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Aug 10, 2025
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/homage/
Greatness inspires greatness. Homage honors the profound exchange of influence between composers with an extraordinary collection of soul-stirring works that channel the spirit of past masters. PURCELL Chacony in G Minor (arr. Britten) Blake Pouliot, Stephen Waarts, violins; Joseph Skerik, viola; Sterling Elliott, cello BRITTEN String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36 Stephen Waarts, Blake Pouliot, violins; Teng Li, viola; Sterling Elliott, cello TCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir d’un Lieu Cher Blake Pouliot, violin; Inon Barnatan, piano ARENSKY String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 35 Vilde Frang, violin; Teng Li, viola; Alisa Weilerstein, Nicolas Altstaedt, cellos
Homage
Aug 10 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/homage/
Greatness inspires greatness. Homage honors the profound exchange of influence between composers with an extraordinary collection of soul-stirring works that channel the spirit of past masters. PURCELL Chacony in G Minor (arr. Britten) Blake Pouliot, Stephen Waarts, violins; Joseph Skerik, viola; Sterling Elliott, cello BRITTEN String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36 Stephen Waarts, Blake Pouliot, violins; Teng Li, viola; Sterling Elliott, cello TCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir d’un Lieu Cher Blake Pouliot, violin; Inon Barnatan, piano ARENSKY String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 35 Vilde Frang, violin; Teng Li, viola; Alisa Weilerstein, Nicolas Altstaedt, cellos
Aug 11, 2025
Chatham, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/revelation-the-frautschi
Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominee and Avery Fisher career grant recipient Jennifer Frautschi joins Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Artistic Directors Jon Manasse and Jon Nakamatsu. Jennifer began the violin at age three under the Suzuki Method and performs today on a glorious Antonio Stradivarius violin. Critics have described her performances as “electrifying,” “riveting,” and “mesmerizing.” Together, this trio will present a concert of German, French, and Russian character, finished off by two spirited American rags originally composed by John Novacek for the Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo and arranged by him for this trio.
Revelation: The Frautschi-Manasse-Nakamatsu Trio
August 11, 2025 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival First Congregational Church of Chatham info@capecodchambermusic.org 650 Main StChatham, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/revelation-the-frautschi
Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominee and Avery Fisher career grant recipient Jennifer Frautschi joins Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Artistic Directors Jon Manasse and Jon Nakamatsu. Jennifer began the violin at age three under the Suzuki Method and performs today on a glorious Antonio Stradivarius violin. Critics have described her performances as “electrifying,” “riveting,” and “mesmerizing.” Together, this trio will present a concert of German, French, and Russian character, finished off by two spirited American rags originally composed by John Novacek for the Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo and arranged by him for this trio.
Aug 12, 2025
Cotuit, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/jazz-at-the-cape-cod-cha
The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival features a night of jazz at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, led by Dan Block, faculty member of the Juilliard Jazz Studies program. While at Juilliard, Dan Block divided his time between jam sessions in the New York loft scene and playing in the Juilliard Orchestra under the baton of Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Mehta. Chris Flory played his first gig on the guitar at the age of thirteen, and later joined Scott Hamilton’s quartet, eventually participating in recordings for Concord Jazz and and playing in Benny Goodman’s sextet. Drummer Tom Melito grew up around jazz legends Bobby Hackett, Stan Getz, and Dave McKenna, and went on to study at The Berklee School of Music and play around the country and the world with some of the greats of jazz. Bassist Lee Hudson played and toured with many musicians including Junior Cook, Bill Hardman, Lou Donaldson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charles Davis. Special guests Jon and Alec Manasse will join Dan Block for a triple clarinet featur
Jazz at the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival: Count Basie Meets Gerry Mulligan
August 12, 2025 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Cotuit Center for the Arts info@capecodchambermusic.org 4404 Falmouth RdCotuit, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/jazz-at-the-cape-cod-cha
The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival features a night of jazz at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, led by Dan Block, faculty member of the Juilliard Jazz Studies program. While at Juilliard, Dan Block divided his time between jam sessions in the New York loft scene and playing in the Juilliard Orchestra under the baton of Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Mehta. Chris Flory played his first gig on the guitar at the age of thirteen, and later joined Scott Hamilton’s quartet, eventually participating in recordings for Concord Jazz and and playing in Benny Goodman’s sextet. Drummer Tom Melito grew up around jazz legends Bobby Hackett, Stan Getz, and Dave McKenna, and went on to study at The Berklee School of Music and play around the country and the world with some of the greats of jazz. Bassist Lee Hudson played and toured with many musicians including Junior Cook, Bill Hardman, Lou Donaldson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charles Davis. Special guests Jon and Alec Manasse will join Dan Block for a triple clarinet featur
Aug 13, 2025
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/looking-back-looking-forward/
By weaving ideas and elements of earlier musical traditions into their compositions, these cherished composers created fresh, dynamic pieces that showcase the influence of history on the development of exciting new music. BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano KOECHLIN Quatre Petites Pièces Erin Keefe, violin; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon Barnatan, piano GLAZUNOV String Quintet in A Major, Op. 39 Tessa Lark, Erin Keefe, violins; Teng Li, viola; Sterling Elliott, Nicolas Altstaedt, cellos
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Aug 13 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/looking-back-looking-forward/
By weaving ideas and elements of earlier musical traditions into their compositions, these cherished composers created fresh, dynamic pieces that showcase the influence of history on the development of exciting new music. BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano KOECHLIN Quatre Petites Pièces Erin Keefe, violin; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon Barnatan, piano GLAZUNOV String Quintet in A Major, Op. 39 Tessa Lark, Erin Keefe, violins; Teng Li, viola; Sterling Elliott, Nicolas Altstaedt, cellos
Aug 14, 2025
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/gone-fishing/
Across the centuries, composers have found resonance in Nature. This playful and delightful program features leading English violinist Anthony Marwood in Schubert’s beloved “Trout” Quintet; Xhosa composer Bongani Ndodana-Breen’s Intlanzi Yase Mzantsi (The Fish from South Africa, based on Schubert’s “Trout”); and music by Nino Rota, composer of the famous film score to The Godfather. Festival Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin join, along with Brandon Ridenour, who “heralds the trumpet of the future” (Chicago Sun Times). Program: NINO ROTA Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano BARTÓK Romanian Folk Dances (Trumpet and Piano) BONGANI NDODANA-BREEN Intlanzi Yase Mzantsi (The Fish from South Africa) SCHUBERT Quintet in A Major, D. 667 (“Trout”) Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mAYb2AM
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-14
Celebrate opening night of one of Portland’s most beloved summer traditions, bringing internationally acclaimed chamber musicians to Maine! Showcasing the enchanting romance of this powerfully intimate art form, this heartfelt program opens with a pair of reflective works by female composers written a century apart, and a masterfully crafted trio by Brahms. Topping off the evening is Dvo?ák’s sunny, spontaneous String Sextet. PROGRAM Amy Beach Romance, Op. 23 Eleanor Alberga No-Man’s-Land Lullaby? Johannes Brahms Clarinet (Viola) Trio, Op. 114 Antonin Dvo?ák String Sextet, Op. 48 ARTISTS David Bowlin, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Tai Murray, violins; Marcus Thompson, Melissa Reardon, violas; Brant Taylor, Raman Ramakrishnan, cellos; Henry Kramer, piano
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/tasting-notes/
Special Guest J. Kenji López-Alt, James Beard Award-winning best-selling author and culinary superstar, combines his passions in a unique event exploring the connections between gastronomy and music, with the help of festival musicians and cooking demonstrations by Kenji and some of San Diego’s finest chefs. Music includes: DVO?ÁK Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87 Inon Barnatan, piano; Tessa Lark, violin; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; Sterling Elliott, cello
Gone Fishing
Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Skaneateles Festival 97 E Genesee StSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/gone-fishing/
Across the centuries, composers have found resonance in Nature. This playful and delightful program features leading English violinist Anthony Marwood in Schubert’s beloved “Trout” Quintet; Xhosa composer Bongani Ndodana-Breen’s Intlanzi Yase Mzantsi (The Fish from South Africa, based on Schubert’s “Trout”); and music by Nino Rota, composer of the famous film score to The Godfather. Festival Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin join, along with Brandon Ridenour, who “heralds the trumpet of the future” (Chicago Sun Times). Program: NINO ROTA Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano BARTÓK Romanian Folk Dances (Trumpet and Piano) BONGANI NDODANA-BREEN Intlanzi Yase Mzantsi (The Fish from South Africa) SCHUBERT Quintet in A Major, D. 667 (“Trout”) Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mAYb2AM
Portland Chamber Music Festival: A World of Romance
Aug 14 Portland Chamber Music Festival Stevens Square Theater Jocelyn Leighton-Cory 631 Stevens AvenuePortland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-14
Celebrate opening night of one of Portland’s most beloved summer traditions, bringing internationally acclaimed chamber musicians to Maine! Showcasing the enchanting romance of this powerfully intimate art form, this heartfelt program opens with a pair of reflective works by female composers written a century apart, and a masterfully crafted trio by Brahms. Topping off the evening is Dvo?ák’s sunny, spontaneous String Sextet. PROGRAM Amy Beach Romance, Op. 23 Eleanor Alberga No-Man’s-Land Lullaby? Johannes Brahms Clarinet (Viola) Trio, Op. 114 Antonin Dvo?ák String Sextet, Op. 48 ARTISTS David Bowlin, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Tai Murray, violins; Marcus Thompson, Melissa Reardon, violas; Brant Taylor, Raman Ramakrishnan, cellos; Henry Kramer, piano
Tasting Notes
Aug 14 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/tasting-notes/
Special Guest J. Kenji López-Alt, James Beard Award-winning best-selling author and culinary superstar, combines his passions in a unique event exploring the connections between gastronomy and music, with the help of festival musicians and cooking demonstrations by Kenji and some of San Diego’s finest chefs. Music includes: DVO?ÁK Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87 Inon Barnatan, piano; Tessa Lark, violin; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; Sterling Elliott, cello
Aug 15, 2025
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/love-songs/
Delve into these personal dedications—whether romantic or artistic—in which composers transform love into music, revealing profound emotional milestones born from deep devotion. SCHUBERT Auf Der Strom for Tenor, Horn and Piano, D. 943 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon Barnatan, piano SCHUMANN Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110 Alexi Kenney, violin; Nicolas Altstaedt, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano ARVO PÄRT Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten SummerFest Chamber Orchestra; Osmo Vänskä, conductor BRITTEN Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; SummerFest Chamber Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä, conductor
Wellfleet, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/music-for-6-and-7-many-i
Our Artistic Directors Jon and Jon bring together several New York artists at the top of their game. Danielle Farina, principal viola of the Cape Symphony, performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Library of Congress. Israeli-American cellist Inbal Segev played for the Israeli president at just eight years old. Pawel Knapik is a Polish-American bassist who performs regularly with preeminent New York City orchestras and has also worked with Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, and Harry Connick, Jr. Kevin Newton is a GRAMMY®-winning horn player and a member of Imani Winds. And Cynde Iverson is recognized as one of the finest bassoonists working today; she is Principal Bassoonist with the Stamford Symphony and New Haven Symphony and a member of the American Ballet Theater Orchestra. This all-star group performs two Festival favorites, one for six players and one for seven, which we will highlight for the first time in many years.
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-15
Harpist Charles Overton—equally at home in an orchestra, playing chamber music, or in a nightclub—headlines an electrifying evening of original compositions, jazz standards, and ingenious pop covers. ARTISTS Charles Overton, harp; Devon Gates, vocals/bass; Gregory Groover Jr., saxophone; Kevin LaFleur, guitar, Lee Fish, drums
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/the-soldiers-tale/
Don’t miss this special enchanted evening of music and theater, featuring a dramatic interpretation of Stravinsky’s timeless drama, The Soldier’s Tale. Violinist Anthony Marwood (“brilliant,“ The Washington Post) also performs English master Thomas Adès’s magical, folk-inspired Dances from Fairy Tales. Robert Schumann’s Fairy Tales round out a colorful program that includes clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, bass and percussion. Program: ADÈS Märchentänze (Dances from Fairly Tales) SCHUMANN Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales) STRAVINSKY A Soldier’s Tale Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mB6T2AU
Love Songs
Aug 15 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/love-songs/
Delve into these personal dedications—whether romantic or artistic—in which composers transform love into music, revealing profound emotional milestones born from deep devotion. SCHUBERT Auf Der Strom for Tenor, Horn and Piano, D. 943 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon Barnatan, piano SCHUMANN Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110 Alexi Kenney, violin; Nicolas Altstaedt, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano ARVO PÄRT Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten SummerFest Chamber Orchestra; Osmo Vänskä, conductor BRITTEN Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31 Zachary Wilder, tenor; Stefan Dohr, horn; SummerFest Chamber Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä, conductor
Music for 6 and 7: Many Instruments, Extraordinary Sounds
August 15, 2025 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival First Congregational Church of Wellfleet info@capecodchambermusic.org 200 Main StreetWellfleet, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/music-for-6-and-7-many-i
Our Artistic Directors Jon and Jon bring together several New York artists at the top of their game. Danielle Farina, principal viola of the Cape Symphony, performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Library of Congress. Israeli-American cellist Inbal Segev played for the Israeli president at just eight years old. Pawel Knapik is a Polish-American bassist who performs regularly with preeminent New York City orchestras and has also worked with Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, and Harry Connick, Jr. Kevin Newton is a GRAMMY®-winning horn player and a member of Imani Winds. And Cynde Iverson is recognized as one of the finest bassoonists working today; she is Principal Bassoonist with the Stamford Symphony and New Haven Symphony and a member of the American Ballet Theater Orchestra. This all-star group performs two Festival favorites, one for six players and one for seven, which we will highlight for the first time in many years.
PCMF @ SPACE: Charles Overton and Friends
Aug 15 Portland Chamber Music Festival SPACE Gallery Jocelyn Leighton-Cory 538 Congress StreetPortland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-15
Harpist Charles Overton—equally at home in an orchestra, playing chamber music, or in a nightclub—headlines an electrifying evening of original compositions, jazz standards, and ingenious pop covers. ARTISTS Charles Overton, harp; Devon Gates, vocals/bass; Gregory Groover Jr., saxophone; Kevin LaFleur, guitar, Lee Fish, drums
The Soldier’s Tale
Friday, August 15th at 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Skaneateles Festival 97 E Genesee StSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/the-soldiers-tale/
Don’t miss this special enchanted evening of music and theater, featuring a dramatic interpretation of Stravinsky’s timeless drama, The Soldier’s Tale. Violinist Anthony Marwood (“brilliant,“ The Washington Post) also performs English master Thomas Adès’s magical, folk-inspired Dances from Fairy Tales. Robert Schumann’s Fairy Tales round out a colorful program that includes clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, bass and percussion. Program: ADÈS Märchentänze (Dances from Fairly Tales) SCHUMANN Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales) STRAVINSKY A Soldier’s Tale Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mB6T2AU
Aug 16, 2025
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/book-of-ayres/
Vocal luminary Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to SummerFest with an ensemble of superstar performers to reimagine early music, jazz, and folk in a boundary-blurring exploration. The three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer explores the world of Baroque music and transforms it into something contemporary, exciting, and truly captivating. Cecile McLorin Salvant, voice; Sullivan Fortner, piano/harpsichord/keyboards; Emi Ferguson, flute; Dušan Balarin, theorbo/lute;Yasushi Nakamura, bass/violone; Keita Ogawa, percussion
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/mark-oconnor-the-skaneateles-festiva
Mark O’Connor is one of the most celebrated fiddlers of all time. His musical path has taken him from bluegrass to folk to classical, including his GRAMMY-winning collaboration with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He performs his own music with the Skaneateles Festival Orchestra and his musical and life partner, Maggie O’Connor; the program also includes Mozart’s timeless music and new Nature- inspired music by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. Program: MOZART Eine Kleine Nachtmusik MARK O’CONNOR Selection from American Seasons JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE Woodland Songs World premiere arrangement MARK AND MAGGIE O’CONNOR Strings and Threads Suite Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mDEj2AM
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-16
Discover delightful hidden gems of classical chamber music over the course of this exquisite evening. Highlights include the rich colors of folk-inspired serenades, spine-tingling virtuosity, and the opulent tones of harp, strings, and piano. PROGRAM Zoltan Kodály: Serenade, Op. 12 Henriette Renié: Trio for Harp, Violin and Cello Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet ARTISTS David Bowlin, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Tai Murray, violins; Marcus Thompson, Melissa Reardon, violas; Brant Taylor, Raman Ramakrishnan, cellos; Henry Kramer, piano; Charles Overton, harp
Cécile McLorin Salvant - Book of Ayres
Aug 16 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/book-of-ayres/
Vocal luminary Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to SummerFest with an ensemble of superstar performers to reimagine early music, jazz, and folk in a boundary-blurring exploration. The three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer explores the world of Baroque music and transforms it into something contemporary, exciting, and truly captivating. Cecile McLorin Salvant, voice; Sullivan Fortner, piano/harpsichord/keyboards; Emi Ferguson, flute; Dušan Balarin, theorbo/lute;Yasushi Nakamura, bass/violone; Keita Ogawa, percussion
Mark and Maggie O’Connor & The Skaneateles Festival Orchestra
Saturday, August 16 at 8:00 PM Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards Skaneateles Festival 2433 W Lake RdSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/mark-oconnor-the-skaneateles-festiva
Mark O’Connor is one of the most celebrated fiddlers of all time. His musical path has taken him from bluegrass to folk to classical, including his GRAMMY-winning collaboration with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He performs his own music with the Skaneateles Festival Orchestra and his musical and life partner, Maggie O’Connor; the program also includes Mozart’s timeless music and new Nature- inspired music by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. Program: MOZART Eine Kleine Nachtmusik MARK O’CONNOR Selection from American Seasons JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE Woodland Songs World premiere arrangement MARK AND MAGGIE O’CONNOR Strings and Threads Suite Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mDEj2AM
Portland Chamber Music Festival: Heart Strings
Aug 16 Portland Chamber Music Festival Stevens Square Theater Jocelyn Leighton-Cory 631 Stevens AvenuePortland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-16
Discover delightful hidden gems of classical chamber music over the course of this exquisite evening. Highlights include the rich colors of folk-inspired serenades, spine-tingling virtuosity, and the opulent tones of harp, strings, and piano. PROGRAM Zoltan Kodály: Serenade, Op. 12 Henriette Renié: Trio for Harp, Violin and Cello Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet ARTISTS David Bowlin, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Tai Murray, violins; Marcus Thompson, Melissa Reardon, violas; Brant Taylor, Raman Ramakrishnan, cellos; Henry Kramer, piano; Charles Overton, harp
Aug 17, 2025
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/dance-the-jai/
This joy-filled collision of music and movement brings the multi-award-winning dancer Caleb Teicher back to The Conrad—this time with Nic Gareiss, one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” and festival favorite Tessa Lark on violin. Expect a lively combination of folk, jazz, and swing music alongside percussive dance that celebrates Appalachia and its traditional roots from Ireland and England.
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/special-event-with-mark-and-maggie-o
Mark and Maggie invite you to an exclusive, intimate Americana and bluegrass performance at the Mandana Barn, complete with an open bar and the Macarollin’ Food Truck! Doors open at 2:00 PM for drinks before the concert, Music will begin around 3:00 PM Please note: This special one-off event is not included in Season Passes, Vineyard Passes, or Week Passes. Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW0000035gg12AA
Dance @ The JAI
Aug 17 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/dance-the-jai/
This joy-filled collision of music and movement brings the multi-award-winning dancer Caleb Teicher back to The Conrad—this time with Nic Gareiss, one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” and festival favorite Tessa Lark on violin. Expect a lively combination of folk, jazz, and swing music alongside percussive dance that celebrates Appalachia and its traditional roots from Ireland and England.
Special Event: Mark and Maggie O’Connor at the Mandana Barn
Sunday, August 17 at 3:00 PM Mandana Barn Skaneateles Festival 1274 NY-359Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/special-event-with-mark-and-maggie-o
Mark and Maggie invite you to an exclusive, intimate Americana and bluegrass performance at the Mandana Barn, complete with an open bar and the Macarollin’ Food Truck! Doors open at 2:00 PM for drinks before the concert, Music will begin around 3:00 PM Please note: This special one-off event is not included in Season Passes, Vineyard Passes, or Week Passes. Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW0000035gg12AA
Aug 18, 2025
New York, NY United States
6465229442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://www.composersconcordance.com/
**Shortened to 500 characters:** For Immediate Release – On Monday, August 18th at 7pm, Composers Concordance and Vox Novus kick off the season with *Andrew White – Baritone*, a concert of new works for solo baritone, from a cappella to piano and electronics. Highlights include *Fifteen Minutes of Fame*: 15 one-minute pieces written for White. Works by David Bohn, Gene Pritsker, David Wolfson & more. Live at NYC and streamed on Composers Concordance’s Facebook.
Composers Concordance Presents - Andrew White - Baritone & Electronics
Aug 18 Composers Concordance The Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza Gene Pritsker 400 W 43rd StNew York, NY United States
6465229442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://www.composersconcordance.com/
**Shortened to 500 characters:** For Immediate Release – On Monday, August 18th at 7pm, Composers Concordance and Vox Novus kick off the season with *Andrew White – Baritone*, a concert of new works for solo baritone, from a cappella to piano and electronics. Highlights include *Fifteen Minutes of Fame*: 15 one-minute pieces written for White. Works by David Bohn, Gene Pritsker, David Wolfson & more. Live at NYC and streamed on Composers Concordance’s Facebook.
Aug 19, 2025
Chatham, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/agile-virtuosity-parker-
The “fearless” GRAMMY® Award-winning Parker Quartet returns to the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival! The group are protegees of the Festival-favorite Borromeo Quartet. Founded and currently based in Boston (with their name inspired by the Parker House, a Boston historic landmark), the members of the Parker Quartet serve as Professors of the Practice and Blodgett Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University’s Department of Music. They are renowned for their fresh and unique approach to the great classics while being passionate ambassadors for music of our time. “A string quartet defined by virtuosity so agile that it’s indistinguishable from the process of emotional expression.” – Gramophone Magazine
Agile Virtuosity: Parker Quartet
August 19, 2025 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival First Congregational Church of Chatham info@capecodchambermusic.org 650 Main StChatham, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/agile-virtuosity-parker-
The “fearless” GRAMMY® Award-winning Parker Quartet returns to the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival! The group are protegees of the Festival-favorite Borromeo Quartet. Founded and currently based in Boston (with their name inspired by the Parker House, a Boston historic landmark), the members of the Parker Quartet serve as Professors of the Practice and Blodgett Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University’s Department of Music. They are renowned for their fresh and unique approach to the great classics while being passionate ambassadors for music of our time. “A string quartet defined by virtuosity so agile that it’s indistinguishable from the process of emotional expression.” – Gramophone Magazine
Aug 20, 2025
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/matinee-schuberts-the-beautiful-mill
2025 GRAMMY winner Nicholas Phan is “one of the world’s most remarkable singers” (Boston Globe). Don’t miss the chance to hear him in Schubert’s timeless and heartrending love story in the form of a song cycle, Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Miller’s Daughter). Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mBMb2AM
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/transcendence/
One of the greatest pieces in all of chamber music, the sublime Schubert string quintet, is paired with a piece it inspired, one that was so well received at its premiere the audience demanded it be played twice. PENDERECKI Clarinet Quartet Anthony McGill, clarinet; Andrew Wan, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello SCHUBERT String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 Alexi Kenney, Benjamin Beilman, violins; Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt, viola; Kyril Zlotnikov, Zlatomir Fung, cellos
Matinee: Schubert’s The Beautiful Miller’s Daughter
Wednesday, August 20th at 2:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Skaneateles Festival 97 E Genesee StSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/matinee-schuberts-the-beautiful-mill
2025 GRAMMY winner Nicholas Phan is “one of the world’s most remarkable singers” (Boston Globe). Don’t miss the chance to hear him in Schubert’s timeless and heartrending love story in the form of a song cycle, Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Miller’s Daughter). Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mBMb2AM
Transcendence
Aug 20 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/transcendence/
One of the greatest pieces in all of chamber music, the sublime Schubert string quintet, is paired with a piece it inspired, one that was so well received at its premiere the audience demanded it be played twice. PENDERECKI Clarinet Quartet Anthony McGill, clarinet; Andrew Wan, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello SCHUBERT String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 Alexi Kenney, Benjamin Beilman, violins; Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt, viola; Kyril Zlotnikov, Zlatomir Fung, cellos
Aug 21, 2025
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/jasper-quartet-roots/
The Jasper String Quartet (“flawless…expressively assured and beautifully balanced,” Gramophone) leads a program of music inspired by local and indigenous cultures. Gabriela Lena Frank draws upon her Peruvian roots in Leyendas, inspired by the sound of Andean folk instruments; Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate gives homage to Hopi and Pueblo music in Pisachi, accompanied by projected images of the American Southwest; and Czech master Antonín Dvo?ák pulls out the stops in his energetic, deliberately “Slavonic” String Quartet, Op. 51. Program: GABRIELA LENA FRANK Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE Pisachi (Reveal) DVO?ÁK String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 51 (“Slavonic”) Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mBo12AE
Falmouth, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/phenomenon-two-manasses-
Talented artists join Manasse and Nakamatsu – including Jon’s son Alec Manasse. Clarinetists Jon and Alec will join the string players to perform Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor. Award-winning Israeli violinist Kobi Malkin was praised by the New York Times for his “aptly traversed palette of emotions, from languid introspection to fevered intensity with gorgeous tone and an edge-of-seat intensity.” Grace Park is an internationally acclaimed violinist who recently gave her debut recital at Carnegie Hall, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “fresh, different, and exhilarating.” Brook Speltz is the award-winning cellist of the internationally renowned Escher String Quartet. Danielle Farina, principal viola of the Cape Symphony, is a member of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Alec plays regularly with many of New York City’s top ensembles, including the Metropolitan Opera, the American Ballet Theater Orchestra, and the American Symphony Orchestra.
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-21
Immerse yourself in a unique experience at the intersection of two beloved art forms, as classical masterpieces and readings from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet showcase familiar works in a dramatic new light. PROGRAM Prokofiev: Suite from Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare: Selected readings from Romeo and Juliet Beethoven: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 18 Brahms: String Sextet No. 2, Op. 36, “Agathe” ARTISTS Walter van Dyk, reciter; Chad Hoopes, ?Anthony Marwood, Susie Park, violin; Melissa Reardon, Cara Pogossian, viola; Nina Lee, Raman Ramakrishnan, cello; Benjamin Hochman, piano
Jasper String Quartet: Roots
Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Skaneateles Festival 97 E Genesee StSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/jasper-quartet-roots/
The Jasper String Quartet (“flawless…expressively assured and beautifully balanced,” Gramophone) leads a program of music inspired by local and indigenous cultures. Gabriela Lena Frank draws upon her Peruvian roots in Leyendas, inspired by the sound of Andean folk instruments; Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate gives homage to Hopi and Pueblo music in Pisachi, accompanied by projected images of the American Southwest; and Czech master Antonín Dvo?ák pulls out the stops in his energetic, deliberately “Slavonic” String Quartet, Op. 51. Program: GABRIELA LENA FRANK Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE Pisachi (Reveal) DVO?ÁK String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 51 (“Slavonic”) Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mBo12AE
Phenomenon: Two Manasses, One Nakamatsu & More
August 21, 2025 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Falmouth Academy info@capecodchambermusic.org 7 Highfield DriveFalmouth, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/phenomenon-two-manasses-
Talented artists join Manasse and Nakamatsu – including Jon’s son Alec Manasse. Clarinetists Jon and Alec will join the string players to perform Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor. Award-winning Israeli violinist Kobi Malkin was praised by the New York Times for his “aptly traversed palette of emotions, from languid introspection to fevered intensity with gorgeous tone and an edge-of-seat intensity.” Grace Park is an internationally acclaimed violinist who recently gave her debut recital at Carnegie Hall, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “fresh, different, and exhilarating.” Brook Speltz is the award-winning cellist of the internationally renowned Escher String Quartet. Danielle Farina, principal viola of the Cape Symphony, is a member of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Alec plays regularly with many of New York City’s top ensembles, including the Metropolitan Opera, the American Ballet Theater Orchestra, and the American Symphony Orchestra.
Portland Chamber Music Festival: Beethoven, Brahms, and the Bard
Aug 21 Portland Chamber Music Festival Stevens Square Theater Jocelyn Leighton-Cory 631 Stevens AvenuePortland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-21
Immerse yourself in a unique experience at the intersection of two beloved art forms, as classical masterpieces and readings from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet showcase familiar works in a dramatic new light. PROGRAM Prokofiev: Suite from Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare: Selected readings from Romeo and Juliet Beethoven: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 18 Brahms: String Sextet No. 2, Op. 36, “Agathe” ARTISTS Walter van Dyk, reciter; Chad Hoopes, ?Anthony Marwood, Susie Park, violin; Melissa Reardon, Cara Pogossian, viola; Nina Lee, Raman Ramakrishnan, cello; Benjamin Hochman, piano
Aug 22, 2025
Costa Mesa, CA United States
(714) 556-2787 BoxOffice@SCFTA.org http://https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/buena-vista-orchestra
JESUS “AGUAJE” RAMOS (born 1951) is a Cuban trombonist,composer, arranger and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary “Buena Vista Social Club” Ramos performed on the World Circuit recordings of The Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales and Omara Portuondo. He was Gonzales’s musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with various Buena Vista Social Club projects. He was a prominent member and musical director of the renowned Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, which brought the music of the original Buena Vista Social Club back into international prominence during the incredibly successful ‘Adios’ Tour from 2014-2016.
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/keep-calm-and-carry-on/
Tenor Nicholas Phan (“one of the world’s most remarkable singers,” Boston Globe) and the Jasper String Quartet explore the unique sound world of English music. Separated from the mainland by water, England developed its own folk, classical, and popular traditions; a sampling of each will be heard on this stirring program, including British music by Elgar, Vaughan-Williams, Britten, and Canadian composer Vivian Fung. Program: VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS On Wenlock Edge ELGAR Salut d’Amour for Violin and Piano BRITTEN Three Divertimenti for String Quartet & Selected Songs REBECCA CLARKE Three Irish Country Songs VIVIAN FUNG “O” from Lamenting Earth Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mC0v2AE
Wellfleet, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/phenomenon-two-manasses-
Talented artists join Manasse and Nakamatsu – including Jon’s son Alec Manasse. Clarinetists Jon and Alec will join the string players to perform Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor. Award-winning Israeli violinist Kobi Malkin was praised by the New York Times for his “aptly traversed palette of emotions, from languid introspection to fevered intensity with gorgeous tone and an edge-of-seat intensity.” Grace Park is an internationally acclaimed violinist who recently gave her debut recital at Carnegie Hall, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “fresh, different, and exhilarating.” Brook Speltz is the award-winning cellist of the internationally renowned Escher String Quartet. Danielle Farina, principal viola of the Cape Symphony, is a member of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Alec Manasse plays regularly with many of New York City’s top ensembles, including the Metropolitan Opera, the American Ballet Theater Orchestra, and the American Symphony Orchestra.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/profound-reflections/
Journey into the depths of late works and visionary masterpieces in which Ravel, Shostakovich, and Beethoven each crystallize profound personal journeys. RAVEL Introduction and Allegro Julie Smith Phillips, harp; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Owen Dalby, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello SHOSTAKOVICH Viola Sonata, Op. 147 Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt, viola; Inon Barnatan, piano BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 12, Op. 127 Benjamin Beilman, Andrew Wan, violins; Hsin-Yun Huang, viola; Kyril Zlotinkov, cello
Buena Vista Orchestra
Aug 22 Segerstrom Center for the Arts Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 600 Town Center DriveCosta Mesa, CA United States
(714) 556-2787 BoxOffice@SCFTA.org http://https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/buena-vista-orchestra
JESUS “AGUAJE” RAMOS (born 1951) is a Cuban trombonist,composer, arranger and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary “Buena Vista Social Club” Ramos performed on the World Circuit recordings of The Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales and Omara Portuondo. He was Gonzales’s musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with various Buena Vista Social Club projects. He was a prominent member and musical director of the renowned Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, which brought the music of the original Buena Vista Social Club back into international prominence during the incredibly successful ‘Adios’ Tour from 2014-2016.
Keep Calm and Carry On
Friday, August 22 at 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Skaneateles Festival 97 E Genesee StSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/keep-calm-and-carry-on/
Tenor Nicholas Phan (“one of the world’s most remarkable singers,” Boston Globe) and the Jasper String Quartet explore the unique sound world of English music. Separated from the mainland by water, England developed its own folk, classical, and popular traditions; a sampling of each will be heard on this stirring program, including British music by Elgar, Vaughan-Williams, Britten, and Canadian composer Vivian Fung. Program: VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS On Wenlock Edge ELGAR Salut d’Amour for Violin and Piano BRITTEN Three Divertimenti for String Quartet & Selected Songs REBECCA CLARKE Three Irish Country Songs VIVIAN FUNG “O” from Lamenting Earth Purchase tickets at: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mC0v2AE
Phenomenon: Two Manasses, One Nakamatsu & More
August 22, 2025 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival First Congregational Church of Wellfleet info@capecodchambermusic.org 200 Main StreetWellfleet, MA United States
(508) 247-9400 info@capecodchambermusic.org http://https://capecodchambermusic.org/events/phenomenon-two-manasses-
Talented artists join Manasse and Nakamatsu – including Jon’s son Alec Manasse. Clarinetists Jon and Alec will join the string players to perform Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor. Award-winning Israeli violinist Kobi Malkin was praised by the New York Times for his “aptly traversed palette of emotions, from languid introspection to fevered intensity with gorgeous tone and an edge-of-seat intensity.” Grace Park is an internationally acclaimed violinist who recently gave her debut recital at Carnegie Hall, praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “fresh, different, and exhilarating.” Brook Speltz is the award-winning cellist of the internationally renowned Escher String Quartet. Danielle Farina, principal viola of the Cape Symphony, is a member of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Alec Manasse plays regularly with many of New York City’s top ensembles, including the Metropolitan Opera, the American Ballet Theater Orchestra, and the American Symphony Orchestra.
Profound Reflections
Aug 22 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/profound-reflections/
Journey into the depths of late works and visionary masterpieces in which Ravel, Shostakovich, and Beethoven each crystallize profound personal journeys. RAVEL Introduction and Allegro Julie Smith Phillips, harp; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Owen Dalby, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello SHOSTAKOVICH Viola Sonata, Op. 147 Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt, viola; Inon Barnatan, piano BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 12, Op. 127 Benjamin Beilman, Andrew Wan, violins; Hsin-Yun Huang, viola; Kyril Zlotinkov, cello
Aug 23, 2025
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/bill-charlap-trio/
GRAMMY-winning pianist Bill Charlap is a champion of classic jazz and the American Songbook. He has performed and recorded with many of the greats, from Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio. Performing with Bill Charlap in Skaneateles will be bassist David Wong and drummer Dennis Mackrel. Hear how “Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved….” (TIME Magazine) Jazz selections to be announced from the stage. Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mDcv2AE
New York, NY United States
6465229442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://www.composersconcordance.com/
On Saturday, August 23rd at 7pm, Composers Concordance launches its 2025-26 season with Sound Liberation at Joe’s Pub. Founded by Gene Pritsker, the genre-defying group blends classical, jazz, rock, hip-hop, and world music. The night features Amira B., Dick Griffin, Stephanie Susberich, rappers Dr. Psychosis & Samaire Martin, poets, and more. Celebrating their new album 'Elegy', the ensemble promises 75 minutes of bold, boundary-breaking sound.
Marcellus, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/kidsfest-with-the-jasper-quartet-and
Chickasaw musician Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate leads his own captivating tale, Moonstrike, interweaving three American Indian legends about the moon. This evocative story is set to original and traditional music performed by the Jasper String Quartet, including the Calusa Corn Dance, sung by Southeast American Indians during the harvest moon. Kids Free; Adults $5 at the door
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-23
Brimming with creative contrasts and powerful orchestral flourishes, you won’t want to miss this truly grand finale to Portland’s world-class chamber music festival. Mozart’s virtuosic Oboe Quartet gets a modern makeover with saxophonist Steven Banks’ “transformational” artistry, followed by the Spanish folk tunes and the clack of castanets of a delightful Piano Quartet by Joaquín Turina. In a lyrical contrast, Ernest Chausson’s Concerto is unreservedly showy and surging with passionate outpourings, this exquisite gem makes for an expansive, season-ending flourish. PROGRAM Mozart: Oboe Quartet, K. 370 (arr. for saxophone) Turina: Piano Quartet, Op. 67 Chausson: Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21 ARTISTS Steven Banks, saxophone; Chad Hoopes, Anthony Marwood, Susie Park, violin; Cara Pogossian, Melissa Reardon, viola; Nina Lee, cello; Benjamin Hochman, piano
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/starburst/
Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant Starburst meets Mendelssohn and Brahms in a grand finale that celebrates the festival’s theme—illuminating past triumphs and future horizons. JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst for String Orchestra SummerFest Chamber Orchestra MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra Benjamin Beilman, solo violin; Inon Barnatan, solo piano; SummerFest Chamber Orchestra BRAHMS Serenade in D Major (Reconstructed for Nonet, 1858) Andrew Wan, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello; Samuel Hager, bass; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anthony McGill; Jay Shankar, clarinets; Peter Kolkay, bassoon; Mark Almond, horn
Bill Charlap Trio
Saturday, August 23 at 8:00 PM Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards Skaneateles Festival 2433 W Lake RdSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/bill-charlap-trio/
GRAMMY-winning pianist Bill Charlap is a champion of classic jazz and the American Songbook. He has performed and recorded with many of the greats, from Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio. Performing with Bill Charlap in Skaneateles will be bassist David Wong and drummer Dennis Mackrel. Hear how “Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved….” (TIME Magazine) Jazz selections to be announced from the stage. Purchase tickets here: https://skanfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0OVW000002mDcv2AE
Composers Concordance Presents - Sound Liberation at Joe's Pub
Aug 23 Composers Concordance Joe's Pub Gene Pritsker 425 Lafayette StreetNew York, NY United States
6465229442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://www.composersconcordance.com/
On Saturday, August 23rd at 7pm, Composers Concordance launches its 2025-26 season with Sound Liberation at Joe’s Pub. Founded by Gene Pritsker, the genre-defying group blends classical, jazz, rock, hip-hop, and world music. The night features Amira B., Dick Griffin, Stephanie Susberich, rappers Dr. Psychosis & Samaire Martin, poets, and more. Celebrating their new album 'Elegy', the ensemble promises 75 minutes of bold, boundary-breaking sound.
KidsFest: Moonstrike with the Jasper Quartet and Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate
Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 AM Baltimore Woods Nature Center Skaneateles Festival 4007 Bishop Hill RoadMarcellus, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://https://skanfest.org/event/kidsfest-with-the-jasper-quartet-and
Chickasaw musician Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate leads his own captivating tale, Moonstrike, interweaving three American Indian legends about the moon. This evocative story is set to original and traditional music performed by the Jasper String Quartet, including the Calusa Corn Dance, sung by Southeast American Indians during the harvest moon. Kids Free; Adults $5 at the door
Portland Chamber Music Festival: Grand Finale
Aug 23 Portland Chamber Music Festival Stevens Square Theater Jocelyn Leighton-Cory 631 Stevens AvenuePortland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2025-8-23
Brimming with creative contrasts and powerful orchestral flourishes, you won’t want to miss this truly grand finale to Portland’s world-class chamber music festival. Mozart’s virtuosic Oboe Quartet gets a modern makeover with saxophonist Steven Banks’ “transformational” artistry, followed by the Spanish folk tunes and the clack of castanets of a delightful Piano Quartet by Joaquín Turina. In a lyrical contrast, Ernest Chausson’s Concerto is unreservedly showy and surging with passionate outpourings, this exquisite gem makes for an expansive, season-ending flourish. PROGRAM Mozart: Oboe Quartet, K. 370 (arr. for saxophone) Turina: Piano Quartet, Op. 67 Chausson: Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21 ARTISTS Steven Banks, saxophone; Chad Hoopes, Anthony Marwood, Susie Park, violin; Cara Pogossian, Melissa Reardon, viola; Nina Lee, cello; Benjamin Hochman, piano
Starburst
Aug 23 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/starburst/
Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant Starburst meets Mendelssohn and Brahms in a grand finale that celebrates the festival’s theme—illuminating past triumphs and future horizons. JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst for String Orchestra SummerFest Chamber Orchestra MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra Benjamin Beilman, solo violin; Inon Barnatan, solo piano; SummerFest Chamber Orchestra BRAHMS Serenade in D Major (Reconstructed for Nonet, 1858) Andrew Wan, violin; Misha Amory, viola; Zlatomir Fung, cello; Samuel Hager, bass; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anthony McGill; Jay Shankar, clarinets; Peter Kolkay, bassoon; Mark Almond, horn
Aug 28, 2025
Brooklyn, NY United States
615-310-2443 info@contemporaneous.org http://https://www.contemporaneous.org/upcoming-events/2025/8/28/sound
Sounds Fun! is a presentation of the most energetic collection of music being written for today’s world – including a sprinkle of musical absurdism with Andrew Hamilton’s “Music for People Who Like Art”, a touch of noise with Alex Paxton’s “shrimp BIT babyface”, an eclectic splash of world premiere arrangements, and so much more. This evening offers a crucial space for communal and artistic joy, allowing us to focus on the experiences we treasure most in life. It is a celebration of the wildest — and simply most fun — music you’ve never heard!
Sounds Fun!
Aug 28 New York State Council on the Arts Roulette Intermedium info@contemporaneous.org 509 Atlantic AvenueBrooklyn, NY United States
615-310-2443 info@contemporaneous.org http://https://www.contemporaneous.org/upcoming-events/2025/8/28/sound
Sounds Fun! is a presentation of the most energetic collection of music being written for today’s world – including a sprinkle of musical absurdism with Andrew Hamilton’s “Music for People Who Like Art”, a touch of noise with Alex Paxton’s “shrimp BIT babyface”, an eclectic splash of world premiere arrangements, and so much more. This evening offers a crucial space for communal and artistic joy, allowing us to focus on the experiences we treasure most in life. It is a celebration of the wildest — and simply most fun — music you’ve never heard!
Aug 29, 2025
New York, NY United States
+1 855-561-0888 vocal@ntd.com http://vocal.ntdtv.com
The New Tang Dynasty Television (NTD) “International Chinese Vocal Competition” is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD Television. The aim of this competition is to promote traditional vocal arts of pure authenticity, pure goodness, and pure beauty, and provide a world arena for all Chinese vocalists to showcase their talents.
2025 NTD 10th International Chinese Vocal Competition
Aug 29 to 31, 2025 NTD Television Merkin Hall Kaufman music center vocal@ntd.com 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023New York, NY United States
+1 855-561-0888 vocal@ntd.com http://vocal.ntdtv.com
The New Tang Dynasty Television (NTD) “International Chinese Vocal Competition” is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD Television. The aim of this competition is to promote traditional vocal arts of pure authenticity, pure goodness, and pure beauty, and provide a world arena for all Chinese vocalists to showcase their talents.
Aug 30, 2025
New York, NY United States
6465229442 genepritsker@gmail.com http://https://www.composersconcordance.com/
On Saturday, Aug 30th at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents Prism at Steel Wig Music, featuring violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Jai Jeffryes. They’ll perform works by Piazzolla, Pritsker, Carriqui, Matsumura, McClure, Jeffryes, Ozawa & more. Highlights include Gene Pritsker's Prism Sonata and Lee McClure’s Duet for Violin & Piano. Livestream available on Composers Concordance’s Facebook page.
Composers Concordance Presents - PRISM
Aug 30 Composers Concordance Steel Wig Music Gene Pritsker 939 8th AvenueNew York, NY United States
6465229442 genepritsker@gmail.com http://https://www.composersconcordance.com/
On Saturday, Aug 30th at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents Prism at Steel Wig Music, featuring violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Jai Jeffryes. They’ll perform works by Piazzolla, Pritsker, Carriqui, Matsumura, McClure, Jeffryes, Ozawa & more. Highlights include Gene Pritsker's Prism Sonata and Lee McClure’s Duet for Violin & Piano. Livestream available on Composers Concordance’s Facebook page.
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