Calendar of Events
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The Calendar of Events is comprised of industry-wide seminars, workshops, conferences, master classes and more. All material found in the Calendar of Events is provided by parties entirely independent of Musical America. Any questions on the information found in the Calendar should be directed to the sponsors of the event. |
| Events for August 2026 See more future events. |
Aug 10, 2026
Napa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-congregation-be
Chosen by national audition, the Maple Quartet, MITV's 2026 Fellowship String Quartet, takes center stage. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
541.593.1084 information@sunrivermusic.org http://https://sunrivermusic.org/
As America celebrates 250 years in 2026, Sunriver Music Festival honors one of its greatest gifts to the world: music. The 49th season, curated by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell, will feature world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists performing eclectic works by American composers — Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, William Grant Still, Joan Tower, Kevin Puts, Edgar Meyer and John Williams — alongside favorites by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Schumann, and Mendelssohn and more. The Summer Festival opens August 10 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall and closes August 20 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Four classical concerts, a pops concert and a family concert will be presented. Featured artists include pianist Michelle Cann, violinists William Hagen and Tessa Lark, bass-baritone Timothy Jones, and the Central Oregon Mastersingers.
Music in the Vineyards | Maple Quartet
Aug 10 Music in the Vineyards Congregation Beth Shalom - Napa 1455 Elm StNapa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-congregation-be
Chosen by national audition, the Maple Quartet, MITV's 2026 Fellowship String Quartet, takes center stage. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Sunriver Music Festival
Aug 10-20 Tower Theatre and Sunriver Resort Great Hall Meagan Inverson Bend and Sunriver, OR United States541.593.1084 information@sunrivermusic.org http://https://sunrivermusic.org/
As America celebrates 250 years in 2026, Sunriver Music Festival honors one of its greatest gifts to the world: music. The 49th season, curated by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell, will feature world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists performing eclectic works by American composers — Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, William Grant Still, Joan Tower, Kevin Puts, Edgar Meyer and John Williams — alongside favorites by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Schumann, and Mendelssohn and more. The Summer Festival opens August 10 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall and closes August 20 at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Four classical concerts, a pops concert and a family concert will be presented. Featured artists include pianist Michelle Cann, violinists William Hagen and Tessa Lark, bass-baritone Timothy Jones, and the Central Oregon Mastersingers.
Aug 12, 2026
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/american-legacy/
What does it mean to make history in America? At the Library of Congress, Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge transformed a national institution into a catalyst for chamber music, commissioning and championing not only American composers but many of the greatest international voices of her time. This program reflects that expansive spirit—celebrating music shaped by bold patronage, artistic exchange, and a distinctly American belief in possibility.
St. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-beringer-vineya
Enjoy the blend of popular music, jazz, and theatrical songs – the defining elements of cabaret music. The evening ends with Mozart's only piano quintet with winds, often considered his most perfect piece of chamber music. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Costa Mesa, CA United States
714-556-2787 http://www.scfta.org/events/2026/phantom-of-the-opera
The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened in 2021. Featuring Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design and based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, PHANTOM will premiere at Segerstrom Center in 2026. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, playing to over 160 million people in 47 territories and 195 cities in 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting, and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade,” and the iconic title song. Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH with THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP
American Legacy
Aug 12 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/american-legacy/
What does it mean to make history in America? At the Library of Congress, Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge transformed a national institution into a catalyst for chamber music, commissioning and championing not only American composers but many of the greatest international voices of her time. This program reflects that expansive spirit—celebrating music shaped by bold patronage, artistic exchange, and a distinctly American belief in possibility.
Music in the Vineyards | Come to the Cabaret!
Aug 12 Music in the Vineyards Beringer Vineyards 2000 Main StSt. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-beringer-vineya
Enjoy the blend of popular music, jazz, and theatrical songs – the defining elements of cabaret music. The evening ends with Mozart's only piano quintet with winds, often considered his most perfect piece of chamber music. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
The Phantom of the Opera
Aug. 12 - Aug. 30 Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center DrCosta Mesa, CA United States
714-556-2787 http://www.scfta.org/events/2026/phantom-of-the-opera
The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened in 2021. Featuring Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design and based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, PHANTOM will premiere at Segerstrom Center in 2026. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, playing to over 160 million people in 47 territories and 195 cities in 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting, and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade,” and the iconic title song. Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH with THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP
Aug 13, 2026
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/sullivan-fortner/
Returning to SummerFest after last season’s electrifying collaboration with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Sullivan Fortner—one of today’s most celebrated jazz pianists and a recent recipient of the Gilmore Jazz Pianist Award—brings his incredible trio to The JAI.
St. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-grace-episcopal
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience as MITV musicians rehearse for upcoming concerts! Get to know the artists, ask questions, and hear how the music takes shape. This is a free event with no reservations required. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
St. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-spottswoode-est
Don't miss the return of this popular concert – an evening of classical and jazz chamber music under the stars! For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2026-8-13
Explore three centuries of chamber music in one unforgettable evening. Bach's monumental Chaconne for solo violin is a tour de force — an entire universe of emotion contained in a single movement. Charles Loeffler's hauntingly beautiful Deux Rhapsodies follows, reimagined with soprano saxophone in place of oboe, giving a velvety texture to its impressionistic shadows. This glorious opening night program culminates in a masterful piano quartet by Johannes Brahms — turbulent, tender, and utterly transcendent.
JAZZ @ The JAI with Sullivan Fortner Trio
Aug 13 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/sullivan-fortner/
Returning to SummerFest after last season’s electrifying collaboration with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Sullivan Fortner—one of today’s most celebrated jazz pianists and a recent recipient of the Gilmore Jazz Pianist Award—brings his incredible trio to The JAI.
Music in the Vineyards | Free Open Rehearsal
Aug 13 Music in the Vineyards Grace Episcopal Church - St. Helena 1314 Spring StSt. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-grace-episcopal
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience as MITV musicians rehearse for upcoming concerts! Get to know the artists, ask questions, and hear how the music takes shape. This is a free event with no reservations required. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Music in the Vineyards | Mixed Varietals
Aug 13 Music in the Vineyards Spottswoode Estate 1401 Hudson AveSt. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-spottswoode-est
Don't miss the return of this popular concert – an evening of classical and jazz chamber music under the stars! For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland Chamber Music Festival: Great Explorations
Aug 13 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/2026-8-13
Explore three centuries of chamber music in one unforgettable evening. Bach's monumental Chaconne for solo violin is a tour de force — an entire universe of emotion contained in a single movement. Charles Loeffler's hauntingly beautiful Deux Rhapsodies follows, reimagined with soprano saxophone in place of oboe, giving a velvety texture to its impressionistic shadows. This glorious opening night program culminates in a masterful piano quartet by Johannes Brahms — turbulent, tender, and utterly transcendent.
Aug 14, 2026
St. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-markham-vineyar
Vienna has shaped some of the world’s greatest musicians—this program brings four centuries of its finest composers to life. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/out-of-the-shadows/
In the shadow of the First World War, composers faced a world irrevocably changed. From Debussy’s starkly ravishing two-piano piece and Bridge’s elegiac lament to Poulenc’s sardonically defiant wit, this program reveals how upheaval reshaped musical language—culminating in Korngold’s Suite for Left Hand, written for a war amputee and transforming loss into radiant virtuosity.
Music in the Vineyards | From Vienna to Hollywood
Aug 14 Music in the Vineyards Markham Vineyards 2812 St Helena Hwy NorthSt. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-markham-vineyar
Vienna has shaped some of the world’s greatest musicians—this program brings four centuries of its finest composers to life. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Out of the Shadows
Aug 14 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/out-of-the-shadows/
In the shadow of the First World War, composers faced a world irrevocably changed. From Debussy’s starkly ravishing two-piano piece and Bridge’s elegiac lament to Poulenc’s sardonically defiant wit, this program reveals how upheaval reshaped musical language—culminating in Korngold’s Suite for Left Hand, written for a war amputee and transforming loss into radiant virtuosity.
Aug 15, 2026
St. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-ehlers-estate/
Featuring works inspired by stories, this program serves up the devil, nightmares, and dreams of a peaceful coexistence. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2026-8-15
From the luminous to the electrifying, this kaleidoscopic concert runs the gamut of musical experience. Caroline Shaw's radiant songs, reimagined for string quartet and saxophone, shimmer with otherworldly beauty. Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring bursts into startling new relief in a virtuoso four-hands piano arrangement. The richly woven Sextet by Ernst Dohnányi caps off an exhilarating evening with high romanticism and bold drama.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/brandenburgs-part-1/
A festival within the festival. Bach’s exhilarating Brandenburg Concertos—bursting with color, virtuosity, and fearless invention—take center stage across two vibrant programs that celebrate the joy of collaboration. Alongside these Baroque landmarks, music by our Composer-in-Residence Paul Wiancko and our Ensemble-in-Residence Imani Winds brings fresh energy to the conversation, proving that the spirit of innovation Bach embodied is still very much alive.
Arcadia, CA United States
6267937172 boxoffice@pasadenasymphony-pops.org http://https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/elton-john-tribute/
Get ready for a spectacular theatrical experience capturing the Rocketman’s music, costumes and charisma. From Benny and the Jets and Tiny Dancer to Candle in the Wind and Crocodile Rock, this high-energy show brings his chart-topping hits to life with unforgettable flair.?
Music in the Vineyards | Tales, Travelers & Tricksters
Aug 15 Music in the Vineyards Ehlers Estate 3222 Ehlers LnSt. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-ehlers-estate/
Featuring works inspired by stories, this program serves up the devil, nightmares, and dreams of a peaceful coexistence. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland Chamber Music Festival: Rites and Delights
Aug 15 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/2026-8-15
From the luminous to the electrifying, this kaleidoscopic concert runs the gamut of musical experience. Caroline Shaw's radiant songs, reimagined for string quartet and saxophone, shimmer with otherworldly beauty. Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring bursts into startling new relief in a virtuoso four-hands piano arrangement. The richly woven Sextet by Ernst Dohnányi caps off an exhilarating evening with high romanticism and bold drama.
The Complete Brandenburgs: Part I
Aug 15 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/brandenburgs-part-1/
A festival within the festival. Bach’s exhilarating Brandenburg Concertos—bursting with color, virtuosity, and fearless invention—take center stage across two vibrant programs that celebrate the joy of collaboration. Alongside these Baroque landmarks, music by our Composer-in-Residence Paul Wiancko and our Ensemble-in-Residence Imani Winds brings fresh energy to the conversation, proving that the spirit of innovation Bach embodied is still very much alive.
The Elton John Experience
August 15, 2026 Rusnak LA County Arboretum BoxOffice@PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org LA County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007Arcadia, CA United States
6267937172 boxoffice@pasadenasymphony-pops.org http://https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/elton-john-tribute/
Get ready for a spectacular theatrical experience capturing the Rocketman’s music, costumes and charisma. From Benny and the Jets and Tiny Dancer to Candle in the Wind and Crocodile Rock, this high-energy show brings his chart-topping hits to life with unforgettable flair.?
Aug 16, 2026
Oakville, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-robert-mondavi-
"Music begins where words fail"; a program of music inspired by intense emotions – gratitude, mourning, unrequited love, and religious reflection. Don't miss out on seeing the beautifully renovated Robert Mondavi Winery paired with MITV musicians! For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/takeover-the-jai-2026/
Cellist-composer Paul Wiancko—a member of the legendary Kronos Quartet—curates a concert that puts creativity front and center. Part salon, part sonic lab, this intimate set with festival artists brings you up close to the energy of a musician actively making history now.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/brandenburgs-part-2/
A festival within the festival. Bach’s exhilarating Brandenburg Concertos—bursting with color, virtuosity, and fearless invention—take center stage across two vibrant programs that celebrate the joy of collaboration. Alongside these Baroque landmarks, music by our Composer-in-Residence Paul Wiancko and our Ensemble-in-Residence Imani Winds brings fresh energy to the conversation, proving that the spirit of innovation Bach embodied is still very much alive.
Worthington, MA United States
(413) 238-5854 sevenars@aol.com http://https://sevenars.org
Now in its fourth season at Sevenars, the inimitable Sparky Quartet - now Quintet! - formed in tribute to late master clarinetist Bob Sparkman, has long roots at Sevenars starting from Bob's collaborations with treasured pianist and composer Clifton J. "Jerry" Noble, Jr ("Bob and Jerry"), later joined by the wonderfully versatile Kara Noble for bass and vocals. In 2023, after Bob left this world, they brought on board the inimitable Chris Devine on violin and flute and the extraordinary Jon Van Eps on percussion and became officially the Sparky Quartet. This year, guitarist Bob Ferrier joins to make it the Sparky Quintet, so come hear this newly expanded ensemble! The playing, banter, and camaraderie are amazing - so come enjoy the magic!
Music in the Vineyards | Beyond Words
Aug 16 Music in the Vineyards Robert Mondavi Winery 7801 St Helena HwyOakville, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-robert-mondavi-
"Music begins where words fail"; a program of music inspired by intense emotions – gratitude, mourning, unrequited love, and religious reflection. Don't miss out on seeing the beautifully renovated Robert Mondavi Winery paired with MITV musicians! For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
TAKEOVER @ The JAI with Paul Wiancko
Aug 16 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/takeover-the-jai-2026/
Cellist-composer Paul Wiancko—a member of the legendary Kronos Quartet—curates a concert that puts creativity front and center. Part salon, part sonic lab, this intimate set with festival artists brings you up close to the energy of a musician actively making history now.
The Complete Brandenburgs: Part II
Aug 16 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/brandenburgs-part-2/
A festival within the festival. Bach’s exhilarating Brandenburg Concertos—bursting with color, virtuosity, and fearless invention—take center stage across two vibrant programs that celebrate the joy of collaboration. Alongside these Baroque landmarks, music by our Composer-in-Residence Paul Wiancko and our Ensemble-in-Residence Imani Winds brings fresh energy to the conversation, proving that the spirit of innovation Bach embodied is still very much alive.
The Sparky Quintet
August 16 Sevenars Concerts Sevenars Academy 413-238-5854 15 Ireland StreetWorthington, MA United States
(413) 238-5854 sevenars@aol.com http://https://sevenars.org
Now in its fourth season at Sevenars, the inimitable Sparky Quartet - now Quintet! - formed in tribute to late master clarinetist Bob Sparkman, has long roots at Sevenars starting from Bob's collaborations with treasured pianist and composer Clifton J. "Jerry" Noble, Jr ("Bob and Jerry"), later joined by the wonderfully versatile Kara Noble for bass and vocals. In 2023, after Bob left this world, they brought on board the inimitable Chris Devine on violin and flute and the extraordinary Jon Van Eps on percussion and became officially the Sparky Quartet. This year, guitarist Bob Ferrier joins to make it the Sparky Quintet, so come hear this newly expanded ensemble! The playing, banter, and camaraderie are amazing - so come enjoy the magic!
Aug 18, 2026
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-residence-illum
Music Illuminated is an inspiring series of presentations that go beyond the notes on the page and uncover the stories behind classical music. Concert Host Michael Adams will be joined by the brilliant cello and piano duo of Edward Arron and Jeewon Park as they explore the world of one of the last great Russian Romantics, Sergei Rachmaninoff. Note: This Music Illuminated event will be held at a private residence in St. Helena. The street address will be provided to patrons 1 week prior to the event. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Music in the Vineyards | Music Illuminated: Rachmaninoff Revealed
Aug 18 Music in the Vineyards Private Residence in St. Helena St. Helena, CA United Statesinfo@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-residence-illum
Music Illuminated is an inspiring series of presentations that go beyond the notes on the page and uncover the stories behind classical music. Concert Host Michael Adams will be joined by the brilliant cello and piano duo of Edward Arron and Jeewon Park as they explore the world of one of the last great Russian Romantics, Sergei Rachmaninoff. Note: This Music Illuminated event will be held at a private residence in St. Helena. The street address will be provided to patrons 1 week prior to the event. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Aug 19, 2026
Napa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-hudson-ranch/
The Miró Quartet returns in a program that features Schubert’s final word on the string quartet: his epic G major Quartet, one of his most expansive and psychologically complex works. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/remade-reborn/
Music survives by transformation—and this program celebrates reinvention as a creative force. Thomas Adès reimagines Purcell before leading the U.S. première of a newly revised version of his miniature Concerto Conciso, and Brahms’ beloved Piano Quintet—famously transformed through multiple versions—closes the program in its final, towering incarnation.
Music in the Vineyards | Miró Quartet
Aug 19 Music in the Vineyards Hudson Ranch 5398 Carneros HwyNapa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-hudson-ranch/
The Miró Quartet returns in a program that features Schubert’s final word on the string quartet: his epic G major Quartet, one of his most expansive and psychologically complex works. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Remade/Reborn
Aug 19 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/remade-reborn/
Music survives by transformation—and this program celebrates reinvention as a creative force. Thomas Adès reimagines Purcell before leading the U.S. première of a newly revised version of his miniature Concerto Conciso, and Brahms’ beloved Piano Quintet—famously transformed through multiple versions—closes the program in its final, towering incarnation.
Aug 20, 2026
St. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-grace-episcopal
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience as MITV musicians rehearse for upcoming concerts! Get to know the artists, ask questions, and hear how the music takes shape. This is a free event with no reservations required. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2026-8-20
The East Coast Chamber Orchestra bursts onto the stage with the baroque swagger of Battalia à 10, a vivid musical depiction of the grace and chaos of a military camp. Latvian composer P?teris Vasks describes his Distant Light as “nostalgia with a touch of tragedy,” with its haunting violin melodies and dreamy expansiveness. Following the Maine premiere of a new solo piano work by Maine’s own Henry Kramer, Béla Bartók's Divertimento closes out the evening with an irresistible folk dance party.
Music in the Vineyards | Free Open Rehearsal
Aug 20 Music in the Vineyards Grace Episcopal Church - St. Helena 1314 Spring StSt. Helena, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-grace-episcopal
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience as MITV musicians rehearse for upcoming concerts! Get to know the artists, ask questions, and hear how the music takes shape. This is a free event with no reservations required. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland Chamber Music Festival: ECCO Visions
Aug 20 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/2026-8-20
The East Coast Chamber Orchestra bursts onto the stage with the baroque swagger of Battalia à 10, a vivid musical depiction of the grace and chaos of a military camp. Latvian composer P?teris Vasks describes his Distant Light as “nostalgia with a touch of tragedy,” with its haunting violin melodies and dreamy expansiveness. Following the Maine premiere of a new solo piano work by Maine’s own Henry Kramer, Béla Bartók's Divertimento closes out the evening with an irresistible folk dance party.
Aug 21, 2026
Napa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-silverado-viney
Brahms and Dvo?ák were two giants of the Romantic era bound by more than friendship — they shared a deep musical kinship, drawing from folk roots and transforming song and dance into works that are enduring and universal. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/summerfest-at-40/
Past, present, and future share the stage in one jubilant night. Music Director Inon Barnatan joins festival favorite Jeremy Denk in a virtuosic opener, former Music Director Cho-Liang Lin returns for legendary composer John Williams’s Quartet La Jolla—written for SummerFest—and a world premiere commission looks ahead, before the piece that closed the very first SummerFest concert brings the celebration home.
Music in the Vineyards | Romantic Titans, Great Friends
Aug 21 Music in the Vineyards Silverado Vineyards 6121 Silverado TrailNapa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-silverado-viney
Brahms and Dvo?ák were two giants of the Romantic era bound by more than friendship — they shared a deep musical kinship, drawing from folk roots and transforming song and dance into works that are enduring and universal. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
SummerFest at 40!
Aug 21 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/summerfest-at-40/
Past, present, and future share the stage in one jubilant night. Music Director Inon Barnatan joins festival favorite Jeremy Denk in a virtuosic opener, former Music Director Cho-Liang Lin returns for legendary composer John Williams’s Quartet La Jolla—written for SummerFest—and a world premiere commission looks ahead, before the piece that closed the very first SummerFest concert brings the celebration home.
Aug 22, 2026
NYC, NY United States
+1 646-522-9442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://composersconcordance.wixsite.com/2026-2027-season
New York, NY — Composers Concordance proudly launches its 2026–2027 season—its 43rd year of presenting adventurous contemporary music—with an exciting performance by M2duO, featuring violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Makia Matsumura. Long recognized as one of New York City's most adventurous presenters of contemporary music, Composers Concordance begins another year of innovative concerts celebrating living composers and fearless performers. The concert will feature works by Machiko Ozawa, Makia Matsumura, Astor Piazzolla and Gene Pritsker, showcasing four distinctive compositional voices. The program explores a wide range of musical expression—from lyrical and intimate to rhythmically vibrant and boldly adventurous—demonstrating the versatility and expressive power of the violin and piano duo.
Napa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-silverado-viney
Perpetual motion in music evokes the illusion of something that never stops; sound set into continuous motion with unbroken energy. This technically dazzling non-stop program begins with Paganini's Moto perpetuo and concludes with Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D minor. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland, ME United States
(800) 320-0257 office@pcmf.org http://https://www.pcmf.org/2026-8-22
Happy birthday, East Coast Chamber Orchestra! PCMF is delighted to take part in this extraordinary ensemble’s 25th anniversary season. Edvard Grieg's beloved Holberg Suite, a stylized set of French Baroque dances, opens the festivities with neoclassical elegance and wit. Every great party needs a little drama, here provided by Franz Liszt's sensational tone poem Malédiction, followed by an intriguing violin duo. Antonín Dvo?ák's radiant Serenade for Strings sends off the season with a big, warm, exuberant embrace, filled with melodies that are among the greatest joys in all of chamber music.
Composers Concordance Presents M2duO
Saturday, August 22, 2026 Westbeth Gene Pritsker 55 Bethune Street, New York, NYNYC, NY United States
+1 646-522-9442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://composersconcordance.wixsite.com/2026-2027-season
New York, NY — Composers Concordance proudly launches its 2026–2027 season—its 43rd year of presenting adventurous contemporary music—with an exciting performance by M2duO, featuring violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Makia Matsumura. Long recognized as one of New York City's most adventurous presenters of contemporary music, Composers Concordance begins another year of innovative concerts celebrating living composers and fearless performers. The concert will feature works by Machiko Ozawa, Makia Matsumura, Astor Piazzolla and Gene Pritsker, showcasing four distinctive compositional voices. The program explores a wide range of musical expression—from lyrical and intimate to rhythmically vibrant and boldly adventurous—demonstrating the versatility and expressive power of the violin and piano duo.
Music in the Vineyards | Perpetual Motion
Aug 22 Music in the Vineyards Silverado Vineyards 6121 Silverado TrailNapa, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-silverado-viney
Perpetual motion in music evokes the illusion of something that never stops; sound set into continuous motion with unbroken energy. This technically dazzling non-stop program begins with Paganini's Moto perpetuo and concludes with Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D minor. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Portland Chamber Music Festival: ECCO Jubilee
Aug 22 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/2026-8-22
Happy birthday, East Coast Chamber Orchestra! PCMF is delighted to take part in this extraordinary ensemble’s 25th anniversary season. Edvard Grieg's beloved Holberg Suite, a stylized set of French Baroque dances, opens the festivities with neoclassical elegance and wit. Every great party needs a little drama, here provided by Franz Liszt's sensational tone poem Malédiction, followed by an intriguing violin duo. Antonín Dvo?ák's radiant Serenade for Strings sends off the season with a big, warm, exuberant embrace, filled with melodies that are among the greatest joys in all of chamber music.
Aug 23, 2026
Rutherford, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-inglenook/
Music in the Vineyards' 32nd Annual Season concludes with an unforgettable evening of music, dining, and celebration. Set against the storied backdrop of Inglenook in Napa Valley — and raising a glass to the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris — this special gala concert & dinner honors what it means to call a place home. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/old-country-new-age/
From the lost years of war to the exuberance of the Roaring Twenties, England’s music finds a new voice. Vaughan Williams’ windswept poetry and Elgar’s searing Piano Quintet give way to Walton’s dazzling Façade—a jazzy, theatrical burst of modern energy— as an old country steps boldly into a new age.
Music in the Vineyards | Home: A Toast to the Napa Valley
Aug 23 Music in the Vineyards Inglenook 1991 St Helena HwyRutherford, CA United States
info@musicinthevineyards.org http://https://www.musicinthevineyards.org/events/2026-inglenook/
Music in the Vineyards' 32nd Annual Season concludes with an unforgettable evening of music, dining, and celebration. Set against the storied backdrop of Inglenook in Napa Valley — and raising a glass to the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris — this special gala concert & dinner honors what it means to call a place home. For the most up-to-date program, artist info, and ticket availability, click the ticket link to visit the event page.
Old Country, New Age
Aug 23 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/old-country-new-age/
From the lost years of war to the exuberance of the Roaring Twenties, England’s music finds a new voice. Vaughan Williams’ windswept poetry and Elgar’s searing Piano Quintet give way to Walton’s dazzling Façade—a jazzy, theatrical burst of modern energy— as an old country steps boldly into a new age.
Aug 26, 2026
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/schubertiade/
Step inside the salons where Schubert’s music first came to life. This evening recreates the spirit of the original Schubertiades—intimate gatherings where friends shared new songs and chamber works at close range. Songs, chamber music, and the radiant Fantasy for four hands draw us into the world of 1820s Vienna, where this music was heard for the very first time.
Schubertiade
Aug 26 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/schubertiade/
Step inside the salons where Schubert’s music first came to life. This evening recreates the spirit of the original Schubertiades—intimate gatherings where friends shared new songs and chamber works at close range. Songs, chamber music, and the radiant Fantasy for four hands draw us into the world of 1820s Vienna, where this music was heard for the very first time.
Aug 27, 2026
San Diego, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/ride-into-the-sun/
World-renowned pianist Brad Mehldau expands the language between genres with an homage to the late indie folk artist Elliott Smith, whose music inspired a generation of songwriters. Joined by Chris Thile (vocals), Blake Mills (vocals), Matt Chamberlain (drums), and John Davis (bass), this lauded band is backed by the 17-piece USC Thornton Chamber Virtuosi on Mehldau’s rich cinematic arrangements.
Brad Mehldau: Ride into the Sun
Aug 27 La Jolla Music Society Balboa Theatre 8584593728 868 4th AvenueSan Diego, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/ride-into-the-sun/
World-renowned pianist Brad Mehldau expands the language between genres with an homage to the late indie folk artist Elliott Smith, whose music inspired a generation of songwriters. Joined by Chris Thile (vocals), Blake Mills (vocals), Matt Chamberlain (drums), and John Davis (bass), this lauded band is backed by the 17-piece USC Thornton Chamber Virtuosi on Mehldau’s rich cinematic arrangements.
Aug 28, 2026
NYC, NY United States
+1 646-522-9442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://composersconcordance.wixsite.com/2026-2027-season
New York, NY — As part of its 43rd season, Composers Concordance presents the Machiko Ozawa & Gene Pritsker Duo on Friday, August 28 at 5:30 PM at The Delancey in New York City. Violinist/composer Machiko Ozawa and composer/guitarist/Di.J. Gene Pritsker form an electrifying duo that seamlessly blends contemporary classical music with jazz, techno, tango, and a wide range of global influences. Their genre-defying performances feature original compositions alongside bold reimaginings of music by Astor Piazzolla, Antonio Vivaldi, and other iconic composers, creating an adventurous musical journey that is both virtuosic and unpredictable. The evening will feature music by Machiko Ozawa, Gene Pritsker, Dan Cooper and Antonio Vivaldi, showcasing three distinctive compositional voices united by a spirit of innovation and artistic exploration.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/conversation/
From Shakespeare-inspired song to Beethoven’s haunting “Ghost” Trio, composers engage the voices of the past. The evening culminates in Vaughan Williams’ luminous Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis—a rare chance to hear this soaring work performed by a specially assembled large ensemble in all its radiant breadth.
Composers Concordance Presents Machiko Ozawa & Gene Pritsker Duo
Friday, August 28, 2026 The Delancey Gene Pritsker 168 Delancey Street, NYCNYC, NY United States
+1 646-522-9442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://composersconcordance.wixsite.com/2026-2027-season
New York, NY — As part of its 43rd season, Composers Concordance presents the Machiko Ozawa & Gene Pritsker Duo on Friday, August 28 at 5:30 PM at The Delancey in New York City. Violinist/composer Machiko Ozawa and composer/guitarist/Di.J. Gene Pritsker form an electrifying duo that seamlessly blends contemporary classical music with jazz, techno, tango, and a wide range of global influences. Their genre-defying performances feature original compositions alongside bold reimaginings of music by Astor Piazzolla, Antonio Vivaldi, and other iconic composers, creating an adventurous musical journey that is both virtuosic and unpredictable. The evening will feature music by Machiko Ozawa, Gene Pritsker, Dan Cooper and Antonio Vivaldi, showcasing three distinctive compositional voices united by a spirit of innovation and artistic exploration.
Conversation Across Centuries
Aug 28 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/conversation/
From Shakespeare-inspired song to Beethoven’s haunting “Ghost” Trio, composers engage the voices of the past. The evening culminates in Vaughan Williams’ luminous Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis—a rare chance to hear this soaring work performed by a specially assembled large ensemble in all its radiant breadth.
Aug 29, 2026
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/the-rule-of-three/
For centuries, artists have understood the power of three—a principle woven throughout history in art, storytelling, and music. This exuberant finale embraces that timeless idea, pairing chamber works and concertos built around trios of soloists in a joyful, virtuosic celebration to close the season.
Rule of Three
Aug 29 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay AveLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/the-rule-of-three/
For centuries, artists have understood the power of three—a principle woven throughout history in art, storytelling, and music. This exuberant finale embraces that timeless idea, pairing chamber works and concertos built around trios of soloists in a joyful, virtuosic celebration to close the season.
Aug 30, 2026
New York City, NY United States
+1 646-522-9442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://composersconcordance.wixsite.com/2026-2027-season
New York, NY — In a playful nod to Sammy Hagar's classic anthem ‘I Can't Drive 55,’ composer Gene Pritsker celebrates the milestone with 'I Can Survive 55', a festive birthday concert featuring his ensemble Sound Liberation. For the occasion, Pritsker will premiere his new 30-minute composition, 'I Can Survive 55', a work that embodies the eclectic spirit and stylistic freedom that have characterized his music throughout the years. Also on the program, composer friends of Gene will each contribute a one-minute work for string quartet, collectively forming the ’55 Suite’—a musical celebration of the number 55.
Composers Concordance & Joe's Pub Present I Can Survive 55 Feat. Gene Pritsker's Sound Liberation
Sunday, Aug. 30th Joe's Pub Gene Pritsker 425 Lafayette Street, NYCNew York City, NY United States
+1 646-522-9442 composersconcordance@gmail.com http://https://composersconcordance.wixsite.com/2026-2027-season
New York, NY — In a playful nod to Sammy Hagar's classic anthem ‘I Can't Drive 55,’ composer Gene Pritsker celebrates the milestone with 'I Can Survive 55', a festive birthday concert featuring his ensemble Sound Liberation. For the occasion, Pritsker will premiere his new 30-minute composition, 'I Can Survive 55', a work that embodies the eclectic spirit and stylistic freedom that have characterized his music throughout the years. Also on the program, composer friends of Gene will each contribute a one-minute work for string quartet, collectively forming the ’55 Suite’—a musical celebration of the number 55.
Aug 31, 2026
Brooklyn, NY United States
646-779-8845 http://https://www.nationalsawdust.org/event/the-zarabanda-variations
This concert celebrates the release of The Zarabanda Variations, a combined album and chapbook exploring the historical and present syncretism of Baroque music in 12 original songs, dances, and poems. A group of musicians convened by violinist/composer Keir GoGwilt, and in collaboration with acclaimed poet Edgar Garcia, bend the historical rhythms, rhymes and resonances of the Baroque. These artists traverse the colonial histories of the zarabanda dance in this unique multimedia collage of contemporary folkloric and improvised traditions, poetry, and new compositions.
Zarabanda Variations Album Release Concert
Aug 31 National Sawdust 80 North 6th StreetBrooklyn, NY United States
646-779-8845 http://https://www.nationalsawdust.org/event/the-zarabanda-variations
This concert celebrates the release of The Zarabanda Variations, a combined album and chapbook exploring the historical and present syncretism of Baroque music in 12 original songs, dances, and poems. A group of musicians convened by violinist/composer Keir GoGwilt, and in collaboration with acclaimed poet Edgar Garcia, bend the historical rhythms, rhymes and resonances of the Baroque. These artists traverse the colonial histories of the zarabanda dance in this unique multimedia collage of contemporary folkloric and improvised traditions, poetry, and new compositions.
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