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The SFCM Conservatory Chorus and SFCM Chamber Orchestra present Fauré's Requiem, Op. 48 alongside works by Saint-Saëns and Boulanger. 

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.

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SFCM Conservatory Chorus - Fauré's Requiem

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Immerse yourself in the profound musical journey with the Fauré Piano Quartet, presented by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) Chamber Ensemble. This captivating concert is set to take place in the New Auditorium at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday, 27th April 2025, starting at 2:30 pm.

The program promises an afternoon of emotional depth and elegance, featuring the works of Gabriel Fauré and Frank Bridge. Fauré, known for his modesty, wit, and elegance, was a favorite in the Parisian Belle Époque salons. His chamber music, brimming with real passion beneath its beautiful surface, will be brought to life by four talented RSNO players. Alongside Fauré's compositions, the ensemble will explore the gorgeous and emotionally charged music of Frank Bridge, a British composer whose influence shaped the young Benjamin Britten.

The repertoire includes Bridge's "Phantasy for Piano Quartet" and Fauré's "Piano Quartet," promising an afternoon of stirring melodies and deep emotional resonance. This event is not only a celebration of Fauré's and Bridge's contributions to music but also an opportunity to experience the RSNO Chamber Ensemble's exceptional talent and passion.

Tickets are available for booking, with discounts offered for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities, and groups. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of chamber music in the heart of Glasgow.

Fauré Piano Quartet

Buchanan Galleries

Experience the elegance and depth of chamber music at its finest with "Fauré's Piano Quintet" presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This remarkable event is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the prestigious Alice Tully Hall. The evening promises an unforgettable journey through the astounding variety of chamber music, culminating in the performance of Gabriel Fauré's Quintet No. 1 in D minor for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano, Op. 89, a masterpiece that has captivated audiences and critics alike with its rich melodies and emotional depth.

The program also features an array of classical compositions that showcase the breadth of chamber music, including works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anton Arensky, Gian Carlo Menotti, and more. Each piece has been carefully selected to create a harmonious blend of styles and periods, ensuring a night of diverse and engaging performances.

The event will spotlight an ensemble of world-renowned musicians, including Anna Geniushene and Wu Qian on piano, Lun Li and Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, Yura Lee on viola, and Nicholas Canellakis and Sterling Elliott on cello. These acclaimed artists bring their unique talents and interpretations to the stage, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on the classical repertoire.

With a duration of 2 hours, including an intermission, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in the beauty and complexity of chamber music, experiencing the powerful performances and intimate setting that Alice Tully Hall is known for. This concert is a must-see for music lovers and those looking to explore the rich tapestry of chamber music compositions.

Tickets for "Fauré's Piano Quintet" are not yet on sale but be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for the opportunity to secure your seats at this exceptional musical gathering. Join us for an evening that celebrates the legacy and innovation of chamber music, brought to life by some of the most talented musicians of our time.

Fauré's Piano Quintet

Lincoln Center

American rising star violinist and protégé of the legendary Itzhak Perlman, Randall Goosby performs works by Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Fauré, Chausson, and Schubert with pianist Zhu Wang at his Koerner Hall debut.

Goosby is acclaimed for the sensitivity and intensity of his musicianship alongside his determination to make music more inclusive and accessible, as well as bringing the music of under-represented composers to light. After making his debut with the Jacksonville Symphony at age nine, he performed with the New York Philharmonic at age 13 on a Young People’s Concert at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall and became the youngest recipient ever to win the Sphinx Concerto Competition.

Randall Goosby, violin, with Zhu Wang, piano

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Chi-Yun Liu, viola - Second Year Master's Recital

Seoyeon Koo, cello - First Year Master's Recital

Pre-College Division Recital

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

Superstar pianist Lang Lang performs the solo piano version of one of Fauré’s most popular works, followed by Schumann’s eight-movement masterpiece – a staple of the Romantic repertoire that the composer once called his favourite. The evening culminates in music by Chopin, including a selection of his mazurkas in which he took Polish folk traditions and made them his own. 

Lang Lang

Barbican Centre

River Rhapsodies: Timeless Strings

ASO Stella Boyle Smith Music Center

Unfortunately, the concert cannot take place as planned. Instead of the program “The Deep Brass” with works by Enrique Crespo, Wolfram Buchenberg, André Amellér and Giovanni Gabrieli, played by Carl-Philipp Kaptain, Akari Yamane and Martin Zuckschwerdt (tenor trombone), Douglas Murdoch (bass trombone) and Bruno Osinski (tuba), the trio tacet will play the program “ Gabriel Fauré – Student, Teacher, Composer” with works by Lili Boulanger, Gabriel Fauré and Camille Saint-Saëns. Tickets already purchased remain valid.

Chamber Concert No. 7

Historisches Rathaus Jena

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.

Ian Rigg, tenor trombone- First Year Master's Recital

Join us for an extraordinary evening of choral excellence as the FIU Choirs welcome the Civic Chorale of Greater Miami for a combined performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, under the direction of Misty Bermudez. This work will be accompanied by Timothy Brumfield at the organ and feature soloists Anjane Giwarr and David Lee. Renowned for its serene and consoling beauty, Fauré’s Requiem is a timeless masterpiece that explores themes of peace, rest, and eternal light, offering a deeply moving and reflective experience.

FIU Choirs & Civic Chorale of Greater Miami present Fauré’s Requiem

Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center

Choeur Louisbourg joins Symphony NB once again for a moving performance of the ever popular Requiem by Gabriel Fauré / Guest Artists: Choeur Louisbourg (Monique Richard, Artistic Director) | Kirsten Leblanc, soprano | Samuel Chan, baritone

Symphony New Brunswick: Fauré’s Requiem

Imperial Theatre

At age 13, violinist Randall Goosby performed with the New York Philharmonic in a Young People’s Concert earning him a rave review from The New York Times, “…his performance won him a deserved standing ovation for its sheer virtuosity.” The San Diego native returns to take audiences on a musical journey. 

Randall Goosby

Soka Performing Arts Center

Join us for a program of reflections on remembrance and healing through the profound power of music with Fauré’s Requiem, widely loved for its simple beauty and deep emotions, captivating listeners with its timeless grace and thoughts on life and death. The chorale, chamber orchestra, and guest soloists will also perform other contemporary repertoire.

Fauré Requiem

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Harp virtuoso Bridget Kibbey returns to PCMS with the New York-based Calidore Quartet, an ensemble lauded for its “meticulously detailed performances” (BBC Music Magazine). Their program features masterworks from the French Belle Époque, including music by Debussy and Fauré and a haunting musical rendition of Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre tale The Mask of the Red Death by Caplet.

Calidore Quartet

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the sublime harmonies and intricate melodies of classical music's greats at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's exclusive concert featuring the works of Mozart, Grieg, Fauré, and Prokofiev. This exceptional event is set to take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the prestigious Alice Tully Hall, promising an evening of unparalleled musical artistry lasting 2 hours, including an intermission.

The concert will showcase a unique partnership of piano with violin, cello, and flute, offering audiences a rare opportunity to witness intimate collaborations between pairs of artists. The program includes Mozart's two-movement Sonata in E-flat major for Violin and Piano, K. 302, Grieg’s only Sonata in A minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 36, the original version of Prokofiev’s D-minor Flute Sonata, and Fauré’s first Violin Sonata in A major, Op. 13, a piece so masterful that Saint-Saëns remarked, "with this work, Monsieur Fauré takes his place among the masters."

Performing these masterpieces are the distinguished pianists Evren Ozel and Orion Weiss, violinist Paul Huang, cellist Jonathan Swensen, and flutist Adam Walker. Each artist brings their unique interpretation and virtuosity to the stage, promising a memorable evening that showcases the depth and diversity of chamber music.

Tickets for this not-to-be-missed concert are not yet on sale but keep an eye out for updates as this event is sure to sell out quickly. Prepare to be transported through the evocative landscapes of classical music's finest compositions, performed by some of the most talented musicians of our time. Join us at Alice Tully Hall for an evening that celebrates the enduring beauty and complexity of chamber music.

Mozart, Grieg, Fauré, and Prokofiev

The partnership of piano plus, in this program, one violin, cello, or flute provides a unique opportunity for listeners to witness personal collaborations between pairs of artists. Each piece is distinctive: a two-movement sonata by Mozart, Grieg’s only cello sonata, the original version of Prokofiev’s D-minor flute sonata, and Fauré’s first violin sonata, about which Saint-Saëns wrote, “with this work, Monsieur Fauré takes his place among the masters.”

Mozart, Grieg, Fauré, Prokofiev

The Barns At Wolf Trap

Pianist Christopher Guzman enjoys an international performing career that showcases a broad range of styles from the Baroque era to the avant-garde. Since winning top prizes in international competitions such as the Walter M. Naumburg Competition, the Seoul International Music Competition, and the Isang Yun Competition, Guzman has performed across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. As a result of winning the top prize at the Concours International de Piano d’Orléans in France, he has toured that country extensively, giving performances and teaching master classes. His CD of music of Paul Reale on the Naxos label, Chopin’s Ghosts, was included in Fanfare magazine’s top five releases of 2018. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with the classical music world’s most exciting soloists, including Ilya Gringolts, Antoine Tamestit, David Fray, and Jeremy Denk.

Christopher Guzman, piano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Rossini always had a flair for the dramatic and his Duetto for Cello and Double Bass is no exception. The piece delights in depth of color, tone and richness, revealing witty melodies and soulful virtuosity. Fauré’s Piano Quartet is a passionate personal statement of the composer, evoking a more somber and serious mood throughout. Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 9, the third in his series of <Razumovsky/> quartets, oscillates between darkness and light while churning with emotional depth and innovative plays on harmony.

Romantic Strings

Cincinnati Music Hall

Julia Gruenbaum, harp - Junior Recital

Frank-Michael Erben & Charlotte Steppes

Gewandhaus

Stacee Firestone, voice - Senior Recital

Aaliyah Capili, voice - Senior Recital

To highlight the development of French music, and to draw a parallel between a beloved work by Gabriel Fauré and a groundbreaking modern work by Gérard Grisey, the Fauré Requiem will be performed by De Anza Chorale and Vintage Singers, and Voices of Silicon Valley will collaborate with Center for New Music and Audio Technologies at UC Berkeley (CNMAT) on the US premiere performance of Grisey’s piece “Les Chants de L’Amour” and world premiere of “Symbionts” by Edmund Campion.

French Universe: from Faure to Grisey

Grace Cathedral

Kerson Leong, described by the Toronto Star as “not just one of Canada’s greatest violinists but one of the greatest violinists, period,” performs a dynamic program of sonatas by Poulenc, Fauré, Boulanger, and Franck. 

This concert is made possible by the Olympia Philharmonic Society and the Hennings-Fischer Foundation. This evening is also generously supported by The Jackson Family, in honor of Seth Novatt, for the career development opportunities given by him to outstanding young music talents at the Colburn School.

Colburn Presents: Kerson Leong, Violin

Colburn School

Wednesday Concert

Church of Our Saviour

Jon Lee, piano - First Year Artist Diploma Recital

The Sibelius Academy choirs and Symphony Orchestra will be performing Faurè’s Requiem and Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony

Eter­nal rest and new life: Fau­ré’s Re­quiem and Mahler’s “Res­ur­rec­tion” Sym­phony

Music House

Cuna Kim, CM violin - First Year Master's Recital

How do you end a week full of great music? We've played the whole city, and now we're approaching the last concert for this time.

The farewell sound of spring

Odense Concert Hall

Classical music is old, but that doesn't mean we always have to stick to the old traditions!

Classical and Beer

Student house Odense

»A very nice change!« This is how our concertmaster Bart Vandenbogaerde describes his performances as a soloist or in small ensembles. The Belgian showed an enormous musical talent from an early age and quickly fell in love with the violin. He has been playing in our orchestra since 2013 and, according to him, feels »very much at home« in Bamberg. In this chamber concert, he and pianist Margarita Höhenrieder will perform inspiring works that embody the spirit of late Romanticism and the fin de siècle. It begins with a stroke of genius by 23-year-old Richard Strauss: his only violin sonata was composed in 1887 and is a milestone full of sparkling tonal colours, which the Munich-born composer mastered so congenially. Gabriel Fauré was living in vibrant Paris at the time, where his opus 13 was premièred in 1877: The composition impresses with an energetic opening movement with original themes, a fantastic Andante in a swinging barcarole rhythm, an ethereal Scherzo and a whirling finale. The concluding pieces, which originate from the homeland of our concertmaster, are characterised by equally virtuoso upswings:  Eugène Ysaÿe was a legendary violinist for whom a number of composers wrote pieces - and about whom it was said: »The birds sing, he plays the violin!« But the Belgian musician wrote impressive music himself, including the Mazurkas published in 1884: In these brilliant pieces, intimate music-making alternates with passionate eruptions. This will be an enchanting chamber concert, not least because Bart Vandenbogaerde plays the music on a very special instrument - a violin made by the famous Italian violin maker Guarneri del Gesù in 1742.

Chamber concert: Violin Piano

Bamberg Concert Hall

Together with the NDR Vokalensemble and hundreds of guest singers, the award-winning choir conductor Simon Halsey will bring the Great Hall of the Elbphilharmonie to life on March 18th.

SINGING! 2025: Rutter in Context

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

“Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” is inspired by the final words of seven unarmed black men: Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., Trayvon Martin, Amadou Diallo, Michael Brown Jr., Oscar Grant III, John Crawford III, and Eric Garner. Bookending the piece are two contrasting works by Lili Boulanger and Fauré’s expressive and beautiful Requiem.

Requiem

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Concert VI

Arlington Music Hall

Fischer, Nylund · Faure, Wagner, Beethoven

Vienna Music Society

Worldwide audience favorite Lang Lang returns to the recital stage for his third and final concert of the Carnegie Hall season. He performs a generous selection of works by Chopin—including a dozen of the composer’s distinctive mazurka that span the majority of Chopin’s career; and the briskly defiant Polonaise in F-sharp Minor, Op. 44. Great musical drama is also found in Robert Schumann’s volatile, many-faceted Kreisleriana—an eight-movement work the composer once called his favorite. The recital begins with the original, solo-piano version of Fauré’s enduringly popular Pavane in F-sharp Minor, Op. 50.

Lang Lang, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Guest Artists visit SFCM to share their expertise with student musicians.

Masterclass: Midori, violin

Internationally recognized as a unique voice on the viola and one of the great pedagogues of the instrument, SFCM welcomes Kim Kashkashian. She won the coveted GRAMMY Award for her recording of Ligeti and Kurtag solo viola works in 2013, and received the George Peabody Medal and Switzerland’s Golden Bow Award for her contributions to music.

Chamber Music Tuesday with Kim Kashkashian

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.

Piano Department Recital

Beethoven_Fauré_Tchaikovsky

Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr

Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra perform chamber music centering around the harp, from Fauré to Pierné, from Debussy to Yun.

Close-up: The harp takes centre stage

The Concertgebouw

The Notos Quartet is one of the most celebrated, young, chamber ensembles to emerge in recent years - praised for its virtuoso brilliance, passion, sensitivity, and mature interpretive powers. Founded in 2007, the Berlin-based piano quartet first drew attention winning first prize in six major international competitions. They made their American debut in 2022 and we look forward to their debut in Tulsa!

Notos Quartet

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

This exceptional ensemble unites two longtime PCMS favorites—Grammy Award-winning violist Kim Kashkashian and former Mendelssohn Quartet cellist Marcy Rosen—with two fast-rising young artists: the “exquisite” (New York Classical Review) violinist Stephanie Zyzak and 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Evren Ozel. Fauré’s lyrical G Minor Piano Quartet highlights a program that also includes Haydn’s charming C Major Piano Trio, a work that boasts some of Haydn’s most virtuosic piano writing.

Stephanie Zyzak, violin

 Benjamin Franklin Hall

Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Faure, Sankey, and Dvorak

Brooklyn Museum

Remembering the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and commemorating the 45th anniversary of the completion of the full orchestra version of Undine Smith Moore’s magnum opus, the U-M SMTD Choirs and University Symphony Orchestra perform her powerful oratorio Scenes from the Life of a Martyr with Maurice Duruflé’s iconic Requiem, op. 9.

“Scenes from the Life of a Martyr”

University of Michigan

**Event Description:**

**Chelsea Guo, Soprano & Piano Concert**

**Date:** Wednesday, February 19, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC  
**Tickets:** Starting from $20 (Tickets on sale from July 10, 2024)

Join us for an enchanting evening with Chelsea Guo, a remarkable talent who will be performing both as a soprano and pianist. This concert, generously sponsored by Miriam Benbassat, promises to be a captivating experience showcasing the intricate relationship between vocal and piano literature.

**Program:**
- Fauré: Ballade, Op. 19
- Chopin: Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2
- Ravel: Selections from Miroirs
- Ives: Piano Sonata No. 2, III. The Alcotts
- Songs by Pauline Viardot, Kurt Weill, Stephen Sondheim, and more

Chelsea Guo's debut program is inspired by the friendship and mutual inspiration between Polish composer Frédéric Chopin and Spanish mezzo-soprano and pianist Pauline Viardot in 19th century Paris. This concert will explore the fascinating connectivity and dramatic contrasts between composers from different traditions who converge in the same artistic space.

**Note:** This performance is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a blend of vocal and piano mastery in one unforgettable evening. Secure your tickets early!

Chelsea Guo, Soprano & Piano

Kennedy Center

### Event Description: PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG at The Wallis

**Date:** February 16, 2025  
**Time:** 4:00 PM  
**Venue:** Bram Goldsmith Theater, The Wallis Center for Performing Arts, Los Angeles

#### Event Overview:
Experience the enchanting allure of la belle époque Paris with a captivating program that exudes impressionistic flair. The Wallis, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, proudly presents "PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG," a musical journey that promises to transport you to a world of elegance and charm.

#### Program Highlights:
- **Claude Debussy:** Prelude à l’aprés midi d’un faun
- **Hector Berlioz:** Les nuits d’été
- **Gabriel Fauré:** Masques et Bergamasques
- **Maurice Ravel:** Le tombeau de Couperin

#### Featured Artists:
- **Matthias Pintscher:** Conductor
- **Michelle DeYoung:** Mezzo-Soprano

#### Event Details:
Immerse yourself in the evocative sounds of Ravel’s "Le tombeau de Couperin," a piece that captures the essence of Parisian elegance. Feel the warmth of summer nights through Berlioz’s seductive song cycle, "Les nuits d’été," performed by the renowned mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung. The evening continues with ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Matthias Pintscher leading the orchestra in this exquisite French program.

#### Ticket Information:
- **Single Tickets:** Available for purchase
- **Multi-Buy Package:** Available for those interested in attending multiple performances

#### Additional Information:
For safety protocols and visitor guidelines, please refer to the provided safety information.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and artistry at The Wallis. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary event.

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PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DeYOUNG

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Guest conductor Sofi Jeannin takes the lead for this incredible concert, joined by soprano Hilary Cronin and baritone Roderick Williams. Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia complete the impressive line-up.

Faure’s Requiem

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Impressionist music with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's captivating concert series, "IMPRESSIONISTS: PINTSCHER DEBUSSY DEYOUNG." This exquisite musical journey is set to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Alex Theatre, and continues on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 4 pm at The Wallis.

Under the baton of the renowned conductor Matthias Pintscher, and featuring the mesmerizing mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, the concert promises an evening of seductive melodies and impressionistic flair. The program includes a selection of masterpieces that evoke the spirit of la belle époque Paris, with works by Claude Debussy, Hector Berlioz, Gabriel Fauré, and Maurice Ravel. Highlights include Debussy's "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune," Berlioz's "Les nuits d’été," Fauré's "Masques et bergamasques," and Ravel's "Le tombeau de Couperin."

Experience the allure of summer nights through Berlioz’s seductive song cycle, and be serenaded by the enchanting voice of Michelle DeYoung. The concert also features ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Matthias Pintscher returning to the podium to lead this French-inspired program.

The performances will take place at two iconic venues: the Alex Theatre, located at 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, and The Wallis, situated at 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Both venues promise an intimate setting for this musical feast.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the Impressionist era through the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's exquisite performance. Tickets are available for both venues, with the option to purchase a 2024/25 Subscription for those interested in experiencing the full season. Join us for a night of timeless music that continues to inspire and enchant audiences around the world.

Pintscher + Debussy + Deyoung

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Alex Theatre

5th Chamber Concert

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

In a long running tradition, the FVSO joins with the Farmington High School Music Department for a collaborative concert, bringing together multiple generations of musicians. Featuring choral works by Faure, Vivaldi and Gwenyth Walker, with the FHS Chamber Choir under the direction of Louise Carrozza. The program concludes with Dvorak’s masterful cello concerto with Lillian Yim, FHS alumna.

A Collaborative Concert

University of Saint Joseph

When asked "Song or opera?" Katharina Konradi once gave an unequivocal answer: Song - although she has also enjoyed seamless international success as an opera and operetta actress. A rare duet evening will take her to Cologne.

Katharina Konradi | Catriona Morison | Ammiel Bushakevitz

Museum Ludwig

"The seedling at the heart of my debut program is the friendship and mutual inspiration born in 19th century Paris between Polish composer Fréderic Chopin, and Spanish mezzo-soprano and acclaimed pianist Pauline Viardot. Come experience the fascinating connectivity between vocal and piano literature, as well as the dramatic contrast between composers who, carrying their own traditions, somehow end up in the same place – just as we will in the concert hall.”

Young Concert Artists: Chelsea Guo, soprano & piano

Kaufman Music Center

Solomon Shumate, voice - Junior Recital

Conductor Emeritus Ludovic Morlot returns to the podium with our continuing Ravel celebrations this season as we mark the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth. Benjamin Attahir’s newly commissioned work for pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Principal Harp Valerie Muzzolini is inspired by sketches Ravel made for Morgiana, an Arabian Nights ballet. Then, two Ravel jewels. Firstly, a showcase for harp in the Introduction and Allegro, which he wrote to demonstrate the capacities of a new, modern harp design. And then the beloved Mother Goose, performed here in its entirety. Ravel captures all the vivid enchantment of fairytale scenes — from dazzling Chinese pagodas to the comically stilted conversation between the elegant but timid Beauty (clarinet, of course!) and the gruff, bassoon-voiced Beast.

Ravel Mother Goose

Benaroya Hall

Gabriel Fauré was also swept along by the same current in music history that had gripped Debussy, who was 17 years younger than him - or rather, that he had finally set in motion. Both composed music for Maurice Maeterlinck's symbolist drama "Pelléas et Mélisande", which was celebrated as a cult in the 1890s. Under great time pressure, Fauré entrusted the orchestration of his work, written in 1898, to his student Charles Koechlin. Fauré conducted the premiere in London himself. Of the original 19 parts, only four excerpts were published, which form the suite as we know it today. It is undoubtedly Fauré's most beautiful orchestral work, in an orchestration that he revised again.

Magdalena Kožená, Gergely Madaras – “Pelléas et Mélisande” and “The Moldau”

Laeiszhalle Hamburg

Timpani, harpsichord, & strings - Fauré & Ravel

Avon Theater

French favorites meet new wonders, led by guest conductor Sunny Xia! While all three French works were written within a decade in the late 19th century, only two⁠—Debussy’s Petite Suite and Fauré’s Pélleas et Mélisande⁠—entered the repertoire. It took more than another century for the music of Augusta Holmès to be discovered, including the lush La nuit et l’amour, an interlude from her larger work inspired by the work of French painter Puvis de Chavannes. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, commissioned by the Sphinx Organization for its Virtuosi, sparkles like the formation of the astronomical phenomenon itself.

French Impressions

Catalina Foothills High School

At our New Year's Eve and New Year's concerts we will bring you into the New Year in high spirits - together with the exceptional 20-year-old talent from Bochum, the excellent violinist Darius Preuß.

New Year's concerts

Bochumer Symphoniker

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

Samantha Cho, piano

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

Ever since the 1970s, the artistry of pianist Kathryn Stott has won the hearts of audiences and colleagues alike. Now she’s decided to retire, and for this, her very last public concert, she comes home to the place where it all began: Liverpool. “I have enjoyed the most wonderful and fulfilling career,” she says. Tonight, Kathy plays the pieces she loves best of all, as she bids farewell to the concert stage and looks forward to a new chapter in a remarkable career.

Musical Postcards: Kathryn Stott’s Final Recital

Yoko Ono Lennon Centre

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

We begin the concert in the 21st century with a "Still Life with Avalanche" - a paradoxical title that fits well with the energetic and unpredictable music of the American composer Mazzoli.

Winter Romance

Southern Danish Conservatory of Music

Experience the vibrant interplay of color and sound at "Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present," presented by the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus. Under the masterful direction of conductor Sameer Patel, this concert promises to be a captivating exploration of musical color, showcasing the works of both historical and contemporary composers. The performance will take place at the renowned Mandeville Auditorium, a venue known for its exceptional acoustics and intimate atmosphere.

"Luminosity" delves into the rich tapestry of orchestral and choral music, highlighting pieces that exemplify the use of tonal color to evoke emotion and imagery. The program is thoughtfully curated to bridge the past and present, offering a unique perspective on how composers across different eras have approached the concept of musical color. Audiences can expect a dynamic and immersive experience, as the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus brings these compositions to life with their signature passion and precision.

This event is a celebration of the artistic vision and innovation that defines the world of classical music. It provides a rare opportunity to witness the convergence of tradition and modernity, as the ensemble interprets works that span centuries. Whether you are a long-time aficionado of classical music or a newcomer eager to explore its depths, "Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present" promises to be an enlightening and enriching experience.

Luminosity: Colorists Past and Present

University of California San Diego

A program of glorious choral masterworks by Brahms, Fauré, and Hailstork. These meditations on life and fate, filled with rich, soulful melodies, provide a respite of comfort and consolation. Reena Esmail’s RE|Member explores how the world has changed forever, re-entering the post-pandemic world.

Sparks Fly, Voices Soar: Brahms and Fauré

Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts

Student Degree Recital: Yimeng Xu D.M.A. collaborative piano recital

University of Maryland

The title of this cello and piano duo programme has a distinctly nocturnal ambience in which sit larger pieces by Debussy and Britten.

Laura van der Heijden cello; Jâms Coleman piano

Wigmore Hall

Chabrier’s irresistibly sweet and funny chamber opera explores the comic predicament of a newly-married couple who don’t know what to do on their wedding night. Their only available guide, a crusty Latin tutor, is embarrassed to reveal he too has no idea. Sung in English in concert staging by a trio of brilliant young singers, recently graduated from Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall, this charming piece is not to be missed. Also featuring Fauré’s popular Pavane and Farrenc’s Symphony No. 3. Suitable for all the family!

An Incomplete Education With SCO

Stamford Arts Centre

The Year of Czech Music is a decennial celebration of Czech composers, taking place around the world.

Dvorak's Violin Concerto is a marvellous example of the great Czech composer incorporating the spirit of his homeland into a concert work that has charmed violinists and audiences around the world. And his Bohemian spirit also shines through in Symphony No. 8, one of his most energetic and playful works.

The English Chamber Orchestra is conducted by their Principal Guest Conductor, Roberto Fores Veses in this unmissable concert, which also includes works by Faure and Saint-Saens, and explores the close connection between the Prague and Paris Conservatories.

Celebrating the year of Czech Music at Queen Elizabeth Hall

Southbank Centre

A ceremonial, elegant dance is hidden behind the name Pavane, derived from the Spanish word for peacock. Ravel's "Pavane pour une infante défunte" has become particularly famous, and the Celli Family plays it in a version for eight cellos. In addition to this elegiac, dreamy composition, the program also includes works and arrangements of a different kind. A morning full of wonderful cello sounds - the perfect start to an exciting and relaxed Sunday!


Chamber Music Matinee Special Concert: Pavane

NDR Konzerthaus | Kleiner Sendesaal

A chamber music recital focused on two main events of 1924: it both celebrates the 100th anniversary of the death of Fauré in November 1924, and the winning of the Prix de Rome by composer Jeanne Leleu who was only the third female to do so after Lili Boulanger and Marguerite Canal.

Jeanne Leleu Piano Quartet Project

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

The leading collaborative pianist has worked with innumerable great artists and covered vast swathes of repertoire. His complete Fauré songs on disc has been much praised: ‘Martineau’s understanding of Fauré’s piano-writing, in which less means more, and virtuosity is avoided in favour of nuance, remains impeccable’, wrote Gramophone of Volume 2, while for The Observer he has been ‘ever an authoritative, agile and responsive pianist’.

Fauré Song Masterclass with Malcolm Martineau

Polish violinist Maria Wlozczowska is the associate artistic director of the Royal Northen Sinfonia and a soloist with a career on both sides of the Atlantic. It is a joy to welcome back Perth’s own Alasdair Beatson who, in addition to his solo career has now become the go-to chamber collaborator for some of Europe’s major soloists and ensembles.

Alasdair Beatson And Maria Wlozczowska

Perth Concert Hall

Performed in an ideal setting in a church completed in 1890, Fauré’s beloved choral work is preceded by music by his friends and contemporaries, sung by a group founded in 1987 by Hervé Niquet which specialises – though not exclusively – in French music of the Baroque period. The programme is taken from the group's CD published at the end of August 2024 by Alpha Classics to celebrate the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Fauré’s death.

Le Concert Spirituel at St James's, Spanish Place

Gabriel Fauré, who was sent to train as a church organist at only 9 years old, must have provided music for countless funerals. But he said he composed this Requiem “for pleasure.” This would be a Requiem to bring comfort to those who mourn, a series of heavenly tableaux rather than fire and brimstone, and one of his most beloved works. Tōru Takemitsu’s Requiem for String Orchestra expresses a more intense vein of grief. And finally, a riddle — Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations.

Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is recognised for her versatile musicianship, performing as soloist, director/concertmaster, and chamber musician. Recent career highlights include her BBC Proms solo debut with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Dinis Sousa, her New York recital debut at 92NY with Jeremy Denk and directing the Chamber Orchestra of Europe at Mozartwoche Salzburg. As Leader of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Maria also regularly directs the orchestra in repertoire such as Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante.

Gabriel Fauré

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 29, 2025

ASU All Choirs Concert Featuring Fauré's REQUIEM for chorus and chamber orchestra · Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre

Apr 30, 2025

Meditation Concert · The Danish Sinfonietta

May 3, 2025

Pre-College Symphony · The Juilliard School

May 3, 2025

Danbury Concert Chorus: A Celebration of Fauré · Danbury Music Centre

May 9, 2025

Nina Bernat, double bass & Evren Ozel, piano · Kaufman Music Center

Past events

Apr 27, 2025

SFCM Conservatory Chorus - Fauré's Requiem · San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Apr 27, 2025

Fauré Piano Quartet · Royal Scottish National Orchestra

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