Cellist

Join the Festival musicians for this annual concert presenting Mozart and more in our historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. The program includes Mozart's D major viola quintet, Ginastera's Impresiones de la Puna for flute and strings, and Dvorák's only string sextet. The winds also get a chance to shine in Poulenc's sonata for clarinet and bassoon.

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Chamber Concert 2: Mozart in the Mission

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

This program celebrates the quintet in all of its forms. Pianist Stewart Goodyear joins forces with a string quartet for Hummel’s piano quintet; a string trio joins harp and flute for Francaix’s quintet; and we close with Beethoven’s only piece originally conceived for a string quintet. Also on the program is a rhythmic and lyrical duet for violin and soprano by Villa-Lobos.

Chamber Concert 1: Hummel, Françaix & Beethoven

Cuesta College

Enjoy a unique musical experience signature to Festival Mozaic right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara!  Scott Yoo, Music Director of Festival Mozaic and Host of Now Hear This on PBS, presents a free chamber music event featuring Brahms' Piano Quartet in C minor.  You will be treated to a "Notable Encounter," Scott's hybrid lecture/performance format that takes the audience behind the music.  You will learn about the history of the piece, hear some stories about Brahms and what was happening in his life at the time, and gain some insight into the musical elements featured in the piece.  After this 15-20 minute presentation, Scott and the group will perform the entire piece.

Scott Yoo in Santa Barbara

Trinity Episcopal Church

Join Scott Yoo for an interactive musical exploration of Brahms's Piano Quartet in C minor. Throughout the evening you will learn about the composer, hear performances of some selections, and gain insight into the piece. The evening will conclude with a gourmet three-course dinner from Brick and Mortar Catering, paired with delicious Central Coast wines from Sixmilebridge.

Notable Dinner - Brahms Quartet

The Monday Club

The Festival chamber musicians perform an evening of glorious chamber music in the beautiful acoustics of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Chamber Music in the Mission

Join music director Scott Yoo for a look behind the score of Franck's Piano Quintet. Scott and the artists will take you on an exploration into the music by Franck, discussing details of the composer's life, musical elements to listen for, and offer their own perspectives on the piece.

Notable Insight: Franck Piano Quintet

Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center

The Festival artists lead an exciting evening of chamber music at the Harold Miossi Cultural & Performing Arts Center, including the West Coast Premiere of George Tsontakis' Portraits by El Greco Book II.

Sophie Shao

Cellist

Events

Jul 25, 2023

Chamber Concert 2: Mozart in the Mission · Festival Mozaic

Jul 23, 2023

Chamber Concert 1: Hummel, Françaix & Beethoven · Festival Mozaic

May 14, 2023

Scott Yoo in Santa Barbara · Festival Mozaic

May 12, 2023

Notable Dinner - Brahms Quartet · Festival Mozaic

Jul 27, 2022

Chamber Music in the Mission ·

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