Composer

Dutch-Argentinian soprano Ana-Carmen Balestra is known for her clear expressive voice and sparkling stage presence. A graduate of the Guildhall Opera Course, she has garnered attention for her talent as both an opera and lieder singer.

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Ana-Carmen Balestra soprano & Salome Jordania piano

The Bridgewater Hall

Eddie Zhou, violin

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Operetta melodies by Johann Strauss, Emmerich Kálmán, and Franz Lehár are part of the New Favoriten Mandolin Orchestra's regular repertoire. This concert, steeped in tradition, celebrates the orchestra's 75th anniversary and is committed to offering a special program. This includes compositions dedicated to the orchestra over its long history, such as "Mein Favoriten" by Ernst Mifka. You can also look forward to vocal performances by our guests Katharina Jing An Gebauer and Alexander Mutafchiyski, a surprise, and the witty commentary by Victor Kautsch. Eduard Papazoff will conduct the concert.

The New Favorite Mandoline Orchestra Is 75

Das MuTh

Aigul Akhmetshina

San Carlo Theatre

This program ends as it begins—with breathtaking string quintets! Mozart’s Third exudes an effortless joy and elegance, weaving playful melodies into lively and refined conversations between the instruments. Composer and LA Phil violist John Hayhurst’s Adagio is rather brief yet comforting, drawing inspiration from the final words of Emily Dickinson, Jane Austen, and Michael Lando.

Mozart & Benavides

Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Quatrâmes quartet's repertoire is vast, from baroque to classical, including arrangements of tangos, opera arias, and film music. These musicians, members of the Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie, will offer you unforgettable musical moments and share with you their passion and love for music.

Quatrâmes Quartet

Espace Culturel François Calvet

True to its mission of promoting and raising awareness of classical music, the Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie travels across the Occitanie region in various formations.

COR-des Quartet

La Tuilerie

Winners of the Silver Medal at the 2021 Fischoff Competition and Winners of the 2022 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, the Galvin Cello Quartet explores the limitless range of a cello ensemble by bringing together new works representing diverse cultural backgrounds while seeking to establish the cello quartet as a core part of the classical music world.

Galvin Cello Quartet

Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center

Tango Fenesta

Comedia Theater

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with "Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade," featuring the world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman alongside the Nashville Symphony, under the baton of Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero. Perlman, celebrated for his extraordinary talent and captivating charm, will bring to life a selection of beloved cinematic scores. The program includes Paul Dukas’ enchanting "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," Ennio Morricone’s poignant "Love Theme" from "Cinema Paradiso," and a medley of John Williams’ evocative themes from "Far and Away," "Sabrina," and "Schindler’s List." Adding to the evening's allure, the performance will also feature Carlos Gardel’s passionate "Tango Por Una Cabeza" from "Scent of a Woman," among other timeless pieces. This concert promises a rich tapestry of music that transcends the screen, offering a unique opportunity to experience these iconic film scores in a live orchestral setting.

Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade

Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman in concert with the Charleston Symphony. For one night only, Perlman will dazzle audiences with a program of celebrated works that showcase his unparalleled virtuosity and pay homage to Jewish culture.

Among his impressive list of accolades, Mr. Perlman has been honored with a Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Arts, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, 16 GRAMMY® Awards, and 4 Emmy Awards. 

An Evening with Itzhak Perlman

Gaillard Center

Cirque de la Symphonie brings the magic of cirque to the music hall with your Charleston Symphony. Artists include the most amazing experts of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world — aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen. The stunning aerialists, dazzling dancers, and unbelievable feats are superbly choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular music performed live onstage with the orchestra.

Cirque de la Symphonie

Pieces by Bartók, Bozza, Piazzolla, and Gardel


Wednesday concert at Frederiksberg Rådhus

Frederiksberg Town Hall

Celebrate the Philharmonic Society of Orange County's 70th anniversary season at our Opening Night concert! This intimate evening pairs Grammy Award-winner Isabel Leonard, the glamorous mezzo-soprano who has dazzled opera lovers at the great houses worldwide, with Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, praised by Billboard as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” in a recital featuring popular arias and beloved songs.

Pablo Sainz-Villegas & Isabel Leonard

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

### Event Description: ROCO Connections: Sight and Sound

**Date and Time:** Thursday, October 12, 2023, 7:00 PM

**Location:** Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), Lynn Wyatt Theater, Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA

**Event Overview:**
ROCO’s Connections Series returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with an enchanting evening of chamber music titled "Sight and Sound." This event, curated by and featuring ROCO violinist Eva Burmeister, alongside ROCO pianist Audrey Andrist, promises a unique blend of music and visual art. The concert will be paired with selected artworks from MFAH’s collections, offering a multisensory experience in collaboration with the museum.

**Program:**
- **Johann Sebastian Bach**: Violin Sonata in G Major BMV 1019, Allegro
- **Lili Boulanger**: Nocturne and Cortége
- **Ludwig van Beethoven**: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, I. Allegro con brio
- **Melanie Bonis**: Allegretto
- **Arvò Pärt**: Spiegel im Spiegel
- **Carlos Gardel**: Por una Cabeza (arranged by John Williams)
- **Edward Grieg**: Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor Op. 45, I. Allegro molto ed appassionato

**Artists:**
- **Eva Burmeister**: Violin
- **Audrey Andrist**: Piano

**Additional Information:**
The concert will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Lynn Wyatt Theater. Following the performance, attendees are invited to join a docent-led tour of the featured artworks. This concert is free with Museum Admission.

**Map and Directions:**
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Join us for an evening where music and art converge, creating a memorable cultural experience.

ROCO Connections: Sight and Sound

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Galvin Cello Quartet performs an eclectic program featuring “Winter” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and works by Gardel, Penderecki, Fitzhagen, Boccherini, and Paganini.

Community Concert III

Vail Interfaith Chapel

Multi-grammy winning opera star Ana Maria Martinez and renowned pianist César Cañón present an immersion into Spanish song, culture, and dance performed by the brilliant vocal fellows. The flamenco performance of Manuel Gutierrez, who Figaro called “incredibly explosive” is not to be missed.

Una Noche En Miraflores

Music Academy of the West

Adrian Rogers ’23 (Violin) performs a senior recital.

Certificate Recital: Adrian Rogers, Violin

Taplin Auditorium

In this final Pops concert of the 2022-2023 season, it will be difficult to stay in your seat with spirited music from around the world. From tangoes and rumbas to folk dances and waltzes, the CSO has it covered in this melting pot of sounds, accompanied by special dance groups.

George Gershwin was inspired by a trip to Cuba for his Cuban Overture. Let the toe-tapping commence with selections from Slavonic Dance composed by Antonín Dvořák, Piazzolla’s Tangos, and Manuel de Falla’s Suite No. 1 from The Three-Cornered Hat to Cinco de Salsa and music from Lord of the Dance. Enjoy the high-energy “Mambo” from West Side Story and more. You’ll be on your feet for the evening!

Let's Dance!

Beauty, thrills and majesty! This popular troupe returns by popular demand with a show featuring a jaw-dropping fusion of fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen who perform their cirque acts while Pacific Symphony provides a soundtrack of classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites.

True to its mission of promoting and raising awareness of classical music, the Montpellier Occitanie National Opera Orchestra tours the Occitanie region in various formations. The COR-des quartet is composed of two musicians from the Montpellier Occitanie National Orchestra, Julie Arnulfo (violin) and Sylvain Carboni (horn), and two collaborators, Nicolas Paul on cello and Olga Carboni on violin. From classical hits to essential French songs, among other gems, the four musicians offer a rich and eclectic program, some of whose melodies will stay with you long after the concert!

Composer

Carlos Gardel

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 15, 2026

COR-des Quartet · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Dec 13, 2026

COR-des Quartet · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Past events

May 6, 2026

Ana-Carmen Balestra soprano & Salome Jordania piano · The Bridgewater Hall

Apr 25, 2026

Eddie Zhou, violin · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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