The Library’s Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 5 to October 31. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 24, we will have Sophie Webber on the cello.

Sophie Webber

Coronado Public Library

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A Far Cry

Central Park

Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads the Orchestra in a colorful and impressionistic program culminating in Debussy’s beloved symphonic portrait of the sea, La Mer.

Charlotte Symphony: Debussy's La Mer

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Jenna Bachmann performs a recital of works by Beethoven, Casarrubios and Tchaikovsky.

Student Degree Recital: Jenna Bachmann M.M. cello recital

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Our audience is familiar with these outstanding musicians but not in this configuration. Owen Dalby and Christopher Costanza are violinist and cellist with the St. Lawrence String Quartet. This season they will team up with pianist Ilya Yakushev on a bravura program including Martinu, Rachmaninoff, Nadia Boulanger, Casarrubio-Silbo, Shostakovich, and the spectacular Brahms Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8.

Dalby, Costanza, And Yakushev Trio

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Schubert Club presents Tommy Mesa, cello, and Michelle Cann, piano, in a compelling recital. This event is set to take place on Sunday, January 26, at 4:00 PM at the Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ.

Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa, a recipient of the 2023 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Award and winner of several prestigious competitions, teams up with the talented pianist Michelle Cann to perform works from their debut album "Our Stories." This album aims to highlight the voices of composers traditionally underrepresented in classical music. The program will feature two significant sonatas from the early 20th century by Debussy and Shostakovich, as well as pieces by Nadia Boulanger, Kevin Day, and Andrea Casarrubios.

Tommy Mesa has captivated audiences with solo appearances alongside major orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Michelle Cann, a Curtis Institute of Music graduate, has an impressive performance history, having debuted with orchestras like The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra. She currently holds the inaugural Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music.

The program for the evening includes:
- NADIA BOULANGER: 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano
- CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Sonata in D Minor
- KEVIN DAY: Sonata for Cello and Piano
- ANDREA CASARRUBIOS: Mensajes del agua
- DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40

Location: Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave, St. Paul, 55108.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann as they bring to life a unique selection of classical music.

Tommy Mesa, cello and Michelle Cann, piano

St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ

Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of music at the January MainStage event, featuring the extraordinary talents of flutist Demarre McGill. This special performance, under the baton of Music Director Earl Lee, will showcase Mozart’s mesmerizing Flute Concerto, with McGill's virtuosity taking center stage. The program also includes Andrea Casarrubios’s vibrant Herencia, and concludes with the elegance of Mozart’s Symphony No. 39.

This captivating concert will take place on Friday, January 24, 2024, at 8 PM in Orchestra Hall Detroit, with a pre-concert talk at 7 PM. The magic continues on Saturday, January 25, 2024, at 8 PM at the Michigan Theater, also preceded by a pre-concert talk at 7 PM. 

Seats are currently available as part of a subscription, with single ticket booking opening on July 18, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of Demarre McGill alongside the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra in what promises to be a memorable musical journey.

January Mainstage

Michigan Theater

Orchestra Hall

Winner of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Organization’s Medal of Excellence, flutist Demarre McGill appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as soloist aged just 15. Since then he’s gone on to establish himself at the forefront of his craft, here joining Music Director Earl Lee and the A2SO for Mozart’s dazzling flute concerto.

Demarre McGill with Ann Arbor Symphony

Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents "MainStage Live: Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann" on January 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This special performance will take place at the PNC Theatre, located at 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Experience the extraordinary talents of Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa and pianist Michelle Cann in a program that redefines the chamber music canon for the 21st century. The concert will feature a diverse repertoire, including works by Nadia Boulanger, Andrea Casarrubios, Claude Debussy, Kevin Day, Nikolai Kapustin, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Highlights include Boulanger's "3 Pieces for Cello and Piano," Casarrubios' "Mensajes del agua," Debussy's "Sonata in D minor," Day's "Sonata for Cello and Piano," Kapustin's "Elegy," and Shostakovich's "Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40."

Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann, both recipients of the Sphinx Organization’s prestigious Medal of Excellence, are celebrated for their innovative approach and commitment to showcasing composers and performers from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in classical music. Mesa's charismatic and engaging performance style, combined with Cann's exquisite command of the piano, promises an evening of compelling and transformative music.

This concert is generously sponsored in part by Russell and Kathy Ayres. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the trailblazing artistry of Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann as they bring their unique vision to the stage.

Tommy Mesa And Michelle Cann

PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse

This concert is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. There will not be any intermission.

Schubert’s Cello Quintet

Tucson Symphony Center

This performance is free and open for general seating.


Faculty Recital “Belonging” – Dr. Jamie Clark, cello

Western Illinois University

The Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization – the leading social justice non-profit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprising 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists, the Sphinx Virtuosi are evolving and transforming the face of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and impassioned community engagement.

Sphinx Virtuosi

Shermerhorn Symphony Center

The Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization – the leading social justice non-profit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprising 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists, the Sphinx Virtuosi are evolving and transforming the face of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and impassioned community engagement. 

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and cultural celebration with the Sphinx Virtuosi at Caramoor on July 7, 2024, in Katonah, NY. This dynamic and inspiring self-conducted string orchestra, known as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization, is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprising some of the nation’s top young Black and Latinx professional musicians, Sphinx Virtuosi serves as a cultural and diversity ambassador across the United States and abroad.

The concert will take place at the Orchestral Music Venetian Theater at 4:00pm, with a special pre-concert conversation with members of Sphinx Virtuosi at 3:00pm. The program features music by some of today’s most compelling Black and Latinx composers, including Quenton Xavier Blache, Javier Favias, Andrea Casarrubios, Adolphus Hailstork, Jessie Montgomery, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.

Seating options include general admission with premium reserved seating available, as well as Garden Listening tickets for a more casual concert environment. Garden Listening tickets are $20, free for Members and children under 18, allowing you to enjoy the concert broadcast with audio only on Friends Field.

This performance is part of Caramoor's commitment to showcasing diverse talents and providing a platform for artists representing historically excluded communities. Don't miss this vibrant and assured performance that promises to be more essential than ever.

For tickets and more information, visit the Caramoor Box Office or the event's website. Experience the transformative power of music with Sphinx Virtuosi at Caramoor, a highlight of the summer arts season in the Hudson Valley.

Venetian Theater at Caramoor

Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Sphinx Virtuosi, an extension of the renowned Sphinx Organization committed to amplifying Black and Latinx voices in classical music. Set against the opulent backdrop of The Breakers, the self-conducted chamber orchestra delivers a pioneering program spotlighting historically marginalized composers. With cellist Thomas Mesa joining their ranks as soloist for Jessie Montgomery’s Divided, prepare to be moved to your core by the sheer brilliance and passion of this 18-piece ensemble, delivering a performance that will leave you breathless.

Opening Night with Sphinx Virtuosi

The Breakers Newport

Virtuosic pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to Kohl in a collaborative concert with members of the elite St. Lawrence String Quartet for a memorable performance of the glorious Brahms Piano Trio, No. 1, but not before marking the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with a jazzy piano solo.

Pianist Ilya Yakushev With Members Of The St. Lawrence String Quartet

Kohl Mansion

This performance is free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

PROGRAM

Senior Recital: Maria Rodriguez, cello and Curtis Baum, piano

Brilliant chamber orchestra of young Black and Latinx string players in a program entitled "Generations"

Washington Irving Campus

Bach & Beyond with Cellist Seth Parker Woods

Sam Parrini, Violin

The Juilliard School

Guest Artist Recital: Andrea Casarrubios, cello

Illinois State University

Join us for an unforgettable journey of music and emotion with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's "Masterworks I: From Conflict to Courage" concert. This remarkable event marks the opening of our 109th Season, taking place on October 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm CDT in the historic Centennial Hall, located at 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL.

The concert will feature a lineup of powerful compositions, starting with Samuel Barber’s "The School for Scandal Overture," a piece that captures the essence of Richard Sheridan’s comedic play with its vivid and witty melodies. The talented cellist Tommy Mesa will grace the stage, returning to the Quad Cities to perform Andrea Casarrubios’s "Seven," a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the pandemic’s essential workers and those we've lost. Jessie Montgomery’s "Divided" for solo cello and orchestra will follow, finding beauty amid conflict and chaos. The evening will culminate with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, a breathtaking artistic statement that emerged from a period of Soviet artist suppression.

Under the baton of Mark Russell Smith, the concert promises to be a moving experience, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit through music. Tickets start at $12 for adults and $7 for students/children, offering an accessible way for all to enjoy this masterful performance.

Enhance your concert experience by joining QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith for "Inside the Music" on the Thursday evening preceding the concert for an exploration of the Masterworks programs. Additionally, attendees are invited to pre-concert conversations one hour prior to the performance to learn more about the works being performed. After the concert, mingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO at the Afterglow event hosted by The Hotel Blackhawk.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the transformative power of music as we explore themes of conflict, courage, and triumph. Reserve your seats today and be part of a memorable musical journey with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.

Masterworks I: From Conflict to Courage

Adler Theatre

Centennial Hall Auditorium

LABOR DAY HERE AND NOW FESTIVAL / Andrea Casarrubios, Carlos Simon, Quenton Blache, Stephanie Ann Boyd, Kevin Day / Thomas Mesa and Zhenni Li

Bargemusic

Twins often have uncanny similarities — Harper and Cole Randolph, for example, share exceptional musical talent. They picked up instruments during kindergarten, and their paths diverged only slightly: cellist Cole studied math, music performance, and economics at the University of Wisconsin before joining the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, while violist Harper earned her music degree from the University of Michigan and was awarded third place at the 25th Annual Sphinx Competition, Senior Division. The Randolph twins will share something else at Festival Napa Valley — the performance stage for this Bouchaine Young Artist concert.

Bouchaine Young Artist Series: Harper & Cole Randolph

The Culinary Institute of America at Copia

After our first performance together back in 2019 and a solo performance of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the MSO, Thomas Mesa returns as we collaborate once again in a program of organ and cello music. Mr. Mesa and I will both perform works by women composers, such as Nadia Boulanger’s gorgeous Trois Pièces, as well as a solo cello work written for him by Spanish composer Andrea Casarrubios. We will close this exciting evening with a commissioned work written for the two of us, Daniel Ficarri’s Sonata in C minor for Organ and Cello, which was inspired by our first performance at Overture Hall. You won’t want to miss the world premiere of this incredible piece!  – Greg Zelek

Andrea Casarrubios

Events

Upcoming events

2 - 3 May, 2026

The Heavenly Life · La Jolla Symphony & Chorus

Past events

Oct 24, 2025

Sophie Webber · Chamber Music SoCal

Jun 24, 2025

A Far Cry · Naumburg Orchestral Concerts

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