It’s Southeastern Virginia’s grandest Messiah! Iconic music including the Hallelujah chorus portrays one of the greatest stories ever told. This year will feature the full Christmas portion in addition to selections from the second and third parts of this sacred masterpiece which are sure to inspire. Norfolk native Anthony Parnther delighted audiences during his appearance with the VSO in 2023, and we’re delighted to invite him back to the podium!

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Handel’s Messiah

First Baptist Church / Primera Iglesia Bautista

Harrison Opera House

One of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music, Lúnasa has sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,000 shows across 36 countries. Their complex arrangements and unique sound have reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Collaborations with singers Natalie Merchant, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Tim O’Brien and high-profile concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Glastonbury Festival, and Bercy Arena Paris have broadened the band’s audience and cemented its place at the forefront of contemporary Irish music.

A Celtic Holiday with Lúnasa

Groton Hill Music Center

Pre-College Chamber Music

The Juilliard School

2. Chamber music

Händel-Haus

2024 Winter Baroque

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Newburyport

Formed in 2019, the ensemble – whose name takes and combines the first two letters of each player’s surname – consists of three long-term collaborators who enjoy playing together as much as their own individual careers. Two beloved works from the late-Romantic period – Brahms’s piece from 1854, revised in 1889; his protégé Dvořák’s from 1876 – form the programme.

Salieca Piano Trio

Wigmore Hall

Chamber Music Concert IV

Oper Frankfurt

In the words of Salvatore Accardo, ‘Francesca is one of the most extraordinary talents I have encountered. She possesses a brilliant and infallible technique and a beautiful, warm and appealing tone. Her musicality is full of imagination and at the same time very faithful to the score’. The Italian-American violinist now enjoys a busy international career founded on – as a Gramophone critic once put it – ‘playing that combines tonal purity, verve, and an evident delight in the unexpected’.

Francesca Dego violin; Alessandro Taverna piano

Celebrate the turning of the year with an a cappella choral ensemble that both nationally and internationally has held a unique position among such groups ever since its foundation in 1968.

The King's Singers

Experience big performances on a more intimate scale when musicians from the LA Phil perform chamber music in small ensembles. Come early and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine before the performance, starting at 6:30pm.

Chamber Music with the LA Phil

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Schumann’s Piano Quintet

Naples Philharmonic

If the factor of continuity alone were a quality feature of contemporary jazz, one would inevitably have to associate it with the Berlin pianist Julia Hülsmann and her partners who have proven themselves over decades.

Julia Hülsmann Quartet

Museum Ludwig

“The power of the Dover Quartet to communicate a work with awesome sophistication borders on the spiritual…” raves the Calgary Herald. Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last century by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. The group’s awards include a sweep of all prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and prizes at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition. The quartet has also been honored with the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, and Lincoln Center’s Hunt Family Award. Recent collaborators include pianist Emanuel Ax, harpist Bridget Kibbey, bassist Edgar Meyer, and bass-baritone Davóne Tines, and the quartet has premiered works by Mason Bates, Marc Neikrug, and Chris Rogerson.

Dover Quartet

Northwestern University

Daniel Ching, a founding member of the Miró Quartet, began his violin studies at the age of 3 under tutelage of his father. At age 5, he entered the San Francisco Conservatory Preparatory Division on a full twelve‐year scholarship, where he studied violin with Serban Rusu and Zaven Melikian, and chamber music with Susan Bates. At the age of 10, Daniel was first introduced to string quartets.A graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Daniel studied violin with Kathleen Winkler, Roland and Almita Vamos, and conducting with Robert Spano and Peter Jaffe. He completed his Masters degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with former Cleveland Quartet violinist Donald Weilerstein. He also studied recording engineering and production with Thomas Knab of Telarc, and subsequently engineered the Miró Quartet’s first promotional disc. Daniel is on faculty at the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches private violin students and coaches chamber music. He concurrently maintains an active international touring schedule as a member of the Miró Quartet.

Winter Salon: Miró Quartet

In a Private Home Arizona

Blues & Bass

Opus Concert Cafe

5th Plaza

The annual Young Artist Chamber Music Marathon Gala features a winter wonderland of chamber music favorites. Young Artist groups perform classical music chamber works over two days.

Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Young Artist Chamber Music Marathon

Mercer University

Step into the vibrant world of Pink Martini, where music transcends borders and cultures, and diversity is celebrated like never before. Born out of a desire to bring more soulful and inclusive melodies to the political scene, Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994, a 'little orchestra' with big dreams. Their eclectic mix of classical, jazz, and pop quickly became a sensation, captivating audiences worldwide. Joined by China Forbes, Pink Martini's journey took flight, with their debut song 'Sympathique' resonating across France and beyond.

Pink Martini

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations

### Event Description: Isidore Quartet Concert

**Date and Time:** January 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM)

**Location:** Sunset Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an enchanting evening with the acclaimed Isidore Quartet, featuring a captivating program that showcases their exceptional talent and versatility. The concert will include a pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM, providing insights into the evening's repertoire and the quartet's artistic journey.

**Program:**
- **Erwin Schulhoff:** Five Pieces for String Quartet
- **Felix Mendelssohn:** String Quintet No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 44 No. 3
- **Gabriella Smith:** Carrot Revolution for String Quartet
- **Maurice Ravel:** String Quartet in F Major

**About the Isidore Quartet:**
Formed in 2019, the Isidore Quartet has quickly risen to prominence, winning the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022. The ensemble, consisting of Adrian Steele (violin), Phoenix Avalon (violin), Devin Moore (viola), and Joshua McClendon (cello), is known for its innovative approach to both classical and contemporary repertoire. Their performances are characterized by a focus and command that belies their years, often leaving audiences in awe.

**Tickets:**
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**Additional Information:**
For more details about the Isidore Quartet and their upcoming performances, visit their [website](#).

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Isidore Quartet's blazing virtuosity and profound musicality in the beautiful setting of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Isidore Quartet

Sunset Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Amarillo Symphony presents "Centuries of Musical Joy" on January 11, 2025, at the AmTech Career Academy. This special concert will showcase the talents of renowned artists including Annie Chalex Boyle on violin, Bill Takacs and David Lough on trumpets, Daniel Del Pino on piano, and David In-Jae Cho as the conductor, leading the Amarillo Virtuosi chamber orchestra.

The evening's repertoire will feature a selection of classical masterpieces, including George Fredric Handel's Concerto Grosso no. 1, op. 6 HWV 319, Francesco Manfredini's Concerto for 2 trumpets, Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for two trumpets in C major, RV 537, Benjamin Britten's Simple Symphony, and Felix Mendelssohn's Double concerto for violin and piano. This concert will highlight the exceptional skills of our trumpeters, Bill Takacs and David Lough, with the double trumpet concertos of Manfredini and Vivaldi, and will also feature a thrilling performance of Mendelssohn's Double concerto by Annie Chalex Boyle and Daniel Del Pino.

The event will take place at the AmTech Career Academy, located at 3601 Plains Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79102, United States. More information about the venue can be found on their website: https://amtech.amaisd.org/.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the joy and beauty of classical music performed by some of the most talented musicians in the industry. Single tickets will be available closer to the event date. Stay updated on the latest news and events from the Amarillo Symphony by visiting our website or calling 806.376.8782 for season ticket details and more information.

Centuries of Musical Joy

AmTech Career Academy

French favorites meet new wonders, led by guest conductor Sunny Xia! While all three French works were written within a decade in the late 19th century, only two⁠—Debussy’s Petite Suite and Fauré’s Pélleas et Mélisande⁠—entered the repertoire. It took more than another century for the music of Augusta Holmès to be discovered, including the lush La nuit et l’amour, an interlude from her larger work inspired by the work of French painter Puvis de Chavannes. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, commissioned by the Sphinx Organization for its Virtuosi, sparkles like the formation of the astronomical phenomenon itself.

Handel’s Messiah

Virginia Symphony Orchestr

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Groton Hill Music Center

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The Juilliard School

2. Chamber music

Staatskapelle Halle

2024 Winter Baroque

Newburyport Chamber Music Festival

Salieca Piano Trio

Wigmore Hall

Chamber Music Concert IV

Oper Frankfurt

Francesca Dego violin; Al...

Wigmore Hall

The King's Singers

Wigmore Hall

Chamber Music with the LA...

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Schumann’s Piano Quintet

Naples Philharmonic

Julia Hülsmann Quartet

Kölner Philharmonie

Dover Quartet

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Winter Salon: Miró Quarte...

Chamber Music Sedona

Blues & Bass

Orchestra Iowa

Robert McDuffie Center fo...

Mercer University Townsend School of Mus...

Pink Martini

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performin...

Isidore Quartet

Chamber Music Monterey Bay

Centuries of Musical Joy

The Amarillo Symphony

French Impressions

Tucson Symphony Orchestra