Kirill Gerstein Recital

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Mozart & Dohnányi

Mozart & Schumann

### Heyward, Beethoven, and Schumann - Minnesota Orchestra

**Date & Time:**
- Friday, May 30, 2025
- Saturday, May 31, 2025

**Venue:**
- Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:**
- 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Description:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an unforgettable evening featuring two debut artists who are breaking the mold in classical music. Pianist Alice Sara Ott, known for her unique barefoot performances, and conductor Jonathon Heyward, who brings a fresh perspective with his Chuck Taylors on the podium, will collaborate to deliver a memorable concert experience. 

**Program:**
- **KENDALL:** "He stretches out the north over the void and hangs the earth on nothing"
- **BEETHOVEN:** Piano Concerto No. 3
- **SCHUMANN:** Symphony No. 2

**Artists:**
- **Jonathon Heyward:** Conductor
  - Currently serving as the music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Jonathon Heyward is recognized as one of the most exciting conductors on the international scene. He will also become the Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director of Lincoln Center’s Summer Orchestra from summer 2024.
- **Alice Sara Ott:** Piano
  - A creative force in classical music, Alice Sara Ott is an exclusive recording artist for Deutsche Grammophon. In the 2023-24 season, she is the artist in residence at London’s Southbank Centre and Paris’s Radio France, and she will premiere a new piano concerto composed for her by Bryce Dessner.

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**Presented by:**
- The 2024-2025 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.

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- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
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Prepare for an engaging performance and make the most of your visit with food and activity options. Sit back and enjoy a night of exceptional music with the Minnesota Orchestra.

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Heyward, Beethoven and Schumann

Minnesota Orchestra

Experience the unparalleled mastery of Bruce Liu, the celebrated winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, as he makes his Houston Symphony debut. This much-anticipated concert will feature Chopin’s deeply impassioned and poetic Piano Concerto No. 1, a performance that promises to be a match made in music heaven. Under the baton of the esteemed Music Director Juraj Valčuha, known for his expressive depth and elegant style, the evening will also illuminate the resilience of the human spirit through Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 2. This symphony, composed during one of Schumann’s darkest periods, is replete with sparkling melodies, delicate grace, and a message of hope and strength.

Join us for this extraordinary musical event on the following dates at Jones Hall:
- Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Saturday evening’s performance will be followed by an exclusive After-Party, offering attendees the chance to dance to a DJ, mingle with Symphony musicians, and more, ensuring an unforgettable weekend experience. This concert is a highlight of the Houston Symphony’s 2024-25 season, currently open for subscription with benefits including savings, priority seating, and special perks.

The program for the evening includes:
- WALKER: Icarus in Orbit
- CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1
- SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the synergy of Bruce Liu’s piano virtuosity with the Houston Symphony’s orchestral brilliance, all under the guidance of Juraj Valčuha. Secure your subscription today for a season of breathtaking performances.

Bruce Liu Plays Chopin

Jones Hall

Llŷr Williams – virtuoso pianist and RWCMD artist-in-association – reaches the end of a musical odyssey, and brings his journey full circle with sonatas by Haydn and Mozart and miniatures by Schumann that are simply more beautiful than they can ever be played. Tonight he lavishes all his “consummate skill and awe-inspiring musicianship” on music that’s as fresh now as when it was first created.

Llŷr Williams Piano Series 2023-2025: Recital 6

Bute Park

Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 2008, Lorenza Borrani made a big impression directing Beethoven at her SCO debut last Season.

She and SCO Principal Viola Max Mandel take to the spotlight in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia Concertante, K364. The composer no doubt had himself in mind for one of the piece’s solo parts, and the music’s elegant refinement conceals deep emotions of melancholy and joy.  

SCO 24/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante

The Queen's Hall

Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 2008, Lorenza Borrani made a big impression directing Beethoven at her SCO debut last Season. She and SCO Principal Viola Max Mandel take to the spotlight in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia Concertante, K364. The composer no doubt had himself in mind for one of the piece’s solo parts, and the music’s elegant refinement conceals deep emotions of melancholy and joy.

Mozart Sinfonia Concertante

Holy Trinity Church Hall

Buchanan Galleries

Join us for an enchanting evening with the magnetic presence and sound technician violinist, Alena Baeva, at the Lighthouse, Poole. This recital, featuring the celebrated Ukrainian pianist Vadym Kholodenko, promises to be a captivating experience with a repertoire that spans over fifty violin concertos. The duo has established a dedicated musical partnership of more than a decade, bringing their extraordinary memory and passionate musical curiosity to the stage.

**Event Details:**
- **Date and Time:** Wednesday, 30 April, 7:30 pm
- **Venue:** Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
- **Program:**
  - Schumann: Märchenbilder Op.113
  - Schubert: Violin Fantasy Op.159
  - R Strauss: Violin Sonata Op.18
  - Stravinsky: The Fairy’s Kiss extracts
- **Performers:**
  - Alena Baeva, Violin
  - Vadym Kholodenko, Piano
- **Ticket Prices:** £17 - £52
- **Digital Livestream Price:** £10

**Special Notes:**
- This concert will be livestreamed, and some shots will include wide-angle views of the audience.
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For more information on concerts, ticketing, or any other general enquiries, get in touch with our box office. Open Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm at hellobsorchestra.co.uk or call 01202 669925.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the full sensual glory of a live symphonic concert with Alena Baeva and Vadym Kholodenko.

Alena Baeva Recital

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Experience the artistry of Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang, renowned for her poetic and sensitive pianism as praised by The Washington Post, and her wondrous sense of color, as noted by the San Francisco Classical Voice. Yang's virtuosity, lyricism, and interpretive sensitivity have captivated audiences worldwide. At the age of 19, she gained international acclaim as the silver medalist in the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where she also received awards for Best Performance of Chamber Music and Best Performance of a New Work. Her celebrated debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2006 marked the beginning of a distinguished career, highlighted by performances with top orchestras and at prestigious venues globally.

In this performance, Yang will present a program featuring Beethoven's Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 31, No. 3 "The Hunt," selections from Rachmaninoff's Preludes, Op. 32, and Schumann's Kreisleriana, Op. 16. Her ability to bring an enormous palette of colors and tremendous emotional depth to her performances has been lauded by critics and audiences alike. Yang's innovative approach to programming and her collaborations with leading orchestras and chamber musicians showcase her as an extraordinary and kaleidoscopic artist. This event is part of The Robert and Ruth Dell Piano Series, celebrating the profound impact of piano music through exceptional performances.

Joyce Yang Piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Masterworks - Beethoven & Schumann

Living Arts Centre

Matching vibrant, vivid performances with searching insights, Dutch-born Isabelle van Keulen is a global violin superstar. She joins the SCO as soloist and director for a concert focused around the exquisitely lyrical Violin Concerto by Robert Schumann – a delicate piece from the composer’s troubled final years, and until, recently rarely-performed.  

SCO 24/25: Schumann & Schubert

Haydn's symphony no. 45 is humorous total theatre, where the musicians leave the stage individually during the course. Stage presence, on the other hand, is required in Schumann's romantic symphony no. 2 on an evening when solo hornist Emilie Ravn Jensen premieres Eva Noer Korndrup's horn concerto composed especially for the Copenhagen Phil.

Haydn and Schumann

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

Matching vibrant, vivid performances with searching insights, Dutch-born Isabelle van Keulen is a global violin superstar. She joins the SCO as soloist and director for a concert focused around the exquisitely lyrical Violin Concerto by Robert Schumann – a delicate piece from the composer’s troubled final years, and until, recently rarely-performed.

Schumann & Schubert

### Event Description: Mahler’s Fifth - LPO

**Event Title:** Mahler’s Fifth - LPO

**Date and Time:** Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 7:30 PM

**Location:** Royal Festival Hall, London

**Event Overview:**
Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for an unforgettable evening as they perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 under the baton of conductor Robin Ticciati. This symphony, renowned for its journey from darkness to light, begins with a powerful trumpet fanfare and culminates in a triumphant orchestral storm. The performance will also feature the rapturous Adagietto, one of music’s sweetest love letters.

**Program:**
- **Robert Schumann:** Piano Concerto (31 minutes)
- **Gustav Mahler:** Symphony No. 5 (72 minutes)

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Robin Ticciati
- **Piano:** Francesco Piemontesi

Robin Ticciati, the Music Director of Glyndebourne, will be joined by pianist Francesco Piemontesi for Schumann’s heartfelt Piano Concerto, showcasing the special rapport between these two artists.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Price Range:** £7 - £70
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**Critical Acclaim:**
"Ticciati conducts with great beauty and a keen sense of dramatic pace." - The Guardian

**Additional Information:**
- **Watch the Orchestra in Action:** Enjoy performances of Mahler Symphony No. 5, mvt 2, Mahler Symphony No. 5, Adagietto, and Schumann Piano Concerto.
- **On the LPO Label:** Discover recordings of Mahler: Symphony No. 5.

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Experience the emotional depth and grandeur of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Secure your tickets now for an evening of extraordinary music.

Mahler’s Fifth

Royal Festival Hall

German pianist Elisabeth Brauss is quickly establishing herself as one of the most versatile musicians of her generation. She appears regularly at London’s Wigmore Hall, has performed with the Finnish Radio Symphony, The Hallé, BBC Symphony, BBC Scottish Symphony, and in 2021 made her debut at the BBC Proms. This season she will make her Spivey Hall debut. 

Elisabeth Brauss, piano

Clayton State University

In this most lyrical, poetic and fantastical of his concertos, Beethoven does not abandon Mozartian concerto form but imbues it with a genuinely romantic voice. In a thrilling dialogue between soloist and orchestra, it is ardent and melancholy, heroic and ethereal, anguished and whimsical. Schumann’s Second Symphony was a personal triumph and marked the start of the final phase of his career. It is a reflection not only of his recent health issues but also the feeling of triumph at overcoming the despair that had gripped him for a year. It transports the listener towards redemption in a way that looks back to Beethoven but also predicts the future greats, like Mahler, who were to come. A magnificent energy pervades Brahms’ overture. Opening with two emphatic chordal exclamations its defiant strength is heightened by the return of a poignant little march idea, defining the ‘Tragic’ even more potently than all the muscular thrust before and after it.

BSO: Looking Forward and Back

Schumann's C major Fantasie is one of the best loved of all piano works. Balakirev's Islamey was at one time considered the most difficult of all piano pieces 'and is still one of the knucklebusters'. Ravel is said to have composed Gaspard de la Nuit to be even more difficult! This programme is a veritable mountain for a pianist to climb, but with the leading French pianist of today we are in safe hands and can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Classical Stars: Bertrand Chamayou - Schumann And Ravel Piano Masterpieces

Perth Concert Hall

### Event Description: Beethoven & Brahms - LPO in Brighton

**Event Title:** Beethoven & Brahms - LPO in Brighton

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

**Venue:** Brighton Dome

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Adam Hickox
- **Violinist:** Hyeyoon Park

**Program:**
1. **R. Schumann:** Overture, Genoveva (9 minutes)
2. **Beethoven:** Violin Concerto (42 minutes)
3. **Brahms:** Symphony No. 4 (40 minutes)

**Event Description:**
Experience an evening of timeless beauty and raw passion as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, under the masterful baton of Adam Hickox, brings to life the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schumann. The concert opens with Schumann’s swashbuckling overture, setting the stage for Beethoven’s radiant Violin Concerto, a masterpiece that soars with sunlit melodies. The highlight of the evening is the performance by the award-winning Korean violinist Hyeyoon Park, described as a marvel for her warm and heartfelt playing. The concert concludes with Brahms’s last symphony, a piece filled with tragedy, tenderness, and defiance, told straight from the heart.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Price Range:** £16.50 - £42
- **Discounts:**
  - **Series Discounts:** 
    - 10% discount for 2 concerts
    - 15% discount for 3 concerts
    - 20% discount for 4 concerts
  - **Free Drinks Offer:** Book all four concerts before the start of the 2024/25 season and receive a voucher for a free glass of house wine at Brighton Dome, redeemable pre-concert on 5 October 2024.
  - **Group Discounts:** 
    - 20% discount for groups of 10 or more
    - 20% discount plus an extra complimentary ticket for the group organizer for groups of 20 or more

**Booking:**
Tickets are available for purchase now. Please contact the Brighton Dome Ticket Office for more details on discounts and offers.

**Reviews:**
- "And there was fine conducting, at once witty and tender, from Adam Hickox." - The Guardian
- "Musicianship of the highest order." - The York Press on Hyeyoon Park

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- **Edward Gardner conducts Sibelius:** Saturday, 5 October 2024, 7:30 PM
- **Isata Kanneh-Mason plays Beethoven:** Saturday, 23 November 2024, 7:30 PM
- **Ravel & Rimsky-Korsakov:** Saturday, 1 February 2025, 7:30 PM

**Additional Information:**
For more details and to book your tickets, visit the London Philharmonic Orchestra's website or contact the Brighton Dome Ticket Office. Don't miss this opportunity to witness an evening of extraordinary music performed by world-class musicians.

Beethoven & Brahms

Brighton Dome

Congress Theatre

“The maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations would be the pride of any pianist twice her age.” — GRAMOPHONE

ELISABETH BRAUSS, piano

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Leicester Symphony Orchestra - Braimah Kanneh-mason

De Montfort Hall

### Event Description: Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Event Name:** Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, February 22, 2025

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Anna Ducmal-Mróz

**Featured Musician:** Michael Sachs (Trumpet)

**Program:**
- **Vivian Fung:** Earworms
- **Wynton Marsalis:** Trumpet Concerto
- **Schumann:** Symphony No. 2

Join the Richmond Symphony for an evening of spectacular brass music at the Carpenter Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Anna Ducmal-Mróz, the performance will feature renowned trumpet soloist Michael Sachs. The program includes Vivian Fung's "Earworms," Wynton Marsalis's "Trumpet Concerto," and Schumann's "Symphony No. 2." 

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Brass Glory

Dominion Energy Center

“One of the finest quartets of our time…” — The Washington Post

Hagen Quartet

“an absolute wow” — Third Coast Review


EVREN OZEL, piano

Two’s company: in the penultimate instalment of his “Exploring Genius” series, pianist Llŷr Williams is joined by the superb Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska. Together, they explore the special magic that occurs when two artists join in a shared artistic vision – from the grace and wit of Mozart’s violin sonatas to Schumann’s final Violin Sonata, pure romanticism at its darkest and most impassioned.

Llŷr Williams Piano Series 2023-2025 Recital 5 with Maria Włoszczowska, violin

Immerse yourself in an evening of Romantic brilliance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring the exceptional talents of conductor Nathalie Stutzmann and pianist Sunwook Kim. This captivating concert series, taking place on January 9, 11, and 12, 2025, showcases the profound emotional depth and technical sophistication of Schumann and Brahms.

The series kicks off on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM, with subsequent performances on Saturday, January 11, at 8:00 PM, and a matinee on Sunday, January 12, at 2:00 PM. Under the confident baton of Nathalie Stutzmann, experience the heroic grandeur of Schumann's Second Symphony, a work that transforms the composer's inner turmoil into a triumphant fanfare, interwoven with moments of tender adagio and spirited scherzo. Adding to the evening's allure, Sunwook Kim takes center stage with Brahms' Second Piano Concerto, a masterpiece of intimate intensity and creative sophistication that promises to captivate with its nuanced exploration of tonality.

The program also features a poignant interlude with John Dowland's "Lachrimae Antiquae" from Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares, adding a touch of Renaissance reflection to the Romantic fervor.

Join us at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for a memorable journey through the passionate landscapes of Schumann and Brahms, brought to life by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Nathalie Stutzmann, and Sunwook Kim. This series is not only a celebration of Romantic music but also a testament to the enduring power of these compositions to move and inspire. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the depth of emotion and exquisite craftsmanship of these masterworks.

Schumann & Brahms

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classical music as Evren Ozel takes the stage at Union College's Memorial Chapel in Schenectady, NY, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM. This young pianist, a winner of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, is set to make his recital debut, promising an eclectic program that showcases his remarkable ability to draw a wide palette of colors from the keyboard.

Evren Ozel's program will feature a selection of pieces that highlight his versatile talent, including Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2," Debussy's "Images, Book 2," Bartók's "Out of Doors," Schumann's "Fantasiestücke, Op. 12," and Ravel's "Gaspard de la nuit." This performance is not just a recital; it's an exploration of the depths of classical music, brought to life by a pianist whose rendition of Beethoven’s Archduke Trio at the Tannery in 2023 left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to witness it.

General Admission seating doors will open 45 minutes before the concert, ensuring all attendees have ample time to find their seats and settle in for the performance. In a generous offer, all kids and college students will be admitted free at the door, making this an excellent opportunity for young music enthusiasts to experience world-class talent live.

Evren Ozel has established himself as a musician of refined restraint and probing, thoughtful interpretations. His extensive performance history in the United States and abroad, combined with his recent accolades, including the Avery Fisher Career Grant and representation by Concert Artists Guild, make this event a must-see for classical music lovers.

Don't miss the chance to witness the artistry of Evren Ozel in a recital that promises to be a highlight of the Capital Region Classical's season. Secure your tickets now for an afternoon of exquisite music that will linger in your memory long after the final note has been played.

Evren Ozel, piano Union College

Union College

 Geneva Lewis and Llŷr Williams

The Assembly Room

Explore the musical connections between composers. Subito Con Forza by Unsuk Chin is a tribute to Beethoven written in honor of his 250th birthday. This work will follow Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture. Schumann and Brahms were tied together personally and professionally. Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 was written in 1841, then greatly revised and published in 1851. In 1891, however, Brahms, who much preferred the first version, published it against the wishes of Schumann’s wife, Clara. One of Brahms’s most beloved choral works, Schicksalslied, will be performed with the Syracuse University Oratorio Society

The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

Principal Conductor Edward Gardner presents a powerful programme of Wagner, Schumann and Beethoven, featuring Schumann’s lyrical Cello Concerto, performed by Pablo Ferrández.

Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg 2

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Associate Concertmaster of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Adlam, joins the orchestra’s Solo Clarinet Laura Ruiz Ferreres and pianist Thomas Hell for a programme of chamber music taking in the serene, the exotic, the groovy and the pugnacious. Both Delius and Schumann appear to search for peace and seclusion in their works for violin and clarinet while Piazzolla turns up the heat in the most grandiose of his tangos. Alexis Ciesla explores the sound of Asian music in his Balinese Moods while all three instruments are united for Bartók’s folk dances in disguise and Milhaud’s sassy reimagining of music originally written for the 1936 film Voyageur sans bagages.

Contrasts

Wadham College

### Event Description: Grieg Piano Concerto

**Date and Time:** Sunday, 20 October 2024, 1:45 pm  
**Venue:** Assembly Hall, Worthing  
**Conductor:** John Gibbons  
**Leader:** Julian Leaper  

**Program:**
- **Smetana:** Overture to The Bartered Bride
- **Grieg:** Piano Concerto in A minor
- **Schumann:** Symphony No. 4 in D minor

The Worthing Symphony Orchestra’s 2024/25 Season opens with a spectacular performance featuring Edward Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, the only concerto he completed. Composed when Grieg was just 24 years old, this piece is one of his most celebrated works and a staple in the piano concerto repertoire. The concerto will be performed by Rhythmie Wong, a finalist in the 4th Sussex International Piano Competition, whose brilliant and effusive playing promises to bring sparkle and joy to Grieg’s exquisite composition.

The concert will also feature Smetana’s Overture to The Bartered Bride, a piece known for its high spirits and virtuosic orchestration, and Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 in D minor, a work that, despite its initial bewilderment to contemporary audiences, has become immensely popular in its revised form.

Join us for an afternoon of exceptional music and experience the magic of these timeless compositions brought to life by the talented musicians of the Worthing Symphony Orchestra.

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Grieg Piano Concerto

Assembly Hall Theatre

“Simply heavenly playing” is how The Guardian described the artistry of Llŷr Williams, and in this fourth instalment of Williams’s journey into the musical imagination of Haydn, Schumann and their contemporaries, a slice of heaven is exactly what you can expect. Haydn and Schumann bare their souls, Mozart weaves delicate poetry and it all ends with the drama of the tempestuous Symphonic Etudes.

Llŷr Williams Piano Series 2023-2025: Recital 4

Ensemble 360

Steven Osborne OBE is one of Britain’s most treasured musicians with an immense depth of musicality and exceptional refinement of expression across diverse repertoire be it in Beethoven or Messiaen, Schubert or Ravel, Prokofiev or jazz improvisations.

Steven Osborne

Cumnock Trinity Curch

The composers of the Romantic era liked their landscapes untamed, their stories sensational and their emotions larger-than-life – so that’s exactly what conductor Jac van Steen delivers tonight.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Cadogan Hall 

Valentin Uryupin feels equally at home as a conductor in the symphonic and operatic repertoire. In both areas, he has built up close artistic partnerships with orchestras and houses in recent years. In addition to debuts, he has several invitations to return to the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna, Frankfurt Opera, Teatro Regio Torino, Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, Deutsche Radiophilharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern, and the New National Theatre Tokyo, where he will conduct Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. He makes his first guest appearance, also with Eugene Onegin, at the Hanover State Opera as well as with Carmen at the Berlin State Opera and with Verdi’s Nabucco at the Nuremberg Theatre; he also makes his debut with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra.

Tour to Antwerp and Ghent (September 2024)

Saint Bavo's Cathedral

We are thrilled to have been invited back to Belgium, this time to open the new season at deSingel in Antwerp on 18th September and as part of the Flanders Festival Ghent on 19th September. For these two concerts, we will be joined by two artists making their debut with the COE: conductor Valentin Uryupin and Salzburg-born cellist Julia Hagen who is at the beginning of a global career. Together, they will perform Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 ‘Classical’, Schumann’s Cello Concerto and Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony No. 1 (arr. Barshai).

De Singel

Remaining incredibly fresh and abounding with memorable melodies, the Ninth Symphony describes Dvořák’s own spiritual and emotional journey from his intense longing for his beloved Bohemia to the thrill of the “New World” and its varied peoples. Despite some initial criticism that it was unplayable, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto lost little time in establishing itself as a concert favourite. One of the more demanding works for the violin virtuoso, it is more remarkable still for its unwavering melodic inspiration and passionate expression of human feeling. Tchaikovsky speaks to us from the heart, using the voice of the solo violin as his medium. Schumann’s overture to his sole opera sets the mood and foreshadows the story’s path from a brooding intensity to an ecstatic joy.

New World Majesty

Queen's Theatre

Experience the grandeur of "New World Majesty" with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, featuring the exceptional Nemanja Radulović on violin. This captivating concert will take place at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro, on Tuesday, 10th September at 7:30 pm. Delve into a night of emotional and spiritual journey through music, with pieces that include Schumann's "Genoveva Overture," Tchaikovsky's demanding "Violin Concerto," and Dvořák's iconic "Symphony No.9 'From the New World'." Each composition promises to take the audience from brooding intensity to ecstatic joy, showcasing the unwavering melodic inspiration and passionate expression of human feeling. Tickets are priced between £15 and £37, offering an opportunity for all to witness the thrill of live music. Under the baton of conductor Joel Sandelson, and with the virtuosity of Nemanja Radulović, this event is not to be missed by classical music enthusiasts.

Hall for Cornwall

The first in a series of three concerts celebrating the Polish genius Frédéric Chopin. A virtuoso pianist himself, Chopin’s œuvre – of which every work involves the piano – is universally admired to this day.

Chopin &c.: Janina Fialkowska

Friendship through generations

St James' Church

“ Youth and experience – joy and reflection “

Eclectic Series: Schumann, Juhi Bansal, Brian Ferneyhough, Lei Liang, Stephen Andrew Taylor, Brahms / Daniel Schlosberg

Bargemusic

Generations of musicians have responded unusually yet fiercely to Domenico Scarlatti’s strangely enigmatic yet crystal-clear piano sonatas – micro-dramas in which musical motifs form the characters, from the villainous and heroic to the lonely and lost. Poulenc described them as ‘my favourite Brut Champagne’. A young colleague of the composer’s talked of Scarlatti’s ‘ingenious jesting with art’. Kevin Chen launches his recital at the University Church with a selection of these intriguing works in the fine company of repertoire staples by Chopin and Schumann, and the most affectionate of Ignaz Moscheles’s vivid set of Étude caractéristique.

Kevin Chen 

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

SCO players and audiences always look forward to their concerts with their Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev – as lively as he is entertaining, he invariably brings fascinating insight into the music he directs.

Summer Classics

The Leven Centre Kinlochleven Community & Sports Centre

Callander Kirk

Andrei Ioniță, who won the Gold Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, is one of the most admired cellists of his generation, described by The Times as “one of the most exciting cellists to have emerged for a decade”. He makes a welcome return to the Festival with London Philharmonic Orchestra 

Newbury Spring Festival

St Nicolas Church

Directed by prize-winning violinist, Akiko Ono, the Maiastra Piano Quintet is the result of a recent course run by The Aidan Woodcock Charitable Trust, which provides opportunities for emerging and talented young professionals who are hoping to make chamber music a major part of their careers.


Maiastra Piano Quintet

Corn Exchange

Student Chamber Music Recital

Timashev Recital Hall

### Event Description

**Joshua Bell, Murray Perahia & ASMF Chamber Ensemble - Academy of St Martin in the Fields**

**Date:** 16 April 2024  
**Time:** Tuesday  
**Venue:** Wigmore Hall, London

Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical music as Joshua Bell, Murray Perahia, and the renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble reunite at the intimate Wigmore Hall in London. This special performance will feature a captivating program including:

- **Sally Beamish's Partita for String Octet**: Specially commissioned by the Academy and premiered in 2019.
- **Schumann's Piano Quintet in E Flat, Op. 44**: A masterpiece of the piano quintet repertoire.
- **Mendelssohn's Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20**: Led by Music Director Joshua Bell, this piece is a cornerstone of chamber music.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience these world-class musicians in an exceptional setting. Please note that tickets are currently available on a returns-only basis.

**Programme:**
1. Sally Beamish Partita for String Octet
2. Schumann Piano Quintet in E Flat, Op. 44
3. **Interval**
4. Mendelssohn Octet in E Flat Major, Op. 20

Secure your place for an unforgettable night of music at Wigmore Hall.

Joshua Bell, Murray Perahia & Asmf Chamber Ensemble

Wigmore Hall

### ASMF & Joshua Bell - Academy of St Martin in the Fields US Tour

This Spring, the renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields, under the direction of the illustrious Joshua Bell, will embark on an exciting tour across the United States. The tour will feature a series of performances showcasing some of the most beloved violin concertos, rapturous overtures, and heartfelt symphonies. Additionally, the tour will include a thrilling new commission by American composer Vince Mendoza, specifically for Joshua Bell, Douglas Marriner, and the ASMF.

#### Tour Dates and Venues:
- **17 March 2024, Sunday, 19:00** - Hayes Hall, Artis-Naples, Naples, FL
- **18 March 2024, Monday, 19:30** - Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, FL
- **19 March 2024, Tuesday, 19:00** - Sanctuary, Community Church of Vero Beach, Vero Beach, FL
- **21 March 2024, Thursday, 20:00** - Knight Concert Hall, Arsht Center, Miami, FL
- **22 March 2024, Friday, 19:30** - Steinmetz Hall, Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, FL
- **23 March 2024, Saturday, 20:00** - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, FL
- **24 March 2024, Sunday, 19:30** - Curtis M. Phillips Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- **26 March 2024, Tuesday, 19:30** - Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington, IN
- **27 March 2024, Wednesday, 19:30** - Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, South Bend, IN
- **29 March 2024, Friday, 20:00** - Concert Hall, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Greenvale, NY
- **30 March 2024, Saturday, 15:00** - Prudential Hall Betty Wold Johnson Stage, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ
- **2 April 2024, Tuesday, 19:30** - The Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA
- **3 April 2024, Wednesday, 20:00** - Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo, CA
- **4 April 2024, Thursday, 18:30** - Great Hall, The Soraya, Northridge, CA
- **6 April 2024, Saturday, 19:30** - Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Arts, Davis, CA
- **7 April 2024, Sunday, 19:30** - Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA

#### Programme Highlights:
- Rossini: Barber of Seville Overture
- Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64
- Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C major Op. 61
- Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture K. 492
- Vince Mendoza: New commission for Joshua Bell, Douglas Marriner, and ASMF
- Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor Op. 26
- Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in C major Op. 61
- Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major Op. 77

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Joshua Bell live in concert. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable musical journey.

ASMF & Joshua Bell

Artis–Naples

Davies Symphony Hall

This event is nearing capacity. However, there are always no-shows for free events. Patrons without tickets will be invited to join the standby line and allowed into the hall 5 minutes before curtain, if space is available.

Faculty Recital: Andrew Bain, Horn Martin Beaver, Violin and Fabio Bidini, Piano

Colburn School

Looking Forward and Back

With a celebrated career encompassing five decades, Pinchas Zukerman reigns as one of today's most sought after and versatile musicians.  A prodigious talent recognized worldwide for his artistry, Zukerman has been an inspiration to young musicians throughout his adult life. In a continuing effort to motivate future generations through education and outreach, the renowned violin and viola soloist, conductor, and chamber musician teamed up in 2002 with four protégés to form a string quintet called the Zukerman Chamber Players. The quintet amassed an impressive international touring schedule with close to two hundred concerts and four discs on the CBC, Altara and Sony labels

Zukerman Trio

The Studio Hall

The Academy join American Cellist Gary Hoffman on a tour of the USA. Making his musical debut at the Wigmore Hall in London at the age of fifteen, quickly followed by New York, Gary became the youngest faculty appointee in the history of the Indiana University School of Music at the age of twenty-two. After winning the Premier Grand Prix of the Rostropovich International Competition in Paris in 1986, he embarked on an international career, appearing with the world’s most noted orchestras, in major recital and chamber music series and at prestigious festivals.

Gary Hoffman USA

Queens University of Charlotte

Gaillard Center

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

University of Iowa

Newberry Opera House

Midwest Trust Center

Washington University in St. Louis

Johannes Moser must regrettably withdraw from upcoming performances for health reasons. We wish him well and hope to collaborate with him again in the future. We are delighted to welcome esteemed cellist Gary Hoffman to work with ASMF for the first time, and look forward to our performances with Gary in the UK and US in the coming months. – ASMF

Gary Hoffman – London

St Martin-in-the-Fields

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Schumann

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