Composer

Katelyn Moon, violin

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Xin Quan, violin

Lisa An, violin

Sean Jang, violin

Amina Knapp, violin

Lucy Nemeth, violin

Chloe Chung, violin

Hannah Zhao, violin

Diana Tishchenko likely still has fond memories of her last performance with the Duisburg Philharmonic : In June 2024, the Ukrainian-born violinist, who was born in Crimea, played a violin concerto by the Ukrainian composer Yevhen Stankovych – and received enthusiastic applause from the audience for this politically powerful statement. Now she returns as a chamber musician and, together with her piano partner José Gallardo, who returns after his Duisburg debut in the 2024/2025 season, will present European composers who have played with the soundscape of America. The Frenchman Ravel incorporated elements of jazz, which was still new and exciting at the time, into his violin sonata. Jazz harmonies and sophisticated rhythms can also be heard in the concert fantasy that Igor Frolov compiled on themes from George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess," including the catchy tune "Summertime." César Franck, for his part, composed his violin sonata—still a classic in the repertoire today—as a wedding gift for the Belgian violin virtuoso and fellow composer Eugène Ysaÿe. Ysaÿe, too, dedicated his sonata to a famous colleague: the Romanian composer George Enescu, with whom he once performed together.

Sound worlds between Europe and America

CityPalais

EPSG:4326

Emmalena Huning, violin

Curtis Institute of Music

One of the great violinists of our time, Augustin Hadelich performs works by Telemann, J.S. Bach, Paganini, and others that have inspired him and helped shape his career.

Artist Spotlight: Augustin Hadelich

David Geffen Hall

Violinist Benjamin Beilman has built an international audience of listeners enthralled by his golden tone, impeccable technique, and magnetic musicianship. Truly a violinist’s violinist, Beilman excels at whatever he plays, from classic to contemporary, with equal appeal. Partnering with Beilman for this special concert is pianist Gloria Chien, a long-time presence at CMS and one of today’s most sought-after collaborators.

An Evening with Benjamin Beilman and Gloria Chien

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Huang Plays Arensky

Naples Philharmonic

Trio Lirico is an ensemble of international renown: founded in 2014, the ensemble unites the high-calibre artists Franziska Pietsch, Atilla Aldemir and Hila Karni, who dedicate themselves to a broad and exquisite repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary music. The ensemble’s debut album on the 100th anniversary of Max Reger’s death has already attracted great international attention and was nominated for prestigious awards such as the ICMA and the German Record Critics’ Award.

Lyric Trio

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Solo violin works continue Augustin Hadelich’s residency this season, culminating in J.S. Bach’s D minor Partita with the expressively and technically transcendent Chaconne — considered the “Everest” of violin performance. The Partita is balanced by music of Bach’s contemporary Georg Philipp Telemann, selections from Nicolò Paganini’s brilliant Caprices, and a Bach-inspired solo sonata from 1923 by the Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, the Sonata No. 5, from 1923. American composer Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s 1979 Blue/s Forms is a work championed by Hadelich in recital.

Augustin Hadelich in Recital

The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul

1. Chamber Music in Strausberg – Duo and String Quartet

Kreismusikschule Märkisch-Oderland

In the words of Kerson Leong himself: "I could think of no better way to emphasize the perennial power and relevance of J.S. Bach’s music than to include two of his most monumental works for solo violin – the idyllic C major sonata as well as the legendary D minor Chaconne – and to juxtapose them with two solo sonatas by the 20th-century Belgian violin giant Eugène Ysaÿe, directly inspired by Bach’s writings and containing an emotional power that has captured my imagination on a personal level. The ethereal atmosphere captured by this interplay is strengthened by two pieces originally for classical guitar, including one I arranged myself."

Cecilian Chamber Series - Bach + Bratwurst and Beer

Darke Hall

Matinée des Jeunes Etoiles VI

Gstaad Chapel

Violin Solo

St. Johannis Church

“Strung Together” offers a compelling exploration of musical dialogue across time, style, and instrumentation. The program opens with a contemporary reimagining of the Baroque concerto grosso form, where individual voices emerge from and return to the ensemble in a dynamic interplay of textures and timbres. This modern take honors the genre’s roots while embracing a fresh, expressive language that reflects today’s diverse musical landscape.

Strung Together

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Roots in the Exil – Music for the Planet II – Escape to Exile IV

Saanen Church

“This program delves into the legends and myths of violin lore via the three-sided conversation between violin, violinist, and composer. We kick off this journey with a solo violin sonata composed by the namesake of the violin I now play, the Belgian virtuoso Eugène Ysaÿe. The Devil’s Trill Sonata is the virtuosic consequence of a Faustian pact between Tartini and his violin teacher—the devil himself. Franz Schubert gushed “I have heard an angel sing” after attending a sold-out performance in Vienna by Niccolò Paganini on his famed “Cannone” Guarneri del Gesù. The second half of the concert features more earthly pursuits in the form of two wedding gifts. César Franck dedicated his famed sonata to his longtime collaborator and friend Eugène Ysaÿe on his wedding day (you can’t miss the church bells in the finale). For my own nuptials last summer, my groomsman and musical best friend, composer Chris Rogerson, presented me with this Arietta.”

Benjamin Beilman, violin, and Gloria Chien, piano

Menlo School Campus

Bach reached the pinnacle of his contrapuntal creativity at a time when the century was turning its back on him. Fortunately for his posterity, otherwise he would not have left behind one of the most coveted and yet most difficult works in cello literature. The purist beauty of the music, coupled with its technical difficulties, as well as the numerous unanswered questions of interpretation, lead some cellists to devote their entire lives to intensive study of the suites. Alexander Warenberg, too, has taken on this life's work. In addition to his award from ARD, he also received a special prize from the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2024 for his performance in the final round of the music competition. At Schloss Favorite, you will have the opportunity to experience this promising cellist at work. In addition to the dance suites, Alexander Warenberg will also present a Bach-inspired sonata by the Belgian composer Eugène Ysaÿe.

Alexander Warenberg

Schloss Favorite, Ludwigsburg

One of the most captivating artistic voices of our time, Tessa Lark is consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance. Increasingly in demand in the classical realm, in 2020 she was nominated for a GRAMMY® in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category. She is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky, delighting audiences with programming that includes Appalachian and bluegrass music. This program will include works by Ysaÿe, Telemann, Bach, and Lark's own arrangements.

Tessa Lark, Violin: Stradgrass

Trinity Church in Princeton

Eugène Ysaÿe

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud

Yiyang Li explores the timeless power of solo violin through two G minor sonatas—Bach’s Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001 and Ysaÿe’s Sonata No. 1, Op. 27.

Student Degree Recital: Yiyang Li D.M.A Violin Recital

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Graduating Student Recital | Daniela Nupan, violin

Longy School of Music of Bard College

Experience the majestic blend of cultures with the "Symphonie du Nouveau Monde" performed by the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL) under the baton of Pablo González. This iconic symphony, first premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York in 1893, is a masterful fusion of Czech music and melodies inspired by the musical folklore of the Native Americans. Notably, it features one of the most beautiful themes ever written for the English horn in its slow movement.

The concert will also spotlight the orchestral music of Ysaÿe, which has seen a resurgence of interest over the past decade. Among the rediscovered gems is the enchanting "Poème nocturne" from 1926, with the OPRL having the honor of recording the first album of this piece in December 2023.

This performance is part of the "Grands classiques" series and is available for both subscription and à la carte booking. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a program that includes DELIUS's "The Walk to the Paradise Garden," YSAŸE's "Poème nocturne," and DVOŘÁK's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World."

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Salle Philharmonique in Liège on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 20:00. The concert duration is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Tickets can be reserved through the OPRL's official website or by visiting the box office. Don't miss this symphonic journey that bridges continents and cultures, showcasing the universal language of music.

New World Symphony

Arsenal

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

Triangel

Camden Stohl performs a recital of works by Ysaÿe, Sibelius, Debussy and more.

Student Degree Recital: Camden Stohl M.M. violin recital

University of Maryland

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Music. Laura Hoyos is a student of Matthew Lammers.

Laura Hoyos, Violin

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Bachelor of Music. Megan Martono is a student of Paul Kantor.

Megan Martono, Violin

Kiran Kaur performs a recital of works by Brahms, Ysaÿe and Dvořák

Student Degree Recital: Kiran Kaur B.M. violin senior recital

Eleanor Sturm presents her master's recital in collaboration with pianist Alexei Ulitin.

Student Degree Recital: Eleanor Sturm M.M. violin 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.

Jaimie Yoon, violin - First Year Master's Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after violinists on the international stage.

Masterclass with James Ehnes

Student Recital: Joshua Lee

Carnegie Mellon University

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Artist Diploma. Jaewon Wee is a student of Cho-Liang Lin. 

Jaewon Wee, Violin

Since its inception, Musica Juventutis has been a cornerstone of Austrian concert culture and a fixture in the Vienna Konzerthaus's music program. Many internationally acclaimed artists, such as Angelika Kirchschlager, Till Fellner, and Patricia Kopatchinskaja, made their debuts as part of Musica Juventutis. This year, we present Leonhard Baumgartner, an up-and-coming violinist who made his debut with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the age of 15. With this series, the Vienna and Blaibach concert halls are continuing a collaboration made possible through the generous support of Dr. Burkhard and Gabriele Gantenbein.

Prizewinners' Concert Musica Juventutis

Blaibach Concert Hall

Hannah White

Crosstown Concourse

University of Memphis

 St. Paul's Church / Iglesia Anglicana de San Pablo

»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

Paul Huang was a recipient of a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists. Huang makes recent and forthcoming appearances with the Mariinsky Orchestra with Valery Gergiev, Detroit Symphony with Leonard Slatkin, Houston Symphony with Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Rotterdam Philharmonic with Lahav Shani, Seoul Philharmonic with Markus Stenz, and return to the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan as its artist-in-residence. A frequent guest artist at music festivals worldwide, he recently stepped in for Anne-Sophie Mutter at Bravo! Vail Music Festival playing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 with Chamber Orchestra Vienna-Berlin as well as recital debuts at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland and Aspen Music Festival, both to critical acclaim. He is an artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and plays on the legendary 1742 ex-Wieniawski Guarneri del Gesù on loan through the Stradivari Society of Chicago.

PAUL HUANG, violin DANBI UM, violin AMY YANG, piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts. Fiona Shea is a student of Kathleen Winkler.

Fiona Shea, Violin

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

Masterclass: Sonja Van Beek, violin

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Music. Yubin Kim is a student of Paul Kantor.

Yubin Kim, Violin

Students of Susan Lorette Dunn’s Presence on Stage

Ana Julija Mlejnik Železnik is a Slovenian violinist who has performed as a soloist on international stages such as Tokyo, Paris, London, Brussels, Ancona, Ljubljana and Toronto. She has won the first prize at the Genoa International Competition and has shared the stage with many important musicians. She is also the artistic director of the Loka da Camera Chamber Music Festival in Škofja Loka, Slovenia. Additionally, she is a member of several chamber music ensembles.

Lunchtime Recital: Ana Julija Mlejnik Železnik, violin

The Hearn Recital Room

To start our Classics Series, Music Director Nicholas Hersh and the MSO will guide us through the four seasons. The evening will start with Mendelssohn’s romantic Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ortiz’s La Calaca which features driving rhythms and stirring melodies inspired by the traditions of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) that celebrate the afterlife in Mexican culture. Finally, we’ll dive deeper into each season with a “mixtape” from Hersh featuring one movement each from Vivaldi, Richter, Ysaÿe, and Piazzolla to create an exploration not only of the seasons, but of each of their cultures.

The Four Seasons Mixtape

Gallo Center for the Arts

Charlotte Spruit returns to perform a solo recital at Wigmore Hall. A YCAT artist since 2023, and winner of the First Prize at the Leipzig International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition, Charlotte plays frequently at chamber music festivals across Europe. Her work intertwining music with different art forms led her to first prize at the Goodmesh Concours in 2022.

Charlotte Spruit violin

Wigmore Hall

Internationally renowned concert violinist James Ehnes leads a master class with Shepherd School students

James Ehnes, Violin

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts. Ariel Lee is a student of Kathleen Winkler. 

Ariel Seunghyun Lee, Violin

This concert marks the Tippet debut of two multi-faceted artists – Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark and classical and jazz harpist Charles Overton. Tessa Lark, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance, is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky. Charles Overton is a frequent performer with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, as well as jazz clubs throughout the northeast. He aims to create a musical environment that is accessible, exciting, and resonates deeply with audiences. Lark and Overton are performers, arrangers, and composers of a program including early romantic virtuoso music by Camille Saint-Saëns, Eugène Ysaÿe, and Jean Cras; a traditional fiddle work “Boy in the Gap”; and the Morgan Lewis jazz standard "How High the Moon". Their performance will conclude with a trip to Argentina for Astor Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango.

Tessa Lark, violin, Charles Overton, harp

Tippet Rise Art Center

Concert 7: “Salon Concert”

Angel Fire Community Center

Fiesta 41!

New Zealand-born violinist Geneva Lewis has forged a reputation as a musician of consummate artistry. Named a BBC New Generation Artist (2022–24), Ms. Lewis is also the recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, and a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant. She was Grand Prize winner of the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Competition, winner of the Kronberg Academy’s Prince of Hesse Prize (2021), Musical America’s New Artist of the Month (June 2021), a Performance Today Young Artist in Residence, and a YCAT Concordia Artist.

Solo Recitals at the Strand: Geneva Lewis, violin

Strand Theatre, Rockland

This summer, enjoy the magic of the Curtis Recital Series from home with our summer broadcast series. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to enjoy never-before-broadcast performances every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Broadcast: Debussy, Poulenc, and more

Join us on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7:30 PM for an extraordinary evening with the La Jolla Music Society at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. The event, titled "Danse Macabre," promises a night filled with haunting melodies, mystical dance, and an unforgettable tapestry of music that bridges the ethereal with the deeply moving.

The program features a diverse range of compositions, starting with Ysaÿe's Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor "Obsession," performed by the virtuoso Augustin Hadelich. Experience the intense narratives of Ravel's works and the whimsical charm of Martin Butler's Roald Dahl-inspired "Dirty Beasts," with a cast of talented musicians including Inon Barnatan (piano), Rose Lombardo (flute/piccolo), and many more.

A highlight of the evening will be the US Premiere of Thomas Adès' "Catch," showcasing the talents of Mark Simpson (clarinet), Alexi Kenney (violin), Jay Campbell (cello), and Thomas Adès himself on piano. The program also includes Saint-Saëns' iconic "Danse Macabre for Violin and Piano, Op. 40," bringing to life the playful yet haunting themes of the night.

The evening culminates with Schubert's profound "String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810 Death and the Maiden," performed by an ensemble of exceptional musicians including Andrew Wan and Tessa Lark on violins, Teng Li on viola, and Jonathan Swensen on cello.

Don't miss this mesmerizing journey through music that oscillates between the playful and the profound, making "Danse Macabre" a night to remember.

Danse Macabre

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Eclectic Series: Bach, Kreisler, Grażyna Bacewicz, Karen Naifeh Harmon, Ysaÿe

Bargemusic

Anna Agafia | Violin Recital

Real Collegio di Lucca

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at Caramoor in Katonah, NY, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, featuring the exceptional talents of American violinist Kevin Zhu and pianist Maxim Lando. The recital is set to take place in the intimate setting of the Music Room at 5:00pm, offering a unique opportunity to experience the virtuosity of these young artists up close.

Kevin Zhu, a violin prodigy who began his musical journey at the tender age of three, has since garnered international acclaim, winning prestigious competitions such as the Paganini Competition and receiving the Avery Fisher Career Grant. Known for his "awesome technical command and maturity" (The Strad) and "absolute virtuosity" (L’ape musicale), Zhu continues to dazzle audiences worldwide with his performances.

Joining him is the equally talented Maxim Lando, a pianist celebrated for his "remarkable virtuosity and musical sensitivity." Lando has made headlines performing alongside renowned artists and has won numerous awards, including the Gilmore Young Artist Award and First Prize in both the New York Franz Liszt International Competition and The Vendome Prize.

The program for the evening includes a selection of works that showcase the depth and breadth of their musical artistry, featuring compositions by Maurice Ravel, Eugène Ysaÿe, Lili Boulanger, and Franz Waxman.

Before the concert, take advantage of the free shuttle service from Metro North’s Katonah train station to Caramoor, starting 1.5 hours before the performance. And don't let the weather concern you; the event will take place rain or shine in the fully indoor Music Room. Enhance your visit by exploring select rooms of the Rosen House during our Open House hours from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, no RSVP required.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the extraordinary talents of Kevin Zhu and Maxim Lando in a recital that promises to be a highlight of the summer season at Caramoor. Buy your tickets now and add this event to your calendar for an evening of exquisite music and artistic brilliance.

Kevin Zhu, violin Maxim Lando, piano

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of violin mastery as Rose Marie Haselhorst takes the stage for her Master of Music recital. This captivating event will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 2:30pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University. 

Rose Marie, a talented student of Blair Milton, will be accompanied by Nathan Canfield on piano, presenting a program that promises to enchant and inspire. The repertoire includes J.S. Bach's profound "Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004," the emotionally charged "Sonata No. 3 in D Minor Ballade, Op. 27" by Eugène Ysaÿe, and Max Bruch's evocative "Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46."

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of violin music performed by emerging talents. No tickets are required for attendance.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Don't miss this opportunity to support young musicians and immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music.

Rose Marie Haselhorst, violin

Pleasant Hill, KY

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery as Mingyue Fei takes the stage at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT. This free event, part of Mingyue Fei's Master of Music recital, showcases the exceptional talent of a student under the tutelage of Gerardo Ribeiro. Accompanied by Liang-yu Wang on piano, the program promises a captivating journey through the works of Niccolò Paganini, Johannes Brahms, Eugène Ysaÿe, and Franz Schubert.

The evening's repertoire includes Paganini's challenging "Caprice No. 24 in A Minor" from his 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1, Brahms' lyrical "Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano in G Major, Op. 78 Regensonate," Ysaÿe's expressive "Sonata No. 2 for Violin in A Minor, Op. 27," and Schubert's imaginative "Fantasia for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934."

Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall offers an intimate setting with a stunning backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood covered with African moabi wood, along with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment, ensure an immersive listening experience.

No tickets are required for this event, and it will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Mingyue Fei and Liang-yu Wang in a program that spans the breadth of violin literature.

Mingyue Fei, violin

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery as Angela Choi, a talented Bachelor of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her student recital. Under the tutelage of Yuan-Qing Yu, Angela will perform a captivating program featuring works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Eugène Ysaÿe, and Maurice Ravel. The recital will include Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, Ysaÿe's Sonata for Solo Violin in D Minor Ballade, Op. 27, No. 3, and Ravel's Violin Sonata No. 2, M. 77.

This special event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Angela will be accompanied by Nathan Canfield on piano, promising an evening of exquisite musical collaboration.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this remarkable display of musical talent. The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, and hosts hundreds of performances and other events each year.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the beauty of classical music performed by one of Northwestern's finest.

Angela Choi, violin

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery as Shijie Li, a talented Master of Music student under the tutelage of Gerardo Ribeiro, presents a captivating recital. This event is set to take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at Northwestern University.

The evening's program promises to be a rich and varied exploration of the violin repertoire, featuring works by Johannes Brahms, Sergei Prokofiev, Eugène Ysaÿe, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Highlights include the dynamic Scherzo from F-A-E Sonata by Brahms, Prokofiev's deeply expressive Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63, Ysaÿe's intricate Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin, and Beethoven's profound Sonata No. 7 in C Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 30. Accompanying Shijie Li on piano will be Liang-yu Wang, adding depth and dimension to this musical journey.

This event is free and open to the public, making it a perfect opportunity for music lovers and aspiring musicians alike to experience the power and beauty of live classical music. No tickets are required, and those unable to attend in person can still be part of the experience through the live stream.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and immerse yourself in the world of classical music at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music.

Shijie Li, violin

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

SPO Chamber Series III: Augustin Hadelich

Industrial Bank of Korea Chamber Hall

Holly Lam is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis, balancing the rigors of a pre-med track with the depth and diversity of double majoring in anthropology and music. Her musical journey began at age four, when she first picked up a violin. Since then, her passion for the art has only grown, encompassing a remarkable proficiency in various instruments, including the piano, viola, and organ. Her musical curiosity has even led her to explore unconventional instruments such as the mesmerizing musical saw. Holly extends her deepest gratitude to her family, friends, and mentors who have supported her multifaceted passions.

Holly Lam, senior violin and organ recital

Washington University in St. Louis

Graduate Recital – Morgan Chan

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Gerschen Cohen Violin Recital: Max Tan

Carnegie Hall

Violin students of Paul Kantor

Student Recital: Emilia Poirier-Molina

Violin students of Kathleen Winkler

A junior recital presented by Michael Bridges, cello in Stull Recital Hall.

Junior Recital: Michael Bridges, cello

Oberlin College

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Hanna Hrybkova is a student of Cho-Liang Lin. 

Hanna Hrybkova, Violin

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical music at the Westminster Symphony Sundays: Piano & String Quintet, presented by the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. This special event will take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Westminster Village Community Center, located at 1120 East Davis Drive, Terre Haute, IN, 47802.

The THSO is excited to offer this free chamber music concert series to the public, featuring performances that last between 45-60 minutes. Each month, attendees are treated to an afternoon filled with magnificent music performed by our talented THSO musicians, including Chian-Yi Victor Tsai on violin, Eugene Chin on viola, Kyle Johnson as the associate principal cello, Aidos Khamitov as the principal double bass, and Louisa Peng on piano.

The program for this event includes a selection of classical masterpieces:
- J.S. Bach's Suite for Cello No. 2, featuring movements such as Prelude and Allemande.
- Eugène Ysaÿe's Sonata No.4 for Solo Violin in E minor, with movements including Allemande Lento maestoso, Sarabande Quasi lento, and Finale Presto ma non troppo.
- Franz Schubert's Trout Quintet in A major, with sections like Andante F major, Allegro Vivace A major.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience great music close to home. Mark your calendars for a Sunday filled with beautiful compositions and outstanding performances by the THSO musicians.

Westminster Symphony Sundays: Piano & String Quintet

Westminster Village Terre Haute

Part II of Oberlin's annual Danenberg Honors Recital featuring some of the Conservatory's most outstanding students.

The Danenberg Honors Recital is named in memory of Emil Charles Danenberg, who served Oberlin as a member of the Conservatory Piano Faculty for thirty years, Dean of the Conservatory of Music and 11th President of Oberlin College.

The Danenberg Honors Recital, Part II

Eugène Ysaÿe was considered one of the leading violinists of his era. The Belgian composer’s Chant d’hiver conjures up a sparkling, winter setting, followed by the song of the nightingale in Stravinsky’s Le chant du Rossignol. The Russian composer originally wrote this for a ballet based on Hans Christian’s Andersen fairytale The Nightingale. The morning concert ends with Respighi’s festive Pini di Roma, a tribute to the eternal city’s stunning pine trees. All these masterpieces bring the beauty of nature to life in music ... Can you think of a better way to start your Sunday morning?

A nightingale in song on Sunday morning

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Valentina Chen, Violin

The Juilliard School

The Antwerp Symphony will pay tribute to the deep connection between nature and music under the baton of Jun Märkl. Vaughan Williams’s The lark ascending is an absolute masterpiece for violin and will be performed on this occasion by Elisabeth Competition laureate Akiko Suwanai. The winter splendour of Ysaÿes Chant d’hiver will be supplemented with the healing song of the nightingale in Stravinsky’s Le Chant du rossignol and the festive Italian magnificence of Respighi’s Pini di Roma. Cosmic force is the main thrust of Uzu, Toshio Hosokawa’s experiential work, which was inspired by traditional Japanese shô music. The orchestra is divided into several groups, both on and off stage, among the audience. That way the audience is surrounded by music: a memorable, immersive experience.

The Lark Ascending

Marta Dorovic (M.M. '24) presents a violin recital.

Student Recital: Marta Dorovic, Violin

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Tucson Convention Center

Nancy Zhou, violin

Bowes Center

The early years of the 20th century witnessed the emergence of a remarkable new approach to composition. This program highlights works by four of the finest composers from this era. In the works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor—one of the most renowned composers of his time—and Reynaldo Hahn audiences will hear genius at work. Known primarily as a violin virtuoso, Eugène Ysaÿe created music that is now regarded as pioneering. Finally, in the piano quintet of the Swiss-American Ernest Bloch, we find one of the most skillful, inventive, and riveting examples of the genre ever created.

Imagination: Coleridge-Taylor, Hahn, Ysaÿe, Bloch

The Barns At Wolf Trap

Ella Eom, Violin

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is one of the true great masterpieces of music history. Beautiful themes, overwhelming virtuosity and rhythmic energy make it one of the most popular of the major concertos. The soloist is German Arabella Steinbacher – one of the world’s leading violinists, who is praised for her colourful and flourishing approach to playing.

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Stockholm City Hall

Mai Matsumoto, Violin

Two stars on the cutting edge of music team up to explore the intersection of tradition and innovation.

Visionary Duo: Tessa Lark & Peter Dugan

Norton Museum of Art

Study concert with violin students under Peter Herresthal

Composer

Eugène Ysaÿe

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 11, 2026

Burning Cella · Paliesius Manor

Oct 19, 2026

Lunchtime Concert: Fantastic Fiddlers · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Jan 28 - Apr 8, 2027

Vero Beach, FL · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Apr 10, 2027

Madison, NJ Dvořák, Ysaÿe, and Coleridge-Taylor · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Apr 10, 2027

Madison, NJ Dvořák, Ysaÿe, and Coleridge-Taylor · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Past events

Jun 8, 2026

Katelyn Moon, violin · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 26, 2026

Xin Quan, violin · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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