The celebrated Yorkshire pianist, Sarah Beth Briggs, makes her fourth visit to the series with another festive programme of simple and sparkling pieces. She begins with Scarlatti’s ‘Pastorale’ sonata, whose melody comes from an old Neapolitan Christmas song, and four of Mendelssohn’s charming song-like Christmas pieces. Debussy’s famous Suite looks back to the courtly dances of the French Baroque and includes the stunning Clair de Lune. Tchaikovsky portrays a jovial Troika ride in November and the pure joy of Christmas, before Sarah’s programme ends with one of Mendelssohn’s finest piano works: 17 variations, full of energy and passion.

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Sunday Piano Series: Sarah Beth Briggs

Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

From Baroque to Galant, with the Ensemble Anciuti from Forni di Sopra (Italy).

Italian Sonatas

Schloss Frohnburg

Guitar sensation Raphaël Feuillâtre is rapidly becoming the new voice of classical guitar. Since winning the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America competition in 2018, this Djibouti-born French virtuoso has dazzled audiences from Carnegie Hall to Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, and through his prolific recording career on Deutsche Grammophon. His most recent album, Spanish Serenades, showcases the many Latin faces of the guitar, and forms the core of his Caramoor program combining popular rhythms, choreographic bounce and sophisticated counterpoint.

Raphaël Feuillâtre, guitar

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Our first guest artist of the 25-26 concert season, pianist Evren Ozel, recently competed in the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Ozel came away with two awards: Best Performance of the Mozart Concerto Award, and the Bronze Medal for the overall competition – bravo!! We are thrilled to have him perform at our season opener on September 13 and are pleased to partner with Opening Nights at FSU to offer audiences an additional chance to hear his talent. At this special recital, Evren Ozel will perform some of his favorite solo piano works in the more intimate setting of Opperman Music Hall.

Special Recital with Evren Ozel, Piano

College of Music at Florida State University

"The soul of Ireland lies in its music," they say. A perfect opportunity for star violinist Daniel Hope, who has Irish ancestors and still holds an Irish passport in addition to his German one. With yearning folk songs and catchy pub classics, he and his AIR ensemble conjure up that certain something that captivates everyone. Daniel Hope combines traditional music with works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Irish Roots

St.-Marien-Kirche

St.-Marien-Dom zu Schwerin - Ev.-Luth. Domgemeinde Schwerin

Between Wednesday 13 – Saturday 23 August, Chetham’s International Piano Summer School brings world class and legendary musicians to a vibrant, supportive community in central Manchester. Alongside lectures, open lessons and opportunities to develop new skills, you can discover a daily programme of recitals from world-class performers.

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Two

The Stoller Hall

Say à la carte – Origin I – Fazıl Say I

Saanen Church

Professor Emeritus at NMH, Jens Harald Bratlie, celebrates that it has been 60 years since his debut recital.

Contrast and Connection

Norwegian Academy 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. 

Nikhil Goswami, guitar - Second Year Master's Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The image of the grieving Virgin Mary at the cross is as iconic in the world of music as it is in the visual arts.

Passion concert

Roskilde Cathedral

The Round Tower

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is now a regular and much loved visitor to Perth Concert Hall and is developing into one of the most exciting young musicians on the international circuit. She has devised an utterly fantastic programme for us, featuring some of Chopin’s finest music at its core. Added to that is a selection of fabulous Russian music, while the programme opens with 2 of Scarlatti’s 550 sonatas, the touchstone of inventiveness in keyboard music.

Classical Stars: Jeneba Kanneh-mason Plays Chopin

Perth Concert Hall

Julia Gruenbaum, harp - Junior Recital

Masterclass: David Russell, guitar

Continuing Education: Guitar Community Ensemble

2025 SPO Rush Hour Concert I: Blooming Baroque

Hyehwa-dong Catholic Church

Kyungdong Presbyterian Church

Illia Ovcharenko, just entering his 20s, is captivating audiences worldwide with his remarkable talent.

Music Toronto: Illia Ovcharenko

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

### Event Description: Raphaël Feuillâtre Peoples' Symphony Concerts

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical guitar as Raphaël Feuillâtre makes his highly anticipated New York City debut. This event is part of the Salomon Series and will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at The Town Hall. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual concert will be available from Monday, February 3 to Saturday, February 8, 2025.

#### Performer:
**Raphaël Feuillâtre**  
Hailed as the new face of classical guitar worldwide, Raphaël Feuillâtre captivates audiences and critics alike with his profound interpretations, dazzling virtuosity, and rich repertoire. He is a Deutsche Grammophon guitar star and has received support from the Savarez string company, playing on Creation Cantiga Premium strings.

#### Program:
Experience a diverse and captivating program featuring works by J.S. Bach and his contemporaries, as well as other classical masterpieces:

- **J. S. Bach**: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 (arr. R. Feuillâtre)
- **F. Couperin**: Les barricades mystérieuses (arr. A. Fougeray)
- **J. Duphly**: Médée (arr. A. Fougeray)
- **J. S. Bach**: Concerto in D Major, BWV 972 after A. Vivaldi (arr. J. Perroy)
- **D. Scarlatti**: Sonata K. 208 (arr. G. Abiton)
- **M. L. Solés**: Variations on a theme of Sor La Folia

**Intermission**

- **J. Arcas**: Fantasia on themes from La Traviata
- **M. L. Solés**: Two Catalan folk songs
- **I. Albéniz**: V. Asturias Leyanda from Suite española No. 1, Op. 47 (transcribed for guitar)
- **F. Tarrega**: Three Preludes in E Major, in f-sharp minor, in D Major
- **A. B. Mangoré**: La Catedral
- **A. Piazzolla**: Adios Nonino
- **R. Dyens**: Triaela, III. Clown Down Gismonti at the circus

#### Ticket Information:
- **Salomon Series Tickets**: Available for purchase.
- **Single Tickets**: Starting at $25 for rear/side seating, available after October 7, 2024.

#### Additional Information:
- **Exclusive Management**: ARTS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., 130 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019
- **Discography**: DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON, NAXOS, JSM GUITAR RECORDS

Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the brilliance of Raphaël Feuillâtre live in concert. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable musical experience.

Raphaël Feuillâtre

The Town Hall

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Andrej Markovich, piano - Senior Recital

Jihye Chung, Piano

Carnegie Hall

One of the most exciting classical guitarists of his generation, Raphaël Feuillâtre has been praised for “his amazing sensitivity to his music and ability to create varied and beautiful soundscapes with his instrument” (Herald Tribune). The French guitarist’s PCMS debut offers an inspiring range of repertoire, spanning from Johann Sebastian Bach to the 20th century.

 Benjamin Franklin Hall

The master guitarist and the winners of the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition perform Baroque to Piazzolla to Broadway to The Beatles.

MILOŠ is one of the world’s most celebrated classical guitarists. His career began its meteoric rise in 2011, with the release of his international best-selling Deutsche Grammophon debut album Mediterraneo. Since then, he has earned legions of fans, awards, and acclaim around the world through his extensive touring, six chart topping recordings, and television appearances.

Viano Quartet with MILOŠ, guitar

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with the acclaimed classical guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre at the Baltimore Museum of Art on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 3:00 pm. This concert, part of the Shriver Hall Concert Series, marks Feuillâtre's Baltimore debut and promises to be a celebration of Baroque music alongside vibrant works by South American composers.

Raphaël Feuillâtre, originally from Djibouti and now based in Paris, has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and passion for classical guitar. As a competition winner and a Deutsche Grammophon recording artist, Feuillâtre brings to the stage a repertoire that spans from J.S. Bach and his French contemporaries to exuberant pieces by composers from across South America. His performance is not just a concert but an immersive experience that brings the past to life with every note.

The concert will last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, including an intermission, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and complexity of Feuillâtre's music. The program includes transcriptions and arrangements of works by Bach, Rameau, and others, showcasing Feuillâtre's profound affinity for Baroque music, as well as his versatility in performing compositions from various periods with clarity, grace, and emotional depth.

Feuillâtre's journey to international acclaim began with his victory at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America GFA International Concert Artist Competition in 2018, followed by numerous awards and recognitions across Europe and beyond. His partnership with Deutsche Grammophon and his upcoming debut album further highlight his status as one of the most exciting classical guitarists of his generation.

The concert will take place at the Baltimore Museum of Art, offering a perfect backdrop for Feuillâtre's artistry. A suggested donation of $10 for general seating is encouraged, supporting the continuation of high-quality musical performances in the community.

Don't miss the opportunity to witness Raphaël Feuillâtre's mastery of the classical guitar, an event that promises to be a highlight of the Shriver Hall Concert Series season. For tickets and more information, please visit the Shriver Hall Concert Series website or contact the box office at 410-516-7164.

Johns Hopkins University

Hailed as the new face of classical guitar worldwide, Raphaël Feuillâtre fascinates audiences and critics alike with the depth of his interpretations, his dazzling virtuosity, and the richness of his repertoire.

Raphaël Feuillâtre | Virtuoso Guitar

Brevard Music Center

The community gathers to celebrate a milestone. Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin brings a lifetime of experience to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, music of deeply personal emotions. Cindy McTee winds the orchestra like a clock, then lets it spin. Daniel Slatkin reaches into the cosmos for a work that uses music from the spacecraft Voyager’s golden record. And five of Domenico Scarlatti’s sonatas are given new life in Leonard's arrangements.

Slatkin's Legacy

University of Missouri-St. Louis

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.

Guitar Department Recital

A talented member of the remarkable musical family, pianist Jeneba offers a programme that includes two major sonatas: Chopin’s iconic ‘Funeral March’ sonata (1839) and the second of Skryabin’s ten examples (1898). Of her recent recording of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto, The Guardian wrote that her playing ‘is vigorous and authoritative. Price could have no more persuasive an advocate’.

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason piano

Wigmore Hall

A pianist of extraordinary authority and renown, Angela Hewitt’s repertoire runs from magisterial performances of Bach and Scarlatti through to Messiaen and contemporary works. Of her Bach Partitas disc Classic CD wrote, ‘Everything has been deeply considered. Everything works … Technically the playing is faultless’; while BBC Music Magazine considered that she ‘responds intuitively and alluringly to the multi-faceted character of [Scarlatti’s] sonatas’.

Angela Hewitt piano

The stars aligned in 1685 when three towering geniuses were born that year – J.S. Bach, George F. Handel, & Domenico Scarlatti. Their stellar careers could not have been more different – Bach, the church music director; Scarlatti, the private court harpsichordist; and Handel, the cosmopolitan celebrity. Indulge yourself!

Class of ’85

Sunset Center

Hailed her “expressive and powerful playing”, “formidable technique”, as well as her “keen sense of lyricism and the classical style.” (Columbus and Richmond Times Dispatch), pianist Caroline Hong continues to flourish in her career as an internationally active soloist, chamber musician, master teacher, lecturer, jury member, and recording artist. Favorably reviewed by American Record Guide, she has recorded for Fleur de Son and Mark Records, establishing herself as an interpreter of twentieth- and twenty-first-century piano solo music. She has been featured on numerous radio and television broadcasts worldwide. Hong made her debut at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall as a winner of the Frinna Awerbuch International Piano Competition. She participated in the Van Cliburn International Audition, Robert Casadesus International Competition, William Kapell International Piano Competition, and UNISA International Piano Competition, among others. She has been a featured performer on Robert Sherman’s Young Artists Showcase (WQXR) and countless other radio broadcasts throughout the nation and abroad. She has studied with such luminaries as Martin Canin, Jerome Lowenthal, Sergei Babayan, Dmitrii Paperno, Ann Schein, Karen “Doc” Shaw, James Tocco, and Marylou Deitzer. Hong is an alumnus of the IU Jacobs School of Music (D.M.), The Juilliard School (M.M.), and the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins (B.M). She currently serves as professor and area head of piano at The Ohio State University. Her students have won competitions and positions in music academia. She is a Steinway Artist, a recipient of the Steinway Top Teacher Award, founder of the American Liszt Society Ohio Chapter, American Liszt Society Board Member, executive and artistic director of the Franz Liszt (U.S.) International Festival and Piano Competition. Other professional affiliations include Columbus Symphony Orchestra where she holds the Reinberger Foundation Chair. This summer she will be serving as artist faculty for the Pianale International Piano Competition and Academy.

Summer Music 2024 | Guest Recital – Caroline Hong, piano

Auer Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music performed by the talented Veronika Izmaylova at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This special recital will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the exquisite Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. As a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Christopher Guzman, Veronika will showcase her exceptional skills through a selection of pieces that include Sergei Rachmaninoff's selections from Études-tableaux, Op. 39, Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42, Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata in B Minor, K. 27, and César Franck's Prelude, Chorale and Fugue, Op. 21.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the performance via live stream. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the profound musical talents of Veronika Izmaylova in the stunning setting of the Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. The hall, known for its breathtaking 40-foot glass wall views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, along with its optimal acoustics, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable musical evening.

Veronika Izmaylova, piano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Study concert with accordion students under Geir Draugsvoll

Study concert with accordion students

DKDM

HOW DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? The second Baroque concert of the season brings together guitarist JIJI and the musicians of LACO to perform masterworks from the Italian Baroque, as well as contemporary music inspired by the era from Caroline Shaw and Max Richter.

Jiji + Vivaldi

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

The Huntington

Praised by Gramophone as “one of the more original thinkers of his generation,” Federico Colli has been rapidly gaining worldwide recognition for his compelling, unconventional interpretations and clarity of sound. After winning First Prize at the Salzburg Mozart Competition in 2011, and the Gold Medal at the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition, International Piano Magazine selected him “as one of the 30 pianists under 30 who are likely to dominate the world stage in years to come.”

Federico Colli

Cubberley Theatre

Mahan Esfahani is a genius harpsichordist and an irresistible advocate for the music he performs. In his anticipated return, he presents a thoughtful tribute to the music—and musical devotees—of 17th- and 18th-century London. He begins with one of Handel’s “eight great suites,” followed by selected works by composer and Westminster Abbey organist Orlando Gibbons. Though written by an Italian composer in the service of the kings of Portugal and Spain, the Scarlatti sonatas also found their first advocates among London’s music enthusiasts. The program closes with the final so-called “English” keyboard suite composed by a young J. S. Bach.

Mahan Esfahani, Harpsichord

Ron Cowler, Masters Piano (Classical) Recital

Newman Recital Hall (AHF 151)

Student Recital: Jenny Li

Carnegie Mellon University

Yu Han, Piano – Doctoral Minor Recital

The University of Arizona

The Choir of Trinity Wall Street performs Scarlatti's Stabat Mater on March 21, at 6pm, in Trinity Church. This meditative composition portrays Mary's suffering as Christ's mother during his crucifixion. Free.

Stabat Mater

Trinity Church

Harpsichord, violin, flute, cello, clarinet. Works by Bach, Telemann, Scarlatti, Arnold, and de Falla.

Harpsichord

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Mahan Esfahani has made it his life’s mission to rehabilitate the harpsichord, bringing it into the mainstream of concert instruments. Performances by the Iranian-born harpsichordist leave critics breathless and audiences rapt—his light touch and superhuman agility conjuring interpretations that are “exquisite beyond measure” (Los Angeles Times).

Mahan Esfahani In Recital

Stanford University

Faculty collaborative pianist Alexei Ulitin presents a recital of of works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Brahms and more!

Faculty Artist Series: Alexei Ulitin, piano

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Father and son Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti were influential in the musical life of Naples, Italy in the Baroque period. Captivating and meditative, these intricate Baroque vocal works provide a pause from modern life.

Enlightenment Festival: A Scarlatti Family Affair

St Philip's Episcopal Church and School

All Saints Episcopal Church

All Souls Episcopal Church

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Angeline Kiang, Cello and Krissy Teng, Harp

The Juilliard School

2022 Gilmore Young Artist, American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making.

Clayton Stephenson

St Leo Catholic Church

Andrew Koutroubas, Baroque Cello

Yuval Chen, Piano

MILOŠ has become one of the world’s most celebrated classical guitarists, beginning with a meteoric rise in 2011 after the release of his hugely popular debut album “Mediterraneo.” Since then, MILOŠ has earned legions of fans around the world through his extensive touring, television appearances and best-selling recordings that reflect his broad range of interests, from Baroque to the Beatles.

MILOŠ, guitar

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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. 

Early Music Concert

University of Colorado Boulder

Solo piano recital featuring 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Finalist in his Gateways Music Festival debut.

Concert: Clayton Stephenson, piano

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.  

Yuhan Xue, piano - 1st Year Master's Recital

Bowes Center

Our final concert of the 2023 concert season features a recital by pianist Clayton Stephenson, the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022 and a 2022 Gilmore Young Artist. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making. Now studying in the Harvard-New England Conservatory Dual Degree Program, Stephenson grew up in New York City and began piano lessons and age 7. He was accepted into the Julliard Outreach Music Advance Program for underprivileged children the next year and credits the generous support of community programs with providing him musical inspiration and resources along the way. Making his Tippet Rise debut, Stephenson will perform a program Domenico Scarlatti’s Sonata in E Major, Scriabin’s Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp Major, Beethoven’s Sonata Appassionata, a virtuoso transcription of a work by George Gershwin, an Art Tatum arrangement of Tea for Two, as well as Hiromi Uehara’s The Tom and Jerry Show.

Clayton Stephenson, piano

Tippet Rise Art Center

Join us at the enchanting Caramoor in Katonah, NY, for a mesmerizing evening of classical guitar under the stars. On August 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM, the Guitar in the Garden event will feature the extraordinary talents of Tengyue Zhang, a classical guitarist of international acclaim. Having clinched the First Prize at the 2017 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artists Competition, Zhang is celebrated for his unparalleled skill and musicality.

Set against the backdrop of Caramoor's Classical Sunken Garden, this concert promises an unforgettable experience. Zhang's program includes a diverse range of works from composers such as J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, Isaac Albéniz, and Jean-Philippe Rameau, showcasing the rich history and emotional depth of classical guitar music.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the intimate setting of the Music Room inside the Rosen House, ensuring that the music and magic continue regardless of the elements.

Following the performance, attendees are invited to an All-Audience Afterglow Reception in the garden, weather permitting. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the serene beauty of Caramoor's gardens while mingling with fellow music enthusiasts.

Transportation is made easy with a FREE shuttle service from Metro North’s Katonah train station to and from Caramoor, available before and after the concert.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness one of the most talented young guitarists of our time in a venue that complements the beauty and intricacy of classical guitar music. Buy your tickets now and add this event to your calendar for an evening of sublime music and garden splendor.

Tengyue Zhang, guitar

Sunken Garden

Piano Fellows Jonathan Mak and Illia Ovcharenko share the stage in a program featuring works by J.S. Bach, Schumann, Schubert, Lysenko, and more.

Community Concert IX

Brush Creek Pavilion

Tigran Mardanyan (B.M. '25) presents a piano recital.

Student Recital: Tigran Mardanyan, Piano

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety, and brilliance, the pianist Orli Shaham is hailed by critics on four continents. The New York Times called her a "brilliant pianist," The Chicago Tribune referred to her as “a first-rate Mozartean,” and London's Guardian said Ms. Shaham's playing at the Proms was “perfection."

Masterclass with Orli Shaham, piano

560 Music Center

Join us for a captivating afternoon of music at "The Italian Violin" concert, presented by the Sebastians. This intimate recital will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2pm in the serene Chapel of Brick Presbyterian Church, located at 62 E. 92nd St., New York City. Enter through the white doorway on Park Avenue between 91st and 92nd Street, where you'll find a welcoming entrance with a hand-rail and two small steps.

This special event features core musicians Nicholas DiEugenio on violin and Jeffrey Grossman on harpsichord, who will explore the violin's Italian roots and its evolution into the orchestra's diva. The program will highlight the instrument's journey from the streets to the concert hall, showcasing works by legendary composers such as Giovanni Battista Fontana, Domenico Scarlatti, Johann Sebastian Bach, Giovanni Battista Somis, and George Frideric Handel. The concert will include a mix of solo and duo repertoire, with a special focus on Bach's sonatas and partitas, which were heavily influenced by Italian music.

The concert will last approximately 80 minutes without an intermission, promising an uninterrupted musical journey through time. 

For those concerned about safety, please know that the health and well-being of our performers, staff, and audience are paramount. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will implement necessary safety measures, including the possibility of requiring proof of vaccination, masking, and maintaining distance within the concert hall. Detailed safety procedures will be announced closer to the concert date.

Tickets are available, but we strive to make music accessible to all. Students of any age can attend for free (subject to availability), and community comp tickets are available for those who cannot afford a ticket. Please contact music@sebastians.org for more information on tickets and safety protocols.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the rich history and beautiful sounds of the Italian violin in the heart of New York City.

The Italian Violin

The Brick Presbyterian Church

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Harpsichord, Horn, Viola, and Piano

Curtis Institute of Music

Immerse yourself in the Halloween season with the eerie and spooky sounds of the harpsichord. Spine-chilling chords and cackling runs bring alive a concert of things that go bump in the night, with black cats, Jeckyl and Hyde, and even compositions written by spirits. Featuring works by J.S. Bach, Dominico Scarlatti, James Dorsa, and Rosemary Brown.

The Macabre: A Harpsichord Halloween

Ualbany Performing Arts Center

American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making.

Growing up in New York City, Clayton started piano lessons at age 7 and was accepted into the Juilliard Outreach Music Advancement Program for underprivileged children the next year, where he attended numerous student recitals and fell in love with music. At the age of 10 he advanced to Juilliard’s elite Pre-College program with the help of his teacher, Beth Nam. At Juilliard he studied with Matti Raekallio, Hung-Kuang Chen and Ernest Barretta.

Sunday Piano Recital: Clayton Stephenson

Walk Festival Hall

Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov launched his career by winning the London International Piano Competition in 2009 at the age of 18 and has made a seamless transition from prodigy to celebrated career musician. He performs frequently in recital at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, among many others, as well as in chamber music performances and as soloist with leading orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, San Francisco Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, and Concertgebouworkest. The exciting program includes Schumann’s dramatic Kreisleriana and Rachmaninoff’s riveting Variations on a Theme of Corelli.

Behzod Abduraimov

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Join us for an unforgettable musical experience by an award-winning classical pianist, Jeeyoon Kim, for her newest project, /si-úm/ which blends a classical piano with poetry and black and white photography. Kim delights audiences with innovative concert experiences imbued with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique. A native of South Korea, Kim has inspired a dedicated and passionate fan base by defying conventional wisdom and expanding on the traditional classical concert experience. She is an art activist, educator, podcaster, award-winning performer, and author of her newest book “Whenever You’re Ready”.

/si-úm/

“It’s easy to understand why David Russell gets invited back, season after season,” observed SF Classical Voice. His name is synonymous with sublime performances of a range of music, unflaggingly delivered with thoughtful interpretation and riveting precision. “I aim to help my listener really enjoy and see the same things that I see in the music, then I’m happy,” he says.

David Russell Guitar

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Founded 40 years ago, Concerto Köln is one of the outstanding protagonists of early music. It's fortunate that the journey to Duisburg is not far – and that the Duisburg Philharmonic also includes seasoned experts in musically informed performance practice. This creates ideal conditions for an extraordinary encounter in a concert that brings together well-known and lesser-known masterpieces by composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Examples such as those of the Italian Antonio Vivaldi, the German George Frideric Handel, the Frenchman Jean-Philippe Rameau, the Bohemian Jan Dismas Zelenka, and the Englishman Henry Purcell demonstrate that all of Europe was shaken by the tremendous musical developments of this period. Some of these masters will perform "vocal specialties" – arias from operas or sacred works – or, like the piano pioneer Domenico Scarlatti, excerpts from their instrumental works. The name of countertenor Valer Sabadus, who is another guest from Cologne in Duisburg, shines as brilliantly as his voice.

From all over Europe

CityPalais

Some photos on Giorgi Gigashvili's Instagram profile suggest he's more likely to be in a Berlin techno club than on a classical concert stage. For the Georgian pianist, born in 2000, these worlds aren't so contradictory after all – he's playing sonatas by Scarlatti one moment, singing and accompanying folk songs from his homeland the next, and experimenting with electronic music shortly after. And with success: Prizes at prestigious piano competitions, a place among Georgia's Forbes magazine's most influential "30 under 30," and a nomination as a "Rising Star" by the European Concert Hall Organization all mark his young career.

Giorgi Gigashvili, Klavier

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

EXPRESS CONCERT: Bach’s Second Orchestral Suite

Wooddale Church

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

St. Paul's United Church of Christ

Old and new, ancient and modern: Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev returns with an annual highlight of the SCO Season, rediscovering the musical splendours of the Baroque alongside more recent composers who have drawn inspiration from it.

Baroque Inspirations

The Queen's Hall

City Halls

Globally lauded for her Baroque artistry, Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt won the prestigious City of Leipzig Bach Medal in 2020 and The Daily Telegraph has praised her “crispness and clarity” and “exquisite precision.” Her mastery shines in a program of Baroque brilliance: two adventurous Bach works, the fiery virtuosity of Scarlatti, and Rameau’s elegant Suite No. 2 – her Hyperion recording of which The Times (London) hailed as “magnificent.”

Angela Hewitt, piano

Pergolesi's incomparable setting of the Stabat Mater rose to great fame immediately following the composer's untimely death at the age of 26. Known for its beautiful arias and duets for soprano and alto, the writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau praised the opening movement as "the most perfect and touching duet to come from the pen of any composer." The uniquely captivating music of Pergolesi's setting attracted Johann Sebastian Bach about a decade later, inspiring him to compose an arrangement of the instrumental parts that included a very elaborate part for the violas. After all, Bach was a fine violist himself, and he must have yearned for the opportunity to contribute to Pergolesi's beautiful music in a way that would flatter its composer.

The Harmonic Labyrinth

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church

Davis Community Church

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, San Francisco

Wherever he performs, he is showered with awards, thunderous applause, and emphatic criticism: the Franco-American harpsichordist Justin Taylor has catapulted himself to the top of the world with his expressive playing and well-conceived programs. On his latest album, he explores the connection between Johann Sebastian Bach and Italian music.

Justin Taylor, Cembalo

Geneva Lewis Ozel Plays Mozart

Artis–Naples

From Soler and Albéniz to Granados, music by Spanish composers will form the focus of the performance. While not Spanish, Scarlatti was employed by the Spanish court and spent much of his life in Spain: two of his sonatas will feature. Chopin’s Bolero – inspired by the Spanish dance – and Liszt’s Rhapsodie Espagnole complete the programme.

Gabriela Montero in Recital

Milton Court Concert Hall

Giorgi Gigashvili is a Georgian pianist and winner of The Voice Georgia at age 13. A prize winner at the Rubinstein, Géza Anda, and Vigo competitions, he studied in Tbilisi, Geneva, and Berlin. Giorgi combines classical performance with folk, electronic, and experimental music. He is passionate about Georgian folksongs, which he enjoys arranging and singing. His acclaimed debut album Meeting my Shadow was released on Alpha Classics. A BBC New Generation Artist and ECHO Rising Star, he is a 2025 Steinway Artist.

Domenico Scarlatti

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 20, 2025

From all over Europe · Duisburger Philharmoniker

Jan 20, 2026

Giorgi Gigashvili, Klavier · Elbphilharmonie

6 - 8 Feb, 2026

EXPRESS CONCERT: Bach’s Second Orchestral Suite · Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

19 - 20 Feb, 2026

Baroque Inspirations · Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Feb 22, 2026

Angela Hewitt, piano · Shriver Hall Concert Series

Past events

Dec 14, 2025

Sunday Piano Series: Sarah Beth Briggs · Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Nov 23, 2025

Italian Sonatas · Universität Mozarteum Salzburg

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