These unparalleled musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra explore music composed inside the world of specific cultures. The program includes one of Haydn’s best-known piano trios, Bartók’s Contrasts (filled with Hungarian and Romanian dance melodies), and closes with a later work of Brahms, one of the first chamber works composed for an ensemble featuring clarinet.

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CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago

Mandel Hall

Before they embark on a tour of California venues, 2023-2024 Artist-in-Residence John Novacek and world-renowned violinist Leila Josefowicz perform an evening recital of unique works for violin and piano.

John Novacek & Leila Josefowicz

Templeton High School

Masterworks Series: Schumann / John Novacek

Bargemusic

2023-2024 Artist-in-Residence John Novacek will delight audiences with ragtime, jazz, and original music at Paso Robles' newest live music venue, the Libretto. Boasting an intimate and club-like feel, the Libretto is home to a beautiful Steinway Concert Grand piano, often called one of the best in the world by its players.

An Afternoon with John Novacek

Libretto Jazz Club

After a five-year hiatus, Festival Mozaic is proud to return to Mission San Miguel Arcángel for an afternoon showcasing chamber music for piano and strings. Pianists Stewart Goodyear and John Novacek will lead works by Fauré and Brahms. Opening the program is a unique piece by American composer Henry Cowell which features Iranian rhythms in the drum.

Chamber Concert 3: Mission San Miguel

Mission San Miguel Arcángel

Violinist Eunice Kim and pianist John Novacek collaborate on a mini-recital of works for violin and piano.

John Novacek

Events

Apr 14, 2024

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago · UChicago Presents

Feb 23, 2024

John Novacek & Leila Josefowicz · Festival Mozaic

Dec 1, 2023

Masterworks Series: Schumann / John Novacek · Bargemusic

Oct 29, 2023

An Afternoon with John Novacek · Festival Mozaic

Jul 26, 2023

Chamber Concert 3: Mission San Miguel · Festival Mozaic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Violin Sonata by Debussy

Festival Mozaic

Piano in Mythes by Szymanowski

Festival Mozaic

Piano in Le Baiser de la fée by Stravinsky

Festival Mozaic

Piano in Conversio for Violin and Piano by Tüür

Festival Mozaic

Piano in Piano Quintet in F minor by Brahms

Festival Mozaic

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