The Clickable Chamber Music Newsletter from Southern California
No.1071 - Friday, January 30, 2026 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Next issue: Friday, February 13, 2026
An aficionado’s guide to upcoming livestreamed concerts on the world’s chamber music scene — with a
few select reprises of previously livestreamed concerts. If you’re not already a subscriber, subscribe (it’s
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online:
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http://www.palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/CCMN.html
“ . . . live-streamed events have generated moments of startling power. . . . One could instead sample archived
professional-quality videos that opera houses, orchestras, and other organizations have placed online. For me,
though, the live or freshly recorded happenings matter more. They document, with the oblique power that the arts
possess, an extraordinary human phase in history. Their mere existence is bracing. . . .”
~ Alex Ross, The New Yorker
For a comprehensive listing of all chamber music concerts in Southern California — live-audience and
streamed — visit Mike Napoli’s website, PerformingArtsLIVE.com. (Performing artists and concert
presenters: Upload your concert announcements.)
http://bit.ly/PerformingArtsLIVE-ChamberMusic
Classical guitar aficionados, see George Gutman’s invaluable “Classical Guitar Events in Southern
California” and subscribe to his email alerts by clicking:
https://cgevents.org/SoCalEvents.htm
In This Issue
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The Condensed Section (Part I) serves as a guide to The Full-Information Section (Part II), which
follows and includes biographies of performing artists, complete concert programs and program notes,
venue addresses and map links, and additional information on each concert. (Tip: Note the number of the
item you’re interested in in Part I and scroll down to find it in Part II for complete information.) Each section
concludes with “Concert Reviews and Other Items of High Interest on Southern California’s Chamber
Music Scene.”
Part I. THE CONDENSED SECTION
HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS
Select Streamed Concerts on the World’s Chamber Music Scene
1. Reprise of Classical Crossroads’ January 2026
“Classical Interludes” Concert
Resident & Visiting Artists from Chamber Music | OC
Violinist Iryna Krechkovsky & Pianist Sookkyung Cho
Livestreamed from First Lutheran Church and School in Torrance CA
Saturday, January 3, 2026
The Program
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918):
Nocturne for violin and piano (1911)
Cortège for violin and piano (1914)
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924):
Violin Sonata No.1 in A Major, Op.13 (1875-76)
The Concert e-Flyer with Program Notes
https://bit.ly/ClassicalCrossroads-KrechkovskyAndCho-1
Barbara Glazer’s concert review on LA Opus
“Symbolism and Impressionism at ‘Classical Interludes’”
https://bit.ly/LAOpus-BarbaraGlazer005
Watch
https://vimeo.com/1151306627
2. St James’s Piccadilly Lunchtime Recitals
St James’s Church - 197 Piccadilly, London UK
Top established artists as well as emerging artists from leading London music colleges perform in
St James’s historic venue, renowned for its superb acoustics. Read about the artists and find the
livestreaming links by clicking the links below each announcement. See “What’s On” at St. James
Piccadilly by clicking:
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/?_filter=music
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Julian Jacobson piano
Professor of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/keyboard/professors/details/?id=01667
The Program
Selections by Haydn, Schoenberg, Brahms, and Beethoven
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/julian-jacobson-piano/
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Lin Xu-Zhang piano
Royal Academy of Music final-year undergraduate
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/lin-xu-zhang-piano/
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Cherry Wei Ge piano
https://cherry-ge.me/
The Program
Janáçek: Piano Sonata 1.X.1905, “From the Street”
J.S. Bach: French Suite No.4 in E-flat Major, BWV815
Messiaen: Catalogue d’Oiseaux, No.2, “Le Loriot”
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/cherry-wei-ge-piano/
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Alexandra Cooper soprano & Kaishun Ypsilantis piano
The Program
Selections by Schumann, Lili Boulanger, Strauss, Lehmann,
Quilter, Ireland, Weber, Mahler, Wolf, Weill, Handel,
and Poulenc
https://bit.ly/SJP-CooperAndYpsilantis
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Available afterward to stream on demand
Free admission - Free to livestream
Find the links to the past livestreamed concerts by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@stjamesschurchpiccadilly
3. Salastina Music Society - Main Series No.3
The last of four concerts of Main Series No.3 ...
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 3:00 PM Pacific
Barrett Hall - Pasadena Conservatory of Music - Pasadena CA
The Program - Les Délices Impressionistes
Camille Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op.124
Jean Cras: String Trio
Claude Debussy: Sonata for flute, viola, and harp
Jean Cras: Harp Quintet
The Artists
Benjamin Smolen Resident Flutist
Kevin Kumar Co-Artistic Director and Resident Violinist
Meredith Crawford Resident Violist
Zachary Mowitz Guest Cellist
Cristina Montes Mateo Guest Harpist
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Tickets: $45 / $10 students
Complimentary wine reception with the artists to follow.
Livestream $10 / free for members
available to stream for three days for non-members
https://www.salastina.org/concerts
4. Music at St Mary’s Perivale
St Mary’s Perivale - West London UK
Jim’s Picks of Two Recent Gems at St Mary’s Perivale
Livestreamed Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Jeremy Chan piano
https://www.jeremychan.co.uk/
The Program
Mozart: Sonata in D Major, K311
J.S. Bach:
Prelude & Fugue in E-flat Major, WTC Book 1, BWV852
Shostakovich: Preludes & Fugues, Op.87 Nos.3&12
Franck: Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-01-20.shtml
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/YkNUVbJLnvk?t=935
Jeremy Chan also writes the excellent newsletter
“On Music & Making” on Substack, featuring
concert reviews, essays, and conversations
with leading musical figures. Read or subscribe at:
https://jeremychanpianist.substack.com/
Livestreamed Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Piotr Pawlak piano
https://piotrpawlak.eu/
The Program
Chopin: Rondo à la Krakowiak in F Major, Op.14
Mozart: Fantasie in D Minor, K397
Franck: Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue
Chopin: Prelude, Op.45
Chopin: Allegro de concert Op.46
Encore: Variations on Greensleeves
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-01-27.shtml
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/C43Jvptl3c8?t=1036s
Upcoming Concerts
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 3:00 PM UK - 7:00 AM Pacific
Paul Ayres piano
https://www.paulayres.co.uk/
Re-imaginings of Beatles songs
Selections by Purcell, Pergolesi, J.S. Bach, Haydn,
Franck, and Christina Perri
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-01.shtml
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 2:00 PM UK - 6:00 AM Pacific
Milda Daunoraite piano
https://mildadaunoraitepianist.com/
Beethoven: Bagatelles, Op.33
Chopin: Ballade No.2 in F Major, Op.38
Chopin: Mazurkas, Op.63
Schubert: “Wanderer” Fantasy in C Major, D760
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-03.shtml
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 3:00 PM UK - 7:00 AM Pacific
Miloš Milivojevic accordion and friends
https://new.milosmilivojevic.com/
Anja Milivojevic violin, Virginie Guiffray viola,
David Gordon piano
Selections by J.S. Bach, Fauré, Franck, Saint-Saëns,
and others
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-08.shtml
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 2:00 PM UK - 6:00 AM Pacific
Khrystyna Mykhailichenko piano
https://khrystynamykhailichenko.com/
Bach-Busoni:
Chaconne from Partita No.2 in D Minor, BWV1004
Brahms: Piano Sonata No.3 in F Minor, Op.5
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-10.shtml
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 3:00 PM UK - 7:00 AM Pacific
QUADPHONICS
https://www.quadphonics.com/
Violinists Coco Tomita, Yume Tomita,
Kyota Kakiuchi and Emiri Kakiuchi
with pianists Kan Tomita
Selections for four violins by Ligeti, J.S. Bach,
Bartók, Kodaly, Brahms, and Sarasate
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-15.shtml
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Available afterward to stream on demand
Find the links to the upcoming and past livestreamed concerts by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@stmarysperivale2842/streams
5. First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
Organ Prelude Concert
UCLA Professor & First Church Organist Christoph Bull
https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/people/christoph-bull/
on the Great Organs of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
Every Sunday - 10:30-11:00 AM Pacific - Free
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
https://www.fccla.org/live
6. Yale School of Music
Morse Recital Hall - Sprague Memorial Hall - New Haven CT
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET - 12:00 PM Pacific
Faculty Artist Series
Violinist Wendy Sharp and Friends
https://music.yale.edu/people/wendy-sharp
In-person and Livestream: free
https://music-tickets.yale.edu/969/26274
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET - 12:00 PM Pacific
Faculty Artist Series
Cellist Ole Akahoshi
https://music.yale.edu/people/ole-akahoshi
Pianist Wei-Yi Yang
https://music.yale.edu/people/wei-yi-yang
In-person and Livestream: free
https://music-tickets.yale.edu/969/26276
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
(available only during the performance)
Find concert information and the link to the livestream at the ticket links above or click:
https://music.yale.edu/events
7. Classeek presents
Diana Adamyan violin
https://www.dianaadamyanviolin.com/
and
Chiara Opalio piano
https://bit.ly/Classeek-ChiaraOpalio
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 5:00 PM Swiss - 8:00 AM Pacific
Available afterward to stream on demand.
Videotaped November 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland
The Program
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921):
Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Op.28
Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962): Liebesleid
Edvard Baghdasaryan (1922-1987): Nocturne
Edward Elgar (1857–1934): La Capricieuse, Op.17
Streamed Concert - Filmed in front of a live audience
Read about the program and stream on demand by clicking:
https://bit.ly/Classeek-DianaAdamyanViolinRecital
Available afterwards on Glasseek’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@classeekmusic/videos
8. 92NY Center for Culture & Arts
The 92nd Street Y - New York NY
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center
Freddie Ballentine tenor
https://www.freddieballentine.com/
Kunal Lahiry piano
https://www.kunallahiry.com/
The Program - Our People
Spirituals and songs by Copland, William Bolcom,
Schubert, Margaret Bonds, David Krakauer, John Musto,
Ricky Ian Gordon, John Musto, Purcell,
Abel Meeropol (Lewis Allan) arr. Pablo Campos,
Gershwin arr. Earl Wild, Ricky Ian Gordon,
Rachmaninoff, Simone arr. Pablo Campos, Zachary Radler
https://bit.ly/92NY-BallentineAndLahiry
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 AM Pacific
Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center
Pedja Mužijevic piano
https://www.pedjamuzijevic.com/
The Program - Homage to Mixtapes
The program could fit on a 60-minute cassette.
Selections by C.P.E. Bach, György Ligeti,
Valentyn Silvestrov, Amy Beach, Morton Feldman,
Gregory Spears, Philip Glass, George Crumb,
Henry Cowell, and Haydn.
https://www.92ny.org/event/pedja-muzijevic
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 AM Pacific
Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall
Richard O’Neill viola
https://www.takacsquartet.com/richard-oneill
Garrick Ohlsson piano
https://garrickohlsson.com/
The Program
Schubert: Impromptu in C Minor, Op.90 No.1 (solo piano)
Schubert: Du Bist die Ruh; Nacht und Träume
Schubert: Sonata in A Minor, D821, “Arpeggione”
Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableaux Op.39 No.5 (solo piano)
Rachmaninoff:
Cello Sonata in G Minor transcribed for viola, Op.19
https://bit.ly/92NY-ONeillAndOhlsson
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Available for viewing 72 hours following the performance
In-person: starting at $45 - Single online ticket: $25
For the 92NY livestreamed concert schedule, click:
https://bit.ly/92NY-LivestreamedClassicalConcerts
9. Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
presents
Jennifer Johnson Cano mezzo
https://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/
Beth Guterman Chu viola
https://slso.org/person/beth-guterman-chu/
Christopher Cano piano
https://bit.ly/PCMS-ChristopherCano
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
American Philosophical Society - Benjamin Franklin Hall - Philadelphia
The Program
Brahms: The Two Viola Songs, Op.91
Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op.70
arr. for viola and piano
Grieg: Sechs Lieder, Op.48
Liszt: Romance oubliée
arr. for viola and piano
Liszt: Three Songs
Bridge: Three Songs for voice, viola, and piano
Vaughan Williams: Romance for voice and piano
Jonathan Dove: Night’s Not Spent Alone
Available to stream afterward at the PCMS YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@pcmsconcerts/streams
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
In-person tickets: $30
Livestream: offered on a pay-what-you-wish basis
For concert and artist information and to watch the livestream, click:
https://www.pcmsconcerts.org/concerts/johnson-cano-guterman-chu/
10. The Colburn School Livestreamed Concerts
The Colburn School - Downtown - Los Angeles CA
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM Pacific - Thayer Hall
First Prize Winner of the 2025 ARD Music Competition
https://bit.ly/Colburn-FirstPlaceAtARDCompetition
Elad Navon clarinet
https://www.navonelad.com/
and
Ray Ushikubo piano
https://www.rayushikubo.com/
The Program
Luigi Bassi (1833–1871):
Concert Fantasy on Verdi’s Rigoletto
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Clarinet Sonata No.1
Paul Ben-Haim (1897-1984): Three Songs without Words
Edison Denisov (1929-1996): Sonata for Clarinet Solo
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): Grand Duo Concertant
In-person: Free - tickets required
Livestream: Free
https://bit.ly/Colburn-EladNavonAndRayUshikubo
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 4:00 PM Pacific - Thayer Hall
From Fugue to Fantasia: Debussy, Mozart, and More
with Blake Pouliot violin
https://blakepouliot.com/
Featuring
Jonathan Brown viola
https://bit.ly/Colburn-JonathanWilliamBrown
and Matthew Howard percussion
https://bit.ly/Colburn-MatthewHoward
The Program
Mozart: Adagio and Fugue
for two violins, viola, cello, and double bass
Franck: Piano Quintet in F Minor
Takemitsu: Bryce for Flute, Harp, Marimba, and Percussion
Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor
Couple with an optional 2:30 PM Afternoon Tea - $40
https://bit.ly/Colburn-AfternoonTea2
In-Person 4:00 PM concert: $25 & $40 - Livestream: $10
For information and tickets, click:
https://bit.ly/Colburn-FromFugueToFantasia
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 2:00 PM Pacific - Thayer Hall
Chamber Forum - Free
Colburn Conservatory students perform chamber music.
https://bit.ly/Colburn-ChamberForum-26
Find upcoming (some available only during the performance) and numerous past livestreamed
performances by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@ColburnSchoolLosAngeles/streams
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Watch the livestreams at concert time by clicking:
https://www.colburnschool.edu/livestream/
11. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Art of the Recital
David Byrd-Marrow horn
https://bit.ly/CMS-DavidByrd-MarrowHorn
and
Cory Smythe piano
https://bit.ly/CMS-CorySmythePiano
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
Rose Studio at CMS - the Rose Building - New York NY
The Program
Jérôme Naulais: Miroir for horn
David Byrd-Marrow: Assumed Lineage (2026)
for horn and piano (World Premiere)
Alec Wilder: Sonata No.3 (1970)
for horn and piano
Jörg Widmann: Air for horn (2005)
Cory Smythe: ventriloquism for Ryan (2025)
for horn, piano, and electronics (World Premiere)
Billy Strayhorn: Suite for the Duo (1966)
for horn and piano
Olivier Messiaen Chant (dans le style Mozart) (1986)
for horn and Piano
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Stream-on-demand until Sunday, Feb 8 at 4:30 PM Pacific
In-person tickets: $55 - Livestream: Free
For concert information and to view the livestream, click:
https://bit.ly/CMS-DavidByrd-MarrowAndCorySmythe
12. Classical Crossroads’
“Classical Interludes”
~ presents ~
Resident & Guest Artist from Chamber Music | OC
Iryna Krechkovsky violin & Robert Koenig piano
And Rising Stars from its Pre-College Program
Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 3:00 PM
First Lutheran Church & School - Torrance CA
Acclaimed Chamber Music | OC Resident Artist Iryna Krechkovsky and Guest Artist Robert Koenig
headline the concert with Respighi’s heroic second violin sonata, followed by two ensembles from the
Pre-College Program showcasing their achievement with favorite movements from the chamber music
repertoire.
The Program
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936): Violin Sonata in B Minor, P110
Iryna Krechkovsky violin, Robert Koenig piano
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Piano Trio No.1 in D Minor, Op.49
I. Molto allegro agitato
*The Teddy Trio
Katherine Zhang (13) violin
Micah Lee (11) cello
Denver Ming Chun Ng (12) piano
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op.11
II. Adagio
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Piano Trio No.2 in C Minor, Op.66
I. Allegro energico e con fuoco
*The Trinity Trio
Cayla Kim (14) violin
Lucas Lee (16) cello
Andrew Nauli (14) piano
Join the performing artists after the recital for a reception
with gourmet coffee, a baked treat, and fresh fruit.
Free admission. Donations appreciated. For concert series information and online donations, click:
https://palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/ClassicalInterludes.htm
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
With the artists’ approval, a reprise will be available: check in a day or two after the concert to stream on
demand for about a month on Classical Crossroads’ Vimeo Showcase:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/classicalcrossroads
Watch the Livestream
https://vimeo.com/event/4030680
13. Classical Crossroads’
“Second Sundays at Two”
~ presents ~
Stars of Tomorrow
~ from the ~
USC Thornton School of Music
Elara String Trio
Maya Irizarry Lambright violin
Matthew Pakola viola
Miles Reed cello
Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific
Rolling Hills United Methodist Church - Rolling Hills Estates CA
Winner of the USC Thornton 2025 Chamber Music Competition, the Elara String Trio is the 11th top
ensemble from the USC Thornton School of Music that Classical Crossroads will have presented annually,
beginning in 2016. Each Elara member is pursuing a Master of Music degree at the USC Thornton School
of Music: Maya is studying with Lina Bahn, Matthew with Yura Lee, and Miles with Ralph Kirshbaum.
The Program
Paul Wiancko (b.1983): A Sanguine Clockwork (2013)
for violin, viola and cello
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770–1827):
String Trio No.5 in C Minor, Op.9 No.3 (1797-98)
Alfred Schnittke (1934–1998):
Trio for violin, viola and cello (1985)
Free admission. Donations appreciated. For concert series information and online donations, click:
https://palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/SecondSundays.htm
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
With the artists’ approval, a reprise will be available: check in a day or two after the concert to stream on
demand for about a month on Classical Crossroads’ Vimeo Showcase:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/classicalcrossroads
Watch the Livestream
https://vimeo.com/event/4030680
14. The 2026 American International Paderewski Piano Competition
Monday, February 9 – Saturday, February 14, 2026
Murphy Recital Hall - Loyola Marymount University - Westchester CA
The Paderewski Music Society honors the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the celebrated concert
pianist, composer, philanthropist, and Prime Minister who guided Poland to independence after WWI.
Paderewski edited Chopin’s scores for publication and is known as THE person who brought Chopin’s
works to light with his rousing worldwide performances in the early 1900s. For information, click:
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/
The 26 Semifinalists
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/2026semifinalists
The Jury
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/jury2026
The Schedule
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/support-attend
Winners Presentation, Concert, and Reception ($100)
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 5:00 PM Pacific
Watch the Livestream - Free
https://www.youtube.com/@paderewskimusicsocietyinLA/streams
15. The Juilliard School
Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Recital Series
Juilliard and Tianjin Juilliard Joint Recital
(The Tianjin Juilliard School is Juilliard’s
branch campus in Binhai, China)
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
Paul Hall - The Juilliard School - New York, NY
The Program
Yuxuan Lin: TERNION
for horn, trumpet, and trombone
Robert Schumann: Märchenerzählungen
for viola, clarinet, and piano
Chen Yi: Chinese Fables
for pipa, erhu, cello, and percussion
Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat
for clarinet, bassoon, cornet, trombone, percussion,
violin, and double bass
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
(available only during the performance)
In-Person Tickets: $30 - Livestream: Free
For concert information and to watch the livestream, at concert time, click:
https://bit.ly/JuilliardAndTianjinJuilliardJointRecital
16. Harvard Department of Music
Blodgett Chamber Music Series presents
Parker Quartet
https://parkerquartet.com/
Daniel Chong and Ken Hamao violins
Jessica Bodner viola, Kee-Hyun Kim cello
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 8:00 EDT - 5:00 PM Pacific
Paine Concert Hall - Cambridge MA
The Program
Phillip Glass: String Quartet No.5
Schubert: String Quartet No.15 in G Major, D887
Find concert information, the livestream link, and join the waitlist for free in-person tickets by clicking:
https://bit.ly/Harvard-ParkerQuartet20260213
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
In-person: Free (tickets required) - Livestream: Free
Find link to the livestream and past concerts by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@harvardmusicdepartment/streams
CONCERT REVIEWS AND OTHER ITEMS OF HIGH INTEREST
on Southern California’s Chamber Music Scene
A. Music critic Mark Swed’s review in the Los Angeles Times
“Julia Bullock’s song recital, ‘From Ordinary Things,’ is anything but ordinary”
Soprano Julia Bullock, cellist Seth Parker Woods, and pianist Conor Hanick at The UCLA Nimoy
Theater on Thursday, January 15.
https://aol.it/3LKF2X0
B. Gilbert Kalish at 90 - A Concert Film - First Aired January 22, 2026
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents a concert film celebrating the extraordinary
eight-decade career of pianist Gilbert Kalish, recipient of the Award for Extraordinary Service to Chamber
Music in the 2025-26 season. The film features the entirety of Kalish’s sold-out 90th birthday concert in
October 2025, including a captivating performance of Schoenberg’s seminal 1912 melodrama Pierrot
Lunaire. The performances are interspersed with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with
CMS artists and Kalish himself.
Watch
https://bit.ly/CMS-GilbertKalishAt90
C. The Art of Listening
The Art of Listening is a bimonthly offering from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, created to
enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of classical music. Subscribe on Substack and have it delivered
to your inbox or read it online:
https://chambermusicsociety.substack.com/
January 22, 2026
Enescu’s Third Violin Sonata: Between East and West
By Jim Samson
https://bit.ly/3NKUMK5'
Part II. THE FULL-INFORMATION SECTION
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Greetings, Chamber Music Aficionados,
HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS
Select Streamed Concerts on the World’s Chamber Music Scene
1. Reprise of Classical Crossroads’ January 2026
“Classical Interludes” Concert
Resident & Visiting Artists from Chamber Music | OC
Violinist Iryna Krechkovsky & Pianist Sookkyung Cho
Livestreamed from
First Lutheran Church and School in Torrance CA
Saturday, January 3, 2026
The Concert e-Flyer
https://bit.ly/ClassicalCrossroads-KrechkovskyAndCho-1
Barbara Glazer’s concert review on LA Opus
“Symbolism and Impressionism at ‘Classical Interludes’”
https://bit.ly/LAOpus-BarbaraGlazer005
The Program
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918):
Nocturne for violin and piano (1911)
Cortège for violin and piano (1914)
Lili Boulanger’s tragically early death at 24 robbed the musical world of incalculable riches, but the range,
power, and originality of what she did manage to write during her brief, illness-ridden, creative span of just
seven years make it one of the peaks of early 20th-century French music. In Nocturne, written before she
had even begun formal study in composition, the violin line soars with delicious unpredictability over the
mainly arpeggiated piano, while the jauntiness of Cortège from three years later belies the funereal
connotations of its title.
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924):
Violin Sonata No.1 in A Major, Op.13 (1875-76)
I. Allegro molto
II. Andante
III. Scherzo: Allegro vivo
IV. Finale: Allegro quasi presto
Though Fauré’s soundworld and sensibilities were ineluctably Gallic rather than Teutonic, he found easy
accommodation with Austro-German multi-movement sonata design for all ten of his large-scale chamber
works. He wrote the first of these, his Violin Sonata No.1, when he was still relatively unknown as a
composer, but its 1877 premiere was a great success, earning high praise from the influential Saint-Saëns
for its “novel forms, exquisite modulations, uncommon tone colors, [and] use of the most unexpected
rhythms.” It arguably remains Fauré’s most popular chamber piece.
The Artists
Violinist Iryna Krechkovsky is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chamber Music | OC, a
non-profit arts initiative dedicated to promoting the art of chamber music through performance, education,
and community engagement. She is well-known and much-loved by her fans in the South Bay and beyond
as the violinist of Trio Céleste. Hailed as “lively and sensational” by Montreal’s Arts and Opinion, Iryna has
performed in Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City, The
American Church in Paris, Chicago Cultural Center, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Roy
Thomson Hall in Toronto, and Seoul Arts Center in Korea. Born in Ukraine, Iryna Krechkovsky attended
the Cleveland Institute of Music and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University in
New York. Read about Iryna Krechkovsky by clicking:
https://chambermusicoc.org/iryna-krechkovsky/
Korean-American pianist Sookkyung Cho has appeared in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Weill Recital
Hall at Carnegie Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, Sarasota Opera House, Conservatoire d’art dramatique de
Montréal in Canada, Château de Fontainebleau in France, Bilkent Piano Festival in Turkey, and Xi’an
Conservatory in China. Sookkyung earned her Bachelor’s degree and doctorate at Juilliard and her
Master’s degree at Peabody. Her debut CD, Schubert’s 1817 Sonatas, was released on Centaur to critical
acclaim in April 2021. She is Director of the Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series in western Michigan and
Associate Professor of Piano at Grand Valley State University. Read about Sookkyung Cho by clicking:
http://www.sookkyungcho.com/
For concert series information and online donations, click:
https://palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/ClassicalInterludes.htm
Watch a Reprise of the Livestream
With the artists’ approval, a reprise of the livestream is available on demand for a month on Classical
Crossroads’ Vimeo Showcase. Select one of two videos from the drop-down menu in the upper left after
clicking:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/classicalcrossroads
Alternatively, link directly to the video by clicking:
https://vimeo.com/1151306627
2. St James’s Piccadilly Lunchtime Recitals
St James’s Church
197 Piccadilly, London UK
For a Google map, click:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gneCNNdKciMfNEdBA
Top established artists as well as emerging artists from leading London music colleges perform in
St James’s historic venue, renowned for its superb acoustics. Read about the artists and find the
livestreaming links by clicking the links below each announcement. See “What’s On” at St. James
Piccadilly by clicking:
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/?_filter=music
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Julian Jacobson piano
Professor of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/keyboard/professors/details/?id=01667
The Program
Haydn: Sonata in C Minor
Schoenberg: Six Little Pieces, Op.19
Brahms: Intermezzo in A Major, Op.118 No.2
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No.5 in F-sharp Minor
Beethoven: Sonata No.27 in E Minor, Op.90
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/julian-jacobson-piano/
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Lin Xu-Zhang piano
Royal Academy of Music final-year undergraduate
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/lin-xu-zhang-piano/
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Cherry Wei Ge piano
https://cherry-ge.me/
The Program
Janáçek: Piano Sonata 1.X.1905, “From the Street”
J.S. Bach: French Suite No.4 in E-flat Major, BWV815
Messiaen: Catalogue d’Oiseaux, No.2, “Le Loriot”
https://www.sjp.org.uk/whats-on/cherry-wei-ge-piano/
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 1:10 PM UK - 5:10 AM Pacific
Alexandra Cooper soprano & Kaishun Ypsilantis piano
The Program
Selections by Schumann, Lili Boulanger, Strauss, Lehmann,
Quilter, Ireland, Weber, Mahler, Wolf, Weill, Handel,
and Poulenc
https://bit.ly/SJP-CooperAndYpsilantis
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Free admission - Free to livestream
Often available after a short while to stream on demand. Find the links to upcoming and past concerts at
St. James Piccadilly’s YouTube channel by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@stjamesschurchpiccadilly
3. Salastina Music Society - Main Series No.3
Les Délices Impressionistes
The last of four concerts of Main Series No.3 ...
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 3:00 PM Pacific
Barrett Hall
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena CA
For a Google map, click:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KumFWtvpndbGmciS6
The Program - Les Délices Impressionistes
Camille Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op.124
Jean Cras: String Trio
Claude Debussy: Sonata for flute, viola, and harp
Jean Cras: Harp Quintet
This program celebrates the evocative power of French music for strings, flute, and harp. At its heart is
the rarely heard Jean Cras, a naval officer-composer whose music lends modern color to Romanticism.
Alongside him: Saint-Saëns’ elegance, Ravel’s refined sensuality, and Debussy, who bristled at the label
Impressionist.
The Artists
Benjamin Smolen Resident Flutist
Kevin Kumar Co-Artistic Director and Resident Violinist
Meredith Crawford Resident Violist
Zachary Mowitz Guest Cellist
Cristina Montes Mateo Guest Harpist
Salastina serves the intellectual and artistic curiosity of audiences of all types. Since its founding in 2010,
Salastina has earned a national reputation for connecting audiences to classical music. Read about the
Salastina Music Society by clicking:
https://www.salastina.org/about-salastina
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Tickets: $45 / $10 students
Complimentary wine reception with the artists to follow.
Livestream $10 / free for members
available to stream for three days for non-members
For concert and artist information and tickets, click:
https://www.salastina.org/concerts
4. Music at St Mary’s Perivale
Chamber Music and Recitals
Perivale Lane, Perivale, West London UK
For a Google map, click:
https://goo.gl/maps/KdaP2qduGyv8ccYV7
Jim’s Picks of Two Recent Gems at St Mary’s Perivale
Livestreamed Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Jeremy Chan piano
https://www.jeremychan.co.uk/
The Program
Mozart: Sonata in D Major, K311
J.S. Bach:
Prelude & Fugue in E-flat Major, WTC Book 1, BWV852
Shostakovich: Preludes & Fugues, Op.87 Nos.3&12
Franck: Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-01-20.shtml
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/YkNUVbJLnvk?t=935
Jeremy Chan also writes the excellent newsletter
“On Music & Making” on Substack, featuring
concert reviews, essays, and conversations
with leading musical figures. Read or subscribe at:
https://jeremychanpianist.substack.com/
Livestreamed Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Piotr Pawlak piano
https://piotrpawlak.eu/
The Program
Chopin: Rondo à la Krakowiak in F Major, Op.14
Mozart: Fantasie in D Minor, K397
Franck: Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue
Chopin: Prelude, Op.45
Chopin: Allegro de concert Op.46
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-01-27.shtml
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/C43Jvptl3c8?t=1036s
Upcoming Concerts
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 3:00 PM UK - 7:00 AM Pacific
Paul Ayres piano
https://www.paulayres.co.uk/
Re-imaginings of Beatles songs
Selections by Purcell, Pergolesi, J.S. Bach, Haydn,
Franck, and Christina Perri
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-01.shtml
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 2:00 PM UK - 6:00 AM Pacific
Milda Daunoraite piano
https://mildadaunoraitepianist.com/
Beethoven: Bagatelles, Op.33
Chopin: Ballade No.2 in F Major, Op.38
Chopin: Mazurkas, Op.63
Schubert: “Wanderer” Fantasy in C Major, D760
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-03.shtml
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 3:00 PM UK - 7:00 AM Pacific
Miloš Milivojevic accordion and friends
https://new.milosmilivojevic.com/
Anja Milivojevic violin, Virginie Guiffray viola,
David Gordon piano
Selections by J.S. Bach, Fauré, Franck, Saint-Saëns,
and others
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-08.shtml
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 2:00 PM UK - 6:00 AM Pacific
Khrystyna Mykhailichenko piano
https://khrystynamykhailichenko.com/
Bach-Busoni:
Chaconne from Partita No.2 in D Minor, BWV1004
Brahms: Piano Sonata No.3 in F Minor, Op.5
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-10.shtml
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 3:00 PM UK - 7:00 AM Pacific
QUADPHONICS
https://www.quadphonics.com/
Violinists Coco Tomita, Yume Tomita,
Kyota Kakiuchi and Emiri Kakiuchi
with pianists Kan Tomita
Selections for four violins by Ligeti, J.S. Bach,
Bartók, Kodaly, Brahms, and Sarasate
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-2026-02-15.shtml
St Mary’s Perivale is a small church dating back to the 12th century, which was active until being declared
redundant in 1972. Since then, it has been operated by Friends of St Mary’s Perivale as a concert venue
and arts center. The UK and Europe’s classical artists typically appear in three in-person and livestreamed
concerts a week. Since 2006, the ancient venue has been transformed into a high-quality broadcasting
center. Explore and discover concert gems by clicking:
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/
Find upcoming artists and ensembles through December 2026 by clicking:
https://st-marys-perivale.org.uk/events-001.shtml
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Available afterward to stream on demand
Find the links to the upcoming and past livestreamed concerts by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@stmarysperivale2842/streams
5. First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
Organ Prelude Concert
UCLA Professor & First Church Organist Christoph Bull
on the Great Organs of First Congregational Church
of Los Angeles
Every Sunday - 10:30-11:00 AM Pacific - Free
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
540 S. Commonwealth Ave. (at Sixth St.), Los Angeles CA
For a Google map, click:
http://goo.gl/7g1N2f
The Program
The Organ Prelude Concert programs are posted a few days ahead in the Order of Worship. Check and
download by clicking:
https://www.fccla.org/live
Organist Christoph Bull’s free, half-hour, live-audience & live-streamed Prelude Concerts on Sunday
mornings, beginning at 10:30 AM on the Great Organs of First Church, are an inspiring way to start your
week of amazing musical offerings. Attend in person or stay tuned in for the live stream of the First Church
Sunday Service, featuring the superb professional chamber choir Laude and Cathedral Choir, directed by
David Harris, as well as the organ Postlude. Donations appreciated. Read about organist Christoph Bull
by clicking:
https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/people/christoph-bull/
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Available to stream on demand at the link below.
Click at concert time to watch the livestream and find the program:
https://www.fccla.org/live
6. Yale School of Music
Morse Recital Hall
Sprague Memorial Hall
470 College St, New Haven CT
For a Google map, click:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YXKSFwSRgMpqQ2vZ8
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET - 12:00 PM Pacific
Faculty Artist Series
Violinist Wendy Sharp and Friends
https://music.yale.edu/people/wendy-sharp
In-person and Livestream: free
https://music-tickets.yale.edu/969/26274
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET - 12:00 PM Pacific
Faculty Artist Series
Cellist Ole Akahoshi
https://music.yale.edu/people/ole-akahoshi
Pianist Wei-Yi Yang
https://music.yale.edu/people/wei-yi-yang
In-person and Livestream: free
https://music-tickets.yale.edu/969/26276
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
(available only during the performance)
Find concert information and the link to the livestream at the ticket links above or click:
https://music.yale.edu/events
7. Classeek presents
Diana Adamyan violin and Chiara Opalio piano
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 5:00 PM Swiss - 8:00 AM Pacific
Available afterward to stream on demand.
Videotaped November 2026 in Lausanne, Switzerland
The Program
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921):
Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Op.28
Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962): Liebesleid
Edvard Baghdasaryan (1922-1987): Nocturne
Edward Elgar (1857–1934): La Capricieuse, Op.17
The Artists
Diana Adamyan is gaining an international reputation as an outstanding violinist, winning First Prize at
both the 2018 Menuhin Competition and the 2020 Khachaturian International Competition. Read about
Diana Adamyan by clicking:
https://www.dianaadamyanviolin.com/
Venetian pianist Chiara Opalio is the winner prestigious prizes such as, “Rahn Wettbewerb 2016" in
Zürich, Solistenwettbewerb in Zofingen, and more recently she is prize winner at the Kiefer Hablitzel
Musikpreis. Read about Chiara Opalio by clicking:
https://bit.ly/Classeek-ChiaraOpalio
Founded in 2017 in Lausanne, Switzerland, Classeek envisions a vibrant classical music landscape where
tradition meets innovation. Through technology and expertise, the aim is to modernize the classical music
industry, spotlight emerging talent, and provide sustainable career opportunities for artists worldwide.
Read about Classeek by clicking:
https://classeek.com/about
Streamed Concert - Filmed in front of a live audience.
Read about the program and stream on demand by clicking:
https://bit.ly/Classeek-DianaAdamyanViolinRecital
Available afterwards on Glasseek’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@classeekmusic/videos
8. 92NY Center for Culture & Arts
The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Avenue, New York NY
(between 91st & 92nd street)
For a Google map, click:
https://bit.ly/GoogleMap-92NY
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center
Freddie Ballentine tenor
https://www.freddieballentine.com/
Kunal Lahiry piano
https://www.kunallahiry.com/
The Program - Our People
Spirituals and songs by Copland, William Bolcom,
Schubert, Margaret Bonds, David Krakauer, John Musto,
Ricky Ian Gordon, John Musto, Purcell,
Abel Meeropol (Lewis Allan) arr. Pablo Campos,
Gershwin arr. Earl Wild, Ricky Ian Gordon,
Rachmaninoff, Simone arr. Pablo Campos, Zachary Radler
https://bit.ly/92NY-BallentineAndLahiry
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 AM Pacific
Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center
Pedja Mužijevic piano
https://www.pedjamuzijevic.com/
The Program - Homage to Mixtapes
The program could fit on a 60-minute cassette.
Selections by C.P.E. Bach, György Ligeti,
Valentyn Silvestrov, Amy Beach, Morton Feldman,
Gregory Spears, Philip Glass, George Crumb,
Henry Cowell, and Haydn.
https://www.92ny.org/event/pedja-muzijevic
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 AM Pacific
Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall
Richard O’Neill viola
https://www.takacsquartet.com/richard-oneill
Garrick Ohlsson piano
https://garrickohlsson.com/
The Program
Schubert: Impromptu in C Minor, Op.90 No.1 (solo piano)
Schubert: Du Bist die Ruh; Nacht und Träume
Schubert: Sonata in A Minor, D821, “Arpeggione”
Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableaux Op.39 No.5 (solo piano)
Rachmaninoff:
Cello Sonata in G Minor transcribed for viola, Op.19
https://bit.ly/92NY-ONeillAndOhlsson
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Available for viewing 72 hours following the performance
In-person: starting at $45 - Single online ticket: $25
For the 92NY livestreamed concert schedule, click:
https://bit.ly/92NY-LivestreamedClassicalConcerts
9. Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
presents
Jennifer Johnson Cano mezzo
https://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/
Beth Guterman Chu viola
https://slso.org/person/beth-guterman-chu/
Christopher Cano piano
https://bit.ly/PCMS-ChristopherCano
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
American Philosophical Society
Benjamin Franklin Hall
427 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
For a Google map, click:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7iCzYkWv3TSkwDwj7
The Program
Brahms: The Two Viola Songs, Op.91
Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op.70
arr. for viola and piano
Grieg: Sechs Lieder, Op.48
Liszt: Romance oubliée
arr. for viola and piano
Liszt: Three Songs
Bridge: Three Songs for voice, viola, and piano
Vaughan Williams: Romance for voice and piano
Jonathan Dove: Night’s Not Spent Alone
The mission of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society is to engage its community in a life more
beautiful through the shared experience of chamber music.
Available to stream afterward at the PCMS YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@pcmsconcerts/streams
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
In-person tickets: $30
Livestream: offered on a pay-what-you-wish basis
For concert and artist information and to watch the livestream, click:
https://www.pcmsconcerts.org/concerts/johnson-cano-guterman-chu/
10. The Colburn School Livestreamed Concerts
The Colburn School
200 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA
For a Google map, click:
http://goo.gl/IwB59X
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM Pacific - Thayer Hall
First Prize Winner of the 2025 ARD Music Competition
https://bit.ly/Colburn-FirstPlaceAtARDCompetition
Elad Navon clarinet
https://www.navonelad.com/
and
Ray Ushikubo piano
https://www.rayushikubo.com/
The Program
Luigi Bassi (1833–1871):
Concert Fantasy on Verdi’s Rigoletto
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Clarinet Sonata No.1
Paul Ben-Haim (1897-1984): Three Songs without Words
Edison Denisov (1929-1996): Sonata for Clarinet Solo
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): Grand Duo Concertant
In-person: Free - tickets required
Livestream: Free
https://bit.ly/Colburn-EladNavonAndRayUshikubo
Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 4:00 PM Pacific - Thayer Hall
From Fugue to Fantasia: Debussy, Mozart, and More
with Blake Pouliot violin
https://blakepouliot.com/
Featuring
Jonathan Brown viola
https://bit.ly/Colburn-JonathanWilliamBrown
and Matthew Howard percussion
https://bit.ly/Colburn-MatthewHoward
The Program
Mozart: Adagio and Fugue
for two violins, viola, cello, and double bass
Franck: Piano Quintet in F Minor
Takemitsu: Bryce for Flute, Harp, Marimba, and Percussion
Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor
Couple with an optional 2:30 PM Afternoon Tea - $40
https://bit.ly/Colburn-AfternoonTea2
In-Person 4:00 PM concert: $25 & $40 - Livestream: $10
For information and tickets, click:
https://bit.ly/Colburn-FromFugueToFantasia
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 2:00 PM Pacific - Thayer Hall
Chamber Forum - Free
Colburn Conservatory students perform chamber music.
https://bit.ly/Colburn-ChamberForum-26
See the Colburn School Events Calendar by clicking:
https://www.colburnschool.edu/calendar/
Find upcoming (some available only during the performance) and numerous past livestreamed
performances by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@ColburnSchoolLosAngeles/streams
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Watch the livestreams at concert time by clicking:
https://www.colburnschool.edu/livestream/
11. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Art of the Recital
David Byrd-Marrow horn
https://bit.ly/CMS-DavidByrd-MarrowHorn
and
Cory Smythe piano
https://bit.ly/CMS-CorySmythePiano
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
Rose Studio at CMS
165 W. 65th Street on the 10th floor of the Rose Building
New York NY
For a Google map, click:
https://goo.gl/maps/A1jkCgmqsPVrvN6K9
The Program
Jérôme Naulais: Miroir for horn
David Byrd-Marrow: Assumed Lineage (2026)
for horn and piano (World Premiere)
Alec Wilder: Sonata No.3 (1970)
for horn and piano
Jörg Widmann: Air for horn (2005)
Cory Smythe: ventriloquism for Ryan (2025)
for horn, piano, and electronics (World Premiere)
Billy Strayhorn: Suite for the Duo (1966)
for horn and piano
Olivier Messiaen Chant (dans le style Mozart) (1986)
for horn and Piano
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
Stream-on-demand until Sunday, Feb 8 at 4:30 PM Pacific
In-person tickets: $55
Livestream: Free
For concert information and to view the livestream, click:
https://bit.ly/CMS-DavidByrd-MarrowAndCorySmythe
12. Classical Crossroads’
“Classical Interludes”
~ presents ~
Resident & Guest Artist from Chamber Music | OC
Iryna Krechkovsky violin & Robert Koenig piano
And Rising Stars from its Pre-College Program
Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 3:00 PM
First Lutheran Church & School - Torrance
2900 W. Carson Street, Torrance CA
For a Google map, click:
http://goo.gl/maps/QaZ4s
Acclaimed Chamber Music | OC Resident Artist Iryna Krechkovsky and Guest Artist Robert Koenig
headline the concert with Respighi’s heroic second violin sonata, followed by two ensembles from the
Pre-College Program showcasing their achievement with favorite movements from the chamber music
repertoire. Watch a four-minute video about Chamber Music | OC and its Pre-College Program by clicking:
https://chambermusicoc.org/pre-college/
The Program
Resident & Guest Artists from Chamber Music OC
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936):
Violin Sonata in B Minor, P110
I. Moderato
II. Andante espressivo
III. Passacaglia. Allegro moderato ma energico
Iryna Krechkovsky violin, Robert Koenig piano
Rising Stars from the Pre-College Program
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847):
Piano Trio No.1 in D Minor, Op.49
I. Molto allegro agitato
*The Teddy Trio
Katherine Zhang (13) violin
Micah Lee (11) cello
Denver Ming Chun Ng (12) piano
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op.11, “Gassenhauer”
II. Adagio
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847):
Piano Trio No.2 in C Minor, Op.66
I. Allegro energico e con fuoco
*The Trinity Trio
Cayla Kim (14) violin
Lucas Lee (16) cello
Andrew Nauli (14) piano
*Members of both trios are currently enrolled at Chamber Music OC’s Pre-College Program and are
coached by Dr. Iryna Krechkovsky and Dr. Judy Huang.
The Resident & Guest Artists
Hailed as “lively and sensational” by Montreal’s Arts and Opinion and “flawless” by New York Concert
Review, prize-winning violinist Iryna Krechkovsky enjoys an international career as soloist, chamber
music collaborator, educator, and arts executive. She has appeared on Classical KUSC, KABC-TV Los
Angeles, the Korean Broadcasting System, National Public Radio, the Public Broadcasting Service, and
as a speaker/performer at TEDxChapmanU. Born in Ukraine, Iryna Krechkovsky attended the Cleveland
Institute of Music and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University in New York,
where she was awarded the distinguished 40 Under Forty Alumni Award. She is Co-Founder and
Executive Director of Chamber Music | OC, where she curates the nationally recognized Pre-College
Program, and is a founding member of the award-winning ensemble Trio Céleste. Read about Iryna
Krechkovsky by clicking:
https://chambermusicoc.org/iryna-krechkovsky/
Hailed for his “musical insight and technical prowess” (The New York Times), Canadian pianist Robert
Koenig enjoys an international career as a collaborative artist, chamber musician, educator, and advocate
for new music. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Boston’s Jordan
Hall, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, Paris’ Louvre Museum, Amsterdam’s Het Concertgebouw, and many other
major venues worldwide. Koenig has collaborated with leading artists, including Hilary Hahn, Pamela
Frank, Ida Kavafian, Augustin Hadelich, Zuill Bailey, members of the Miro and St. Lawrence String
Quartets, and the late Aaron Rosand, as well as longtime partner Elmar Oliveira. A native of
Saskatchewan, Canada, he is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and has taught at the University
of Kansas. Since 2007, he has served as Professor and Head of Collaborative Piano at the University of
California, Santa Barbara, and directs collaborative piano at the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp. Read
about Robert Koenig by clicking:
https://music.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/robert-koenig
If this is your first time attending a Classical Crossroads concert, please request a reservation for
yourself and your guests by emailing [email protected]
Join the performing artists after the recital for a reception
with gourmet coffee, a baked treat, and fresh fruit.
Free admission. Donations appreciated. For concert series information and online donations, click:
https://palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/ClassicalInterludes.htm
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
With the artists’ approval, a reprise will be available: check in a day or two after the concert to stream on
demand for about a month on Classical Crossroads’ Vimeo Showcase:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/classicalcrossroads
Watch the Livestream
Classical Crossroads simultaneously livestreams all its concerts for those unable to attend in person.
Watch at concert time by clicking Classical Crossroads’ Vimeo livestream link:
https://vimeo.com/event/4030680
13. Classical Crossroads’
“Second Sundays at Two”
~ presents ~
Stars of Tomorrow
~ from the ~
USC Thornton School of Music
Elara String Trio
Maya Irizarry Lambright violin
Matthew Pakola viola
Miles Reed cello
Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific
Rolling Hills United Methodist Church
26438 Crenshaw Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates CA
For a Google map, click:
https://goo.gl/maps/EMqwtwiN3mGozzX3A
Winner of the USC Thornton 2025 Chamber Music Competition, the Elara String Trio is the 11th top
ensemble from the USC Thornton School of Music that Classical Crossroads will have presented annually,
beginning in 2016. Each Elara member is pursuing a Master of Music degree at the USC Thornton School
of Music: Maya is studying with Lina Bahn, Matthew with Yura Lee, and Miles with Ralph Kirshbaum.
The Program
Paul Wiancko (b.1983): A Sanguine Clockwork (2013)
for violin, viola and cello
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770–1827):
String Trio No.5 in C Minor, Op.9 No.3 (1797-98)
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio con espressione
III. Scherzo — Allegro molto e vivace
IV. Finale — Presto
Alfred Schnittke (1934–1998):
Trio for violin, viola and cello (1985)
I. Moderato
II. Adagio
Program Notes
Historically, the string trio has been regarded as a “difficult” medium, yet all three of today’s composers
demonstrate its ability to convey a broad spectrum of feeling and expression, from focused intensity to
insouciant humor.
Paul Wiancko first gained prominence as a cellist, both as a concert soloist and with many jazz and
chamber ensembles, becoming in 2023 the newest member of the celebrated Kronos Quartet. Since 2013
he has also had a successful composing career, mostly of chamber works to commissions, one of the
earliest being A Sanguine Clockwork from Bargemusic in New York City. Across its nine-minute span, the
work explores a range of string timbres and playing techniques.
Beethoven’s five early string trios are often seen as precursors to his great sequence of string quartets,
but in themselves they form a significant progression of achievement. The first two, Op.3 (1795) and Op.8
(1795-97), are lengthy serenade-like works much influenced by Mozart’s great Divertimento K563, but
each of the three Op.9 trios is as accomplished as any of Beethoven’s first six string quartets Op.18, and
of them No.3 is at once the most compact and expressively varied.
The Russian Alfred Schnittke’s signature language was a polystylism that ranged from naïve tunes to
atonality — prompting disapproval from the Soviet “style police.” In 1985 the Alban-Berg-Gesellschaft
commissioned the String Trio in celebration of Berg’s birth centenary, and Schnittke completed it in June
just before the near-fatal stroke that left him in fragile health for the rest of his life. The long Moderato
opens with a gentle descending theme that quickly slides into dissonance and angularity, leading to
massive, driving rhythmic outbursts and occasional soft, hymn-like music. After this, the almost equally
protracted Adagio — permeated by the same descending theme — proceeds like a hesitant funeral
march, within which the first-movement outbursts return, to an exhausted ppp conclusion.
If this is your first time attending a Classical Crossroads concert, please request a reservation for
yourself and your guests by emailing: [email protected].
Free. Donations appreciated. For concert series information and online donations, click:
http://www.palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/SecondSundays.htm
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
With the artists’ approval, a reprise will be available a day or two after the concert to stream on demand
for about a month on Classical Crossroads’ Vimeo Showcase:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/classicalcrossroads
Watch the Livestream
Classical Crossroads simultaneously livestreams all its concerts for those unable to attend in person.
Watch at concert time by clicking Classical Crossroads’ Vimeo livestream link (updated a few days ahead
of the each concert):
https://vimeo.com/event/4030680
14. The 2026 American International Paderewski Piano Competition
Monday, February 9 – Saturday, February 14, 2026
Murphy Recital Hall
Loyola Marymount University
Westchester CA
For a Google map, click:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EB4TH7b7hYqrjnuf9
The Paderewski Music Society honors the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the celebrated concert
pianist, composer, philanthropist, and Prime Minister who guided Poland to independence after WWI.
Paderewski edited Chopin’s scores for publication and is known as THE person who brought Chopin’s
works to light with his rousing worldwide performances in the early 1900s. For information, click:
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/
The 26 Semifinalists
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/2026semifinalists
The Jury
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/jury2026
The Schedule
https://paderewskimusicsociety.org/support-attend
Semifinals ($15 each session)
Monday, February 9, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
4:30 PM - 7:25 PM Pacific
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
4:30 PM - 7:25 PM Pacific
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific
3:20 PM - 5:05 PM Pacific
Finals ($15 each session)
Friday, February 13, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific
2:20 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pacific
Winners Presentation, Concert, and Reception ($100)
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 5:00 PM Pacific
Watch the Livestream - Free
https://www.youtube.com/@paderewskimusicsocietyinLA/streams
15. The Juilliard School
Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Recital Series
Juilliard and Tianjin Juilliard Joint Recital
(The Tianjin Juilliard School is Juilliard’s
branch campus in Binhai, China)
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 7:30 PM ET - 4:30 PM Pacific
Paul Hall
The Juilliard School
155 W. 65th St., New York, NY
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dq3RUQyRo1kTodzCA
The Program
Yuxuan Lin**: TERNION
for horn, trumpet, and trombone
Robert Schumann: Märchenerzählungen
for viola, clarinet, and piano
Chen Yi: Chinese Fables
for pipa, erhu, cello, and percussion
Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat
for clarinet, bassoon, cornet, trombone, percussion,
violin, and double bass
The Artists
Charlie Neidich clarinet
Billy Short bassoon
Eric Reed horn
Sergey Tyuteykin* trumpet
Lee Allen* trombone
Sheryl Staples violin
Hsin-Yun Huang viola
Zlatomir Fung cello
Tim Cobb double bass
June Hahn* percussion
Natalia Katyukova* piano
Beitong Liu† erhu
Xiaoyan Zoey Luo† pipa
* TJS Faculty
** Juilliard Composition Student
† Guest Artist
Read about the Juilliard School faculty artists (no asterisk) by clicking:
https://www.juilliard.edu/faculty/directory
Read about the Tianjin Juilliard School faculty artists (*) by clicking:
https://www.tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn/en/faculty
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subscribed, click the link below; you’ll see a webpage to subscribe and create an account. (If you have
subscribed, you’ll be taken to a page to browse archived concerts.) Subscribe by clicking:
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Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
(available only during the performance)
In-Person Tickets: $30
Livestream: Free
For concert information and to watch the livestream, at concert time, click:
https://bit.ly/JuilliardAndTianjinJuilliardJointRecital
16. Harvard Department of Music
Blodgett Chamber Music Series presents
Parker Quartet
Daniel Chong and Ken Hamao violins
Jessica Bodner viola, Kee-Hyun Kim cello
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 8:00 EDT - 5:00 PM Pacific
Paine Concert Hall
3 Oxford St, Cambridge MA
For a Google map, click:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oUi4kjfQLppvLb6J6
The Program
Phillip Glass: String Quartet No.5
Schubert: String Quartet No.15 in G Major, D887
The Artists
Read about the Parker Quartet, in-residence at Harvard, by clicking:
https://parkerquartet.com/
Find concert information, the livestream link, and join the waitlist for free in-person tickets by clicking:
https://bit.ly/Harvard-ParkerQuartet20260213
Live-Audience & Simultaneously Livestreamed
In-person: Free (join the waitlist) - Livestream: Free
Find link to the livestream and past concerts by clicking:
https://www.youtube.com/@harvardmusicdepartment/streams
REVIEWS AND OTHER ITEMS OF HIGH INTEREST
on Southern California’s Chamber Music Scene
A. Music critic Mark Swed’s review in the Los Angeles Times
“Julia Bullock’s song recital, ‘From Ordinary Things,’ is anything but ordinary”
Soprano Julia Bullock, cellist Seth Parker Woods, and pianist Conor Hanick at The UCLA Nimoy
Theater on Thursday, January 15.
https://aol.it/3LKF2X0
B. Gilbert Kalish at 90 - A Concert Film
First Aired January 22, 2026
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents a concert film celebrating the extraordinary
eight-decade career of pianist Gilbert Kalish, recipient of the Award for Extraordinary Service to Chamber
Music in the 2025-26 season. The film features the entirety of Kalish’s sold-out 90th birthday concert in
October 2025, including a captivating performance of Schoenberg’s seminal 1912 melodrama Pierrot
Lunaire. The performances are interspersed with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with
CMS artists and Kalish himself.
Watch
https://bit.ly/CMS-GilbertKalishAt90
C. The Art of Listening
The Art of Listening is a bimonthly offering from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, created to
enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of classical music. Subscribe on Substack and have it delivered
to your inbox or read it online:
https://chambermusicsociety.substack.com/
January 22, 2026
Enescu’s Third Violin Sonata: Between East and West
By Jim Samson
https://bit.ly/3NKUMK5'
Best wishes and take care,
Jim Eninger, Editor-in-Chief
Edna R.S. Alvarez, Copyeditor
Clickable Chamber Music Newsletter from Southern California
“... invaluable ...” ~ Mark Swed, The Los Angeles Times
Available on Substack at
https://jimeninger.substack.com/