A performance by violin faculty member Wendy Sharp and pianist Sophiko Simsive.

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Wendy Sharp, violin

Yale University

Jalen Dobson, trumpet

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Five: Made In America

Valdosta State University

Ellen Taafe Zwilich declared her popular Concerto Grosso 1985 as a “20th century response to the spirit of Handel,” created for his 300th birthday celebration. Inspired by Handel’s Violin Sonata in D, in serves as a fitting precursor to Mendelssohn’s exquisite and romantic Violin Concerto in E minor. Dvořák’s pastoral Eighth Symphony vividly depicts Czech songs and dances through rich, pleasing melodic harmonies.

Mendelssohn & Dvořák

Kleinhans Music Hall

This Land is Your Land will take you on a journey through the American soundscape. We begin with the ringing of bells in Zwilich’s Celebration and the jazz and pop culture influences of Schifrin’s Tuba Concerto and Mission Impossible Theme featuring Chicago Symphony Tubist, Gene Pokorny. The second half of the program includes Giddens & Abels’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Omar Overture and Bernstein’s immortal Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

This Land is Your Land

Cheyenne Civic Center

New York Philharmonic’s Audrey Wright Plays Zwillich Violin Concerto

Crosstown Concourse

University of Memphis

3rd Symphony Concert

Globe Coburg

Curtis in Nantucket, the island’s highly anticipated annual week of classical music, returns to Nantucket Atheneum for an exciting performance featuring voice, strings, and piano performed by extraordinary alumni and faculty from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music. The program includes delightful and soulful Spanish folk songs by Manuel de Falla, virtuosic selections for solo violin and solo piano by Kreisler and Chopin, and gems from the opera and song repertoire. Don’t miss these thrilling performances by current and future leading artists – mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen, pianist Hanchien Lee, and Curtis President and violist Roberto Díaz.

Music of de Falla, Kreisler, and more

Nantucket Atheneum

Curtis in Nantucket, the island’s highly anticipated annual week of classical music, returns to Siasconset Casino for an exciting performance featuring voice, strings, and piano performed by extraordinary alumni and faculty from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music. The program ranges from virtuosic selections for strings by Mozart and Kreisler to gems from song repertoire. Don’t miss these thrilling performances by current and future leading artists – mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen, pianist Hanchien Lee, and Curtis President and violist Roberto Díaz.

Music of Mozart, Kreisler, and more

Siasconset Casino Association

Bulgarian American violinist Bella Hristova makes her HVCMC recital debut joining pianist Anna Polonsky in a kaleidoscopic program that includes works from the classical music canon by Bach and Haydn, Grieg’s impassioned second violin sonata, composed during the three joyful weeks of his honeymoon, and the world premiere of a work for solo violin by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.

Duo Recital

Fisher Center at Bard

"My debut program expresses a yearning for something beyond our world. Each work grapples with the depths of humanity and simultaneously contains an aspect of reaching for the stars. From Schubert to Zwilich, all four of these composers have imbued their works with a transcendent quality that I am excited to share with you."

Young Concert Artists: Oliver Neubauer, violin

Kaufman Music Center

**Event Description:**

**Oliver Neubauer, Violin Recital**

**Date:** April 22, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC  
**Tickets:** Starting from $20 (Tickets on sale from July 10, 2024)

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the talented violinist Oliver Neubauer, accompanied by pianist Janice Carissa. This recital, part of the Alexander Kasza-Kasser Concert series, promises to be a memorable experience as Neubauer presents a program that delves into the depths of humanity and reaches for the stars.

**Program:**
- Schubert: Sonatina No. 1 in D Major, Op. 137
- Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz. 117
- Zwilich: Fantasy for Solo Violin
- Strauss: Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18

Oliver Neubauer's debut program is a journey through the transcendent qualities of these masterful compositions, each piece reflecting a yearning for something beyond our world. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a performance that captures the essence of human emotion and aspiration.

**Note:** This performance is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.

Oliver Neubauer, Violin

Kennedy Center

Ray Wang ’25, viola, offers an afternoon recital featuring viola works

Ray Wang '25, viola

Williams College

Representing a variety of majors across campus, the University Band is joined by the Maryland Community Band for a concert of traditional and contemporary wind band music in a performance perfect for all ages.

University & Community Band Concert

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with the Symphony of Southeast Texas as they present "Ode to Joy" at the Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts. This captivating concert, part of the Classics Series, features an exquisite selection of compositions that promise to enchant and inspire. The program opens with the lively and spirited "Die Fledermaus Overture" by Johann Strauss, setting a jubilant tone for the evening. Following this, the audience will be treated to the intricate and dynamic "Concerto Grosso" by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, showcasing the orchestra's versatility and technical prowess.

The highlight of the night is undoubtedly Ludwig van Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 9, a masterpiece that has resonated through the ages with its powerful themes of unity and joy. Under the baton of guest conductor Ronald White, alongside Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, the Symphony of Southeast Texas will bring this iconic work to life, accompanied by the SOST Chorus. The performance promises to be a profound and moving experience, celebrating the enduring power of Beethoven's final symphony.

Join the Symphony of Southeast Texas for an unforgettable evening of classical music, where each note and harmony will transport you to a world of artistic excellence and emotional depth.

Ode to Joy!

Julie Rogers Theatre

Experience the unparalleled harmony and complexity of chamber music as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center proudly presents "Zwilich's Double Quartet." This exceptional performance is set to take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the iconic Alice Tully Hall, located at 1941 Broadway at W 65th St, New York, NY 10023. The concert will begin at 5:00 pm and will include a 2-hour program, featuring an intermission.

The evening's program is a celebration of the rich textures and intricate harmonies that only a double quartet can offer. Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's "Double Quartet for Strings," a CMS commission from 1984, headlines the event, showcasing the blend of modern and traditional elements that characterizes Zwilich's work. The program also includes Louis Spohr's "Double Quartet No. 1 in D minor for Strings, Op. 65," Max Bruch's "Octet for Strings," and Olli Mustonen's "Nonet II for Four Violins, Two Violas, Two Cellos, and Bass," adding layers of historical depth and contemporary brilliance to the evening.

The performance will feature an ensemble of distinguished artists, including violinists Francisco Fullana, Ani Kavafian, Kristin Lee, and Julian Rhee; violists Paul Neubauer and James Thompson; cellists Dmitri Atapine and Mihai Marica; and double bassist Nina Bernat. Each musician brings their unique expertise and passion to the stage, promising an unforgettable auditory experience.

Tickets for "Zwilich's Double Quartet" are not yet on sale but will be available soon. This event is a must-attend for chamber music enthusiasts and those looking to immerse themselves in the power and beauty of classical music. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this extraordinary collaboration at Alice Tully Hall, a venue renowned for its acoustical excellence and intimate setting.

For more information and to purchase tickets once they become available, please visit the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's website. Join us for an evening of musical mastery and inspiration.

Zwilich's Double Quartet

Lincoln Center

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Juilliard Chamber Orchestra 2025

Ring in the New Year with a long-running New York tradition: the New York String Orchestra’s late-December concert at Carnegie Hall. Jaime Laredo conducts the youthful ensemble and renowned violinist Jennifer Koh in a program that includes Barber’s Violin Concert, Brahms’s First Symphony, and a piece by the Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. Welcome 2025 by applauding the bright, energetic future of classical music.

New York String Orchestra

Carnegie Hall

Three powerful trios prove that less can be so much more. NBSO clarinetist Nicholas Brown lends his artistry to Aram Khachaturian’s incisive Trio of 1932 and Brahms’s late, sublime Clarinet Trio, Op. 114. The 1987 Piano Trio by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, much praised for its clarity, wit, and semblance to a bolt of lightning, reinforces her reputation as one of the finest composers of her generation. Let’s cube it!

Trio Trio

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

### Event Description: Benoliel Chamber Music Series: Beethoven & Mendelssohn

**Date:** Wednesday, July 24, 2024  
**Time:** 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM  
**Venue:** Walk Festival Hall, 3330 W. Cody Lane, Teton Village, WY 83025, United States  
**Organizer:** Grand Teton Music Festival  
**Contact:**  
- **Phone:** 307.733.1128  
- **Email:** ticketofficegtmf.org  

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music at the Benoliel Chamber Music Series, featuring the timeless works of Beethoven and Mendelssohn. This concert is part of the Grand Teton Music Festival's 2024 Summer Festival, running from June 27 to August 17.

**Program:**
- **Beethoven: String Quartet in D Major**
  - **Performers:**
    - Miika Gregg, violin I
    - Louise Morrison, violin II
    - Chiara Kingsley Dieguez, viola
    - Judith Galecki, cello

- **Ellen Taaffe Zwilich: Abgang and Kaddish**
  - **Performers:**
    - Stephanie Key, clarinet
    - Carolyn Semes, violin
    - David Mollenauer, cello
    - Julie Coucheron, piano

- **Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor**
  - **Performers:**
    - David Coucheron, violin
    - Charae Krueger, cello
    - Julie Coucheron, piano

**Ticket Information:**
- **General Admission:** $30
- **Children/Students:** $5
- **Special Offer:** Attend all 5 Chamber Series concerts and save 25%

**Additional Information:**
- Programs and guest artists are subject to change.
- Please purchase tickets directly from our site and not from unauthorized ticket resellers.

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For more details and to view all Chamber Music Series concerts, visit the Grand Teton Music Festival website. Don't miss this opportunity to experience an evening of exquisite chamber music in the beautiful setting of Jackson Hole, WY.

Benoliel Chamber Music Series: Beethoven & Mendelssohn

Walk Festival Hall

Eastern Festival Orchestra: Celebrations & Rhapsodies

Guilford College

**Masterworks IV SFSO: A Symphony of Classics**

Dive into an evening of classical music that promises to enchant and inspire at the Masterworks IV concert, presented by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. This captivating event will feature a selection of timeless pieces by Stravinsky, Ravel, Bernstein, and Zwilich, showcasing the extraordinary talents of renowned clarinetist David Shifrin.

**Event Highlights:**

- **Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite:** Experience the magic of Russian folklore through the enchanting melodies of Stravinsky's celebrated work.
- **Ravel's Bolero:** Get seduced in the rhythmic beats that mimic the ambiance of a Spanish tavern, a piece that's as mesmerizing as it is iconic.
- **Bernstein's Three Dance Episodes:** Feel the vibrant energy of 1940s Times Square with these dynamic pieces from the hit Broadway musical On the Town.
- **Zwilich's Clarinet Concerto:** Be moved by the stirring elegy on 9/11, a profound piece that showcases the clarinet's expressive range.

**Event Details:**

- **Dates and Locations:**
  - Miami: New World Center, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach. Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7:30pm.
  - Fort Lauderdale: The Parker, 707 NE 8th Street. Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 7:30pm.
  - Key West (NEW LOCATION): Key West High School, 2100 Flagler Avenue. Friday, March 29, 2024, at 7:30pm.

- **Pre-Concert Chat:** Enhance your concert experience by joining us for a Pre-Concert Chat with Dr. Alan Mason at the New World Center, 30 minutes before showtime. Dive deeper into the works and composers featured in the evening's program.

**Ticket Information:**

Tickets start at just $15, with student tickets and group rates available. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact 954.522.8445 or visit infosouthfloridasymphony.org.

**Performers:**

- **Music Director:** Sebrina María Alfonso
- **Featured Soloist:** David Shifrin, Clarinet
- **Composer:** Ellen Taaffe Zwilich

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of classical music performed by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Subscribe now and save on tickets to this and other thrilling performances in the 2023/24 season.

Masterworks IV: STRAVINSKY | RAVEL | BERNSTEIN | ZWILICH

The Parker

Key West High School

New World Center

Cheyoon Lee, Cello

The Juilliard School

Juilliard LIVE was launched in 2021 under the leadership of President Damian Woetzel, dramatically expanding access for audiences around the world to Juilliard performances through livestreams and on-demand video. Juilliard LIVE streams nearly 700 performances each year, with new on-demand programs regularly added to the accessible library of content. 

The New Series: Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Portrait

A musical journey to a hopeful land. Violin sonatas by Amy Beach, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Aaron Copland, and selected works by George Gershwin.

The American Sound with Zuckerman & Kvam

Aularommet, Ramme

A musical journey to a land of hope. Violin sonatas by Amy Beach, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Aaron Copland, and selected works by George Gershwin.

Universitetets aula

Few symphonies deliver catharsis like Tchaikovsky’s Fourth, music that wrestles with fate, surges with urgency, and finally breaks into exhilarating release. JoAnn Falletta leads the BPO in a performance designed for maximum emotional impact. Violist Paul Neubauer and the orchestra premiere Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Viola Concerto, bringing the viola’s rich voice forward with expressive range and dramatic presence. Turina’s Sinfonia Sevillana opens with Spanish color and sparkle, setting the stage for a program that travels widely in mood and palette. This is a night for when you want to feel something real, together.

Ellen Taaffe Zwilich

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Wendy Sharp, violin · Yale School of Music

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