Leoš Janáček, a Moravian born in the small town of Hukvaldy, amidst vast forests and mountains, is known for his unique musical language. His String Suite from 1877 is his first orchestral work and combines Slavic Romanticism with Baroque influences. Therefore, the music perfectly complements the preludes by Dmitri Shostakovich, which are also performed and pay tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach.

Masters Of The 20th Century

Zeughaus Neuss

Russian pictures

CongressCentrum Pforzheim CCP

They are famous for their unusual experiments and their deep dedication to the classics of the string quartet repertoire. On their second concert evening together, the vision string quartet and Danish String Quartet immerse themselves in grand chamber music.

Two string quartets in octet

Chiesa dello Spirito Santo

From "Indiana Jones" to "Harry Potter": Every child knows John Williams' film music. But what does it sound like when Germany's most famous violinist brings his melodies to life? Join Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Vasily Petrenko as they revel in the Oscar winner's musical cosmos.

Anne-Sophie Mutter & the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Haras de Redefin

Quatuor Danel & Gewandhaus Quartet

Gewandhaus

EPSG:4326

Pre-College Morning Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Pre-College Division Recital

“Voices of Distinction, Music of the former Soviet Union”

Ann E. Pitzer Center

In Debussy’s Afternoon of a Faun, a solo flute player in the orchestra evokes the imagery of the mythical Pan and his enchanting flute. Pan is the Greek fertility god, represented with horns, legs, and ears of a goat, and is associated with flocks and herds and music. When he wakes up from a nap he tries to remember his dream, only to fall asleep again, hoping to meet his nymph friends in his next dream.

In his Requiem for String Orchestra, Takemitsu used early 20th-century tonalities by Western composers such as Arnold Schoenberg and made his own experimental mark on 20th-century art music. Coincidentally, Igor Stravinsky heard this Requiem and sang its praises to American and European classical artists.

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: “Delicate and Contemplative”

Mondavi Center

The selections on this program are by composers who conscientiously worked to break the mold of the orchestral forms of their time: Debussy rendezvoused with poets and artists who influenced the young composer to somehow bring impressionism into music. For Takemitsu, Western music was itself an escape from post-war occupied Japan and he experimented with it. Shostakovich, in over 15 symphonies, sought to imbibe each with the most intense feelings of their time, from revolution to despair and resilience.

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra

Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Schubert Club presents Tommy Mesa, cello, and Michelle Cann, piano, in a compelling recital. This event is set to take place on Sunday, January 26, at 4:00 PM at the Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ.

Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa, a recipient of the 2023 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Award and winner of several prestigious competitions, teams up with the talented pianist Michelle Cann to perform works from their debut album "Our Stories." This album aims to highlight the voices of composers traditionally underrepresented in classical music. The program will feature two significant sonatas from the early 20th century by Debussy and Shostakovich, as well as pieces by Nadia Boulanger, Kevin Day, and Andrea Casarrubios.

Tommy Mesa has captivated audiences with solo appearances alongside major orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Michelle Cann, a Curtis Institute of Music graduate, has an impressive performance history, having debuted with orchestras like The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra. She currently holds the inaugural Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music.

The program for the evening includes:
- NADIA BOULANGER: 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano
- CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Sonata in D Minor
- KEVIN DAY: Sonata for Cello and Piano
- ANDREA CASARRUBIOS: Mensajes del agua
- DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40

Location: Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave, St. Paul, 55108.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann as they bring to life a unique selection of classical music.

Tommy Mesa, cello and Michelle Cann, piano

St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ

In order to make the music of Janáček's opera "Jenůfa" (1904) known in the concert hall, various orchestral suites have been compiled over the years. The latest and perhaps most successful attempt is that of the conductor Manfred Horneck and the composer Tomás Ille. With largely authentic instrumentation, the "Symphonic Suite" unfolds the contrast between the sad world of the village girl Jenůfa and the cheerful dances of the village.

Shostakovich_Janáček_Puccini

Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr

CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra present their Fall Concert at Orchestra Hall. Tickets close on 11/15 at 12:00 PM and remaining tickets will be available from the Symphony Center box office by calling 312-294-3000 or at the door on Sunday evening.

Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert at Orchestra Hall

Symphony Center

Brass Choir Recital

The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell. The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was to perform the larger scale chamber music repertoire with players who customarily worked together, instead of the usual string quartet with additional guests. Drawn from the principal players of the orchestra and play-directed by Academy Director / Leader Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble now performs in multiple configurations from wind trios to string octets. Its touring commitments are extensive and include regular tours of Europe and North America, whilst recording contracts with Philips Classics, Hyperion, and Chandos have led to the release of over thirty CDs.

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble

Seventh-day Adventist Church

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, known for their “splendid playing, impeccable sound, and balance” (Gramophone) returns to the USA for a 9 date tour featuring:

ASMF String Chamber Ensemble

Crown Point Venues

Dartmouth College

Howard Community College

Mendelsohn Hall

South Mountain Concert

Strayer Wood Theatre

University of Denver

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Bion Tsang, cello & Anton Nel, piano

The University of Texas at Austin

Winners of the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2023, Lumas are committed ambassadors for wind chamber music and the rich variety of repertoire that it offers. They are Making Music’s Phillip and Dorothy Green Young Artists and took up an Aldeburgh residency in March 2024 as Britten Pears Arts Young Artists.

Lumas Winds

St John's Church Buxton

The string octet offers the best of both worlds, combining the full resonance of a string orchestra with the soloistic virtuosity and clarity of a chamber music ensemble. Max Bruch, an incurable romantic, composed his swansong, the String Octet in B-Flat Major, towards the end of his life. A few years later, Dimitri Shostakovich would embrace modernity in his Prelude and Scherzo, opus 11. Reinhold Glière’s String Octet in D Major strikes a compromise between the two. While the fiery temperament is indisputably Russian, the lyricism harks back to German romanticism. Enjoy three key early 20th-century chamber pieces.

Chamber music: Three string octets

AMUZ (Festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen)

UD School of Music students performing mixed chamber music ensembles.


Mixed Chamber Recital I

University of Delaware

The 2023 FIU Music Festival’s opening night brings an unparalleled fusion of talent to the stage, featuring the world-renowned Amernet String Quartet and exceptional guest artists, Ani Kavafian, violin; Thomas Mesa, cello; and Mari LiisPäkk, violin. For two works, FIU students will join them for this compelling chamber music program.

Strings United: From Baroque to the 20th Century

Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center

The 2023 FIU Music Festival’s opening night brings an unparalleled fusion of talent to the stage, featuring the world-renowned Amernet String Quartet and exceptional guest artists, Ani Kavafian, violin; Thomas Mesa, cello; and Mari LiisPäkk, violin. For two works, FIU students will join them for this compelling chamber music program. 

FIU Music Festival 2023: Strings United: Strings United: From Baroque to the 20th Century

Florida International University

Student Recital: Cole Fayemi

Schenley Farms Historic District

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

The Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker offers some of the world’s most gifted young musicians the opportunity to perfect their skills while studying, rehearsing, and regularly performing with the orchestra. Founded in 1972 by conductor Herbert von Karajan, the Akademie serves as the training ground for the next generation of musicians in the Berliner Philharmoniker and other orchestras around the world.

Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker

University of Michigan

With a varied and original choice of music, exchanges and a convivial atmosphere with the musicians, the Apéro series offers unique and privileged encounters. The program features powerful 20th-century works for strings.

Toute la puissance des cordes

Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

The spring season atNorrland Operaends with a real music festival where a variety of musical expressions from different corners of the world share the spotlight. On the podium we find, in honor of the concert and as expected, the house's ownEduardo StrausserThe evening

begins with Jessie Montgomery's Records from a Vanishing City, a tribute to the eclectic soundscape she was surrounded by in the bohemian East Village neighborhood of New York as a child in the 80s and 90s.

Dimitri Shostakovich

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 27, 2026

Sunset In The East And West · Esbjerg Ensemble

Mar 13, 2026

Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker · University Musical Society

1 - 2 Apr, 2026

Toute la puissance des cordes · Les Violons du Roy

Jun 4, 2026

Lorenz and Shostakovich · Norrlandsoperan

Past events

Oct 12, 2025

Masters Of The 20th Century · Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss am Rhein

Oct 12, 2025

Russian pictures · Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim

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