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Experience the Des Moines Symphony brass section like never before in our inaugural Holiday Brass Concert! Celebrate the sounds of the season with favorites like Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and more. Westminster Presbyterian's beautiful Dobson Pipe Organ will be prominently featured alongside timpani, percussion, and our powerful brass section. Don't miss your chance to experience this intimate, family-friendly holiday concert!

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Holiday Brass

Westminster Presbyterian Church of Des Moines

Christmas concert

Konzerthalle im Kurpark

choir concert

Paderborner Dom

Two of the classical music world’s biggest rising stars, Sheku Kenneh-Mason and Isata Kanneh-Mason, perform for the first time together in Carnegie Hall’s grandest concert hall: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. In this afternoon performance, they showcase their remarkable artistic rapport in a program of cello sonatas by Felix Mendelssohn, Fauré, and Poulenc, as well as a new work by Natalie Klouda. The siblings’ 2022 sold-out duo concert of sonatas in Zankel Hall was praised for its “sense of togetherness, of shared sensibility [that] permeated the whole concert” (The New York Times). “This truly felt like a concert of duets.” Performed at their best, these pieces are true collaborative showcases.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Cello Isata Kanneh-Mason, Piano

Carnegie Hall

He started his tenure as the Music Director of New York Youth Symphony Orchestra in Fall 2023. In this role, he works with talented young musicians to perform cornerstone repertoire and premiere works by young American composers three times a year at Carnegie Hall. In addition, he continues his passion for training young conductors through leading the Robert L. Poster Apprentice Conducting Program.

Andrew also serves on the faculty of the Conducting Institute, a comprehensive training program led by Miguel Harth-Bedoya. In this role, he teaches classes on aural skills, keyboard skills, and other topics, in addition to helping with curricular planning and execution.

Mendelssohn, Elgar, and Berko

Brooklyn Museum

A concert by the Bard Conservatory Orchestra with maestro Leon Botstein and soloists from Bard Vocal Arts Program.

Bard Conservatory Orchestra

Fisher Center at Bard

Fall Academy Showcase

Benaroya Hall

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Naples Philharmonic

After stunning solo recitals in 2022 and 2023, we are thrilled to welcome Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason back to our series for their latest PCMS duo recital. The evening showcases cello sonatas by Fauré, Poulenc, and Mendelssohn, as well as the Philadelphia premiere of a new work by British composer Natalie Klouda.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Ring in the holiday season with the Snowbelt Symphony and guest vocalist Emily Stack! A mix of classics, popular and traditional carols, and music from holiday films will make this a treat for the whole family.

Snowbelt Symphony: Joy to the World

 Lake Catholic High School

Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason team up for a recital of cello sonatas by Mendelssohn, Fauré, Poulenc, and more.

The Kanneh-Mason family have transformed the world of classical music with their stunning performances and sincere advocacy, and the collaboration between Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason is a joy to behold: ‘immensely engaging players: a star duo is born’ (The Independent).

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello, with Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Formed under the midnight sun in Lofoten in 2005, the Engegård quartet has become one of Norway’s most sought after ensembles. Their bold fresh interpretation of classical repertoire, combined with their deep attachment to their Scandinavian roots has attracted international acclaim. Following the sellout success last season of the performance of Danish folk music at MCCS by the Danish Quartet, the Engegård quartet will perform Norwegian Folk music for string quartet. Their programme also includes a work which was premiered in 2024 and specially composed for the Engegård quartet by the leading British composer Julian Anderson,  currently Professor of Composition and Composer in Residence at Guildhall School of Music & Drama .In addition they offer classical chamber music repertoire by Mendelssohn and Beethoven’s  “Harp” quartet named after the pizzicato sections which are reminiscent of the plucking of a harp. This is an opportunity to experience a wide range of experiences in the genre of chamber music.

Engegård Quartet

The Stoller Hall

Four major figures from the Romantic period are at the heart of the programme, with the wide-ranging virtuoso offering a Wagner transcription of his own as well as a celebrated one by Liszt which he included on a well-received disc devoted to the Hungarian composer’s works.

Nikolai Lugansky piano

Wigmore Hall

Eastman Philharmonia & Eastman-Rochester Chorus

Eastman Theatre

Ludwig van Beethoven's renowned Emperor Concerto radiates confidence and promising grandeur, composed amid the tumult of Napoleonic wars encroaching upon Vienna. Beethoven conveyed hearing "nothing but drums, cannons, and misery in various forms" to his publisher. These military impressions left an indelible mark on the concerto's heroic style. Experience this privilege at the Queen Elisabeth Hall with a performance by the acclaimed British pianist Paul Lewis, globally celebrated for his Beethoven interpretations. The Scottish Symphony, echoing war rhetoric, draws inspiration not from contemporary events but from the romantic history of Mary Queen of Scots. Let yourself be carried away by the timeless sounds of Beethoven and Mendelssohn, skillfully rendered by the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.

Paul Lewis and Beethoven's magisterial 'Emperor's Concerto'

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Sinfonia da Camera principal trombonist Jim Pugh takes center stage for two concerti showcasing his versatility and virtuosity. The Concerto after Mendelssohn for Trombone and Orchestra, by composer-in-residence David Canfield, highlights trombone virtuosity and features quotations from beloved works such as Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor and Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The three movements of Nathaniel Shilkret’s Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra showcase a myriad of musical styles, from lush Romanticism to big band era boogie-woogie. The concert begins with the luminously evocative Serenade for Strings by Edward Elgar in three short movements. Continuing Sinfonia’s multiyear Beethoven cycle, the program concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s brilliant and lean Symphony No. 4.

Sinfonia da Camera: Trombone Virtuoso and Beethoven Symphony No. 4

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Hermitage Trio

Kleinhans Music Hall

Leo B. Ruiz Memorial Recital

"Oh, if only we had clarinetti!" the young Mozart once enthused, they made such a "wonderful effect". The hr Symphony Orchestra has six of them - and all of them can be experienced in this chamber music program, in all their splendor, facets and tones. In music from different centuries and eras, different styles, genres and schools, they can be enjoyed in every conceivable combination and dimension - like a multi-colored, shimmering kaleidoscope. A special kind of highlight not only for fans of chamber music.

Kaléidoscope de clarinettes

Bertramstraße 8

December’s drawing in on Merseyside, but here at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall it’s summer all over again! Mendelssohn’s heart turned somersaults when he arrived in the sunshine of Italy, but today his Italian symphony is just the starting point for a whole afternoon of winter warmers. Karel Deseure conducts Ravel’s dreamy Spanish fantasy, Poulenc’s witty Sinfonietta, and Mozart’s ebullient Oboe Concerto – with the Orchestra’s very own Helena Mackie in the spotlight. It’s music that practically dances for joy.

Mozart’s Oboe Concerto

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Indulge in Mendelssohn's enchanting overture, inspired by the Scottish Hebrides, with flowing rhythms, delightful melodies, and misty soundscapes. Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto, composed amidst the Russian Revolution's turmoil, straddles progressive and conservative styles, captivating audiences rapidly. Renowned violinist Augustin Hadelich, acclaimed for his 2022 Sibelius performance, embraces technical challenges and moments of profound lyricism. Rachmaninov's Second Symphony, an enriching masterpiece, showcases the maestro's romantic musical language. Join the joyous program led by the esteemed conductor emeritus Jaap van Zweden.

Musical greats with Hadelich and van Zweden

Theater Heerlen

Every year at the beginning of Advent, »Bread for the World« opens the nationwide fundraising campaign with a festive church service, which will take place in Bamberg this year. We get into the mood for this special occasion with a festive evening to support the fundraising campaign. The motto of the campaign, »Sowing change«, is the leitmotif of the evening, during which Petr Popelka will perform excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s »Nutcracker« and selected Advent songs with our orchestra and Bamberg choir singers.

"Sowing change" BENEFICIAL EVENING for Bread for the World with Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen

Bamberg Concert Hall

Timeless melodies and profound emotions are on offer as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Guildford with a double bill of Beethoven, under the baton of their Principal Associate Conductor Alexander Shelley.

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

G Live

Our regular performance partners Belfast Philharmonic Choir have a special birthday this year, and we’re delighted to be part fo their 150th celebrations! ‘The Phil’ are one of only a handful of choral societies that have an unbroken record of performance since their inception and their first performance in 1874 of Mendelssohn’s Elijah. The date and music couldn’t be better, so join the celebrations with a performance of Mendelssohn’s dramatic, epic oratorio that depicts earthquake, fire and the still, small voice of God.

Elijah: The Power of Sound

Ulster Hall

Why didn't Franz Schubert complete his Eighth Symphony before his death at 31? Join generations of music lovers who have explored this baffling mystery while listening to the passionate lyricism and haunting melodies of Schubert's unfinished symphony of light and shadow.

Mendelssohn, Estacio & Donnelly

National Arts Centre

Themed “Sea & Symphony” this concert will take place at St Saviour’s Church, Brockenhurst, at 3pm on Saturday 9 November 2024.

Conducted by Simon Wilkins, the orchestra will be playing a selection of music inspired by the sea, as well as Charles Gounod’s impressive Symphony No.1:

Sea & Symphony

St Saviour's Church : Brockenhurst

Canada’s endlessly inventive Gryphon Trio has impressed international audiences and the press for the past twenty-five years with its highly refined, dynamic performances, and has firmly established itself as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios. With a repertoire that ranges from the traditional to the contemporary and from European classicism to modern-day multimedia, the Gryphons are committed to redefining chamber music for the 21st century.

Gryphon Trio

Mercy Center Burlingame

Since their summer at CMNW as our 2013 Protégé Ensemble, the dynamic precision and power of the two-time Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet has made them one of the world’s most lauded chamber ensembles. After being named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the Dovers return to Portland for the first time since 2021. We will take in their masterful performances of Mendelssohn and Dvořák string quartets, as well as the Pacific Northwest Premiere of a new CMNW co-commissioned work by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichcha̱achaaha’ Tate, written especially for them. This is a not-to-be-missed, rare opportunity to experience the fully astonishing Dover Quartet!

Dover Quartet: Triumphant Return & Range

The Old Church Concert Hall

### Event Description: Randall Goosby Returns with the Renaissance Quartet

**Date and Time:** Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center

#### Overview
Step into the world of musical innovation with the Renaissance Quartet, a dynamic ensemble led by violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow, along with violist Jameel Martin and cellist Daniel Hass. Graduates of the prestigious Juilliard School and mentored by the legendary Itzhak Perlman, these four virtuosos blend classical mastery with contemporary flair. Rooted in tradition yet boldly embracing the spirit of the 21st century, their performance is a journey through diverse musical landscapes, infused with jazz influences and remarkable technical prowess.

#### Program
- **Mendelssohn:** Quartet No. 1 in E flat, Op. 12
- **Janáček:** Quartet No. 1 Kreutzer Sonata
- **Daniel Hass:** Quartet No. 1 Love and Levity

#### Tickets
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Don't miss this opportunity to experience the visceral rhythmic energy and nostalgic lyricism of the Renaissance Quartet. Join us for an unforgettable night of music at the Matthews Theatre.

Randall Goosby Returns: Renaissance Quartet

McCarter Theatre Center

Currently BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, last year the ensemble released its first CD – which has already picked up a couple of major awards. Having recently premièred Judith Weir’s new piece in Aldeburgh, it brings her homage to Beethoven – referred to by a contemporary account of his [dark] looks as ‘the Spaniard’ – to London.

Leonkoro Quartet

Again this year, we invite our audience to experience first performances from four centuries. It is a completely unique way of experiencing the music and its history, where each work can be heard as new, and where the Odense Symphony Orchestra shows the breadth of their musical reach. Impressive baroque overtures by Handel, a classical symphony by Mendelssohn – the lesser-known 1st Symphony – a cornucopia of orchestral sound by Richard Strauss from the 20th century and a premiere performance by the world-famous Danish composer Poul Ruders.

Händel, Mendelssohn & Ruders

Odense Concert Hall

Student Conductors: Soo Jin Chung, Ricardo Ferro, Valentina Paolucci, Adrian Rogers

Wednesdays at One: Lab Orchestra

Lincoln Center

Founded in 2019 in Berlin, the Leonkoro (‘Lionheart’) Quartet are one of the most exciting ensembles on the international scene.

Their many accolades include First Prize at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet

Competition and the Concours International de Quatuor in Bordeaux. Currently BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, their programme includes the first of three of Mendelssohn’s wonderful string quartets presented by New Town Concerts this season.

The Queen's Hall

The Terra String Quartet launches its year-long Caramoor residency with three well-loved chamber music masterpieces. A prizewinner at the 2023 Melbourne and Osaka International Chamber Music Competitions, Terra is a vibrant young ensemble committed to infusing the string quartet with equal parts passion, vitality, and humor. Over three concerts throughout the year, Terra shines the spotlight on Benjamin Britten’s three string quartets, which hold a special place in the chamber music repertoire for their innovation, expression, and enduring legacy.

Terra String Quartet

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Praised for his “unfailingly communicative” playing, Leon McCawley performs a programme full of contrasts. Beethoven’s dramatic early sonatas appeared like a bolt of lightning to Viennese audiences, yet also acknowledged the tradition of Mozart and Haydn. The mood changes with Rachmaninov’s study, “Sea and the Seagulls”, picturing a desolate grey sea, and reflecting the composer’s exile after the Russian Revolution. The following pieces are more upbeat, with Liszt’s rewriting of a pastoral organ work by Bach, before a virtuosic concert piece that the young prodigy Mendelssohn completed after becoming infatuated with a pianist while on his Grand Tour.

Sunday Piano Series: Leon McCawley

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Kirche St. Nicolai Lemgo

“Mendelssohn’s Piano Sextet is an overlooked jewel of the chamber music repertoire, written when he was just 15 years old (one year before composing the famous Octet). We happily celebrate one of Rochester most respected composers, David Liptak, on his 75th birthday with one of his deeply emotional works, Poppies.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Youthful Brilliance

Glazer Music Performance Center

Experience an evening of musical enchantment with the Symphony of Southeast Texas as they present "Symphonic Dreams." This captivating concert will feature the extraordinary talents of violinist Tai Murray, whose performances have been described as superb by The New York Times. Under the baton of Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, the orchestra will bring to life a selection of classical masterpieces, including Rossini's lively "Italian in Algiers Overture," Barber's emotive "Violin Concerto, op. 14," Mendelssohn's whimsical "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," and Mozart's dramatic "Symphony No. 40 in G minor."

Tai Murray, a distinguished artist known for her technical brilliance and expressive playing, will be the guest soloist. Her career highlights include performances with leading ensembles such as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Symphony Orchestra. Murray's profound musicality and elegant style have earned her accolades worldwide, and her dedication to contemporary works further showcases her versatility.

The concert promises to be a memorable journey through some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire, offering a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions. The Symphony of Southeast Texas, with its long-standing tradition of enchanting audiences since 1953, continues to uphold its reputation for delivering exceptional musical experiences.

Symphonic Dreams

Julie Rogers Theatre

Returning to the podium for the first time since May of 2011, and after 25 years as IPO Music Director, IPO Conductor Laureate Carmon DeLeone will take the IPO baton again in a special, one night only return. Joining him on the program is internationally acclaimed pianist Fei-Fei, winner of the Concert Artists Guild Competition and a top finalist at the 14thVan Cliburn International Piano Competition. An in-demand performer both in the US and internationally, Fei-Fei has been praised the world over for her “bountiful gifts and passionate immersion into the music she touches,” according to The Plain Dealer, and her “passion, piquancy and tenderness…winning stage presence,” by the Dallas Morning News.

Carmon Deleone Returns For Rachmaninoff

Trinity Christian College

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music at the "Thresholds" concert, taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This remarkable event will be held at the Broome County Forum Theatre, located at 236 Washington Street, Binghamton, NY.

The concert will feature a captivating lineup of compositions, including Hilary Purrington's evocative "Threshold," Felix Mendelssohn's stirring "Hebrides Overture," and Anton Bruckner's majestic "Symphony No. 6." These pieces promise to deliver a night of emotional depth and breathtaking beauty, performed by talented musicians dedicated to bringing classical music to life.

Tickets are priced between $28 and $69, ensuring there's an option for every budget. Additionally, in our commitment to making the arts accessible to all, we are offering free tickets for kids 17 and under. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce the younger generation to the power and passion of classical music.

Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of live music in the heart of Binghamton. For tickets and more information, please call the box office. Share this event with friends and family, and plan your visit to the Broome County Forum Theatre for an evening that promises to be both enriching and enchanting.

Thresholds

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Haydn’s Il Distratto Symphony

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

Temple Israel

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Italien, das Sehnsuchtsland der Deutschen seit Jahrhunderten: Händel sammelte dort Lorbeeren, Mendelssohn fand Inspirationen. Seine 4. Sinfonie schäumt über vor dem Temperament des Südens. Für den Alte-Musik-Dirigenten Andrea Marcon bedeuten Abstecher in die Romantik dabei rare musikalische Momente. Ganz in seinem Kernrepertoire bewegt sich Valer Sabadus: Die Alt-Arien aus Händel-Opern wie »Rinaldo« oder »Alcina« sind wie gemacht für die so überirdisch reine, hohe Stimme des rumänisch-deutschen Countertenors. Händels Hochton-Feuerwerke liefert er in mitreißender Rasanz und atemberaubender Sicherheit, zugleich versteht er nicht minder die Trumpfkarte des berührend-zarten, des sinnlichen Tons auszuspielen. Valer Sabadus ist ein Sänger, der sein Publikum in Bann schlägt, der es mitnimmt in ein Sehnsuchtsland und in eine Welt der Barockoper, die in Tönen so verschwenderisch umgehen konnte wie keine mehr danach.

Il gusto italiano

The Paddington Trio is presented today by The Parkhouse Award, which the ensemble won in 2023 at Wigmore Hall having impressed the distinguished jury with its energetic communication, imaginative programming and refined ensemble playing.

Paddington Trio

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

The “New World” Symphony is a captivating work full of beautiful melodies and rich dynamics. This late 19th-century composition is considered one of Dvořák’s most recognizable and evocative works, conjuring powerful images of the North American landscape. The symphony’s unique fusion of European classical music with African American and Native American melodies and rhythms is a testament to the power of art in bridging cultures and bringing people together. Plus, Kiwi/American violinist Geneva Lewis – who has forged a reputation as a musician of consummate artistry with heartfelt performances – joins us for a performance of Mendelssohn’s final Violin Concerto. Lauded for “remarkable mastery of her instrument” (CVNC) and hailed as “clearly one to watch” (Musical America), Lewis is the recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award and among BBC’s New Generation Artists.

Mendelssohn & Dvořák’s New World

Dalhousie University

Join the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, Huntington Symphony Choir, and Marshall University’s Vocal Department for an extraordinary evening of music as they present a reduced version of Felix Mendelssohn's masterwork, "Elijah". This captivating performance, under the baton of guest conductor David Castleberry, will take place at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, beginning at 8:00 pm. The concert will feature a talented lineup of soloists, including Carline Waugh, soprano; Alexander Lee, tenor; and Young-Kwang Yoo, baritone.

Mendelssohn's "Elijah"

Fifth Avenue Baptist Church

### Event Description: Belcea String Quartet & Ébène String Quartet at Princeton University Concerts

**Date and Time:**  
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

**Location:**  
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical music as two of today's finest string quartets, the Belcea String Quartet and the Ébène String Quartet, come together to perform octets by Felix Mendelssohn and George Enescu. This concert is part of the Princeton University Concerts' Concert Classics Series and promises to be a night of immaculately articulated exuberance, as described by The Strad.

**Program:**  
- **Felix Mendelssohn:** Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20  
- **George Enescu:** Octet in C Major, Op. 7

These monumental works, incredibly written by the composers in their teens, are quintessential representations of the form, showcasing the sonic power and rich, multilayered possibilities of an octet configuration.

**Musicians:**  
- **Violins:** Corina Belcea, Pierre Colombet, Gabriel Le Magadure, Suyeon Kang  
- **Violas:** Marie Chilemme, Krzysztof Chorzelski  
- **Cellos:** Antoine Lederlin, Yuya Okamoto  

**Ticket Information:**  
This event is currently available as part of a Curated Subscription, Make-Your-Own Series, or Princeton University Student Early Bird program. Single tickets will go on sale on Monday, August 5 at noon Eastern time.

**Additional Information:**  
- **Venue & Accessibility:** Get directions, see parking and accessibility info, and download seating charts.  
- **Contact:** For more information, please contact Princeton University Concerts at 609-258-2800.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience world-class music in an intimate setting before these ensembles head to Carnegie Hall. Add this event to your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable musical journey.

Belcea String Quartet Ébène String Quartet

Alexander Hall

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

### Event Description: Escher Quartet Performance

**Date and Time:** Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM  
**Venue:** Rackham Auditorium, 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music as the Escher Quartet makes its UMS debut, opening the 24/25 Chamber Arts Series. Named after the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, the quartet is renowned for its intricate interplay between individual components to create a harmonious whole. Since its inception in 2005, the Escher Quartet has garnered international acclaim, performing at prestigious venues such as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Wigmore Hall in London.

**Program:**
- **Felix Mendelssohn:** String Quartet No. 6 in f minor, Op. 80
- **Béla Bartók:** String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17, Sz. 67
- **Antonín Dvořák:** String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, Op. 105

This performance will feature Mendelssohn’s poignant final major composition, dedicated to his sister Fanny, Bartók’s second string quartet, and Dvořák’s joyful final string quartet, composed after his return to Prague from America.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** Available now
- **Individual Event Tickets:** On sale starting August 1
- **Discounts:** Student, Senior, and Group discounts may be available

**How to Purchase Tickets:**
- **Online:** [Buy Tickets](#)
- **Phone:** Call the ticket office at 734-764-2538

**Sponsors:**
This event is supported by the Carl Cohen Endowment Fund.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the masterful performance of the Escher Quartet in an intimate and acoustically superb setting. Secure your tickets early and be part of an unforgettable musical journey.

Escher Quartet

University of Michigan

Inseparably linked to the "Rhine Romanticism" is the story of the Loreley, who combed her golden hair while singing on a rock so that sailors looked up at her and sailed towards dangerous reefs and shallows of the river. The myth inspired painters,
poets and musicians, including the Rhinelander Max Bruch, who composed "The Loreley" in 1863, a very rarely performed opera. The Violin Concerto in E minor by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy is completely different; it has been an indispensable part of concert halls since its premiere in Leipzig in 1845. Just a few years later, in 1850 in Düsseldorf, Robert Schumann's "Rhenish Symphony" was written. It is not a portrait of the river - rather, it combines sound-painting elements in which the Rhineland can be rediscovered.

Rhein & Romantik

Berliner Philharmonie

Italy And Germany

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

DesertView Performing Arts Center

Kerson Leong, who dazzled TSO audiences in 2022, returns to perform Korngold’s romantic Violin Concerto, written during his Hollywood years and first performed by the great Jascha Heifetz. The Hollywood-themed first half begins with Bernard Herrmann’s iconic music for the film Psycho. Conductor Nicholas Hersh makes his Masterworks debut with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, “Reformation,” written to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, when Martin Luther established the Protestant Reformation. It includes the famous Dresden Amen. A noted arranger, Hersh introduces the first performance of his own orchestration of Clara Schumann’s piano collection “4 Pièces caractéristiques.”

Mendelssohn And Korngold

Catalina Foothills High School

Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. The Dover Quartet is the Penelope P. Watkins Ensemble in Residence at the Curtis Institute of Music and holds additional residencies at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University and the Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere festival. 

Dover Quartet

Washington Irving High School

Described as the Messiah of its day, Elijah was premiered in 1846 at the Birmingham Festival in front of a 2,000-strong audience. It has remained popular ever since, with performers and audiences alike enjoying its drama and beauty.

Salford Choral Society Presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

October 1931: William Walton takes a huge choir and a giant orchestra, adds a couple of brass bands, and blasts British music sky-high. Belshazzar’s Feast is big, brassy, and utterly outrageous – now add the one and only Sir Bryn Terfel, and you’ve got a seriously impressive celebration of the human voice. Anna Meredith’s Nautilus and Mendelssohn's gorgeous Violin Concerto – with international violin sensation Ning Feng returning as soloist – are the icing on the cake.

Sir Bryn in Belshazzar’s Feast

January Chamber Concert

Hudson Library & Historical Society

Our friends at the Tribby Arts Center will feature a stunning evening of classical music in partnership with the Southwest Florida Symphony, conducted by Maestro Stilian Kirov, featuring Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music graduate, multi-award winning pianist Priscila Navarro as she performs the Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Also on this delightful program is the Grieg Holberg Suite, and a heartwarming piece sure to evoke images of Americana, Mother and Child, by early American composer William Grant-Still.

Symphony At The Tribby

Tribby Arts Center

Franz Liszt’s Les préludes is like a mini symphony: small in scale, but huge in emotional power, bringing to life themes of love and the natural world. Felix Mendelssohn’s last concerto is perhaps his most famous. The violin takes charge from the second bar with the first of many glorious themes. Schubert pours his orchestral experience and melodic genius into his last completed symphony (the ‘Great’) – a suitably grand final word.

London Symphony Orchestra/Daniele Rustioni

Barbican Centre

Written for his dear friend Ferdinand David, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto oozes charm and elegance. Brimming with lyricism and structural inventiveness, it is little wonder that this concerto has firmly established itself as one of the most popular and best loved of all concertos. To perform we’re delighted to welcome rising star and multi award winner, Ellinor D’Melon.

Romantic Rhapsodies

Brangwyn Hall

Tribby Series Concert

Experience the grandeur of Romanticism as the London Symphony Orchestra presents "Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'" at the Barbican on Thursday, 7 November 2024, at 7pm. This evening promises to be a celebration of elegance, grace, and might, featuring the works of Franz Liszt, Felix Mendelssohn, and Franz Schubert under the baton of conductor Daniele Rustioni, with Francesca Dego on the violin.

The concert will open with Liszt's "Les préludes," a piece that, despite its modest scale, delivers an immense emotional impact, exploring themes of love and nature. Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto Op 64, his last and possibly most renowned concerto, will follow, showcasing the violin in a leading role from the outset. The evening will culminate with Schubert's Symphony No. 9, 'The Great,' a masterpiece that combines his rich orchestral experience and melodic brilliance, offering a fittingly grand finale to his symphonic works.

Daniele Rustioni and Francesca Dego are set to make their LSO Barbican debuts with this program, promising a performance that blends the LSO’s signature grace and power. The concert is expected to conclude at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval.

Tickets are available at various price points, with a booking fee applicable per online or phone transaction. Discounts are available, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, multibuy discounts, and special rates for groups, young people, students, and Barbican Access Members.

This event is generously supported by The Huo Family Foundation and comes highly recommended by Classic FM. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Romantic music at its finest. Book your tickets now and be part of a memorable night with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'

Royal Holloway University of London

Royal Holloway

### Event Description: Yunchan Lim at McCarter Theatre Center

**Event:** Yunchan Lim, Pianist  
**Date:** Thursday, September 21, 2023  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Matthews Theater, McCarter Theatre Center

#### Overview:
Experience the extraordinary talent of Yunchan Lim, an 18-year-old classical pianist from South Korea, who has taken the world by storm with his technical brilliance and heartfelt performances. Yunchan Lim made history last summer by becoming the youngest person ever to win the gold medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He also received the Audience Award and Best Performance of a New Work at the same competition. His final performance at the Cliburn Competition, featuring Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, has garnered millions of views on YouTube, solidifying his status as a rising star in the classical music world.

#### Program:
- **Tchaikovsky:** The Seasons Op.37 - Complete
- **Interval**
- **Chopin:** 12 Etudes Op.10 - Complete

#### Tickets:
Secure your seats for this unforgettable evening of classical music. For premium seating options, consider subscribing to the 2023-2024 Classical Music Series. For more information, call 609-258-2787.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness one of the most promising young talents in classical music today. Join us at the Matthews Theater for an evening of breathtaking performances by Yunchan Lim.

Yunchan Lim

Experience the power of hope through music-making with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, uniting young Israeli and Arabic performers.

Daniel Barenboim & West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

Southbank Centre

Celebrating their 15th year as “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine), Akropolis has “taken the chamber music world by storm” (Fanfare). As the first reed quintet to twice grace the Billboard Charts (2021, 2022), the untamed band of 5 reed players and entrepreneurs are united by a shared passion: to make music that sparks joy and wonder.

Akropolis Reed Quintet

United Methodist Church Ridgecrest

Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No.1 was performed so often on the same instrument that the keys started to move by themselves, as if played by a dedicated, though invisible, pianist. Holy water wasn’t enough to deter the ghostly musician, so the instrument was packed up and sent to the landfill (ghost included). Isata Kanneh-Mason performs this concerto with LMP, but reduces the chances of witchcraft by playing on a modern piano.

Beethoven and Mendelssohn

Sinfonia Smith Square

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Shakespeare with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's (QCSO) Masterworks II: Midsummer Night's Dream. This captivating concert, scheduled for November 3 at 2:00 pm CST, promises an afternoon of musical magic at the Centennial Hall in Rock Island, Illinois. Under the baton of Mark Russell Smith, the orchestra will perform a selection of works inspired by Shakespeare's plays, including David Diamond's Music for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Reena Esmail's Testament from Vishwas and REMember, and Felix Mendelssohn's Excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op.21 & 61.

The performance will feature a rich array of talent, including narrators Shelley Cooper and Doug Kutzli, sopranos and altos from the Augustana Choir and Choral Artists directed by Jon Hurty, and a special appearance by Ballet Quad Cities with choreography by Courtney Lyon. This event is not only a concert but a celebration of the fusion between Western and Indian classical music traditions, highlighted by the works of Reena Esmail.

Tickets for this mesmerizing experience are available as part of a Subscription Only, with single tickets going on sale on May 15, 2024, at 9:00 am. Subscribers can save 10-25% with a Pick-3 or Full Masterworks Subscription, making it the perfect opportunity to ensure your seat at this must-see event.

Enhance your concert experience by joining QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith for "Inside the Music" on the Thursday evening preceding the concert for a deep dive into the Masterworks programs, or attend the pre-concert "Concert Conversations" to learn more about the pieces you'll hear performed. After the concert, don't miss the "Afterglow" event at the Hotel Blackhawk, where you can mingle with Maestro Smith, guest artists, and members of the QCSO.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the magic of Shakespeare through music with the QCSO's Masterworks II: Midsummer Night's Dream. Mark your calendars and subscribe today for an unforgettable musical journey.

Masterworks II: Midsummer Night’s Dream

Adler Theatre

Centennial Hall Auditorium

Shakespeare has long been as inspiration to all who read, study, and perform his works. His exploration of the human condition continues to provide inspiration for artists, writers, dancers, filmmakers, and composers. In fact, there is so much classical music inspired by Shakespeare that we could easily do an entire season on just this theme. This concert will also feel different, with guest actors from the UofU Actor Training Program and SLC’s own Utopia Early Music providing context for the evening of orchestral music inspired by Shakespeare. Prepare yourself to enter another world, one both unexpected, yet eerily familiar, as we feature music inspired by the times and words of the Bard himself.

Shakespeare and the Symphony

University of Utah

Utterly Transported

Newport Performing Arts Center

Mendelssohn-Festtage 2024

Gewandhaus

Larissa Lakner, Cello

The Juilliard School

To start our Classics Series, Music Director Nicholas Hersh and the MSO will guide us through the four seasons. The evening will start with Mendelssohn’s romantic Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ortiz’s La Calaca which features driving rhythms and stirring melodies inspired by the traditions of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) that celebrate the afterlife in Mexican culture. Finally, we’ll dive deeper into each season with a “mixtape” from Hersh featuring one movement each from Vivaldi, Richter, Ysaÿe, and Piazzolla to create an exploration not only of the seasons, but of each of their cultures.

The Four Seasons Mixtape

Gallo Center for the Arts

Wenn Richard Strauss komponiert, ist das Theater nicht weit. Zupackende Klänge, effektvolle Gesten – seine Sinfonischen Dichtungen lassen so unterschiedliche Charaktere wie Till Eulenspiegel und Macbeth im Konzertsaal erstehen und plastisch Form annehmen. Das Orchester als Klang-Wunderkammer. Sebastian Weigle, der ehemalige Generalmusikdirektor der Oper Frankfurt hat eine besondere Expertise für die Werke von Richard Strauss. Orchester und Dirigent müssen da auf einer Wellenlinie agieren, Strauss-Partituren sind Trümpfe, die es gekonnt auszuspielen gilt. Außerdem ist Augustin Hadelich in der »Großen Reihe« des hr-Sinfonieorchesters zu Gast – einst Wunderkind, doch längst einer der führenden Violinisten gleich welcher Generation. Ihn kann man mit dem berühmten Mendelssohn-Konzert erleben, das in elegisch versonnene, noble Sphären führt und makellose Schönheit verströmt.

Till Eulenspiegel

Alte Oper

When Richard Strauss composes, the theater is not far away. Gripping sounds, effective gestures - his symphonic poems allow characters as diverse as Till Eulenspiegel and Macbeth to emerge and take on a three-dimensional form in the concert hall. The orchestra as a cabinet of sound wonders. Sebastian Weigle, the former General Music Director of the Frankfurt Opera, has particular expertise in the works of Richard Strauss. The orchestra and conductor must act on the same wavelength, Strauss scores are trump cards that must be skilfully played. Augustin Hadelich is also a guest in the "Great Series" of the hr Symphony Orchestra - once a child prodigy, but long since one of the leading violinists of any generation. You can experience him with the famous Mendelssohn concerto, which leads into elegiac, pensive, noble spheres and exudes flawless beauty.

We’re delighted to feature our Junior Fellows in Chamber Music, Paddington Trio. Having first started their journey together at Paddington Station during the pandemic in 2020, the trio have quickly emerged as a unique and versatile ensemble. They are committed to building engaging concert programmes curated for changing times and audiences.

Felix Mendelssohn

Composer

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