Pianist

Colburn pianist Vijay Venkatesh plays a dazzling classical program, showcasing his “extremely rare combination of effortless technical command and authority with a sense of poetry and refinement…electrifying and unforgettable…”  –Jeffrey Kahane

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Vijay Venkatesh

Boston Court Pasadena

Witness the captivating brilliance of pianist Vijay Venkatesh as he performs Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto, a masterpiece filled with passion and virtuosity. Accompanying this grand composition is Peter Boyer's poignant 'Ellis Island: The Dream of America,' a musical narrative that echoes the hopes and dreams of immigrants. Experience a concert where piano mastery meets orchestral grandeur, creating a symphonic journey through the emotions of the human spirit.

Rach 3 & The American Dream

Lancaster Country Day School

Vieness Piano Duo has enthralled audiences in their electric and captivating performances of a wide range of repertoire. Husband and wife, Vijay Venkatesh and Eva Schaumkell’s intuition for conversation coupled with a commanding stage presence has made them regularly in demand throughout the world.

Vieness Piano Duo

Home of Adriana & Michael Chirilov

Part of the ECMSA Masterclass Series, giving the public an opportunity to observe master musicians working with some of Emory’s finest undergraduate talents.

ECMSA: Masterclass Series—Vijay Venkatesh, piano

Emory University

### Nabors, Beethoven & Schumann Concert - November 18, 2023

#### Event Overview
Join Orchestra Santa Monica for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring works by Nabors, Beethoven, and Schumann. This concert promises to be a memorable experience, showcasing the talents of conductor Roger Kalia and pianist Vijay Venkatesh.

#### Program
- **Brian Raphael Nabors:** *Lubilo*
- **Beethoven:** *Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor*
- **Schumann:** *Symphony No. 3, Rhenish*

#### Event Details
- **Date:** November 18, 2023
- **Time:** 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- **Cost:** Free
- **Venue:** Barnum Hall, Santa Monica High School, 600 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

#### Venue Information
The concert will be held at the beautifully restored Art Deco Barnum Hall Theatre, located on the campus of Santa Monica High School. Please note that parking on campus is limited to 250 spaces. Overflow parking is available at the nearby Civic Center Parking Structure.

#### Additional Information
For directions to the school and detailed parking information, please visit the [Barnum Hall website](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nabors-beethoven-and-schumann-tickets-690530835317).

#### Organizer
- **Orchestra Santa Monica**
- **Email:** officeorchestraSantamonica.com
- **Website:** [View Organizer Website](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nabors-beethoven-and-schumann-tickets-690530835317)

Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of extraordinary music that will captivate and inspire.

Nabors, Beethoven & Schumann

Santa Monica High School

Commissioned in honor of ROCO Chamber Orchestra's 15th season FIFteen Project, Iubilo is a 2-minute fanfare exploring pure, musical manifestations of joy and celebration. Explored throughout the work are flourishing gestures and flamboyant textures to capture the free, energetic attributes exuded through joy. Each respective instrument has its part to play in creating this tapestry of exuberance.

Nabors, Beethoven and Schumann

Piano virtuosi Vijay Venkatesh and Eva Schaumkell perform music for two grand pianos in a spectacular California-modern home.

Vieness Piano Duo – music for two pianos

The Palms

We are pleased to present, Anna Clyne as part of the Pasadena Symphony’s annual Composers Showcase, featuring works by both emerging and established contemporary composers at each concert.

Mendelssohn & Mozart

Ambassador Auditorium

Opening Night! 25th Anniversary Concert

Soka Performing Arts Center

The Vieness Piano Duo has enthralled audiences in its electric and captivating performances of a wide range of repertoire. Their intuition for conversation coupled with commanding stage presence has made them in demand throughout the world. A tour of California brought the duo to the stage of the famous Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Beverly Hills Steinway Gallery, and Richard Nixon Library, to name a few. Join us for an afternoon of superb musical entertainment by this piano duo!

Lancaster Performing Arts Center

CONCERT 6

The La Jolla Woman’s Club

Carlos Miguel Prieto is recognized as the foremost Mexican conductor of his generation. He possesses a wide-ranging repertoire, has led over 100 world premieres, and is a champion of American and Latin American composers. His recordings have received many honors, including an Opus Klassik award, inclusion in the Gramophone Critics’ Choice listing in 2017, and two Grammy nominations. Prieto also concurrently serves as Music Director for the Orchestra of the Americas alongside Gustavo Dudamel. </p><p>Now in its 19th season, the Colburn Orchestra is the flagship ensemble of the Colburn Conservatory of Music. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Yehuda Gilad, the Colburn Orchestra performs for Southern California audiences at venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ambassador Auditorium, Royce Hall, Segerstrom Concert Hall, and The Soraya. Since its inception, Gilad and the esteemed faculty at Colburn have invited guest conductors, soloists, and composers to work with the Colburn Orchestra, including James Conlon, Plácido Domingo, Michael Tilson Thomas, and others.

Colburn Orchestra (live)

Praised for her evocative lyricism and joyful, genuine approach, 23-year-old violinist Aubree Oliverson is proving to be one of America's most compelling young artists, distinguishing herself with clear, honest, and colorful interpretations. Her performances have been described by the Miami New Times as “powerful… brimming with confidence and joy” and “masterful” by the San Diego Story.

Aubree Oliverson

Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church

Rogue Valley Symphony Composer-in-Residence, David Ludwig, is premiering an original work for RVS the first commissioned piece for the composer-in-residence program

The main theme of the Maestoso movement of the Organ Symphony has been featured as a melody in many pop songs and the main theme of the movie Babe (1995)


Vijay Venkatesh

Pianist

Events

Upcoming events

18 - 20 Oct, 2024

Venkatesh plays Mozart · Rogue Valley Symphony

Apr 26, 2025

Ravishing Rachmaninov Ascend · Alexandria Symphony Orchestra

Past events

May 18, 2024

Vijay Venkatesh · Boston Court Pasadena

10 - 11 May, 2024

Rach 3 & The American Dream · Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) by Beethoven

California Festival

Piano in Piano Concerto No. 23 by Mozart

Rogue Valley Symphony

Piano in 12 songs by Liszt

Le Salon de Musiques

Piano in Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninoff

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

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