself, as he joins guest conductor Alevtina Ioffe in a masterpiece that demands every last ounce of brilliance and feeling: Tchaikovsky’s hugely-popular Violin Concerto. Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, meanwhile, is like an epic Russian novel: a sweeping emotional drama, filled with winter storms, sunlit vistas and mile after mile of unforgettable melody. Is this the ultimate romantic symphony? We just know that it sounds wonderful, and we can’t wait to share it.

Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Congress Theatre

Experience the pinnacle of romantic virtuosity with Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, brought to life by the extraordinary talent of violinist Blake Pouliot under the baton of conductor Marcelo Lehninger. This performance promises an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance, showcasing the unique chemistry between Pouliot and Lehninger that elevates this masterpiece to new heights.

**Event Highlights:**
- **Featured Work:** Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, alongside Lili Boulanger's "D'un matin de printemps" and Stravinsky's Symphony in Three Movements.
- **Conductor:** Marcelo Lehninger
- **Violin Soloist:** Blake Pouliot
- **Unique Program Structure:** The evening begins with the symphony, followed by the concerto in the second half, offering a fresh twist on traditional concert formats.

**Dates & Times:**
- **Friday, February 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM**
- **Saturday, March 01, 2025, at 7:30 PM**

**Venue:**
DeVos Performance Hall

**Tickets:**
Available for purchase, ensuring an opportunity to witness this stunning collaboration.

**Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:**
- Series Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Helen DeVos
- Guest Artist Sponsor: Edith I. Blodgett Guest Artist Fund

Join us for an evening that celebrates the enduring beauty and complexity of Tchaikovsky's work, highlighted by the exceptional talents of Marcelo Lehninger and Blake Pouliot. Secure your tickets now for a musical journey that promises to be both dazzling and deeply moving.

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

DeVos Performance Hall

BLAKE POULIOT, violin & HENRY KRAMER piano

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

### Event Description: Simone Porter & Blake Pouliot, Violin with Hsin-I Huang, Piano at BroadStage

**Date and Time:** March 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Duration:** 75 minutes with no intermission

**Venue:** BroadStage

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance as three young virtuosos—violinists Simone Porter and Blake Pouliot, accompanied by pianist Hsin-I Huang—take the stage at BroadStage. This performance promises to be a mesmerizing display of talent and artistry, featuring a wide-ranging program that includes both classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Hotel California** by The Eagles, arranged by O. Marckx (Porter, Pouliot) – 5 minutes
- **Nigun** by Ernst Bloch (Porter, Huang) – 7 minutes
- **Danse Russe from Petrushka** by Igor Stravinsky, arranged by S. Dushkin (Porter, Huang) – 3 minutes
- **Variations on a Hungarian Peasant Song for Violin and Piano, Op. 4** by Miklos Rozsa (Pouliot, Huang) – 9 minutes
- **Intermission**
- **Sabina** by Andrew Norman (Porter) – 7 minutes
- **Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11** by Erich Wolfgang Korngold (Pouliot, Huang) – 10 minutes
- **Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 15** by Miklos Rozsa (Porter, Pouliot) – 18 minutes and 40 seconds

**About the Artists:**

**Simone Porter, Violin:**
Recognized for her impassioned energy and vibrant communication, Simone Porter has performed with prestigious orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She made her professional solo debut at age 10 and has since been a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant.

**Blake Pouliot, Violin:**
Described as a once-in-a-lifetime talent by the Toronto Star, Blake Pouliot has captivated audiences with his refined and impassioned performances. He has performed with major orchestras across North America and Europe and has released critically acclaimed recordings.

**Hsin-I Huang, Piano:**
Hsin-I Huang is one of today's most sought-after pianists, known for her collaborations with renowned artists and orchestras. She has performed at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide and has received accolades for her recordings.

**Tickets:**
Tickets for this event are available for purchase. Don't miss the chance to experience this extraordinary evening of music.

**Additional Information:**
For more details on ticketing, accessibility, and COVID-19 safety measures, please visit the BroadStage website.

Join us for a night of exceptional music that promises to leave a lasting impression!

Simone Porter & Blake Pouliot, violin

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

Witness the Carnegie Hall debut of violinist Blake Pouliot, whom the Toronto Star calls “one of those special talents that comes along once in a lifetime.” It’s an electrifying program from the very first measure, with Bao Zhi Yang’s Ambush on All Sides providing a dramatic opening statement that leads into Janáček’s sole surviving Violin Sonata, a work of aching passion and sincerity. Pouliot treats listeners to an additional masterpiece: Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1, which demands extraordinary dynamic command as it moves between its most ethereal and forceful passages. Rounding out the concert is the premiere of an innovative, Carnegie Hall co-commissioned work by Derek Skye and Pirayeh Pourafar.

Blake Pouliot

Violinist

Events

Aug 7, 2024

Midweek Masterworks: Mozart & Pärt · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 11, 2024

In Loving Memory · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 11, 2024

California Dreamin' · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 14, 2024

Midweek Masterworks: Notes on a Scandal · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 30, 2024

Tchaikovsky Spectacular · San Diego Symphony

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Concerto No. 3 by Saint-Saëns

Madison Symphony Orchestra

Violin in Concerto for Oboe and Violin by Bach

Pasadena Symphony and Pops

Violin in Much Ado About Nothing Suite by Korngold

Festival Napa Valley

Violin in Piano Trio No. 1 by Arensky

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Violin Concerto in E Minor by Mendelssohn

Bangor Symphony Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto in D Major by Tchaikovsky

Houston Symphony

Violin in Hotel California by Felder

Festival Napa Valley

Violin in Sonata for 2 Violins by Rozsa

Festival Napa Valley

Violin in Symphony No. 5 by Tchaikovsky

Houston Symphony

Violin in Sonata for Two Violins by Rózsa

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Piano Quintet by Franck

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Violin Concerto by

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

Violin in Duo for Violin and Cello by Mozart

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Madrigals by Gesualdo

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in G Song by Riley

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Violin Concerto by

London Philharmonic Orchestra

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