Cellist

Imagine as an aspiring tennis pro, you get an hour on the court with Venus Williams or Rafael Nadal. Or, as an early career golf talent, hitting the links with Tiger Woods? x2 is the classical music version of this dream – realized before a live audience. This unique series features our Academy Artists paired with the brilliant 2023 fellows – the energy is explosive as emerging talents dance with legends.

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x2: Jake Heggie & Brahms Piano Quintet

Music Academy of the West

What could be more delightful than pre-concert picnic in the gorgeous Academy gardens? This series features our most fellow driven music. Fellows choose their own works for the program, put together their own ensembles, and share for your listening pleasure. Bring your own picnic and take a seat at the tables before the concert starts, for a lively summer social event!

Picnic Concert #4

What happens when you get 3 cellos on a stage? How about 4? 8? Or even 12? Take advantage of a unique opportunity to hear complex, challenging, and masterful pieces that can only be played with a veritable choir of cellos.

Cello Fest

Long ago, small groups of classical musicians entertained nobility in the elegant salons where they held court. The music was designed for the space – intimate, inviting, elegant in every detail.

Today, modern audiences can partake in this experience in a less formal setting, with a series of exquisite chamber concerts, each preceded by a wine reception.

Chamber Night #4: Schreker to Shostakovich

Our masterclasses give audiences a glimpse into our fellows’ journey to classical greatness. It’s an opportunity to observe a one-on-one teaching session between teaching artist and fellow.

Cello Masterclasses

Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows. Starring alumna mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke in a World Premiere by Tom Cipullo

Hamzah Zaidi

Cellist

Events

Aug 3, 2023

x2: Jake Heggie & Brahms Piano Quintet · Music Academy of the West

Jul 28, 2023

Picnic Concert #4 · Music Academy of the West

Jul 22, 2023

Cello Fest · Music Academy of the West

Jul 19, 2023

Chamber Night #4: Schreker to Shostakovich · Music Academy of the West

Jun 21 - Aug 2, 2023

Cello Masterclasses · Music Academy of the West

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