Composer

"The Fantastic" is the theme of this season's chamber concerts in the Apollosaal, based on the season's first opera premiere, Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann. Musicians of the Staatskapelle Berlin have developed programs that approach this idea and concept, which play a key role in music, in a variety of ways. Ranging from the Baroque to the present day, with a particular focus on the Romantic period, featuring Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, and the multitalented E.T.A. Hoffmann (who, in an idealized form, became the title character in Offenbach's opera), "The Fantastic" will be explored with a variety of chamber music works in diverse ensembles.

Chamber Concert III

Berlin State Opera

Québec-born organist Isabelle Demers returns to the Winspear stage with a thrilling program which will include her own transcriptions of orchestral music for organ. Hear Stravinsky’s magical Firebird Suite, John Williams epic Star Wars Suite, a virtuosic Paganini solo violin piece of music recomposed to be played only by her feet, plus many other exciting pieces of music. Experience a truly unique and mesmerizing performance, showcasing Isabelle’s incredible talent and skill on the organ.

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Thrilling Transcriptions: From Paganini to John Williams

Winspear Centre

This concert transports us to Paris to celebrate legendary pedagogue Nadia Boulanger and some of her remarkable students. From Aaron Copland to Astor Piazzolla to Quincy Jones, many young talents sought her guidance, solidifying her legacy as the Grande Dame of 20th-century composition. The program also includes works by Stravinsky, whom she admired and advised on several of his pieces, music by her talented sister Lili Boulanger, and the G minor Piano Quartet of her own teacher, Gabriel Fauré.

Nadia Boulanger: 20th Century Influencer

Hanna Center

Mary Bevan released her debut solo disc, Voyages, in 2017 (with pianist Joseph Middleton on the Signum label), which explores the music of eminent French composers and the settings they wrote for the poems of Charles Baudelaire. For this recital, Mary revisits her favourite repertoire from Voyages, including songs by Duparc, Fauré, Debussy, Chabrier, and more, but this time, each song is paired with another by a female composer writing around the same time. In this way, the recital seeks to bring the female composers from out of the shadow of their male counterparts and restore them to their rightful places as composers of equal quality and interest.

TSM presents Bevan & Vignoles

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Four saxophones fill rooms. Their sound is rich, loud, and colorful. As a mini big band, they can replace an orchestra, and that's exactly what they do here. You can hear cello concertos and orchestral works arranged for cello, piano, and saxophone quartet. Schwetzingen artist in residence Raphaela Gromes takes on the string part, arranger Julian Riem sits at the grand piano, and the four spirited wind players of the Signum Saxophone Quartet, founded in 2016, ensure that the music not only sounds beautiful, but also explodes at times. For example, when the forest witch Baba Yaga swings herself on her broom in Anatoly Lyadov's tone poem. During the long clarinet glissando at the beginning of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue . In Bernstein's groovy Mambo . Or during the musical shared apartment of rock, jazz, Vivaldi, and Schubert in Friedrich Gulda's Cello Concerto. As one of the Signum musicians once said: “You have to give the audience your whole heart, your whole soul.” Trigger warning: You might leave the concert hall dancing.

Raphaela Gromes · Julian Riem · Signum Saxophone Quartet

Rococo Theater

This program offers a delightful blend of passion, vitality, and elegance. It begins with Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, a bright and uplifting violin-piano duet that practically radiates optimism, evoking the fresh spirit and renewal of the spring season. Next, Lili Boulanger’s Three Pieces for Cello and Piano bring a touch of introspective beauty, while Tchaikovsky’s Pezzo capriccioso captivates with its mix of profound feeling and dazzling virtuosity. After intermission, the program builds to Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 2, a deeply personal and dramatic work that lets the piano shimmer with delicate textures while the strings engage in a passionate interplay.

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass Concert II

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Rachael Wilson presents a recital program in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, accompanied by Simon Lepper.

4. Song Recital

Galería Estatal de Stuttgart

A concert of glittering works with Debussy’s sensual and impressionistic quartet at its heart, shimmering with life and light between opening storms and a grand conclusion.

New Impressions: Debussy & More

Portsmouth Guildhall

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. 

Garrett Wilmoth, voice - Senior Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

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.  

Daniela Gonzales Siu, cello - Second Year Master's Recital

Consummate virtuosa Isabelle Demers transforms the Grand Orgue Pierre-Béique into an opulent orchestra, bringing out its many facets.

Isabelle Demers Performs The Firebird

Place des Arts

### Event Description: ASMF & Alexandra Dariescu - Academy of St Martin in the Fields

**Date:** 21 March 2025  
**Time:** 19:30  
**Location:** Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) and the trailblazing pianist Alexandra Dariescu for an unforgettable evening of classical music. This concert will feature a rich and diverse program, including:

- **Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto:** A masterpiece completed, published, and premiered by Clara Schumann when she was just sixteen, showcasing her extraordinary talent.
- **Mozart’s Rondo in D for Piano and Orchestra:** The first piece Alexandra Dariescu performed in public with an orchestra, marking a significant milestone in her career.
- **Clara Schumann’s Three Romances for Violin and Piano:** Some of the last pieces ever written by Clara Schumann, performed in collaboration with ASMF musicians.
- **Nadia Boulanger’s Three Pieces for Cello and Piano:** Compositions by the renowned composer, conductor, and teacher, adding depth to the evening’s repertoire.
- **Anna Clyne’s Within Her Arms:** A poignant piece by celebrated British composer Anna Clyne, adding a contemporary touch to the program.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the principal orchestral partner of the historic Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, invites you to experience this exceptional performance in their iconic venue.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a night of musical brilliance.

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Celebrate the legacy of great composers and the artistry of Alexandra Dariescu with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

ASMF & Alexandra Dariescu

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Are you curious about which female composers have shaped the history of music – and who is shaping the future? Then come to WOMEN and be inspired!

Women

Odense Concert Hall

Our audience is familiar with these outstanding musicians but not in this configuration. Owen Dalby and Christopher Costanza are violinist and cellist with the St. Lawrence String Quartet. This season they will team up with pianist Ilya Yakushev on a bravura program including Martinu, Rachmaninoff, Nadia Boulanger, Casarrubio-Silbo, Shostakovich, and the spectacular Brahms Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8.

Dalby, Costanza, And Yakushev Trio

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church

Experience an evening of profound musical artistry with the celebrated cellist Steven Isserlis and the distinguished pianist Connie Shih. Renowned for his wide-ranging curiosity and expressive skill, Steven Isserlis stands out as a unique figure in the world of classical music. His performances are known for their depth and meaning, crafted with uncanny nuance and creativity. Connie Shih, one of Canada's most outstanding pianists, brings her exceptional talent and extensive experience to the stage, having performed with numerous world-renowned musicians and at prestigious venues across the globe.

The program for the evening promises a rich tapestry of classical masterpieces, featuring Beethoven's Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Martinů's Sonata No. 2, Nadia Boulanger's Three Pieces for Cello and Piano, and Grieg's Sonata. Each piece will be brought to life through the spontaneous and lyrical collaboration between Isserlis and Shih, a partnership praised for its musical delight and spontaneity.

Steven Isserlis's illustrious career includes performances with leading orchestras and conductors worldwide, as well as a significant role in historical performance and contemporary music. His extensive discography and numerous awards, including a CBE and the Schumann Prize, attest to his exceptional contributions to music. Connie Shih's remarkable journey began with her orchestral debut at the age of nine and has since included performances at major festivals and concert halls, as well as collaborations with prominent artists.

Together, Isserlis and Shih create an unforgettable musical experience, blending technical mastery with profound emotional expression. Their performance is a testament to their individual brilliance and their extraordinary synergy as a duo.

Steven Isserlis Cello & Connie Shih Piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Superstar cellist Steven Isserlis comes to DTLA for a special duo recital with longtime collaborator Connie Shih on piano. “A musical force to be reckoned with” (Toronto Star), the pair brings a program of virtuoso cello sonatas by Beethoven, Martinů, and Grieg, plus a short piece by Nadia Boulanger. This “musical collaboration of rare intensity” (Bachtrack) is not to be missed!

Colburn Presents: Steven Isserlis, Cello, and Connie Shih, Piano

Colburn School

Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis presents his long-awaited PCMS recital. “Few cellists can mold a line with such attention to both light and shade… for a performance that distills the sweetness at the music’s heart” (The Telegraph).

Steven Isserlis, cello Connie Shih, piano

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

### Event Description: Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih Concert

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 7:30 PM

**Location:**  
Washington Irving

**Virtual Concert Availability:**  
From Monday, February 10 to Saturday, February 15, 2025

**Ticket Information:**  
- Mann Series Tickets available
- Single tickets starting at $20 for general admission after October 7, 2024

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an enchanting evening with world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and acclaimed pianist Connie Shih. This much-anticipated return to Peoples' Symphony Concerts (PSC) will feature a captivating program of sonatas and works by Beethoven, Martinu, Boulanger, and Grieg.

**Program:**
- **L. v. Beethoven:** Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2
- **B. Martinu:** Cello Sonata No. 2
- **Nadia Boulanger:** 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano
- **E. Grieg:** Cello Sonata, Op. 36

**Artists:**

**Steven Isserlis, Cello:**  
Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author, and broadcaster. He regularly appears with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra Washington, London Philharmonic, and Zurich Tonhalle orchestras. Isserlis is known for his recitals in major musical centers and his performances with foremost chamber orchestras.

**Connie Shih, Piano:**  
Canadian pianist Connie Shih is considered one of Canada’s most outstanding artists. As a soloist and chamber music artist, she has performed in major venues across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Shih regularly appears in recital with Steven Isserlis and has performed at prestigious festivals and venues such as Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Bath Music Festival, Aldeburgh, Cheltenham, Weill Hall N.Y., and the Kronberg Festival. Her collaborations include performances with renowned artists like Maxim Vengerov, Tabea Zimmerman, and Isabelle Faust.

**Additional Information:**
- For more details, visit [Steven Isserlis' website](http://stevenisserlis.com) and [Connie Shih's website](http://conniekshih.wixsite.com).
- Listen to their performances and explore more about the artists.

**Photo Credit:**  
Satoshi Aoyagi

Don't miss this extraordinary concert experience with Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih, promising an evening of exceptional music and artistry.

Isserlis & Shih

Washington Irving High School

You can simply go to a concert at the Philharmonie, spontaneously, during your lunch break – and with free admission: every Wednesday at 13:00 between September and June. The programme lasts 40 to 50 minutes: chamber music, piano works or a percussion duo – everything from Tchaikovsky to tango. Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Karajan Academy regularly perform, as well as guests from the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester, the Staatskapelle Berlin and the Berlin music conservatories. As can be expected at a lunch concert, catering is available from 12 noon until shortly before the concert begins.

Lunch concert

Berliner Philharmoniker

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

Recipient of a doctoral degree from The Juilliard School of Music, complemented by studies at the École Normale de Paris - Alfred Cortot, this French-Canadian artist is now recognized as one of America’s most virtuosic organists. Recent highlights of her vast performance activities include her debuts at Davies Hall in San Francisco and Disney Hall in Los Angeles as well as a fourteen-concert tour of England and Germany. Her debut CD for the British Acis label was praised as a “superbly produced” and “clear, tightly focused recording” (Fanfare Magazine), and received the highest recommendation for its “profound and searching performances” (Church Music Quarterly).

Isabelle Demers

First Congregational Church of Fresno

Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents "MainStage Live: Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann" on January 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This special performance will take place at the PNC Theatre, located at 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Experience the extraordinary talents of Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa and pianist Michelle Cann in a program that redefines the chamber music canon for the 21st century. The concert will feature a diverse repertoire, including works by Nadia Boulanger, Andrea Casarrubios, Claude Debussy, Kevin Day, Nikolai Kapustin, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Highlights include Boulanger's "3 Pieces for Cello and Piano," Casarrubios' "Mensajes del agua," Debussy's "Sonata in D minor," Day's "Sonata for Cello and Piano," Kapustin's "Elegy," and Shostakovich's "Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40."

Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann, both recipients of the Sphinx Organization’s prestigious Medal of Excellence, are celebrated for their innovative approach and commitment to showcasing composers and performers from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in classical music. Mesa's charismatic and engaging performance style, combined with Cann's exquisite command of the piano, promises an evening of compelling and transformative music.

This concert is generously sponsored in part by Russell and Kathy Ayres. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the trailblazing artistry of Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann as they bring their unique vision to the stage.

Tommy Mesa And Michelle Cann

PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse

Domonkos Csabay is a UK-based Hungarian concert pianist, chamber musician and accompanist. He studied with András Kemenes and István Lantos at the Liszt Academy Budapest, and is a graduate of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where his professors were Pascal Nemirovski and John Thwaites.

He has made several concerto appearances and has been invited to many prestigious venues and festivals, such as the Budapest Spring Festival or the Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival.

Competition successes include 1st prize at the Lyon International Chamber Music competition in 2022 and 1st prize at the Birmingham International Piano Competition in 2016 and special award in the Budapest Liszt Competition in 2021, as well as prizes won as a composer in Romania and as member of a Lied duo in Wales. His performances have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and on Hungarian Radio

Domonkos Csabay

The Bridgewater Hall

Established in 1988 by Ralph Kirshbaum in memory of the great cellist Pierre Fournier, this international award aims to assist exceptional young cellists. Selected finalists take part in live auditions over two days in front of our distinguished panel of judges. American cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins is our 2023 Winner.

Annie Jacobs-Perkins cello; Dina Ivanova piano

Wigmore Hall

The surging passions of César Franck’s repurposed sonata perfectly complement the lyricism, humour, and prescient unrest that infiltrate the Shostakovich that precedes it. Together with Arvo Pärt’s mesmerising distillation of stillness, the Fauré centenary is affectionately acknowledged twice-over; Dvořák dips into nostalgic reverie; and remembering childhood, too, is Sérgio Assad, whose evocative Menino was originally composed for Yo-Yo Ma and guitar duo. 

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

Barbican Centre

Chamber music forms a significant and forward-looking part of Fauré’s output. Responsible for this part of the Wigmore’s centenary commemoration, the composer’s devoted cellist champion opens this intensive segment of exploration with two major works placed alongside one by Fauré’s close friend and teacher Saint-Saëns, and another by his own pupil and friend, Nadia Boulanger.

Steven Isserlis cello; Joshua Bell violin; Irène Duval violin; Blythe Teh Engstroem viola; Jeremy Denk piano; Connie Shih piano

Viola students of James Dunham

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study.

String Showcase

Cello Department Recital

Major winners Concert October 6, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University

Join us for an evening of majestic artistry with the renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and the exceptional pianist Connie Shih at the Music Academy of the West. This remarkable duo will grace the stage of Hahn Hall on Wednesday, July 3rd, at 7:30 pm, as part of the Mosher Guest Artist Celebrity Series. 

The program promises an unforgettable musical journey, featuring sonatas by Beethoven and Fauré, Trois pièces by Nadia Boulanger, and Lieux retrouvés by Thomas Adès. This performance, generously supported by the Mosher Foundation, is set to captivate audiences with approximately 2 hours of breathtaking music, including one intermission.

Steven Isserlis, celebrated for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, will be performing alongside Connie Shih, known for her outstanding artistry and dynamic performances. Together, they will explore the depths of classical music, bringing to life the works of legendary composers with their unique interpretations and unparalleled skill.

Tickets for this exclusive event start at $65, with community access tickets available for free to individuals aged 7-17. This is a rare opportunity to witness two of the world's most distinguished musicians in a setting as intimate and acoustically perfect as Hahn Hall.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary musical experience. Secure your seats now and prepare to be moved by the power of music as Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih take you on a journey through the classics.

Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih

Music Academy of the West

This festival features four new commissioned pieces by young composers in Oklahoma!

2024 Summer Festival - The Art of Creation - World Premieres

First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City

Virtuosic pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to Kohl in a collaborative concert with members of the elite St. Lawrence String Quartet for a memorable performance of the glorious Brahms Piano Trio, No. 1, but not before marking the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with a jazzy piano solo.

Pianist Ilya Yakushev With Members Of The St. Lawrence String Quartet

Kohl Mansion

Artistic powerhouses cellist Johannes Moser, "radiant playing" (The Baltimore Sun), and pianist Marc-André Hamelin, praised for his "Near superhuman technical prowess" (New York Times), join forces for a memorable and illuminating duo recital. They perform works by Hamelin himself and Nadia Boulanger, a paragon of 20th century classical music, plus sonatas by Debussy and Franck, two of the great masterworks of the cello-piano repertoire.  

Johannes Moser, cello Marc-André Hamelin, piano

Johns Hopkins University

Cleveland Women’s Orchestra

Severance Music Center

Cello students of Desmond Hoebig

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM, as we welcome the extraordinary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the distinguished British pianist Kathryn Stott for a sold-out recital. This performance marks a special occasion, reuniting the duo for their first concert with Washington Performing Arts since 2010.

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott share a musical partnership that spans over 30 years, characterized by a deep mutual understanding and a shared interpretative approach. Their collaboration has delighted audiences worldwide, with performances that are both insightful and generous. The evening’s repertoire promises to be a rich and varied journey through music, featuring works by Dvořák, Arvo Pärt, Sergio Assad, Fauré, Shostakovich, and more, showcasing the tender, reflective, and lyrical qualities of their combined talents.

This concert is not only a celebration of their long-standing friendship and artistic collaboration but also a testament to their significant contributions to the global music scene. Their previous collaborations, including the 2020 album "Songs of Comfort and Hope," have been a source of solace and inspiration to many, especially in challenging times.

Washington Performing Arts is dedicated to making performances accessible to all visitors. For specific accessibility information regarding this event at the Kennedy Center, please visit our website or contact our patron services.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott, as they bring their unparalleled musicality and emotional depth to the Kennedy Center. Although tickets are currently sold out, we encourage you to check back for any available seats due to last-minute changes.

Yo-Yo Ma, cello Kathryn Stott, piano

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s multifaceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. He is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott, who is internationally recognized as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative pianists. 

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello Kathryn Stott, Piano

Carnegie Hall

The April 9 concert will feature violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, cellist Sihao He, and pianist Jeewon Park performing the Amy Beach Sonata for violin and piano Op. 34, Nadia Boulanger Three Pieces for cello and piano, and Schumann Piano Quintet.

Fabian Concert Series

McCorkle Music Building

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott, longtime friends and collaborators, offer an afternoon filled with musical intimacy and expressive fireworks. Their program encompasses two contrasting cello sonatas by Franck and Shostakovich, the lilting warmth of Dvořák’s Songs My Mother Taught Me, the meditative beauty of Pärt’s “Mirror in Mirror” and lyrical gems by Fauré and Sérgio Assad.

Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott

Symphony Center

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. With partners from around the world and across disciplines, he creates programs that stretch the boundaries of genre and tradition to explore music-making as a means not only to share and express meaning, but also as a model for the cultural collaboration he considers essential to a strong society. Yo-Yo Ma is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott. Internationally recognized as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative pianists, the Washington Post wrote Stott is “every bit Ma’s equal, playing with striking individuality.” Together they have toured the globe and released multiple albums including 2020's Songs of Comfort and Hope in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mrs. Krishnan's Party

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

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Yo-yo Ma, Cello And Kathryn Stott, Piano

We have so much to celebrate this season - The BI Database reaching its one-year anniversary, Women’s History Month, Our 6th-annual WoCo fest coming up in April, but most of all the 40th Birthday of our Co-Founder, Artistic and Executive Director, Dr. Laura Colgate.

This concert, performed by our two co-founders, will be a festive occasion to celebrate all that BI has done so far and look forward to all of the exciting things to come. The program will include works for violin and organ by Alexandra Gardner, Lili Boulanger, Amy Beach, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Florence Price, Isabella Leonarda, and more! We will also be premiering a new piece by Julie Zhu, commissioned by the BI family in honor of Laura’s 40th.

A BI Birthday Concert

Christ Lutheran Church Washington

Women of Notes

560 Music Center

Described as “phenomenally musical,” (Daily Journal), dynamic young violinist Maria Ioudenitch has won multiple awards and is poised on the cusp of a major international career.

Maria Ioudenitch, violin

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The composers on this program are united by their contributions to the multi-generational musical pedagogy and landscape of France. They each exemplify the myriad ways in which our lives are continually shaped by the people and circumstances around us.

Legacy: DEBUSSY + HAMELIN

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Explore songs by Prix de Rome winning composer Lili Boulanger; her legendary sister, the French composer, conductor and educator Nadia Boulanger, and Nadia’s incredible roster of students – a who’s who of great composers of the 20th century, from Aaron Copland, Igor Stravinsky, Astor Piazzolla and Leonard Bernstein to Elliott Carter, Burt Bacharach and Quincy Jones. How did she help such a wildly diverse group of composers find their unique personal voices – and at what cost to her own? Featuring songs by Aaron Copland, Burt Bacharach and more.

Nadia and Lili Boulanger & the Boulangerie

Kaufman Music Center

Students of Andrew Mark’s cello studio perform a recital.

Studio Recital: Andrew Mark Cello Studio

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

In their ISO debuts, pianist Alexandra Dariescu and conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya perform legendary composer and pedagogue Nadia Boulanger’s newly-discovered Fantaisie variée, composed in 1912. Dariescu was the first pianist to perform this work in the United States. Yanlovskaya also leads music by Ukranian composer Mykola Lysenko and Tchaikovsky’s heart-wrenching Symphony  No. 6, “Pathétique.” 

Tchaikovsky's Pathétique

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Artistry in Action: String Masters Series presents Yi Qun Xu, cello, and Jessica Xylina Osborne, piano, performing a program that includes works by Janácek, Beethoven, Boulanger, and Prokofiev.

Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Yi Qun Xu

Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in the Rhythm Hall. Chamber music masterworks from three centuries— performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for just under one enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown and have dinner!

Poulenc Trio

Rhythm Hall

The Senior Adieu concert is a cherished tradition at Boston Conservatory and is always filled with beauty, emotion, fun, and surprises. This eclectic evening of art song, arias, and scenes will feature senior voice performance majors and pianist Yukiko Oba. Please join us in celebrating these wonderful young artists and all they have added to our community over the last few years.

Class Recital: Senior Voice Adieu Concert

After our first performance together back in 2019 and a solo performance of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the MSO, Thomas Mesa returns as we collaborate once again in a program of organ and cello music. Mr. Mesa and I will both perform works by women composers, such as Nadia Boulanger’s gorgeous Trois Pièces, as well as a solo cello work written for him by Spanish composer Andrea Casarrubios. We will close this exciting evening with a commissioned work written for the two of us, Daniel Ficarri’s Sonata in C minor for Organ and Cello, which was inspired by our first performance at Overture Hall. You won’t want to miss the world premiere of this incredible piece!  – Greg Zelek

Greg Zelek, Organ & Thomas Mesa, Cello

Overture Center for the Arts

Enjoy a convivial afternoon of chamber music and mingle with brilliant young artists at Music@Menlo’s 2023 Benefit Concert and Reception. This special event supports the Ann S. Bowers Young Artist Fund, and features alumni of Music@Menlo’s Chamber Music Institute. The concert includes a sneak preview of what’s to come at the 2023 festival, and a dessert-and-wine reception with the musicians.

2023 Benefit Concert And Reception

Menlo School Campus

Our second Salon, Les Parisiennes , focuses on the women composers trailblazing during the years of the Parisian Belle époque, with songs that broke barriers, pushing past the domestic confines of Paris’ salons to the city’s grand, public concert halls. The program includes works by Cecile Chaminade, Pauline Viardot , and Nadia and Lili Boulanger, performed by Nicholas Phan, plus soprano, mezzo-soprano and piano.

SFP Salons: Nicholas Phan Tenor

War Memorial Veterans Building

The wind quintet WindSync embraces the classics and the growing contemporary repertoire with a fresh sensibility. Versatile and vibrant, the group plays “many idioms authoritatively, elegantly, with adroit technique, and with great fun” (All About the Arts). In the span of one performance, they can cover vast musical ground from revitalized standards to freshly inked works to folk and songbook, the common thread telling a compelling story about music history and our human selves.

WindSync

Bethel United Methodist Church

Ten years ago, pianist Isata and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason arrived on the international classical music scene by way of Britain’s Got Talent: they made a splash as the eldest and third siblings in a remarkable family of musicians. As their stars rose, the young artists lived up to the hype, earning acclaim from critics and rapturous applause from audiences for recitals, orchestral appearances, and chart-topping recordings.

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

New England Conservatory of Music

Groton Hill Music Center

Winner of several prestigious awards, she has dedicated several critically acclaimed albums to them. Alongside pianist Julian Riem, she presents a unique program inspired by her album Femmes , which spans nine centuries of female musical creation. From the German mystic poet Hildegarde von Bingen to the eclectic and innovative Lera Auerbach, by way of Lili and Nadia Boulanger, this concert highlights numerous female composers, ranging from emblematic figures to surprising discoveries.

Le Corum

Opening the program is Felix Mendelssohn’s first cello sonata, a work of luminous interplay that reveals both the cello’s expressive depth and the piano’s crystalline brilliance. Then, Nadia Boulanger’s striking miniatures demonstrate the full range of the cello’s capabilities, as do Robert Schumann’s folk-inspired short compositions. The program concludes with the trailblazing composer Rebecca Clarke, whose rich, expressive Viola Sonata is presented here in its cello arrangement. Written in 1919 for a competition, the work tied for first place with a sonata by Ernest Bloch and is admired for its sweeping lyricism, harmonic richness, technical brilliance, and sheer expressive power.

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

University of Michigan

In this concert, Richard Strauss's monumental tone poem "Ein Heldenleben" meets two impressive female voices of the 20th century who asserted themselves forcefully in a male-dominated music world.

6th Symphony Concert

Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Halle

Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason’s performances have been lauded as “exceptionally woven together, as if by a single mind” (New York Classical Review). This recital connects eras and styles, pairing Felix Mendelssohn’s Cello Sonata No. 1 and Robert Schumann’s folk-inspired pieces with Rebecca Clarke’s evocative 1919 sonata and Nadia Boulanger’s set of three movements from the same decade.

Artist Spotlight: Sheku & Isata Kanneh-Mason

David Geffen Hall

Join internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis for an evening of deeply expressive, masterfully performed music. Celebrated for his poetic tone, profound insight, and charismatic presence, Isserlis brings exceptional depth to a wide-ranging repertoire—from beloved Romantic masterpieces to rediscovered gems—captivating audiences with intelligence, warmth, and artistry. Honored with a CBE and a place in Gramophone’s Hall of Fame, Isserlis continues to shape the future of his art with a rare blend of historical awareness and contemporary vision. Don’t miss this chance to hear his interpretation of works by Beethoven, Schumann, Fauré, and Boulanger. 

Steven Isserlis, cello / Connie Shih, piano

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Concert with Ensemble MidtVest and this year's star soloist Sebastian Klinger. Look forward to experiencing an absolutely world-class cellist.

Composer

Nadia Boulanger

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 14, 2026

WindSync · Coastal Concerts

12 - 13 Mar, 2026

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello & Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano · Celebrity Series of Boston

Mar 21, 2026

Women · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Mar 21, 2026

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano · University Musical Society

22 - 23 Mar, 2026

6th Symphony Concert · Staatskapelle Halle

Past events

Jan 19, 2026

Chamber Concert III · Staatskapelle Berlin

Sep 18, 2025

Thrilling Transcriptions: From Paganini to John Williams · Winspear Centre

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