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 26, 2026
New York, NY United States
http://https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-classical-tickets-1993
Join us for REIMAGINING CLASSICAL, an evening celebrating recently released classical recordings. Featuring performances by pianists Han Chen, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Jerome Lowenthal, Ursula Oppens, and Rasa Vitkauskaite; clarinetist Jonathan Cohler; and the Neave Trio (violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura). Works by Michael Stephen Brown, Paquito D'Rivera, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Astor Piazzolla, Florence Price, Anton Rubinstein, Clara Schumann, and a world premiere by Ellis Ludwig-Leone. Event is FREE. RSVP required.
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.
Reimagining Classical
August 26, 2026 Elebash Hall, CUNY Graduate Center 365 5th AveNew York, NY United States
http://https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-classical-tickets-1993
Join us for REIMAGINING CLASSICAL, an evening celebrating recently released classical recordings. Featuring performances by pianists Han Chen, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Jerome Lowenthal, Ursula Oppens, and Rasa Vitkauskaite; clarinetist Jonathan Cohler; and the Neave Trio (violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura). Works by Michael Stephen Brown, Paquito D'Rivera, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Astor Piazzolla, Florence Price, Anton Rubinstein, Clara Schumann, and a world premiere by Ellis Ludwig-Leone. Event is FREE. RSVP required.
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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