In 2026, the Carmel Music Society presents an array of unforgettable musical events featuring some of the world's most renowned artists. From the enchanting voice of coloratura soprano Marielle Murphy to the historic final performances of the Assad Brothers, music enthusiasts will be treated to a series of enthralling performances. Join us as we embark on a musical journey that promises to captivate, inspire, and leave lasting memories for audiences at venues like the Sunset Center and SandBox in California.

Captivating Performances: A Year of Musical Mastery at Carmel Music Society

Chad Hoopes

Owen Dalby

Maiya Papach

Livia Sohn

Amy Schwartz Moretti

Masumi Per Rostad

Michelle Djokic

Saeunn Thorsteindottir

Carmel Music Society

Eight celebrated musicians ignite the stage where tango-fueled fire meets soaring Romantic imagination. Two masterpieces. Eight voices. One unforgettable night.

This evenings' program brings together two electrifying masterworks that redefine the power of chamber music. Osvaldo Golijov’s Last Round pulses with tango-inspired intensity, weaving raw emotion, rhythmic drive, and moments of haunting stillness into a gripping contemporary lament. Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet in E flat Major, composed when the composer was just sixteen, follows as a dazzling celebration of youthful genius—brimming with lyrical beauty, precision, and exuberant energy. Together, these works offer a striking contrast of passion and brilliance, uniting tradition and innovation in an unforgettable evening of chamber music.

Brilliance in Eight - From Tango to Triumph

SandBox

Octet in E-flat Major

Last Round

Brilliance in Eight - From Tango to Triumph

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