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Newport Classical Music Festival presents Pianist Sara Davis Buechner
Jul 8
Newport Classical
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/sara-davis-buechner/ Acclaimed for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence, Sara Davis Buechner is a beloved Newport Classical Festival favorite and one of the most distinctive concert pianists of our time. Lauded for her “intelligence, integrity, and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times), she performs a jazz-inspired program with music by John Alden Carpenter, Vernon Duke, Dana Suesse, Ravel, and Poulenc.
From July 4-22, 2025, Newport Classical offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Newport Classical Music Festival presents The Westerlies
Jul 8
Newport Classical
Blithewold Mansion
101 Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/westerlies-blithewold/ New York-based brass quartet The Westerlies reimagines the American musical landscape, inviting audiences on a trailblazing journey through past and present in music by Caroline Shaw, Westerlies members Chloe Rowlands and Andy Clausen, arrangements by Sam Amidon and Nico Muhly, and more.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Jul 10, 2025
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Third Coast Percussion 20th Anniversary
Jul 10
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/third-coast-percussion/ Third Coast Percussion marks 20 years of genre-defying, award-winning music with Newport Classical. Third Coast’s program features selections from five albums with four GRAMMY nominations and one GRAMMY Award, along with exciting new works commissioned for the ensemble’s 20th anniversary, including music by Clarice Assad, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Jlin, Jessie Montgomery, and Tigran Hamasyan. Join Third Coast for a night that pushes the boundaries of percussion and showcases the innovative spirit of one of contemporary music’s most celebrated ensembles.
From July 4-22, 2025, Newport Classical offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists.
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Wynona Wang in Recital
Jul 10
Newport Classical
The Elms
367 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/wynona-wang/ An enchanting morning at The Elms awaits with the extraordinary Chinese pianist Wynona Yinuo Wang. Winner of the First Prize at the 2018 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, Wynona has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. This one-of-a-kind performance offers the perfect blend of Wynona’s artistry and the mansion’s timeless charm and architecture.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Jul 11, 2025
Newport Classical Music Festival presents The Gesualdo Six
Jul 11
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/gesualdo-six/ The Gesualdo Six, an award-winning British vocal ensemble celebrated for its impeccable blend and imaginative programming, brings its sublime choral artistry to The Breakers. This ensemble of the UK’s finest consort singers has captivated audiences worldwide for the past decade, and will bring to Newport a program inspired by the ancient service of Compline.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Jul 12, 2025
Behind the Curtain
July 12
The Little Theater
Rosie Kearin
Rochester, NY United States http://flo.ticketbud.com/wxxi-chevalier The 2022 Searchlight movie Chevalier, depicts the challenges Anonymous Lover composer,Joseph Bologne, faced as a Black composer in 18th Century, European society. Following the movie, WXXI’s Mona Seghatoleslami and Associate Dean of Equity & Inclusion at the Eastman School of Music Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, will co-moderate a panel including FLO Artistic Director Stephanie Havey, Dr. Julia Hamilton-Touey of Ithaca College, and Jonathan Pierce Rhodes, who will sing the title role The Anonymous Lover.
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Karen Slack: African Queens
Jul 12
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/karen-slack/ GRAMMY Award-winning singer Karen Slack – “one of the nation's most celebrated sopranos” (Trilloquy) – presents African Queens, an extraordinary evening of music and storytelling, featuring a powerful selection of new works by some of today’s most acclaimed composers. This collaborative song cycle shines a spotlight on seven fierce African Queens, whose legacies as rulers and warriors have often been overlooked in the West, with each piece reflecting their beauty, passion, humility, and power.
The Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues.
Jul 15, 2025
Newport Classical Music Festival presents An Evening with Broadway Star Jessica Vosk
Jul 15
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States
401-846-1133
info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/jessica-vosk-tuesday/ Newport Classical presents two Evenings with Broadway Star Jessica Vosk. Best known for her star turn as Elphaba in Wicked – first on tour and then for the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway – Vosk played the iconic green witch for two years. Vosk brings her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence to The Breakers for two unforgettable evenings, with pianist Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Tall? Rouge: Works for Two Violas
Jul 15
Newport Classical
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/talla-rouge/ Set amongst stunning works at the Newport Art Museum, the one-of-a-kind Cajun-Persian viola duo Tall? Rouge celebrates the virtuosity of the viola. This concert features works by celebrated living composers and reimagined classical favorites, showcasing the duo’s ability to take audiences on a “musical journey that travels far and wide across ‘genre-defying compositions’.” (Gramophone Magazine).
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Out Loud at Artisan Works
July 15
ARTISANworks & Events - Casablanca Room
United States http:///https://flo.ticketbud.com/out-loud-at-artisanworks FLO favorite Out Loud at ARTISANworks, is a fun, happy-hour event that features Jonathan Pierce Rhodes and the 2025 Young Artists singing opera arias, complete with appetizers and drink.
Jul 16, 2025
Newport Classical Music Festival presents An Evening with Broadway Star Jessica Vosk
Jul 16
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States
401-846-1133
info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/jessica-vosk-wednesday/ Newport Classical presents two Evenings with Broadway Star Jessica Vosk. Best known for her star turn as Elphaba in Wicked – first on tour and then for the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway – Vosk played the iconic green witch for two years. Vosk brings her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence to The Breakers for two unforgettable evenings, with pianist Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Jul 17, 2025
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Harp and Harmony
Jul 17
Newport Classical
The Elms
367 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/harp-harmony/ Harpist Emily Levin returns to Newport for a mesmerizing concert titled Harp and Harmony, joined by violinist Julia Choi (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) and cellist Christine Lamprea (Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner). This newly formed trio, Ember, will share works from their debut album Birds of Paradise, blending the rich sounds of violin, cello, and harp.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Palaver Strings
Jul 17
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/palaver-strings/ Palaver Strings, a dynamic musician-led ensemble, brings an evening of stirring performances to The Breakers, showcasing their commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. The program features Kareem Roustom’s new work ?aww?sh inspired by a traditional Arab line dance, alongside Palaver’s arrangement of Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances, and more.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Pianist Inon Barnatan
Jul 18
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/inon-barnatan/ Acclaimed pianist Inon Barnatan presents an evening of exceptional music at The Breakers on Friday, July 18 at 8pm. Described as “one of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Barnatan brings his profound depth and expressive power to one of Newport’s most iconic venues. Performing works by Bach, Franck, and Schubert, this evening promises to be an unforgettable musical journey.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Jul 18, 2025
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Open Rehearsal for French Quintets
Jul 18
Newport Classical
Newport Classical Recital Hall
42 Dearborn Street
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/open-rehearsal-2025/ The Newport Classical Festival Artists offer a free Open Rehearsal on Friday, July 18 at 2pm at Newport Classical Recital Hall, as they finalize preparations for their performance French Quintets: Revivals taking place the following day. The program highlights the rich musical tradition of French composers, featuring works by Louis Gouvy, Reynaldo Hahn, and Jean Cras.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
Jul 19, 2025
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Attacca Quartet
Jul 19
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/attacca-quartet/ Attacca Quartet brings its exceptional artistry to an evening that pairs celebrated classical works with engaging contemporary compositions. Attacca Quartet is known for its innovative approach to chamber music, has collaborated with artists such as Caroline Shaw and Billie Eilish, and has contributed to soundtracks for films like Ken Burns’ new documentary, Leonardo da Vinci. Attacca Quartet’s Newport debut includes the US premiere of daisy by Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY Award-winning composer David Lang, alongside Bartók’s String Quartet No. 4 and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 4.
Newport Classical Music Festival presents French Quintets: Revivals
Jul 19
Newport Classical
Emmanuel Church
42 Dearborn Street
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/french-quintets/ Newport Classical Festival Artists present French Quintets: Revivals at the historic Emmanuel Church, featuring quintets from the 19th and 20th centuries. Paired with the Church’s stunning English Gothic Revival architecture, the ensemble brings a fresh perspective to classic pieces in a program highlighting the rich musical tradition of French composers, featuring works by Louis Gouvy, Reynaldo Hahn, and Jean Cras.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
The Concert - A Tribute to ABBA
July 19
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA United States
(714) 556-2787
BoxOffice@SCFTA.orghttp://https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/the-concert-a-tribute-to-abba You know the songs. You know the moves. It’s the sensational ABBA tribute band performing some of the biggest hits of all time. Get ready to sing, dance, and shout in a night dedicated to Sweden’s greatest export and their most memorable tunes, including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Voulez-Vous,” and more.
About the Artist
21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show throughout North America for well over a decade, previously known as ABBA The Music, ABBA The Hits, and ABBA The Concert. The audience and press all agree – “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life...
*The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA is not affiliated with the original ABBA group or Mamma Mia.*
Jul 20, 2025
All Over the Map 2025 – free dance & music series
July 20 & August 17
New Works in partnership with CMHC Granville Island
Picnic Pavilion, Granville Island
daniela@newworks.ca
67 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC Canada
604.893.8807
daniela@newworks.cahttp://https://www.newworks.ca/all-over-the-map-2025/ In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works is proud to present All Over the Map 2025, a free outdoor dance series celebrating diverse artists from across cultures and styles. This year’s program features eight artists and groups over four captivating shows at Granville Island’s Picnic Pavilion on Sunday, July 20 and Sunday, August 17, 2025. Performances take place at 1 PM and 3 PM, and audiences of all ages are welcome.
Event Details:
Where: Picnic Pavilion, Granville Island (267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9)
Tickets: FREE event – No registration required
Newport Classical Music Festival presents Leila Josefowicz
Jul 20
Newport Classical
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
Newport, RI United States info@newportclassical.orghttp://https://newportclassical.org/event/leila-josefowicz/ Hailed for her "technical prowess and expressive depth” (San Francisco Chronicle), violinist Leila Josefowicz brings her extraordinary artistry to The Breakers for an evening of exceptional music. Known for her dynamic performances and commitment to expanding the boundaries of the violin, Josefowicz is joined by acclaimed pianist Alexei Tartakovsky.
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues, making the City by the Sea an ultimate summer destination for live music.
The Anonymous Lover
July 20
Robert F. Panara Theater at RIT
United States http://https://flo.ticketbud.com/the-anonymous-lover-ya “The Anonymous Lover is a comedic love story and FLO’s production, a classically whimsical romp, combines a world of secret admirers, heartfelt passion, and timeless melodies in an elegant yet irresistibly charming love story,” Havey describes and continues, “One of the things I wanted to do with this production is show the juxtaposition of the life Bologne was born into with the one he actually lived and thrived in as an artist.” The performance will also feature choreography by Garth Fagan Dance Artistic Director Norwood Pennewell and Executive Director Natalie Rogers-Cropper.
Cast Includes
Jonathan Pierce Rhodes as Valcour
Georgia Belmont as Léontine
Marieke de Koker as Dorothée
Jason Garcia as Kakuk as Colin
Julia Tooker as Jeannette
Charles Bohrer as Ophemon
Jul 25, 2025
Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform
July 25
Ravinia Festival
200 Ravinia Park Rd
Highland Park, IL United States http://https://www.ravinia.org/events/detail/chef-sheherazade Chief Conductor Marin Alsop and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra invite audiences to embark on an exhilarating sonic journey across the globe in Breaking Barriers 2025. This captivating concert will explore the intersection of global adventure, music, and culture, transporting listeners from the mystic shores of the Arabian Sea to the vibrant rhythms of Cuba.
A propulsive excerpt of Chicago-based composer Tim Corpus’s Great Lake Concerto follows, offering a fresh and dynamic tribute to the region. Featuring soloists Vadim Karpinos (CSO assistant principal timpani and percussion) and Ed Harrison (principal timpanist of Lyric Opera of Chicago), the work offers vibrant melodies that evoke the spirit and beauty of this iconic landscape.
Great Expectations
Jul 25
La Jolla Music Society
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
8584593728
7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728
boxoffice@theconrad.orghttp://https://theconrad.org/events/opening-great-expectations/ Join the celebration in the most sought-after concert of the summer! A thrilling kickoff showcasing the bold early steps of master composers, sparking the festival’s journey through chamber music’s most transformative milestones.
MOZART
Divertimento in D Major, K.136
SummerFest Chamber Orchestra
RAVEL
Ma Mère l’Oye for Piano Four-Hands
Yulianna Avdeeva, Steven Osborne, pianos
RACHMANINOFF
Valse and Romance for Piano Six-Hands
Yulianna Avdeeva, Inon Barnatan, Steven Osborne, pianos
ENESCU
String Octet in C Major, Op. 7
Yura Lee, Nathan Meltzer, Njioma Chineyere Grevious, Jennifer Frautschi, violins; Matthew Lipman, Jonathan Vinocour, violas; Jonathan Swensen, Clive Greensmith, cellos
Jul 26, 2025
The Glass Menagerie
Jul 26
La Jolla Music Society
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
8584593728
7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728
boxoffice@theconrad.orghttp://https://theconrad.org/events/the-glass-menagerie/ Experience Philip Glass’ mesmerizing études in their entirety as you’ve never heard them before—as ten notable pianists share the stage in a unique and epic evening celebrating the iconic composer.
PHILIP GLASS: THE COMPLETE PIANO ÉTUDES
Timo Andres, Matthew Aucoin, Yulianna Avdeeva, Inon Barnatan, Melonie Grinnell, Conor Hanick, Ying Li, Steven Osborne, Juho Pohjonen, pianos
Jul 27, 2025
Emergence
Jul 27
La Jolla Music Society
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
8584593728
7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728
boxoffice@theconrad.orghttp://https://theconrad.org/events/emergence/ From first-ever compositions to familiar favorites, this eye-opening concert highlights pieces that catapulted these composers to stardom.
MAHLER
Piano Quartet in A Minor
Juho Pohjonen, piano; Jennifer Frautschi, violin; Jonathan Vinocour, viola; Clive Greensmith, cello
CHOPIN
Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
Two Mazurkas from Op. 7
Yulianna Avdeeva, piano
CLARKE
Viola Sonata
Yura Lee, viola; Yulianna Avdeeva, piano
New York Takeover @ The JAI
Jul 27
La Jolla Music Society
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
8584593728
7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728
boxoffice@theconrad.orghttp://https://theconrad.org/events/new-york-takeover-the-jai/ Immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of New York’s contemporary scene as three of the most celebrated composers and curators in the city, Matthew Aucoin, Timo Andres, and Patrick Castillo, bring their boundary-pushing works to our jazz-club-style JAI, showcasing the bold creative art born in the city that never sleeps.
TIMO ANDRES
Fiddlehead
Everything Is An Onion
Timo Andres, piano
PATRICK CASTILLO
Skyline Palimpsest
Hesper Quartet
Valerie Kim, Ye Jin Yoon, violins; SoHui Yun, viola; Connor Kim, cello
MATTHEW AUCOIN
Sources of Lift
Matthew Aucoin, Conor Hanick, pianos
Jul 29, 2025
A Beautiful Noise
Jul 29 - Aug 10
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA United States
7145562787
http://https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/a-beautiful-noise “So good, so good, so good!” – Good Morning America
THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING AMERICAN ICON
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
Downtown with Genghis Barbie: The All-Female Horn Experience
July 29
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
Federated Church of Hyannis
info@capecodchambermusic.org
320 Main Street
Hyannis, MA United States
(508) 247-9400
info@capecodchambermusic.orghttp://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/downtown-with-genghis-ba The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival presents a free community concert with music by everyone from Georges Bizet to Lady Gaga! Genghis Barbie performs arrangements of pop music from all eras, contemporary commissions, and classical works. The group is described as the most versatile and expansive group on New York City’s classical/pop/rock/jazz/indie/alternative/punk/electro-acoustic scene. And they sing, too!
Genghis Barbie was conceived in a unique moment of ingenuity when Freedom Barbie, Tiger Barbie, Velvet Barbie, and Attila the Horn converged and vowed to create distinctive, interactive and personal performances. Balancing individual careers in symphony orchestras in addition to their busy New York City performing schedule, the ladies of Genghis Barbie have performed at multiple International Horn Society Symposiums, premiered a solo commission at Carnegie Hall, and appeared on “America’s Got Talent.”
SkanFest U: Music and Nature
7/29,8/5, 8/12, 8/19
First Presbyterian Church
Skaneateles Festival
97 E Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418
music@skanfest.orghttp://https://skanfest.org/event/free-skanfest-u-music-and-nature-2-2 Since ancient times, music has been heard to reflect the resonances of the natural world. Over time, composers of many cultures have taken inspiration from Nature and found ways of expressing it through sound. Get inside the music, including several Nature-inspired works to be heard on Festival programs this season by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Dvo?ák, Vaughan-Williams, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate; and learn how your appreciation of Nature might aid your musical understanding. Hear exclusive live performances by Festival artists and mingle with your fellow music enthusiasts and Nature lovers afterward over a glass of wine.
Four weekly sessions are led by Artistic Director, Aaron Wunsch, who teaches at The Juilliard School.
After the lecture, there will be a small wine reception.
This event is free and no ticket is required.
To get an accurate head count we ask that you please RSVP on the form below.
RSVP- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5WHZ7H7
Jul 30, 2025
Youthful Passions
Jul 30
La Jolla Music Society
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
8584593728
7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728
boxoffice@theconrad.orghttp://https://theconrad.org/events/youthful-passions/ Witness the fiery energy of young Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Jörg Widmann, capturing the raw drive that propels artistic vision from promise to breakthrough.
BEETHOVEN
Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3
Liza Ferschtman, violin; Clive Greensmith, cello; Juho Pohjonen, piano
JÖRG WIDMANN
180 Beats Per Minute
Njioma Chineyere Grevious, Nathan Meltzer, violins; Matthew Lipman, Jonathan Vinocour, violas; Kajsa William-Olsson, Jonathan Swensen, cellos
MENDELSSOHN
String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
Stefan Jackiw, Blake Pouliot, Alan Gilbert, Nathan Meltzer, violins; Jonathan Vinocour, Matthew Lipman, violas; Jonathan Swensen, Ivan Karizna, cellos
Jul 31, 2025
Opening Night: Folk Meets Baroque
Thursday, July 31 at 7:30
First Presbyterian Church Skaneateles
97 E Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418
music@skanfest.orghttp://https://skanfest.org/event/opening-night-ruckus-keir-gogwilt/ This is your chance to hear Ruckus “the world’s only period instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice) as they join forces with up-and-coming violinist, Keir GoGwilt. Together they offer a folk-Baroque feast of dance music: classic trio sonatas by Corelli and Geminiani paired with 18th – century fiddle tunes by Scottish folk master Neil Gow, known as “the Scottish Corelli.” Vocalist Fiona Gillespie joins with a selection of Gaelic songs. Hear the energy and emotion of Baroque music come to life with “a fizzing, daring display of personality and imagination” (New York Times).
Tickets can be purchased at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/
Program:
CORELLI Trio Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 1 and No. 6
GEMINIANI Four Scottish Airs
NEIL GOW Fiddle Tunes from Books of Strathspey Reels
TRADITIONAL Selection of Gaelic folk songs