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SEASON
2024—2025 Calendar of Events
Todd Schultz, President & CEO · Leah Rosenthal, Artistic Director
OCTOBER
FRED HERSCH* & ANAT COHEN*
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 · 5 PM & 7:30 PM Concerts @ The JAI
AIDA CUEVAS*
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024 · 7 PM Global Roots Series · Balboa Theatre
CHRIS BOTTI
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024 · 7 PM Jazz Series · Balboa Theatre
ABEL SELAOCOE & BANTU ENSEMBLE*
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024 · 7:30 PM ProtoStar Innovative Series
TAKÁCS QUARTET
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 · 7:30 PM Revelle Chamber Music Series
LEGACY OF WAYNE SHORTER*
Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade With Special Guest Mark Turner
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 · 7 PM Jazz Series
NOVEMBER
SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION* PRESENTS 100 YEARS OF JAZZ
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 · 6 PM & 8:30 PM Concerts @ The JAI
HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD, piano
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024 · 7:30 PM Piano Series
TRIO BOHÉMO*
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 · 3 PM Discovery Series
ENCANTO SING-ALONG FILM CONCERT*
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024 · 3 PM
ConRAD Kids Series · Balboa Theatre
ALEXA TARANTINO QUARTET*
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024 · 6 PM & 8:30 PM Concerts @ The JAI
DECEMBER
BARBARA HANNIGAN*, soprano & BERTRAND CHAMAYOU*, piano
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024 · 7:30 PM Recital Series
JOYCE DiDONATO AND KINGS RETURN present KINGS ReJOYCE! With Craig Terry
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 · 7:30 PM Special Event
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024 · 4 PM Free Community Event
SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA: SALSA NAVIDAD
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 · 7:30 PM Jazz Series
CONNIE HAN TRIO*
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024 · 5 PM & 7:30 PM Concerts @ The JAI
JANUARY
JEREMY DENK, piano
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Piano Series
GUIDO SANT’ANNA*, violin
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025 · 3 PM
Discovery Series
FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES:
OPERA SUITE IN CONCERT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025 · 7 PM
ProtoStar Innovative Series
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Dance Series · Civic Theatre
JAHARI STAMPLEY TRIO*
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 · 5 PM & 7:30 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
ANTHONY McGILL, clarinet
& EMANUEL AX, piano
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Recital Series
ALBERT LIN*: IN SEARCH OF LOST CITIES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Speaker Series
FEBRUARY
EVREN OZEL*, piano
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2025 · 3 PM
Discovery Series
KODO ONE EARTH TOUR 2025: WARABE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Global Roots Series · Balboa Theatre
TWYLA THARP DANCE
DIAMOND JUBILEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Dance Series · Balboa Theatre
HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA*
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 · 6 PM & 8:30 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
HAGEN QUARTET
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Revelle Chamber Music Series
LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Antonio Pappano*, conductor
Yunchan Lim*, piano
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 · 8 PM
Special Event · Jacobs Music Center
DREAMERS' CIRCUS
WinterFest
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Global Roots Series
YUNCHAN LIM, piano
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Piano Series
The 56th Winter Season is presented in loving memory of Joan K. Jacobs.
MARCH
ELISABETH BRAUSS*, piano
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 · 3 PM Discovery Series
GERLINDE KALTENBRUNNER*:
DEFYING LIMITS: CLIMBING THE 14 HIGHEST PEAKS
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025 · 7:30 PM Speaker Series
ZAKIR HUSSAIN & THIRD COAST PERCUSSION
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 · 7:30 PM ProtoStar Innovative Series
BLAKE POULIOT, violin & HENRY KRAMER, piano
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025 · 7:30 PM Recital Series
COLLISION OF RHYTHM*
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 · 10 AM & 11:30 AM ConRAD Kids Series · The JAI
GOITSE
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025 · 5 PM & 7:30 PM Concerts @ The JAI
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS
VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 · 7:30 PM Revelle Chamber Music Series
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MEXICO* DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025 · 7 PM Dance Series · Balboa Theatre
NOBUYUKI TSUJII*, piano
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025 · 7:30 PM Piano Series
APRIL
UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 · 7:30 PM Special Event · Balboa Theatre
S ONA JOBARTEH*
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 · 7:30 PM Global Roots Series
GIL SHAHAM, violin & ORLI SHAHAM, piano
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 · 3 PM Recital Series
THE PARAMOUNT QUARTET*
featuring Joe Lovano, Julian Lage, Sant Debriano and Will Cahoun
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 · 7:30 PM Jazz Series
LUCAS DEBARGUE,* piano
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 · 7:30 PM Piano Series
JESS CRAMP*: THE UNTOLD STORY OF SHARKS
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 · 7:30 PM Speaker Series
AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET*
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 · 6 PM & 8:30 PM Concerts @ The JAI
COMMUNITY ARTS OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 · 1 PM Free Community Event
MAY
ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER, violin
PABLO FERRÁNDEZ, cello
YEFIM BRONFMAN, piano
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Revelle Chamber Music Series · Balboa Theatre
MAMES BABEGENUSH*
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025 · 5 PM & 7:30 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
LUCKY DIAZ
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 · 10 AM & 11:30 AM
ConRAD Kids Series · The JAI
CAMERON CARPENTER*, organ
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 · 7:30 PM
Special Event
St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
CAMERON CARPENTER, organ METROPOLIS
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 · 7:30 PM
ProtoStar Innovative Series
St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
WYNTON MARSALIS LOUIS
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 · 7 PM Jazz Series · Balboa Theatre
SHEKU KANNEH-MASON, cello & ISATA KANNEH-MASON, piano
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 · 7:30 PM Recital Series
JUNE
TRES SOULS*
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025 · 5 PM & 7:30 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
JAEMIN HAN*, cello
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025 · 3 PM Discovery Series
*LJMS debut
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Abel Selaocoe
Ballet Folklórico de México
SEASON 56
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PIANO SERIES
The greatest, award-winning, and most exciting classical pianists in the world are featured in our popular Piano Series.
RECITAL SERIES
The Recital Series offers audiences a chance to hear great vocal artists as well as acclaimed classical musicians in the intimate and acoustically perfect setting of The Baker-Baum Concert Hall.
REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Award-winning ensembles of classical musicians grace the stage of The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, a hall designed to showcase their talents in the best possible visual and acoustical setting.
Jess Cramp: The Untold Story of Sharks
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DANCE SERIES
Bringing the most accomplished dance troupes from around the world to San Diego, the Dance Series highlights modern and cutting-edge contemporary dance as well as global performances.
DISCOVERY SERIES
Before they become legends, they have to be discovered. These inspiring concerts offer a first look at the musical icons of tomorrow, featuring young artists who have won the most prestigious classical music competitions and awards in the world.
PROTOSTAR INNOVATIVE SERIES
Cross-disciplinary, collaborative, multimedia art at its finest!
The ProtoStar Innovative Series celebrates pioneering and dynamic musicians and performing artists.
This eclectic collection of creative music and performing arts is sponsored by the ProtoStar Foundation.
JAZZ SERIES
From living legends to the exciting young stars of tomorrow, the Jazz Series brings the best of jazz to San Diego.
Lucas Debargue
Takács Quartet
GLOBAL ROOTS SERIES
Each season the Global Roots Series showcases spectacular performances from the world over, exploring the globe’s musical traditions.
THE ConRAD KIDS SERIES
Music events for the whole family! The ConRAD Kids Series offers unique opportunities for young audiences to enjoy music of the highest artistic quality. These performances are designed to support all areas of childhood development and inspire a lifelong love of music.
SPEAKER SERIES
Our Speaker Series is back and more popular than ever!
This season, we will join intrepid adventurers to seek out lost cities, discover the secrets of sharks, and conquer the world’s 14 tallest peaks.
CONCERTS @ THE JAI
Join us at The JAI—our cabaret-style lounge with craft cocktails and delicious small plates, serving the best music in town. These popular concerts offer a deep dive into today’s most exciting jazz and contemporary artists.
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PIANO SERIES
HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano · 6:30 PM
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109
BRAHMS Three Intermezzi for Piano, Op. 117
BRAHMS Fantasies, Op. 116
J.S. BACH/BUSONI Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004
“
“Grimaud is a capital-M Musician, one who, by connecting with the music, connects the audience to the music as well.”
— Toronto Guardian
JEREMY DENK
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano · 6:30 PM
Denk’s repertoire celebrates women composers from the 19th to 21st centuries along with works by Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. From the lush, romantic sounds of Clara Schumann to the sprightly playfulness of Amy Beach, this multi-prize-winning musician has crafted a memorable evening full of energy, emotion, and tenderness.
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“A pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs” — The New York Times
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
YUNCHAN LIM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano · 6:30 PM
J.S. BACH Goldberg Variations
CONNECT TO THE CONRAD
Artists from the big downtown stages play The Baker-Baum Concert Hall in up-close-and-personal encore performances.
“
Yunchan is that rare artist who brings profound musicality and prodigious technique organically together.”
— Marin Alsop
PIANO SERIES
NOBUYUKI TSUJII
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano · 6:30 PM
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 “Waldstein”
LISZT En rêve, S. 207
Mephisto Waltz No. 1
CHOPIN Two Nocturnes, Op. 27
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
Described by The Observer as the “definition of virtuosity,” Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (Nobu), who has been blind from birth, won the joint Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009.
LUCAS DEBARGUE
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano · 6:30 PM
“
Since Glenn Gould’s visit to Moscow and Van Cliburn’s victory at the Tchaikovsky Competition in the heat of the Cold War, never has a foreign pianist provoked such frenzy."
— The Huffington Post
RAVEL Jeux D’eau
Sonatine
FAURÉ Mazurka in B-flat Major, Op. 32
Barcarolle No. 9 in A Minor, Op. 101
Nocturne No. 12 in E Minor, Op. 107
Impromptu No. 5 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 102
Valse Caprice No.4 in A-flat Major, Op. 62
LUCAS DEBARGUE Suite en ré mineur
SCRIABIN Piano Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 23
LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ANTONIO PAPPANO, conductor
YUNCHAN LIM, piano
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 · 8 PM
JACOBS MUSIC CENTER
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
MAHLER Symphony No. 1 in D Major “Titan”
In 2022 Yunchan Lim became the youngest ever Gold Medal winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Now this international superstar will make his San Diego debut performing the glorious Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 and stirring Mahler First Symphony with the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra, led by Sir Antonio Pappano, Musical America’s 2024 Conductor of the Year. Experience these two great works of the classical repertoire performed by exceptional musicians in the stunning, newly renovated Jacobs Music Center.
Concert tickets for this special event will go on sale September 2024, but you can purchase WinterFest Gala concert seats now.
WinterFest
RECITAL SERIES
BARBARA HANNIGAN, soprano & BERTRAND CHAMAYOU, piano
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Michael Gerdes · 6:30 PM
“
The intrepid Canadian soprano has emerged over the last half decade as one of the most vital and original musicians of her generation.”
—The New Yorker
ANTHONY McGILL, clarinet & EMANUEL AX, piano
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Michael Gerdes · 6:30 PM
JAMES LEE III Joyous Advocate
SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in A Major, No. 13, D. 664
SCHUBERT Arpeggione Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
PRICE Adoration
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Peace
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK The Blue Bag
BERNSTEIN Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
MESSIAEN Chants de terre et de ciel for Soprano and Piano
SCRIABIN Poème-NocturneI, Op. 61
SCRIABIN Vers la flamme, Op. 72
JOHN ZORN Jumalattaret for Soprano and Piano
BLAKE POULIOT, violin & HENRY KRAMER, piano AND QUIET FLOWS THE DON: HOPE BORN OUT OF POLITICAL REVOLUTION
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025 · 7:30 PM THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Michael Gerdes · 6:30 PM
BAOZHI YANG Ambush on All Sides
JANÁČEK Sonata for Violin and Piano
DERRICK SKYE/ I Don’t See Butterflies Around Here: Prayer and PIRAYEH POURAFAR Perseverance for Violin, Piano and Electronics Co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall and La Jolla Music Society
PROKOFIEV Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80
RECITAL SERIES
GIL SHAHAM, violin & ORLI SHAHAM, piano
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture · 2 PM
AMANDA MAIER Violin Sonata in B Minor
C. SCHUMANN Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
R. SCHUMANN Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105
R. SCHUMANN Three Romances, Op. 94
BRAHMS Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108
“…among the most inspired violinists of his generation.”
— The Guardian
SHEKU KANNEH-MASON, cello & ISATA KANNEH-MASON, piano
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Michael Gerdes · 6:30 PM
FAURÉ Cello Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 109
POULENC Cello Sonata, FP 143
KLOUDA Tor Mordôn WORLD PREMIÈRE
MENDELSSOHN Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 45
JOYCE DiDONATO AND KINGS RETURN PRESENT
KINGS ReJOYCE!
WITH CRAIG TERRY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 · 7:30 PM THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Experience the magic of multi- GRAMMY® Award-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as she joins forces with the dynamic four-piece vocal group Kings Return, alongside the brilliant pianist Craig Terry. This special Christmas program promises a delightful blend of sacred and popular repertoire, transporting you to a world of joy and wonder. Don't miss this unforgettable collaboration of world-class talent, as "KINGS: ReJOYCE!" brings the true spirit of the season to life.
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REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
TAKÁCS QUARTET
50TH ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Michael Gerdes · 6:30 PM
HAYDN No. 4 String Quartet, Op. 54, No. 2
RAVEL String Quartet in F Major
SCHUBERT String Quartet Op. 59 No. 1
“ Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.”
— The Guardian
HAGEN QUARTET
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Michael Gerdes · 6:30 PM
HAYDN String Quartet in G Major, Hob. III/58 String Quartet in E Major, Hob. III/59
SCHUMANN String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 41, No. 3
“ One of the finest quartets of our time...” — The Washington Post
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS
THÉOTIME LANGLOIS DE SWARTE, violin
VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture · 6:30 PM
300 years after publication, Vivaldi’s Opus 8, Nos. 1-4 (“The Four Seasons”) remain as popular as ever. This program frames these iconic works in a new light, inviting questions about the fleeting, cyclical nature of our existence, our relationship with nature, and the eternal renewal of earth’s cycles. Selections from Monteverdi, Uccellini, and Geminiani pair with Vivaldi’s iconic work in this stirring concert.
ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER, violin
PABLO FERRÁNDEZ, cello
YEFIM BRONFMAN, piano
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 · 7:30 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude Lecture by Michael Gerdes · 6:30 PM
A powerhouse trio of classical music greats!
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 91 “Archduke”
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50
These are performances so special that I feel a changed man from listening to them.”
— Gramophone Table of Contents
DANCE SERIES
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY
100TH ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 · 7:30 PM
CIVIC THEATRE
Prelude Interview hosted by Molly Puryear · 6:30 PM
APPALACHIAN SPRING
Choreography by: Martha Graham
Music b y: Aaron Copland
WE THE PEOPLE
Choreography by: Jamal Roberts
Music by: Rhiannon Giddens
CAVE
Choreography by: Hofesh Shechter
The most celebrated modern dance company in America exemplifies its founder’s timeless and uniquely American style of dance—one that has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate a remarkable milestone, the company’s 100th Anniversary, with this once-in-a-lifetime performance.
TWYLA THARP DANCE
DIAMOND JUBILEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 · 7:30 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude Interview hosted by Molly Puryear · 6:30 PM
Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli Variations, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia, arranged by Third Coast Percussion. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, the two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time.
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉ XICO DE AMALIA HERN Á NDEZ
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025 · 7 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude Interview hosted by Molly Puryear · 6 PM
Ballet Folklórico de México founder Amalia Hernández featured the beauty of her culture by sharing the traditional dances of Mexico with a global audience. Now, over 70 years later, Hernández’ artistic legacy continues to flourish in these exquisite works featuring great technical difficulty, elaborate costumes, and world-class dancers.
“
Visually arresting, sleekly choreographed and theatrically savvy”
—The Guardian
DISCOVERY SERIES
TRIO BOHÉMO
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude by students from the Colburn School · 2 PM
Special Prize Winner at the ARD Music Competition
“
Trio Bohémo were on fire... Energy in its purest form. Electrifying.”
— B Flat Sheep
SCHUBERT Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 100
DVOŘÁK Piano Trio in E Minor, Op. 90 “Dumky”
M. CHRISTOU Dvořák on Cyprus
Trio Bohémo performs at The Conrad as part of their first US Tour!
GUIDO SANT’ANNA, violin
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude by students from the Colburn School · 2 PM
2022 Winner of the Fritz Kreisler International Competition
The young man has charisma, stage presence, and in his playing, an astonishing maturity and depth”
— Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
GERSHWIN/FROLOV Concert Fantasy on Themes of Porgy and Bess
RAVEL Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major
BRAHMS Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78
EVREN OZEL,
piano
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude by students from the Colburn School · 2 PM
2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant
BEETHOVEN Sonata quasi una fantasia in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 “Moonlight”
DEBUSSY Images II
BARTÓK Out of Doors, Sz. 81
SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
RAVEL Gaspard de la nuit
An absolute wow” — Third Coast Review
ELISABETH
BRAUSS, piano
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude by students from the Colburn School · 2 PM
BBC New Generation Artist
J.S. BACH Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother, BWV 992
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 26 “Les Adieux”
SCHUMANN “Ghost Variations,” WoO 24
PROKOFIEV Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 8
JAEMIN HAN, cello
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude by students from the Colburn School · 2 PM
2021 George Enescu Cello Competition
The maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations would be the pride of any pianist twice her age.” — Gramophone
Jaemin is an extraordinary talent. He is highly musical, and his playing is self-assured, defined by a disciplined nature; he possesses an ability to grasp a piece of music and bring it to life in his own right. There is such joy and spontaneity in his performance!”
— Myung-Wha Chung
DEBUSSY Cello Sonata, L.135
FRANCK Cello Sonata in A Major
GLAZUNOV Chant du Ménestrel
PROKOFIEV Cello Sonata in C Major, Op.119
PROTOSTAR INNOVATIVE SERIES
ABEL
SELAOCOE & BANTU ENSEMBLE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
With his Bantu Ensemble, rising star cellist, singer, improviser, and composer Abel Selaocoe moves with virtuosic grace across genres, broadening both the scope and audience of classical music while blending African and Western European traditions. “One of the most captivating performers [of] the classical music world,” says The Guardian in its review of Selaocoe’s debut album. “Nobody else could have made this.”
TERENCE BLANCHARD WITH THE E-COLLECTIVE, TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET & ANDREW F. SCOTT FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES: OPERA SUITE IN CONCERT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025 · 7 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Justin Austin, baritone Adrienne Danrich, soprano
Back by Popular Demand
Terence Blanchard’s opera Fire Shut Up In My Bones made history in 2021 as the first work written by a Black composer to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera. This “opera in jazz,” as Blanchard describes it, tells the true coming-of-age story of a young boy growing up in the face of great adversity and forging his personal identity. Now, in this visually captivating concert performance, Terence Blanchard brings us a new suite of music from the piece.
ZAKIR HUSSAIN & THIRD COAST PERCUSSION
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
“
If there is such a thing as a tabla superstar, Indian virtuoso Zakir Hussain is it...
— Chicago Tribune
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
CAMERON CARPENTER, organ
METROPOLIS
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 · 7:30 PM
ST. JAMES BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Immerse yourself in the dystopian universe of Metropolis—Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction classic. Pioneering organist and composer Cameron Carpenter performs his original score for solo organ as the film is projected on a big screen.
Third Coast Percussion has commissioned Zakir Hussain to compose a major new work that blends the sounds of tabla with a classically-trained percussion ensemble. A shared spirit of collaboration and curiosity reverberates among the five artists who will share the stage for the first time as part of a special double bill concert presentation.
JAZZ SERIES
CHRIS BOTTI
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024 · 7 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes · 6 PM
GRAMMY®-winning trumpet virtuoso Chris Botti has recorded and performed with superstars including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell, and even Frank Sinatra.
He’s also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, from Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy.
“ a sumptuous, limpid instrumental voice”
— The New York Times
DANILO PÉREZ, JOHN PATITUCCI, BRIAN BLADE LEGACY OF WAYNE SHORTER SPECIAL GUEST MARK TURNER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 · 7 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes · 6 PM
Among the most intensely admired composers in jazz, Wayne Shorter is a true legend whose career stretched over half a century. The golden era of this saxophonist’s extraordinary musical journey was marked by the formation of his quartet with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade, who went forth to confound all preconceptions of jazz in a prolific 24-years of concerts and Grammy Award winning recordings. Shorter’s great musical legacy lives on through this kindred trio, as they take to Zero Gravity – a shared fearlessness espoused by their mentor and Zen guru.
Frequently hailed as one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation, Mark Turner rounds out this inspired exploration of the unknown.
Performing their own interpretations of Shorter’s compositions, this quartet seeks to honor his pivotal contributions to jazz.
HOLIDAY
SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA SALSA NAVIDAD
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes · 6:30 PM
“ They make you get up and dance, tap into the good-natured, communal spirit characteristic of salsa at its timeless best.”
— Los Angeles Times
The three-time GRAMMY®-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the finest music ensembles around. Salsa Navidad is a show dedicated to classic Latino/Spanish music as well as select American Christmas classics done in a Latin/Salsa style. Part of the show features the Puerto Rican Christmas style known as “Aguinaldo,” which reflects the spirit and cultural essence of the Caribbean.
PARAMOUNT QUARTET
JOE LOVANO, JULIAN LAGE, SANTI DEBRIANO, WILL CALHOUN
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes · 6:30 PM
Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the greatest musicians in jazz history,” GRAMMY® Award-winning saxophone titan Joe Lovano has distinguished himself as a prescient and pathfinding force in the arena of creative music.
Joe Lovano and virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage have enjoyed a long journey of mutual artistic admiration. They are joined by longtime Lovano collaborator Santi Debriano on bass and drummer Will Calhoun (of Living Colour fame). The Paramount Quartet promises a evening of exquisite jazz stylings.
JAZZ SERIES
LOUIS
A SILENT FILM WITH LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY WYNTON MARSALIS AND CECILE LICAD
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 · 7 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes · 6 PM
In this very special evening, jazz icon Wynton Marsalis joins renowned pianist Cecile Licad and with a 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble they perform the score to the film, Louis. Featuring a score of primarily Marsalis’ own compositions, this silent film from 2010 is an homage to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, and the birth of American music.
In Louis, 1907 New Orleans provides a backdrop of lust, blood, and magic for 6-year-old Louis as he navigates the colorful intricacies of life in the city. Young Louis’ dreams of playing the trumpet are interrupted by a chance meeting with a beautiful and vulnerable girl named Grace and her baby, Jasmine. Shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and directed by Dan Pritzker, Louis with live accompaniment is a modern re-imagining of early silent film and an experience in the theatre you won’t soon forget.
UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 · 7:30 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
40th Anniversary Tour!
Whether they appear at the Queen’s private birthday party in Windsor Castle, at the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall, in Carnegie Hall, or at the Sydney Opera House—it is the declared mission of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to fight the serious side of life with all their might. They pull it off with charm, British wit, surprising arrangements and pure delight in playing and entertaining people.
Take a fast-paced sprint through all musical genres: from ABBA to ZZ Top, from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, from bluegrass to Lady Gaga.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
CAMERON CARPENTER, organ
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 · 7:30 PM
ST. JAMES BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH
“
A
fallen angel who gives the organ back its sin.”
— Die Zeit
J.S. BACH Prelude and Fugue in B Minor, BWV 544
FRANCK Choral II in B Minor, FW 39
Choral I in E Major, FW 38
J.S. BACH Prelude and Fugue in E-Flat Major, BWV 552 “Saint Anne"
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Carpenter)
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AIDA CUEVAS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024 · 7 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Aida Cuevas has created one of the most important careers in traditional Mexican music. Cuevas, dubbed “The Queen of Mariachi,” is beloved for her unswerving devotion to traditional mariachi music and for her mastery of its demanding vocal forms. Cuevas celebrates a long-lasting career with a GRAMMY® award, a Latin GRAMMY® award and eleven GRAMMY® nominations in the “Best Mariachi/Ranchero Album” category.
KODO
ONE EARTH TOUR: WARABE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 · 7:30 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
In “Warabe,” Kodo looks to its classic repertoire and aesthetics from the ensemble’s early days. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with Kodo—forever children of the drum at heart. Come and experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life firsthand.
DREAMERS’ CIRCUS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Dreamers’ Circus has emerged as a youthful, driving force in Nordic world music. Pairing adventurous attitude with outstanding musicianship, the trio of Nikolaj Busk (piano and accordion), Ale Carr (Nordic cittern) and Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (violin) has brought the band to the forefront of the world music scene by inventively reinterpreting the deep traditions of folk music from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the far reaches of the windswept Faroe Islands into something entirely their own.
SONA JOBARTEH
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Enjoy dazzling vocals and intricate rhythms from Sona Jobarteh, who has revolutionized the kora, a traditional Gambian instrument, which—until now—has only been passed down from father to son.
All the makings of an international star”
— The Guardian
THE C onRAD KIDS SERIES
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024 · 3 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Encanto lovers of all ages have the opportunity to sing along with their favorite GRAMMY® Award-winning songs performed by the live band, “Banda de la Casita,” while watching the full film. This special event will include all the music of the Academy Award®-winning film, including iconic hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure” performed live. Join the celebration!
© The Walt Disney Company
COLLISION OF RHYTHM
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 · 10 AM & 11:30 AM
T he JAI
Collision of Rhythm delivers a high-energy performance with a wide range of instruments including drums and percussion, piano, marimba, saxophone, and beatboxing—with the unique elements of tap-dancing and bounce juggling. The duo is comprised of musical virtuoso and award-winning educator Aaron Williams and accomplished performer and keynote speaker Bronkar Lee. Together, they bring a mind-blowing and wildly captivating rhythmic experience with an empowering message of joy and connection through music. This inspiring show is jam-packed with audience interaction, laughter, engaging stories, and jaw-dropping performances for all ages and backgrounds.
LUCKY DIAZ
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 · 10 AM & 11:30 AM
T he JAI
Garnering 2023 and 2022 GRAMMY® nominations, four Latin GRAMMY® nominations and two wins, six Emmy nominations and one win for their work on the PBS show Lishy Lou and
Lucky Too, husband and wife duo Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis have solidified their place in children’s music. They create indie music sounds rooted in their whimsical child-friendly imaginations and have been named “the face of kindie music” by the Washington Post.
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SPEAKER SERIES
ALBERT LIN: IN SEARCH OF LOST CITIES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Albert Lin is a professional explorer, blurring boundaries between human and machine, while uncovering the lost wisdom of our past. Despite losing his leg below the knee in 2016, Albert maintains a relentless quest into the farthest reaches of our planet—from Mongolia to the Mayan jungle—employing a technologist’s approach to unearth lost cultural stories and rituals.
GERLINDE KALTENBRUNNER: DEFYING LIMITS: CLIMBING THE 14 HIGHEST PEAKS
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner has climbed all 14 of the 8,000+ meter peaks, from Annapurna to Everest. Upon completing the most daunting and feared mountain, K2, in the remote Karakoram Range, she became the first woman climber to do so without supplemental oxygen or porters. On stage she shares the highlights of a remarkable career and what it was like to be the first.
JESS CRAMP: THE UNTOLD STORY OF SHARKS
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
National Geographic Live brings our Explorers from the field to your city, live on stage. Get up close with the most powerful predators in the ocean alongside shark researcher and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Jess Cramp, who aims to change the old narratives of these graceful icons.
FRED HERSCH, piano & ANAT COHEN, clarinet
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
5 PM & 7:30 PM
JAZZ MASTERS
“ the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade” — Vanity Fair
CONCERTS @ THE JAI
SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION PRESENTS 100 YEARS OF JAZZ
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
6 PM & 8:30 PM
JOYFUL JAZZ
“ Joyful jazz with lots of laughs and theatricality”
— LA Times
ALEXA TARANTINO QUARTET
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024
6 PM & 8:30 PM
STRAIGHT-AHEAD JAZZ
“
[Alexa is] a one-woman wrecking crew, [...] an indomitable force for expression, education, and for absolute excellence.”
— Wynton Marsalis
CONCERTS @ THE JAI
CONNIE HAN TRIO
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024
5 PM & 7:30 PM
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
DISCOVERY SERIES JAZZ ARTIST
JAHARI STAMPLEY TRIO
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025
5 PM & 7:30 PM “
The jazz warrior-goddess”
— Downbeat Magazine
HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA
TIMBA A LA AMERICANA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025
6 PM & 8:30 PM
LATIN JAZZ
López-Nussa’s single-note grace is akin to Herbie Hancock’s, and his two-fisted attacks are as joyous as Chick Corea’s”
— Downbeat Magazine
2023 First-Place Herbie Hancock Institute International Competition
I’ve never heard anybody play quite like that … I was thinking, ‘Maybe I should study with him.’”
— Herbie Hancock
GOITSE
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025
5 PM & 7:30 PM
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC
“ Music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal” — Irish Music Magazine
EDUCATION AMBASSADOR-IN-RESIDENCE
AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
6 PM & 8:30 PM
FOLK FUSION
TRES SOULS
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
5 PM & & 7:30 PM
VINTAGE VOCAL BOLEROS
Through their expert musicianship and swooning vocals Tres Souls enchants audiences and transports them to a more romantic time.”
— The Music Center
MAMES BABEGENUSH
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025
5 PM & & 7:30 PM “
APQ creates music to unify and lift up diverse voices”
— CBS
KLEZMER MEETS NORDIC
“It’s impossible to listen to their exciting energy without feeling the urge to dance, move some part of one’s body, or simply feel better about the world in general.”
— All About Jazz
THE CONRAD
Enjoy cocktails, delicious bites, and cabaret seating at all Concerts @ The JAI shows AT
La Jolla Music Society is proud to partner with GRNFC Hospitality Group, founded by one of San Diego's most established chef/ restaurateurs, Giuseppe Ciuffa. Enjoy a savory small bites menu, delicious cocktails, and the opportunity to order before you arrive! Giuseppe’s at The Conrad is the perfect culinary pairing to your musical experience.
SEASON SPONSORS
The wonderful array of musical activity that La Jolla Music Society offers would not be possible without the support from its family of donors, in particular our Pillar Members and Medallion Society Sponsors.
Pillar Members
Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
Raffaella and John Belanich
Mary Ellen Clark
Julie and Bert Cornelison
Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon
Joan* and Irwin Jacobs
Helen and Keith Kim
Medallion Society Sponsors
Judith Bachner and Eric Lasley
Jeffrey Barnouw
Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
Raffaella and John* Belanich
Mary Ann Beyster
Ginny* and Bob Black
Karen and James Brailean
Gordon Brodfuehrer
Raymond Chinn
Mary Ellen Clark
Julie and Bert Cornelison
Martha and Ed Dennis
Silvija and Brian Devine
Barbara Enberg
Sue and Chris Fan
Joy Frieman
Wendy Frieman
Pam and Hal Fuson
Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon
Peg and Buzz Peg Gitelson
Lisa Braun-Glazer and Jeff Glazer
Lehn and Richard Goetz
Angelina and Fred Kleinbub
Haeyoung Kong Tang
Dorothea Laub
Vivian Lim and Joseph Wong
Debbie Turner
Sue and Peter Wagener
Anonymous
Brenda and Michael Goldbaum
Margaret and Michael Grossman
Pati Heestand
John Hesselink
Joan and Irwin Jacobs
Theresa Jarvis
Jo Kiernan
Helen and Keith Kim
Angelina and Fred Kleinbub
Marilee and Peter Kovacs
Dorothea Laub
Vivian Lim and Joseph Wong
Kathleen and Ken Lundgren
Elaine and Doug Muchmore
Arlene and Louis Navias
Peggy and Peter Preuss
Sylvia and Steven Ré
Catherine Rivier
Jaqueline and Jean-Luc Robert
Stacy and Don Rosenberg
Leigh P. Ryan
Sheryl and Bob Scarano
Marge and Neal Schmale
Maureen and Tom Shiftan
Susan Shirk and Sam Popkin
Gerald and Susan Slavet
Diane and DJ Smith
Jeanette Stevens
Gloria and Rodney Stone
Elizabeth and Joseph* Taft
Haeyoung Kong Tang
Debra Turner
Susan and Richard Ulevitch
Sue and Peter Wagener
Abby and Ray Weiss
Shara Williams and Benjamin Brand
Dolly and Victor Woo
Anna and Edward Yeung
Bebe and Marvin Zigman
Anonymous (2)
Listing as of April 2024
*Deceased
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY WinterFest Gala
February 21, 2025
5 PM · Dinner at the University Club
8 PM · Concert at the Jacobs Music Center
Susan Hoehn WinterFest Gala Chair
Photo Credits: Cover: W. Marsalis © Rob Waymen Photography; Pg. 2: A. Mutter © Bastian Achard Photography; Pgs. 3-4: L. Debargue © Xiomara Bender, A. Selaocoe courtesy of artist, Ballet Folklórico de México, Takács Quartet © Amanda Tipton, Shark © Enric Sala, C. Botti courtesy of artist; Pgs. 6-7: H. Grimaud courtesy of artist, J. Denk © Shervin Lainez, Y. Lim © James Holecrop; Pgs. 8-9: N. Tsujii © Giorgia Bertazzi, L. Debargue © Felix Broede, Y. Lim © Richard Rodriguez, London Symphony Orchestra © John Davis; Pg. 10-11: B. Hannigan © Marco Borggreve, B. Chamayou © Marco Borggreve, A. McGill © Todd Rosenberg, E. Ax © Lisa Marie Mazzucco, B. Pouliot © Lauren Hurt, H. Kramer courtesy of artist; Pgs. 12-13: G. Shaham © Chris Lee, O. Shaham © Christian Steiner, S. Kanneh-Mason & I. Kanneh-Mason © James Hole, J. DiDonato courtesy of artist, Kings Return © Bryson Gamble, C. Terry © Todd Rosenberg; Pg.14-15: Takács Quartet © Amanda Tipton, Hagen Quartet © Harald Hoffman, T. Langlois de Swarte © Marco Borggreve, A. Mutter, P. Ferrandez, Y. Bronfman © Josh Milteer; Martha Graham Dance Company courtesy of artists, 50th Anniversary Tour Photos © Sharon Bradford, Ballet Folklórico de México; Pgs. 18-19: Trio Bohemo courtesy of artists, G. Sant'anna courtesy of artist, E. Ozel © Geneva Lewis, E. Brauss © Felix Broede, J. Han © Shin-Joong Kim; Pgs. 20-21: Bantu Ensemble © Calum Morrison, Fire Shut Up in My Bones production courtesy of artists, Z. Hussain © Jim Bennett, Third Coast Percussion © Saverio Truglia, C. Carpenter © Dovile Sermokas; Pgs. 22-23: C. Botti courtesy of artist, Legacy of Wayne Shorter © Anna Webber, Spanish Harlem Orchestra © George Pruitt, Paramount Quartet © Aquapio Films; Pgs. 24-25: W. Marsalis courtesy of artist, C. Licad courtesy of artist, L. Coleman © King Bolden, Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain © Stefan Mager, C. Carpenter © Dovile Sermokas; Pg. 25-26: A. Cuevas courtesy of artist, Kodo Drummer © Takashi Okamoto, Dreamers Circus © Søren Lynggaard, S. Jobarteh © Rob O'Connor; Pgs. 28-29: Encanto © The Walt Disney Company, Collision of Rhythm courtesy of artists, Lucky Diaz Duo © Corey Nickols; Pgs. 30-31: A.Lin © National Geographic, G. Kaltenbrunner courtesy of speaker, J. Cramp © Andy Mann, F. Hirsch © Roberto Cifarelli, A. Cohen © Shervin Lainez, S. Miller & The Congregation © Eden Harth, A. Tarantino courtesy of artist; Pgs. 32-33: C. Han courtesy of artist, J. Stampley courtesy of artist, H. López-Nussa ©Paulo Vitale, Goitse courtesy of artists, American Patchwork Quartet © Matt Carr, Mames Babegenush © Tobias Wilner, Tres Souls courtesy of artists, The Conrad cocktails © J. Dixx; Pg.35: Y. Lim © Lisa-Marie Mazzucco; Back Cover: A. Cuevas courtesy of artist, A. McGill © Todd Rosenberg, B. Hannigan © Marco Borggreve, G. Shaham © Chris Lee, C. Carpenter © Dovile Sermokas, S. Jobarteh © Dan Pier, Martha Graham Dancer © M. Sherwood, C. Botti courtesy of artist, J. DiDonato © Salva Lopez, S. Kanneh-Mason © Ollie Ali, Y. Lim © Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
Yunchan Lim
Barbara Hannigan Sheku Kanneh-Mason Aida Cuevas
Sona Jobarteh Cameron Carpenter Chris Botti Anthony McGill
Yunchan Lim
Martha Graham Dance Company Gil Shaham Joyce DiDonato