Curtis Symphony Orchestra launches its 2025–26 series with a dynamic program tracing the evolution of orchestral music. The evening opens with Overture to The School for Scandal, Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber’s witty and fast-paced overture inspired by Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy. Grammy-winning conductor Christoph Eschenbach leads Krzysztof Penderecki’s Concerto Grosso for Three Cellos, featuring Curtis alumni Nicholas Canellakis, Yumi Kendall, and Christine Jeonghyoun Lee—a striking work that blends lyrical beauty with bold dissonance and rhythmic intensity.

EPSG:4326

A Voyage Through Symphonic Expression.

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Chamber Concert: Works by Cras, Penderecki and Koechlin

Palacio Nuevo de Stuttgart

Baden-Baden

Musicians from the Oslo Philharmonic invite you to a relaxed and informal concert at Trekanten. We play with a small orchestra that performs minimalist music.

Chillout Chamber Concert

Oslo Concert Hall

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. 

Massimiliano Castor, tuba - Second Year Master's Year

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Canada’s famous violinist-conductor reminds us why Bach called music “a refreshment of the soul” in this escape to the otherworldly sounds of Penderecki, Morlock, Vivaldi and B himself. 

Solace

Crescent Arts Centre

Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet Afendi Yusuf has become an in-demand soloist and chamber musician thanks to his “clear, liquid tone, pitch-perfect intonation, and effortless technique” (Chicago Classical Review). The Conservatory alumnus returns to the Colburn stage for a program of quartets and quintets by Brahms, Villa-Lobos, and Penderecki.

Colburn Chamber Music Society: Afendi Yusuf, Clarinet

Colburn School

Last season, the Greek flutist Stathis Karapanos recorded an album with the Prague Philharmonia for the prestigious Warner Classics label. It features the complete repertoire for flute and orchestra by Krzysztof Penderecki, a leading figure of Polish music in recent decades. Karapanos will perform one of these works, Sinfonietta for Flute and String Orchestra, on the fourth evening of Orchestral Series A under the direction of Polish conductor Łukasz Borowicz. 

Mozart. Penderecki. Gluck. Martinů

Dvořák Hall Rudolfinum

Clarinet sounds instead of flute sounds: we had to change our programme for our first concert at the Bundesrat: Our three string colleagues* are now presenting our audience with an evening centred on the interplay between string instruments and the clarinet. Krzysztof Penderecki’s darkly luminous clarinet quartet opens the evening, followed by the serenade for string trio by Ernst von Doer, which is filled with a charming joy of playing and rhythmic vigour.

Clarinet Sounds

Old Federal Councilor

Most music lovers are familiar with the “Great B’s,” Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, but this is not the only alliterative group of brilliant composers. In our December concert, we invite listeners to celebrate the “Great P’s.” Highlights include three selections from operas by the master of drama, Giacomo Puccini, and a violin concerto by the master of orchestration, Sergei Prokofiev, featuring rising-star violin soloist Beau Henson. The concert opens with music by film score composer Rachel Portman, and includes the moving Agnus Dei from the Polish Requiem by the brilliant composer Krzysztof Penderecki.

Great P’s of Music

Ames City Hall

“My debut concert celebrates how music can be an act of homage. The pieces I have chosen are all brought together by a common thread, with each composer paying tribute to something or someone great, a gesture that I find to be deeply meaningful. Whether it be Beethoven’s homage to Mozart, Ginastera’s visceral exploration of the Argentine landscapes, or Brahms’s reverence for Bach, I hope to give you a glimpse into what moved these great composers to write their remarkable and captivating music.”

Young Concert Artists: Benett Tsai, cello

Kaufman Music Center

Each concert in the Premiere Prelude series zeroes in on one opera or ballet composer, offering the audience a different glance at the individuals behind the large-scale dramatic works shown on our stage. Using the more modest, or intimate, medium of chamber music Premiere Preludes speak directly to our feelings and hearts. Held at the Polish National Opera's Redutowe Rooms, these concerts attract both opera and classical music lovers, who sometimes find themselves surprised or even astonished by the new the perspective they are offered. Coming in contact with the subtle fabric of top-quality chamber music is an excellent introduction to the aura of the new productions that are the backbone of the Polish National Opera artistic season.

Premiere Prelude: Prayer For The End Of A Century

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

Young artists from Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars mentoring program perform in a pair of afternoon concerts for which the program’s Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Soovin Kim, violin, and Daniel Phillips, viola. These concerts are the capstone of a weeklong residency at Caramoor in which these young musicians participate in workshops, reading sessions, and ensemble rehearsals, culminating in live performances with their mentors. Since 1992, this program has identified some of the finest musicians of the next generation and helped them cross the threshold from their student years into the early stages of a professional career.

Evnin Rising Stars II

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Created with Wigmore Hall’s Director, John Gilhooly, the chamber ensemble comprises a roster of outstanding musicians led by Michael Collins and Isabelle van Keulen. Here it takes up the cause of the neglected Anglo-French George Onslow, alongside the German Louis Spohr (1784-1859) and the Italian double bass virtuoso Giovanni Bottesini (1821-89).

Wigmore Soloists

Wigmore Hall

Stare into the abyss and let the terrors wash over you. Horror is one of mankind’s oldest sensations, as strongly connected to our genetically programmed survival instinct as our sexual urges. Through the ages we have been fascinated by the horrid, ghastly and grotesque.

The Horror – Film Music

Stockholm City Hall

Dmitri Shostakovich and Krzysztof Penderecki lived in turbulent times, with one facing censorship in Stalin's Russia and the other experiencing the oppression of his homeland's communist regime. The melancholy in their music reflects their personal struggles, yet hope resonates. Shostakovich's Piano Quintet, revered for its depth, innovation, and contrasting emotions, showcases each instrument uniquely contributing to the texture and narrative. Penderecki, in his melancholic Sextet—a remarkable display of his later style—accentuates the cello and horn, offering a prominent role.

Chamber music: Shostakovich and Penderecki

AMUZ (Festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen)

Netsuke—Japanese miniature carvings— are worlds unto themselves, and Stephen Hartke’s Netsuke explores all their intricacy. Two-time Grammy Award nominee, Jennifer Frautschi, and Portland’s own Monica Ohuchi traverse this captivating work, along with stunning works by Caroline Shaw and Krzysztof Penderecki.

NEW@NIGHT: Soundscapes of Hartke, Shaw & Penderecki

The Old Church

Dive into a unique musical experience with "FLYING OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST INTO THE SERENITY NOW" at the Tobin Center. This captivating event is scheduled for June 15, 2024, at 7:30 pm, taking place in the intimate setting of the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater. 

Prepare to be mesmerized by an evening filled with profound musical compositions, featuring Krzysztof Penderecki's "String Quartet No. 1," Peter Maxwell-Davies' "Eight Songs for a Mad King," Richard Strauss/Paul Brantley's "Four Last Songs," and Gustav Mahler's "Adagietto from Symphony No. 5." This selection promises an exploration of classical music's depth and diversity, performed by the talented residents of the Tobin Center.

Tickets are available starting at $15.00, offering an accessible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical music. Ensure your spot in this not-to-be-missed event and experience the serenity and exhilaration of these masterful compositions. For more information on parking and accessibility, please visit the Tobin Center's official website. Join us for a night where music and imagination fly over the cuckoo's nest into a realm of serenity now.

Flying Over the Cuckoo's Nest Into the Serenity Now

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Experience an exquisite afternoon of chamber music at the renowned Davies Symphony Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM. This special event features a curated selection of intimate chamber music programs, meticulously performed by small ensembles of the talented San Francisco Symphony musicians. The program includes a diverse range of compositions, showcasing the depth and versatility of chamber music. Highlights include "Four Duos for Cello and Guitar" by Durwynne Hsieh, "Duo Concertante for Violin and Double Bass" by Krzysztof Penderecki, "From Concert Duo for Violin and Double Bass" by Edgar Meyer, and the "Piano Trio in A minor" by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

The ensemble boasts an impressive lineup of artists, including David Goldblatt on cello, Steven Lin on guitar, Jessie Fellows and David Chernyavsky on violin, Daniel G. Smith on double bass, Amos Yang on cello, Elizabeth Dorman on piano, and Chen Zhao on violin. This event promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees, offering a unique opportunity to witness the synergy and artistry of SF Symphony musicians in a more personal and intimate setting.

For those requiring assistance with purchasing tickets for patrons with disabilities, please contact the box office at 415-864-6000. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and intricacy of chamber music performed by some of the most talented musicians in the field.

Chamber Music at Davies Symphony Hall

Davies Symphony Hall

Student Recital: Evan Harper

Carnegie Mellon University

Dual Junior Recital: Carson Conley, clarinet and Caden Craig, clarinet

Imig Music Building

Cello students of Norman Fischer

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Yoonah Kim, Clarinet

The Juilliard School

Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Recital Series: Juilliard and Tianjin Juilliard Joint Faculty Recital

The first of three Sinfonietta Nova concerts will feature London Sinfonietta's Jonathan Morton. The concert will take you on a journey through the raw and palpable power of Krzysztof Penderecki, the eerie and unsettling undercurrent of the Oscar-winning soundtrack 'There Will Be Blood' to the unistic and deeply layered style of composer Zygmunt Krauze, who will sit at the piano.

Sinfonietta Nova

Łaźnia Nowa Theater

UTNMF: Joseph Petric + Penderecki String Quartet, part 2

University of Toronto

Gaeun Kim, Cello

Dona Nobis Pacem: A Concert for Peace

Columbia University

Stephen Kim, Violin

"The labyrinth is a symbol not only of my work, but also of the entire creative process. This circulation around the familiar paths of the labyrinth, where you often find yourself in front of a green wall and you don't know whether to turn left or right. Then you usually have to turn around. Go back to be able to move forward. This is what wandering in the labyrinth of an artist who is actually constantly looking for perfect solutions. But people who are only interested in progress in music do not see it. – Krzysztof Pendereck

Krzysztof Penderecki In Memoriam

Study concert with violin students under Eszter Haffner

Study concert with violin students

New Hall

Graduation recitals display the skill and passion of Curtis Institute of Music students on the cusp of professional musicianship. Members of the current class will share the breadth of their talent through a culminating graduation recital. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Hun Choi, cello

Curtis Institute of Music

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of chamber music with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks at their upcoming Chamber Concerts. These performances promise an evening of classical refinement and musical brilliance, set in the stunning ambiance of Munich.

**Event Details:**

- **Date and Time:**
  - **First Concert:** Saturday, 29 January 2022, 8:00 pm at Munich Residence, Max Joseph Saal
  - **Second Concert:** Sunday, 30 January 2022, 6:00 pm at Tutzing, Evangelische Akademie

**Programme Highlights:**

The concerts will feature a captivating selection of works that span the classical and contemporary repertoire:
- **Sándor Veress:** Introduzione e Coda for Violin, Clarinet, and Cello
- **Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:** Piano Quartet in G Minor, KV 478
- **Krzysztof Penderecki:** Clarinet Quartet
- **Richard Strauss:** Piano Quartet in C Minor, op. 13

**Performers:**
- Christopher Patrick Corbett, clarinet
- Tobias Steymans, violin
- Giovanni Menna, viola
- Giorgi Kharadze, violoncello
- Victoria Schwartzman, piano

**About the Programme:**

The concerts will showcase Mozart’s K 478, a pioneering work in the piano quartet genre, known for its emotional depth and the intricate interplay between strings and piano. Richard Strauss’s Piano Quartet, composed a century later, reflects a youthful engagement with romantic influences and hints of his emerging personal style. The programme also celebrates the clarinet's role in chamber music, featuring works by Veress and Penderecki that explore its harmonious blend with strings.

**Ticket Information:**

For ticket purchases and further information, please visit the BRticket-Webshop at shop.br-ticket.de. You can also contact the ticket hotline at +49 89 5900 10880, available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of chamber music, performed by the esteemed musicians of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Join us for an evening of unforgettable musical artistry.

Chamber Concert

Munich Residence

Evangelische Akademie

In 2020, the National Opera in Warsaw celebrated the 55th anniversary of the reconstruction of its historic home on Teatralny Square. The ambitious project of raising the theatre from ruins was completed 20 years after the war, with the grand opening of the modernized Grand Theatre on November 19, 1965. Shortly thereafter, the Warsaw Opera ensemble, including its distinguished choir, moved in from its temporary home on Nowogrodzka Street.

Chorus Opera

This nocturnal hymn explores the a cappella literature with contributions on the theme of "Ruins and Hope." The essence: Just as humanity carries within itself the will to destroy, it is also capable of reconciliation and hope. St. Peter's Church, as an architectural representation of destruction and reconstruction, is the perfect concert venue for this program.

Krzysztof Penderecki

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 22 - Apr 29, 2026

Chorus Opera · Polish National Opera

Mar 20, 2026

Hope for Peace · MDR Radio Choir

May 10, 2026

District Concert Winzerla № 2 · Jenaer Philharmonie

15 - 16 May, 2026

Chamber III: Music by Mendelssohn, Penderecki & Janáček · Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Oct 11, 2025

A Voyage Through Symphonic Expression. · Curtis Institute of Music

Jun 22, 2025

Chamber Concert: Works by Cras, Penderecki and Koechlin · SWR Symphonieorchester

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