The first evening of the two-part Gilded Age recital series curated by Artistic Advisor Daniel Hope, explores how European musical refinement met American reinvention around the turn of the 20th century.

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Daniel Hope & Maxim Lando

The Barns At Wolf Trap

This programme celebrates the art of itinerant violinists/fiddlers throughout history, their virtuosity and creativity. It brings together famous violinists Enescu, Ysäye, Tartini, Milstein and Paganini who wrote extensively for their instrument.

Lunchtime Concert: Fantastic Fiddlers

Perth Concert Hall

Since winning the Salzburg International Mozart Competition in 2016, Saskia Giorgini has secured prominence among the top flight of today’s artists with the heartfelt lyricism and musical intelligence of her pianism. She recalls the beauty and refinement of Belle Époque Paris in a programme that includes exquisite miniatures by Mel Bonis and Lili Boulanger and closes with L’isle joyeuse, Debussy’s seductive evocation of Aegean warmth and colour.

Saskia Giorgini piano

Wigmore Hall

Experience an inspired selection of songs from the French Belle Époque and beyond, sung by one of today’s most vibrant sopranos.

Julie Roset & Susan Manoff

The Queen's Hall

Stars of the Symphony is an evening like no other, showcasing the extraordinary talent of the FWSO musicians in virtuosic roles. This performance is a rare opportunity to witness members of the orchestra taking the spotlight and performing some of the most beautiful and challenging symphonic repertoire. This evening will feature, FWSO’s Principal Violin II Adriana Voirin DeCosta, Assistant Principal Trumpet Cody McClarty, Assistant Principal Clarinet & Eb Clarinet Ivan Petruzziello, and Assistant Principal Oboe & English Horn Tamer Edlebi. It’s a chance to cheer on the hometown team and experience the magic of live music at its finest!

Stars of the Symphony

Sundance Square

Piano and violin: a light program for a summer evening. Free concert, reservation required, duration 1 hour without intermission.

Luka Faulisi, violin & David Bismuth, piano

La Passerelle

Dmitri Shostakovich's Second Violin Concerto is sonically intense and moving. Although it is in a minor key, it also radiates great hope. Shostakovich's concerto is a favorite work of Isabelle Faust, who is associated with the WDR Symphony Orchestra as Artist in Residence. This is no surprise, since her unique playing combines perfection and brilliance on the one hand, with tremendous depth on the other. As a highlight of the season's closing performance, Cristian Măcelaru conducts the Third Symphony by his Romanian compatriot George Enescu. This opulent work for orchestra and choir overwhelms with its power and strength.

Universes - Măcelaru & Isabelle Faust

Museum Ludwig

Richard Wagner’s music dramas take centre stage this season, but his music for small ensembles is equally captivating. Siegfried Idyll, featuring birdsong and a lullaby, was a tender birthday gift to his wife Cosima, free from the weight of his grand operas, though its themes later appeared in Der Ring. George Enescu’s lushly harmonic Octet showcases the rarely used combination of eight strings, blending the power of a larger ensemble with the intimacy of chamber music. Together, these works reveal a different, lighter side to the late Romantic tradition.

Chamber music: Wagner and Enescu

AMUZ (Festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen)

Concert of the Romanian Chamber Orchestra

Teatro Massimo di Palermo

Emily Feng, viola

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

A string quartet is already like a heated debate, but two? Spohr invented it: His double quartet isn't a fight, but a dance – sometimes polite, sometimes sharp, but always with style. In Enescu's octet, the boundaries blur. Voices intertwine, separate, and find new paths. Music as a lively negotiation.

Dialogue Of The Quartets

Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Subscription Concert 1

Realschule Steinhagen

Schützenhof city park

Minden City Theater

This evening, our concertmaster Ilian Garnetz will have the opportunity to showcase his talent on stage. His talent was nurtured from an early age: raised in an artistic family, he made his solo debut at the age of ten and later studied with, among others, Igor Oistrakh. Today, he is a prizewinner of major competitions and a sought-after chamber musician. For this chamber concert, he has compiled a richly evocative and captivating program, which he will present with great pleasure together with Stanislav Jar at the piano – a musical reflection of a vibrant era full of contrasts. The concert opens with a dazzling work by George Enescu, often called the "Romanian Mozart," who, as a violinist and composer, masterfully wove folkloric elements into his music. 

Chamber concert: Violin Piano

Bamberger Symphoniker

Ray Zhang, viola

Court Kapellmeister – a title that composers were extremely keen on until the 19th century. At the Danish court in Copenhagen in 1861, it was Niels Wilhelm Gade who was delighted to be appointed to this position. It was during this time that he composed his Piano Trio in F major op. 42 – a work in which he audibly recalled the period of his life in Leipzig, during which he was the Gewandhaus Kapellmeister and associated with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Robert Schumann. Ernest Bloch, whose works are influenced by Jewish musical traditions, was both a reconciler and an admonisher of music. His second violin sonata, titled Poème mystique, is impressionistic in tone and alternates between meditative and highly expressive passages. In it, Bloch combines Jewish melodies and synagogue chants with Gregorian chorales from the early Christian church. In 1899, the string octet by the 16-year-old Felix Mendelssohn aroused the ambition of George Enescu, who was only a little older at the time. The Romanian composer maximised the sonic power of this large string ensemble with sweeping melodic arcs and intense furor.

6. Chamber Music Concert

Liederhalle Cultural and Congress Center

Wind Division Recital

560 Music Center

Composed in just 17 days in the spring of 1868, the Second Piano Concerto is certainly Saint-Saëns's most famous work in this genre, having been commissioned by Anton Rubinstein. At the time, the great Russian pianist and conductor was in Paris for a series of eight concerts in which he was to perform as pianist with Saint-Saëns on the podium. Wanting to make his debut in the French capital as a conductor as well, he asked the French composer to compose a Piano Concerto . Given the extremely tight schedule, Saint-Saëns wanted to include his First Piano Concerto in the program , but ultimately decided to perform the Second Piano Concerto , which he had composed in the meantime in a very short time. His solo performance, however, at the premiere on May 13, 1868, in Paris, was not among his finest, as the French composer had not had much time to study the piano part thoroughly. Despite this setback, the Concerto was appreciated by Liszt who, after receiving a copy, wrote to Saint-Saëns in a letter dated 19 July 1869: « The form is new and very happy. The interest in the three pieces is growing ». Liszt had understood the novelty of the Concerto which, according to a famous statement by the Polish pianist Zygmunt Stojowski , begins with the name of Bach and ends with that of Offenbach .

Saint-Saëns/Bartók/Enescu

Teatro Politeama Garibaldi

Described as “superb” by the New York Times, violinist Tai Murray creates a special bond with listeners through her personal phrasing and subtle sweetness. Her PCMS return with pianist Gilles Vonsattel begins with Beethoven, followed by a pair of works by groundbreaking Polish composer Grażyna Bacewicz. Concluding the program are Georges Enescu’s second violin sonata, which fuses Romanian folk elements into the classical sonata structure, and Karl Goldmark’s delightful Suite in E Major.

Tai Murray, violin Gilles Vonsattel, piano

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Our Artist in Residence Janine Jansen loves chamber music – because the musicians grow together, develop a shared understanding of sound, and come closer to one another in a special way. “Trust not only creates a feeling of security,” says the violinist, “but also the possibility to take risks.” Together with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker and the pianist Sunwook Kim, she performs Johannes Brahms’s late-Romantic Trio in E-flat major, in which the composer combines the violin with two of his favourite instruments: horn and piano. Bound to the same era’s ideal of sound is George Enescu’s String Octet, a monumental work full of intimate moments and grand symphonic gestures.

Artist in Residence

Berliner Philharmonie

The seventh chamber music concert will offer a cross-section of both less performed and notoriously known composers. The Romanian composer and violinist George Enescu, whose works are inspired by Romanian folk music, is one of the greatest composers of his country. The evening is also dedicated to Dmitri Shostakovich. Two of his works will be heard, one of which is the demanding String Quartet No. 8.

Shostakovich. Enescu. Reger

The Professed House, Prague

The dawn of the 20th century witnessed revolutions in music, literature, philosophy, and science as never before. Composers, liberated by Romanticism and fired by nationalism, explored disparate cultures and wrote music in powerful new ways. Once again the violin was at their sides—the ideal tool for sonic and emotional expression. Here we present works for violin and piano by four innovative composers from across the European continent, each influenced by world events and societies around them, bringing a unique character to a classic genre: the violin-piano duo.

Violin Visionaries

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

The music takes us around the world to this very special concert with both a brand new premiere and with the young pianist star Valdemar Wenzel Most, who is once again a guest of the Esbjerg Ensemble. 

From Eastern Europe, we will listen to a Romanian rhapsody by Enescu, who himself was a legendary composer and virtuoso musician on both violin and piano. 

Russian Shostakovich's work was composed when he was just 16 years old, and compared to his later works, it also sounds very much like the romantic style from the previous century.  

Sunset In The East And West

Southern Denmark Conservatory of Music

Chamber Concert 2026

Newark United Methodist Church

Trumpet virtuoso Håkan Hardenberger, one of the world’s foremost performers on his instrument for nearly four decades, also joins the programme. Renowned for his collaborations with top orchestras and his role in expanding the trumpet repertoire, Hardenberger frequently performs with pianists Roland Pöntinen and Colin Currie. The concert also includes a performance of Eino Tamberg’s Sonata for the same ensemble.

Håkan Hardenberger and Chamber Musicians of the ERSO

Tallinna Muusika- ja Balletikool / MUBA

Sonata evening

Bochumer Symphoniker

The beautiful and powerful Double Concerto by Brahms, with Gothenburg’s own supernova Ava Bahari and cellist Andreas Brantelid. Pekka Kuusisto also leads the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in Louise Farrenc’s romantic symphony No. 3.

Brahms Double Concerto

Göteborgs Symfoniker

Experience the power and passion of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony with your Austin Symphony Orchestra. From its unmistakable opening motif to its triumphant finale, this masterpiece embodies resilience and revolution, cementing its place as one of the most celebrated works in classical music. The program also explores rhapsodic brilliance, beginning with Franz Liszt's fiery Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, followed by Debussy’s Première rapsodie, a dazzling showcase for clarinetist Stephen Girko. Pianist Alex Maynegre-Torra then brings to life Gershwin’s electrifying Second Rhapsody. The evening also features Enescu’s vibrant Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, making for a night of unforgettable musical storytelling.

Beethoven's 5th

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Hailed as a “serious and cultivated Beethoven player” by the Chicago Tribune, Jorge Federico Osorio returns to
Huntsville with Beethoven’s C minor Piano Concerto, a work by turns commanding and whimsical. The Symphonic
Variations, an unofficial companion piece to Dvořák’s nine symphonies, uses one of the composer’s own songs – “I
Am a Fiddler” – as the basis for a delightful exploration of the entire orchestra. Meanwhile, George Enescu’s most
renowned orchestral work, the Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, deploys a variety of folk songs, including “I Have a
Coin, and I Want a Drink.” It’s a grand tour of nineteenth century European concert music, enjoyed from the
comfort of your seat.

European Rhapsody

Von Braun Center

The virtuosity of the Houston Symphony will be on full display with dazzling delights guaranteed to get your blood pumping and your toes tapping! Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertantes crackles with Argentinian rhythms, while Enescu’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 unfurls an exhilarating whirlwind of folk-dance flavor. In Gabriela Ortiz’s showstopping Antrópolis, joyful percussion grooves transport you to the colorful dance halls of Mexico City. Debussy’s shimmering Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun sets the stage, and Hindemith’s splashy Symphonic Metamorphosis ends the program with a brass-filled bang.

Shall We Dance?

Jones Hall

One of the greatest musicians of our lifetime, cellist Yo-Yo Ma reunites with his friend Cristian Mӑcelaru for a special one-night-only event. The program opens with two powerful, slashing chords from Brahms’ Tragic Overture that set the evening in motion. Then, Yo-Yo Ma brings his unmatched sensitivity and technical prowess to Elgar’s Cello Concerto, one of the most profound and emotionally charged works in the repertoire. As a final treat, Mӑcelaru gifts everyone a little piece of his native Romania with Enescu’s Romanian Rhapsody.

Yo-yo Ma Plays Elgar

Cincinnati Music Hall

Many of you know Raphael Christ as our First Concertmaster, and not just from the Pur concerts. Regular concertgoers will have noticed, however, that recently, another face has been seen more frequently at the first violin desk: Vlad Stanculeasa has been the Coordinated First Concertmaster of the Bochum Symphony Orchestra since September 2024, sharing the position and responsibility with Raphael Christ.

Romantic fairy tales, Greek mythology, Russian puppet theater – our concert unites these and other musical stories, wrapped in compositions spanning the 19th century to contemporary works.

Fairytale time

Ravel, the true DNA of the Orchestre National de France's repertoire, especially in this year of the 150th anniversary of his birth. Between the menacing whirlwinds of La Valse slips the Piano Concerto by his friend Gershwin, to whom Maurice Ravel once urged, when he came to ask his advice: "Be yourself!" This will be the roguish touch of this French gala between Paris and New York, under the fingers of the eternally young Rudolf Buchbinder.

Tour of the National Orchestra of France in Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria: Prague

Obecní Dům

Tour of the National Orchestra of France in Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria: Bratislava

NDR Chamber Concert

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Tabea Zimmermann and the Ensemble Resonanz explore the music of the first half of the 20th century – a time of change, full of ruptures, contrasts and new possibilities. Three works by George Enescu, Lili Boulanger and Béla Bartók reflect the diversity and richness of this era: between impressionism and folkloristic inspiration, between dazzling beauty and impending doom.

Ensemble Resonanz / Tabea Zimmermann

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt) has been invited to perform two concerts at the prestigious George Enescu International Festival this season. Chief conductor Alain Altinoglu will present Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8 in the Sala Palatului, followed by Sibelius's Violin Concerto with Austrian violinist Julian Rachlin. The second evening's program features Elgar's Cello Concerto with French cellist Gautier Capuçon, as well as Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World").

George Enescu International Festival

The Palace Hall

The George Enescu International Festival is an event held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania. A cultural project funded by the Government of Romania through the Ministry of Culture. Organizer: ARTEXIM

Bucharest - Grand Palace Hall

George Enescu is a composer rarely heard in the Czech Philharmonic’s repertoire—yet in recent years, almost exclusively in Romania. At the Bucharest festival, his Symphony No. 4 will be performed under the baton of Petr Popelka. The programme also includes Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, a frequently performed and beloved orchestral staple.

Czech Philharmonic • Bucharest

Grand Palace Hall

Bregenz Festival "Oedipe"

Festspielhaus Bregenz

Bring your kids, dogs, and picnic baskets for an unforgettable summer evening of music at DCR’s Hatch Memorial Shell!  Admission is FREE!

FREE Concert on the Esplanade!

Hatch Memorial Shell

### Event Description: Fei Xie Plays Jolivet - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Fei Xie Plays Jolivet

**Dates:** Thursday, June 5, 2025, and Friday, June 6, 2025

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an extraordinary evening featuring Principal Bassoonist Fei Xie as he performs Jolivet's Bassoon Concerto, considered one of the most challenging pieces in the bassoon repertoire. This concert also includes selections from Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony, a lyrical and kaleidoscopic history of American music, and Enescu's Symphony No. 1. The event will be conducted by the Grammy Award-winning Cristian Măcelaru.

**Program:**
- **MARSALIS:** Selections from Blues Symphony
- **JOLIVET:** Bassoon Concerto
- **ENESCU:** Symphony No. 1

**Artists:**
- **Minnesota Orchestra**
- **Cristian Măcelaru:** Conductor
- **Fei Xie:** Bassoon

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available now with package purchases. Individual tickets go on sale July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enjoy pre-concert activities and valet parking.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.
- **Mobile App:** Download the MinnOrch App to pre-order intermission drinks, scan your ticket for entry, and access exclusive deals.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Helpful Tips:** Make your visit enjoyable with food and activity options. Browse helpful tips to ensure a smooth experience.

Don't miss this trifecta of Minnesota Orchestra firsts, featuring a blend of contemporary and historic music, and showcasing the exceptional talents of Fei Xie and Cristian Măcelaru.

Fei Xie Plays Jolivet

Minnesota Orchestra

Kennedy Wallace performs a recital of works by Hailstork, Enesco, Dutilleux and more.

Student Degree Recital: Kennedy Wallace M.M. Flute Recital

University of Maryland

In this exquisite program, we present a rare side-by-side concert with two international piano powerhouses: Paavali Jumpannen (FIN) and Konstantin Shamray (RUS). These pianists are formidable, fearless and flawless interpreters of epic solo piano works. Double Klavier centres around two landmark works showcasing their extraordinary talent and virtuosity. 

Double Klavier

Snow Concert Hall

Cédric Tiberghien and Alina Ibragimova first met in 2005 as members of the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists. Creating a unique partnership shortly after, the duo has gone on to perform throughout Europe and in North America, appearing at major venues including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Carnegie Hall, and the San Francisco Performance Series. 

Alina Ibragimova & Cédric Tiberghien

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Sink into some seriously relaxing weekend vibes as you experience intimate performances from some of your favorite NACO musicians. Surrounded by the architectural marvels of the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre — revered for its top-notch acoustics — you'll feast on a program of musical delights from around the world.

Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Spring Edition

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

This year, the WDR Symphony Orchestra is organizing the Federal President's benefit concert. The concert series, the proceeds of which support social and cultural organizations, has been held annually since 1988 - from 1988 to 2005 in Berlin and since 2006 in rotation in the federal states. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst have decided to use the proceeds from the 2025 concert to support the Elly Heuss-Knapp Foundation - German Mothers' Recovery Foundation. The foundation aims to strengthen the health of mothers, fathers and caring relatives through preventive and rehabilitation measures. All tickets for the Federal President's benefit concert include a donation to the Elly Heuss-Knapp Foundation.

Benefit concert of the Federal President

Cologne Philharmonie

SFCM’s Faculty Artist Series is presented as an annual concert series featuring SFCM faculty in performance. This series showcases our world-class faculty to our community and audience members in personally curated repertoire.

FAS: Dimitri Murrath, viola & Julio Elizalde, piano

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Sinfonia Toronto violist Jacob Clewell and pianist Sasha Bult-Ito present an exciting afternoon recital of beautiful music for violin, viola and piano followed by a reception 

The Ezra Duo Recital

The Music Room, Hart House

Students from the Academy of Music of Southern Denmark present their own projects at short concerts at Odense Music Library. Bring an open mind, find a seat at the Music Library's cozy stage and look forward to getting some music.

AFLYST: SDMK Sessions - Metaxy Trio

Odense

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Josh Choi, viola - First Year Advanced Certificate Recital

Alison Balsom and Tine Thing Helseth have shown the way, and now Matilda Lloyd is the next trumpeter to sound the fanfare for more female power. Critics are particularly praising the British up-and-comer's exceptional musicality and flawless technique.

Rising Stars: Matilda Lloyd & Jonathan Ware

Delight is guaranteed (and toe-tapping encouraged!) in Enescu’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, an irresistibly joyful whirlwind of effervescent folk-dance spirit. Gorgeous melodies blossom and entwine in Rachmaninoff’s rapturously romantic Symphony No. 2.

Romantic Rachmaninof

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

### Event Description: BSO: Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM

**Location:**  
The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**  
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting afternoon of classical music featuring the works of Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky. Under the baton of conductor Cristian Măcelaru, this concert promises to be a captivating experience, showcasing a blend of Romanian flair and neoclassical elegance.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Jessie Montgomery:** *Snapshots* (BSO co-commission)
- **Rachmaninoff:** *Piano Concerto No. 1*
- **Stravinsky:** *Symphony in C*
- **Enescu:** *Romanian Rhapsody No. 1*

**Featured Artists:**
- **Cristian Măcelaru, Conductor:** Known for his dynamic and expressive conducting style, Măcelaru brings a touch of his Romanian heritage to the performance.
- **Simon Trpčeski, Piano:** The Macedonian pianist, celebrated for his deft and subtle musicianship, will perform Rachmaninoff’s robust First Piano Concerto.

**Additional Information:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

**Tickets:**  
Tickets are available for purchase on the BSO website.

**Plan Your Visit:**  
For more information on planning your visit, including directions, parking, and dining options, please refer to the Strathmore website.

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Prepare to be mesmerized by a program that spans from the alluring modern compositions of Jessie Montgomery to the intoxicating Romanian Rhapsody by Enescu, complete with local drinking songs. Raise a glass and shout "Noroc!" to celebrate this extraordinary musical journey.

Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky

The Music Center at Strathmore

Cristian Măcelaru brings Romanian flair to music from his homeland and beyond. Simon Trpčeski, the Macedonian pianist favored for “his combination of deft, subtle musicianship allied with virtually infallible fingers" (The Washington Post), romps through Rachmaninoff’s hearty First Piano Concerto. Superstar American composer Jessie Montgomery offers alluring Snapshots in a score co-commissioned by the BSO, and Stravinsky appears in full neoclassical regalia with the debonair Symphony in C. Capped by Enescu’s intoxicating Romanian Rhapsody, complete with local drinking songs, it will leave you wanting to raise a glass to Măcelaru and company to shout — as Romanians do — “Noroc!”

Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto & Stravinsky

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Join us for some cheer on a cold winter’s evening – Haydn’s tuneful and inspiring Farewell Symphony, Reinecke’s wonderful Serenade for Strings, Enescu’s sensational Decet for Winds, and a new composition from our composer-in-residence, George Brown.

Winter Warmers With SCO

Stamford Arts Centre

We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

Duke Energy Center for the Arts

Two of today’s finest string quartets become even more than the sum of their parts in octets by Felix Mendelssohn and George Enescu. These monumental works—each, incredibly, written by the prodigious composers in their teens—are quintessential representations of the form, showcasing the sonic power and rich, multilayered possibilities of an octet configuration. The Belcea Quartet’s most recent concert at Carnegie Hall was praised as “masterful ... superior artistry ... full of style, feeling, and expressive depth” (New York Classical Review), while Quatuor Ébène was called “as gorgeous as any ensemble in recent memory ... immaculately articulated exuberance” (The Strad).

Belcea Quartet Quatuor Ébène

Carnegie Hall

Insiders: Ilya Kaler, violin

Cleveland Institute of Music

Join us for a remarkable evening at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, as Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents a special event featuring the esteemed Ébène and Belcea Quartets. This exclusive performance, titled "An Evening of Octets," is scheduled for November 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM, taking place at the iconic venue located at 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

For this special occasion, we are thrilled to showcase two of Europe's leading string quartets in a rare and joyous presentation of octets, a format seldom seen in the United States. The Ébène and Belcea Quartets will grace the stage of the recently remodeled Carnegie Music Hall, offering an unparalleled musical experience. Audiences will be treated to Felix Mendelssohn’s celebrated Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20, and George Enescu’s exquisite yet rarely performed Octet in C Major, Op. 7.

The New York Times has lauded the Belcea Quartet for the "intelligence and honesty" of their performance, as well as its "energy and vehemence." Similarly, The Strad Magazine has praised the Ébène Quartet for their "soft elegance, joie de vivre, and exquisite tuning," describing their sound as "as gorgeous as any ensemble in recent memory." This event promises to be a memorable night, showcasing the incredible talent and unique chemistry of these renowned ensembles.

Tickets for this special event will go on sale on August 15. MainStage Live subscribers are eligible for a 15% discount. Don't miss this opportunity to become a subscriber or renew your subscription to enjoy this exclusive offer.

Prepare to be mesmerized by an evening of stunning music in one of Pittsburgh's most beautiful venues. Mark your calendars for November 12, 2024, and join us for an unforgettable night with the Ébène and Belcea Quartets at Carnegie Music Hall.

An Evening of Octets

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Trumpet students of Barbara Butler

Drawing on styles from across the globe, Last Dance delivers a rhythmic assortment of dance-inspired classical compositions. Feel the groove of Golijov’s Last Round, written as an homage to tango legend Astor Piazzolla; Weston’s Juba for Strings, celebrating the music and dance birthed from the African diaspora; Wijeratne’s contemporary/classical mashup Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems, sampling Schubert’s Death and the Maiden; and Enescu’s lush and exuberant Octet for Strings, completed when he was just 19. You might just dance right out of your seat.

A Far Cry Presents: Last Dance

New England Conservatory

The Fauré Quartett, formed in 1995 at the University of Music in Karlsruhe during Gabriel Fauré's 150th anniversary, is renowned for their phenomenal work in classical music. Signed with Deutsche Grammophon in 2006, they set standards with recordings spanning from Mozart to pop hits. Their innovative collaborations and educational efforts, along with numerous awards, have solidified their global reputation. From world tours to teaching at prestigious institutions, their influence on chamber music is unmatched. With performances at renowned venues worldwide, the Fauré Quartett continues to captivate audiences with their passion, artistry, and expertise.

Fauré Quartett

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

In 1895 Georges Enescu moved to Paris to study at the Conservatoire, where one of his teachers was Fauré; his 1899 Second Violin Sonata partakes of this new French manner. Fauré’s First Cello Sonata was launched in 1917. A late work, the Piano Trio was first heard in 1923 and quickly taken up by the celebrated trio of Cortot, Thibaud and Casals. Ravel’s 1903 String Quartet was dedicated to his teacher Fauré.

Steven Isserlis cello; Joshua Bell violin; Irène Duval violin; Jeremy Denk piano; Connie Shih piano; Quatuor Agate

This week, two major classical stars are soloists on separate evenings. First up is Vilde Frang, the soloist in Igor Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto. Klaus Mäkelä also conducts music by George Enescu and Pyotr Tchaikovsky.

Klaus Mäkelä Vilde Frang

Oslo Concert Hall

Described by Yehudi Menuhin as ’’A true violinist of the 21st century’’, Gilles Apap is known for his virtuosity, unique approach to music and the skill to bring joy to every concert hall. He delivers distinctive performances of the standard classical repertoire combined with genres such as jazz and folk from around the world and the result is unique programming merging the borderlines between musical styles.

Gilles Apap and friends (feat. Eric Zivian)

Noe Valley Ministry

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Michail Thompson is a student of Barbara Butler. 

Michail Thompson, Trumpet

Two outstanding musicians resume their fruitful collaboration with a programme including Enescu’s 1926 sonata, subtitled as being ‘in the Romanian folk style’. The Gerald Barry work was originally written for piano in 1990; there’s also a solo violin version (1992), but here the duo will play the two together; ‘triorchic’, incidentally, means possessing three testicles.

Alina Ibragimova violin; Cédric Tiberghien piano

Violist Jennifer Stumm and violinist Yura Lee assemble an electrifying cohort of up-and-coming musicians.

Rising Stars with Ilumina & Yura Lee

The Hub

As part of the National Jubilee, here is an immersion in its history. Producer, on France Musique, of the program "Au cœur de l'orchestre", Christian Merlin assesses the symphonic world with a contagious gusto: Christian goes back in time and paints the great moments of the Orchestre National de France, under the complicit eye of those involved who, for their part, revisit the classics of the house repertoire ( Bolero, Sorcerer's Apprentice ) whipped up by the musical director Măcelaru… first name Cristian.

At the heart of the orchestra

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Rising Stars 2

Sarasota Orchestra

Saturday 10th Pass - Marina Heredia - José Trigueros

Opera Palace of A Coruña

Discover a world of incredible music with the Café Ludwig season finale featuring Enescu's hauntingly beautiful Légende for Trumpet and Piano, Dayton's tender and moving Fantasy for Viola and Piano, Smit's intricate and thrilling Piano Trio, and Hailstork's powerful and universal Variations for Trumpet. Experience the innovative and masterful compositions of Ligeti with Selections from 6 Bagatelles and Musica Ricercata and Poulenc's charmingly witty Sextet for Piano and Woodwind Quintet. Experience the depth, complexity, and beauty of these incredible masterworks by some of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

Tribulations & Triumphs

Student Recital: Jason Wang

Carnegie Mellon University

Join us for an exquisite evening of music with British violinist Daniel Hope and pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips at the Ordway Concert Hall on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 PM. This recital, part of the International Artist Series, promises an unforgettable journey through the era of La Belle Époque, featuring a repertoire that balances charming salon works with significant sonatas by French composers. The highlight of the evening includes César Franck’s Violin Sonata, a masterpiece gifted to Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe on his wedding day, alongside Maurice Ravel’s Violin Sonata, known for its gypsy-inspired finale that is sure to leave the audience spellbound.

Daniel Hope, a protégé of Sir Yehudi Menuhin, has established a remarkable international solo career spanning over three decades. Renowned for his musical versatility and dedication to humanitarian causes, Hope is also a celebrated author, radio, and television personality, with over 30 classical albums to his credit. Currently, he holds prestigious positions as the Music Director of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Music Director of San Francisco’s New Century Chamber Orchestra, and President of Beethoven-Haus in Bonn.

Simon Crawford-Phillips, a distinguished pianist and conductor, is celebrated for his dedication to chamber music and contemporary composers. As a frequent collaborator with notable artists and ensembles, Crawford-Phillips brings his expertise to this performance, ensuring a night of exceptional musicality.

The program for the evening includes works by ENESCU, KREISLER, RAVEL, SCHOENBERG, FAURÉ, and FRANCK, promising a rich exploration of La belle époque's musical landscape.

Tickets for this captivating event range from $36 to $75, with free admission for kids and students. Secure your seats by purchasing tickets online or by calling 651.292.3268. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Daniel Hope and Simon Crawford-Phillips at the Ordway Concert Hall, located at 345 Washington St, St. Paul, MN 55102.

Daniel Hope, violin & Simon Crawford-Phillips, piano

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

‘Free but Happy’: that’s the motto that Brahms coded into his Third Symphony, and from majestic opening to sunset finish, it’s unmistakably the work of a Romantic with a capital ‘R’. That’s just the start of a concert that doesn’t hold back on melody or joy – whether it’s the great Arabella Steinbacher making a very welcome return in Prokofiev’s zingy concerto, or the wild mountain fiddles of Enescu’s flamboyant Romanian Rhapsody.

George Enescu

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 10, 2026

Inmo Yang plays Bartok’s First Violin Concerto · Barbican Centre

Nov 11, 2026

Guildhall School of Music & Drama · Leeds Conservatoire

Nov 13, 2026

Carina Geist, flute · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

6 - 7 Dec, 2026

4th Chamber Concert · Opernhaus Zürich

Dec 14, 2026

Timothy Ridout viola; Jonathan Ware piano · Wigmore Hall

Past events

Nov 1, 2026

Daniel Hope & Maxim Lando · Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Oct 19, 2026

Lunchtime Concert: Fantastic Fiddlers · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

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