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. |
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Jul 27, 2024
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/danse-macabre/
An evening of haunting melodies and mystical dance unfolds, from Ysaÿe’s and Ravel’s intense narratives to the whimsical charm of Butler’s Roald Dahl-inspired “Dirty Beasts” and Adès’ spirited “Catch.” The program culminates with Schubert’s profound “Death and the Maiden,” weaving together an unforgettable tapestry of music that oscillates between the ethereal, the playful, and the deeply moving. YSAŸE Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor “Obsession” SAINT-SAËNS Danse Macabre for Violin and Piano, Op. 40 MARTIN BUTLER Dirty Beasts THOMAS ADÈS Catch RAVEL La Valse for Two Pianos SCHUBERT String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”
Greensboro, NC United States
336-333-7450 ticketing@easternmusicfestival.org http://www.easternmusicfestival.org/tickets
Eastern Festival Orchestra: Festival Finale Gerard Schwarz, music director and conductor; Mark Peskanov, violin *Tickets-$55*
Danse Macabre
July 27, 7:30PM The Conrad - La Jolla Music Society The Conrad - La Jolla Music Society Stephanie Thompson 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/danse-macabre/
An evening of haunting melodies and mystical dance unfolds, from Ysaÿe’s and Ravel’s intense narratives to the whimsical charm of Butler’s Roald Dahl-inspired “Dirty Beasts” and Adès’ spirited “Catch.” The program culminates with Schubert’s profound “Death and the Maiden,” weaving together an unforgettable tapestry of music that oscillates between the ethereal, the playful, and the deeply moving. YSAŸE Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor “Obsession” SAINT-SAËNS Danse Macabre for Violin and Piano, Op. 40 MARTIN BUTLER Dirty Beasts THOMAS ADÈS Catch RAVEL La Valse for Two Pianos SCHUBERT String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”
Eastern Music Festival
July 27 Dana Auditorium, Guilford College EMF Ticket Office 710 Levi Coffin DriveGreensboro, NC United States
336-333-7450 ticketing@easternmusicfestival.org http://www.easternmusicfestival.org/tickets
Eastern Festival Orchestra: Festival Finale Gerard Schwarz, music director and conductor; Mark Peskanov, violin *Tickets-$55*
Jul 28, 2024
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/passions-and-storms/
Janá?ek’s “Kreutzer Sonata” Quartet, inspired by Tolstoy’s tale of jealousy and marital discord set against the backdrop of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, pairs with Composer-in-Residence Thomas Adès. Adès performs his evocative The Tempest suite alongside these deeply passionate works. JANÁCEK String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata” Alexi Kenney, Tessa Lark, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jonathan Swensen, cello Selections from On an Overgrown Path Thomas Adès, piano Violin Sonata Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano THOMAS ADÈS Suite from Tempest for Violin and Piano Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano BEETHOVEN Kreutzer Sonata, Op. 47 (arr. for string quintet) Tessa Lark, Andrew Wan, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jay Campbell, Jonathan Swensen, cellos
Passions and Storms
July 28, 3:00PM The Conrad - La Jolla Music Society The Conrad - La Jolla Music Society Stephanie Thompson 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/passions-and-storms/
Janá?ek’s “Kreutzer Sonata” Quartet, inspired by Tolstoy’s tale of jealousy and marital discord set against the backdrop of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, pairs with Composer-in-Residence Thomas Adès. Adès performs his evocative The Tempest suite alongside these deeply passionate works. JANÁCEK String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata” Alexi Kenney, Tessa Lark, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jonathan Swensen, cello Selections from On an Overgrown Path Thomas Adès, piano Violin Sonata Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano THOMAS ADÈS Suite from Tempest for Violin and Piano Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano BEETHOVEN Kreutzer Sonata, Op. 47 (arr. for string quintet) Tessa Lark, Andrew Wan, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jay Campbell, Jonathan Swensen, cellos
Jul 30, 2024
Cape Cod, MA, MA United States
508-247-9800 http://www.capecodchambermusic.org
Hailed by The New York Times as “a triumph of quality,” the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF) today announced its 2024 summer concert series, running from July 30-August 16, 2024. Celebrating its 45th season, the Festival presents 10 live performances over three weeks in five venues across Cape Cod. In what has become one of the region’s largest cultural events attracting thousands of concertgoers each year, this summer’s Festival is bursting at the seams with creativity and virtuosity. Prominently showcasing acoustic sounds, this year’s Festival is centered around the string quartet. Each week is anchored by back-to-back concerts by today’s leading string quartets: Borromeo, Ying, and Escher. Other Festival highlights include a free jazz concert, the Cape Cod debut of Tangent Winds, and more. The complete schedule is below and available at www.capecodchambermusic.org.
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org
Open your mind and ear with former New York Times contributing critic Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim in a workshop that brings together science, mindfulness and live music. At a time of digital overstimulation and political overwhelm, listening can feel like an endangered skill. In fact, humans are biologically hard-wired to be bad listeners. Find out how music can help turn a cognitive quirk to our advantage and develop the focus, patience and generosity needed to become better listeners beyond the concert hall.
2024 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
July 30-August 16 Multiple venues across Cape Cod Cape Cod, MA (multiple venies)Cape Cod, MA, MA United States
508-247-9800 http://www.capecodchambermusic.org
Hailed by The New York Times as “a triumph of quality,” the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF) today announced its 2024 summer concert series, running from July 30-August 16, 2024. Celebrating its 45th season, the Festival presents 10 live performances over three weeks in five venues across Cape Cod. In what has become one of the region’s largest cultural events attracting thousands of concertgoers each year, this summer’s Festival is bursting at the seams with creativity and virtuosity. Prominently showcasing acoustic sounds, this year’s Festival is centered around the string quartet. Each week is anchored by back-to-back concerts by today’s leading string quartets: Borromeo, Ying, and Escher. Other Festival highlights include a free jazz concert, the Cape Cod debut of Tangent Winds, and more. The complete schedule is below and available at www.capecodchambermusic.org.
Encounter: Better Listening with Music
Jul 30 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org
Open your mind and ear with former New York Times contributing critic Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim in a workshop that brings together science, mindfulness and live music. At a time of digital overstimulation and political overwhelm, listening can feel like an endangered skill. In fact, humans are biologically hard-wired to be bad listeners. Find out how music can help turn a cognitive quirk to our advantage and develop the focus, patience and generosity needed to become better listeners beyond the concert hall.
Jul 31, 2024
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/amadeus/
Amadeus comes alive as excerpts from Peter Shaffer’s iconic play are paired with Mozart’s sublime “Gran Partita,” blending dramatic readings with ethereal music for a captivating portrayal of Mozart’s genius. MOZART Serenade No. 10 for Winds “Gran Partita” Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, oboes; Mark Simpson, Tommaso Lonquich, clarinets; Taylor Eiffert, Max Opferkuch; basset horns; Eleni Katz, Leyla Zamora, bassoons; Jennifer Montone, Kaylet Torrez, Tricia Skye, Mike McCoy, horns; Anthony Manzo, bass; Jonathan Cohen, conductor
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://skanfest.org
7:00 PM BACKSTAGE PASS: Violinist Joe Genualdi and cellist Steven Doane join Festival Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin for a a conversation looking back over 45 years of the Skaneateles Festival. A festive musical celebration of 45 years features beloved performers from the past, including violinist Joe Genualdi, cellists Steven Doane and Rosemary Elliott, pianist Andrew Russo, and harpist Bridget Kibbey, as well as current Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin in a diverse and diverting program that includes Beethoven’s sunny Cello Sonata No. 3; Debussy’s evocative Dances for harp and string quartet; Russian composer Anton Arensky’s passionate String Quartet No. 2 with two cellos and a diverse program that includes a new piece in memory of beloved Festival supporter, David Stam.
Skaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org
The matinee features violinist Joe Genualdi, cellist Steven Doane, and harpist Bridget Kibbey for a special performance including works by Beethoven, Debussy, and a new piece by Mark Mellits, for David (Stam) to kick off the 45th Season. Program: · SAINT-SAËNS Fantasy for Violin and Harp, Op. 124 · FAURÉ Serenade, Op. 98; Romance, Op. 69; Papillon (Butterfly), Op. 77 · DEBUSSY Arabesque No. 1 · J. S. BACH Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 (arr. Kibbey) · ALBÉNIZ Granada · KIBBEY Bards and Griots · D’RIVERA Bandoneon
Midweek Masterworks: Amadeus
July 31, 7:00PM The Conrad - La Jolla Music Society The Conrad - La Jolla Music Society Stephanie Thompson 7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/amadeus/
Amadeus comes alive as excerpts from Peter Shaffer’s iconic play are paired with Mozart’s sublime “Gran Partita,” blending dramatic readings with ethereal music for a captivating portrayal of Mozart’s genius. MOZART Serenade No. 10 for Winds “Gran Partita” Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, oboes; Mark Simpson, Tommaso Lonquich, clarinets; Taylor Eiffert, Max Opferkuch; basset horns; Eleni Katz, Leyla Zamora, bassoons; Jennifer Montone, Kaylet Torrez, Tricia Skye, Mike McCoy, horns; Anthony Manzo, bass; Jonathan Cohen, conductor
Skaneateles Festival-Celebrating 45 Years: Evening Concert
8pm, Wednesday, July 31 The First Presbyterian Church Ellen Sorber 97 E Genesse StSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org http://skanfest.org
7:00 PM BACKSTAGE PASS: Violinist Joe Genualdi and cellist Steven Doane join Festival Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin for a a conversation looking back over 45 years of the Skaneateles Festival. A festive musical celebration of 45 years features beloved performers from the past, including violinist Joe Genualdi, cellists Steven Doane and Rosemary Elliott, pianist Andrew Russo, and harpist Bridget Kibbey, as well as current Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin in a diverse and diverting program that includes Beethoven’s sunny Cello Sonata No. 3; Debussy’s evocative Dances for harp and string quartet; Russian composer Anton Arensky’s passionate String Quartet No. 2 with two cellos and a diverse program that includes a new piece in memory of beloved Festival supporter, David Stam.
Skaneateles Festival-Celebrating 45 Years: Matinee
1pm, Wednesday July 1st The First Presbyterian Church Ellen Sorber 97 E Genesse StSkaneateles, NY United States
3156857418 music@skanfest.org
The matinee features violinist Joe Genualdi, cellist Steven Doane, and harpist Bridget Kibbey for a special performance including works by Beethoven, Debussy, and a new piece by Mark Mellits, for David (Stam) to kick off the 45th Season. Program: · SAINT-SAËNS Fantasy for Violin and Harp, Op. 124 · FAURÉ Serenade, Op. 98; Romance, Op. 69; Papillon (Butterfly), Op. 77 · DEBUSSY Arabesque No. 1 · J. S. BACH Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 (arr. Kibbey) · ALBÉNIZ Granada · KIBBEY Bards and Griots · D’RIVERA Bandoneon
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