La Jolla Music Society SummerFest 2024 Single Ticket Brochure

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JULY 26 – AUGUST 24

SUMMERFEST 2024 LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
INSIDE STORIES Fred Tomaselli, Head with Flowers [detail], 1996, paper collage, datura, ephedra, hemp, and resin on wood, 60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm), Collection Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Museum purchase with funds from the Contemporary Collectors, 1997.14.

SUMMERFEST 2024

Inon Barnatan, Music Director

VIOLIN

James Ehnes

Augustin Hadelich

Erin Keefe

Stefan Jackiw

Alexi Kenney

Tessa Lark

Yura Lee

Jack Liebeck*

Andrew McIntosh

Simone Porter

Blake Pouliot

Andrew Wan

VIOLA

Nicole Divall*

Yura Lee

Teng Li

Matthew Lipman

Masumi Per Rostad

Jonathan Vinocour

Andrew Waid*

CELLO

Jay Campbell

Sterling Elliott

Jonathan Swensen*

Paul Watkins

Alisa Weilerstein

Paul Wiancko

Kyril Zlotnikov*

BASS

Jeremy Kurtz-Harris

Anthony Manzo

PIANO

Thomas Adès

Inon Barnatan

Conrad Tao

Gilles Vonsattel

Joyce Yang FLUTE

Emi Ferguson*

Rose Lombardo

CLARINET

Tommaso Lonquich*

Anthony McGill

Mark Simpson

BASSET HORN

Taylor Eiffert*

Max Opferkuch*

OBOE

Claire Brazeau*

Nicholas Daniel*

BASSOON

Eleni Katz

Leyla Zamora

HORN

Jennifer Montone

Kaylet Torrez

Mike McCoy

Tricia Skye

TRUMPET

Chris Coletti*

TROMBONE

James Miller* GUITAR

Sean Shibe*

HARP

Julie Smith Phillips

PERCUSSION

Dustin Donahue

Sidney Hopson

Michael Yeung*

CONDUCTOR

Jonathan Cohen*

Ludovic Morlot*

ORGAN

Ruben Valenzuela

COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE

Thomas Adès

STAGE DIRECTOR

Annette Jolles*

DANCER

Caleb Teicher*

ENSEMBLES

Brandee Younger Trio*

Brandee Younger, harp

Rashaan Carter, bass

Allan Mednard, drums

Dan Tepfer* — Natural Machines

The Paper Cinema*

Nicholas Rawling, illustrator and artistic director

Chris Reed, musical director

VOCES8*

Andrea Haines, MaryRuth Miller, sopranos;

Katie Jeffries-Harris, alto;

Barnaby Smith, countertenor & artistic director;

Blake Morgan, Euan Williamson, tenors; Christopher Moore, Dominic Carver, basses

FELLOWSHIP ARTIST ENSEMBLES

Abeo Quartet*†

Njioma Grevious, Rebecca Benjamin, violins; James Kang, viola; Macintyre Taback, cello

Fellowship Artist Trio/Quartet*†

Anna Han, piano; SooBeen Lee, violin;

Brian Isaacs, viola; Leland Ko, cello

FILMMAKER-IN-RESIDENCE

Tristan Cook

*SummerFest debut

† indicates Fellowship Artist

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Emi Ferguson

WELCOME TO SUMMERFEST 2024!

Dear Friends,

“When words leave off, music begins.” This profound insight from Heinrich Heine encapsulates the essence of our journey this summer. Welcome to the 2024 La Jolla SummerFest, where this season’s theme, “Inside Stories,” promises an exploration into the depth of storytelling through the universal language of music.

This year, we delve into narratives woven in melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. Music, after all, has the unique ability to tell stories without uttering a single word, conveying emotions and experiences that resonate deeply within our souls. Through “Inside Stories,” we aim to unveil the tales that composers have embedded in their works, from the dramatic to the whimsical, the heart-wrenching to the uplifting.

Our opening night sets the stage for this narrative journey, with a world-premiere theatrical production and a devilishly exciting array of virtuosic performances.

Our beloved Synergy Initiative returns, exploring the intersection of music and other art forms. It starts with our opening night, bringing actors, musicians, puppeteers, and visual artists together for an exciting new production of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale. Later in the festival we feature a special collaboration between pianist Conrad Tao and tap-dance virtuoso Caleb Teicher, and experience the intersection of jazz and technology featuring the exciting jazz pianist Dan Tepfer.

I am also thrilled to bring back our Midweek Masterworks, where each Wednesday concert contextualizes one of the cornerstones of the repertoire in an intermission-free concert followed by a social drink in the courtyard. These evenings promise a deeper understanding and appreciation of the music we love and the stories behind them.

As always, the heart of La Jolla SummerFest remains its incredible artists. This year’s lineup includes virtuosos and ensembles renowned not just for their technical excellence but for their ability to breathe life into the stories their music tells. We are especially happy to welcome an unusual number of artists from the UK this year, including a welcome return of Thomas Adès for his second year as composer-in-residence following his profoundly brilliant residency in 2023.

Join us at The Conrad for a season of “Inside Stories,” where we celebrate the power of music to tell tales, evoke emotions, and connect us all. It’s a journey through the narratives hidden within notes and rests, waiting to be discovered and cherished.

I eagerly anticipate sharing these musical stories with you.

See you at the festival!

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Inon Barnatan

SUMMERFEST

A MUSICAL EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

4 Eventful Weeks, 19 Dynamic Performances, Dozens of Stellar International

Musicians.

. .

And You.

Every summer the world’s finest classical musicians gather at The Conrad Performing Arts Center for this celebration of chamber music led by acclaimed pianist and SummerFest Music Director Inon Barnatan. Join music lovers from around the world for four weeks of breathtaking concerts in the visually and acoustically stunning Baker-Baum Concert Hall and our intimate cabaret space, The JAI.

With a captivating theme of “Inside Stories,” this year’s 19 concerts will transport you into the heart of musical narratives that span the spectrum of life itself—stories of resilience, love, scandal, and triumph.

Deepen your festival experience and unlock new insights into the music with a robust series of free learning and engagement events

led by SummerFest artists, esteemed musical scholars, and La Jolla Music Society staff.

Don’t forget to stop to enjoy a cocktail, meet the artists, and connect with other festival attendees in the inviting Wu Tsai QRT. yrd.

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SUMMERFEST

OPENING NIGHT: A Deal with the Devil

Friday, July 26 · 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Step into the spellbinding world of The Soldier’s Tale by Stravinsky, the classic tale of a soldier’s pact with the devil reimagined in an electrifying new production conducted by Thomas Adès, featuring hand-drawn animation, live puppetry, and powerful storytelling by the groundbreaking company The Paper Cinema. It will be an opening night like no other—join us for a truly magical evening of devilish delights.

LISZT Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S.514

Inon Barnatan, piano

TARTINI Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo “The Devil’s Trill”

Augustin Hadelich, violin; Inon Barnatan, harpsichord; Macintyre Taback† , cello

PAGANINI Caprice No. 24 in A Minor

Augustin Hadelich, violin

STRAVINSKY L’Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale)

Alexi Kenney, violin; Mark Simpson, clarinet; Eleni Katz, bassoon; Chris Coletti, cornet; James Miller, trombone; Michael Yeung, percussion; Anthony Manzo, bass; Thomas Adès, conductor

SYNERGY

SERIES

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

The JAI

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Interview with Inon Barnatan hosted by Leah Rosenthal Augustin Hadelich

DANSE MACABRE

Saturday, July 27 · 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

An evening of haunting melodies and mystical dance unfolds, from Ysaÿe’s and Ravel’s intense narratives to the whimsical charm of Butler’s Roald Dahl-inspired Dirty Beasts and Adès’ spirited Catch. The program culminates with Schubert’s profound “Death and the Maiden,” weaving together an unforgettable tapestry of music that oscillates between the ethereal, the playful, and the deeply moving.

YSAŸE Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor “Obsession”

Augustin Hadelich, violin

SAINT-SAËNS

Danse Macabre for Violin and Piano, Op. 40

Augustin Hadelich, violin; Inon Barnatan, piano

MARTIN BUTLER Dirty Beasts

Inon Barnatan, piano; Rose Lombardo, flute/piccolo; Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Mark Simpson, clarinet/bass clarinet; Eleni Katz, bassoon; Jennifer Montone, horn

THOMAS ADÈS Catch

Mark Simpson, clarinet; Alexi Kenney, violin; Jay Campbell, cello; Thomas Adès, piano

RAVEL La Valse for Two Pianos

Thomas Adès, Inon Barnatan, pianos

SCHUBERT String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”

Andrew Wan, Tessa Lark, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jonathan Swensen, cello

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

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Mark Simpson Jonathan Swensen Teng Li

PASSIONS AND STORMS

Sunday, July 28 • 3 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Janáček’s “Kreutzer Sonata” Quartet, inspired by Tolstoy’s tale of jealousy and marital discord set against the backdrop of Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, pairs with Composer-in-Residence Thomas Adès. Adès performs his evocative The Tempest Suite alongside these deeply passionate works.

JANÁČEK String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata”

Alexi Kenney, Tessa Lark, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jonathan Swensen, cello

Selections from On an Overgrown Path

Thomas Adès, piano

Violin Sonata

Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano

THOMAS ADÈS Suite from Tempest for Violin and Piano

Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano

BEETHOVEN Kreutzer Sonata, Op. 47 (arr. for string quintet)

Tessa Lark, Andrew Wan, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jay Campbell, Jonathan Swensen, cellos

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Tessa Lark Andrew Wan Jay Campbell

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Amadeus

Wednesday, July 31 · 7 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Amadeus comes alive as excerpts from Peter Shaffer’s iconic play are paired with Mozart’s sublime Gran Partita, blending dramatic readings with ethereal music for a captivating portrayal of Mozart’s genius.

MOZART Serenade No. 10 for Winds “Gran Partita”

Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, oboes; Mark Simpson, Tommaso Lonquich, clarinets; Taylor Eiffert, Max Opferkuch, basset horns; Eleni Katz, Leyla Zamora, bassoons; Jennifer Montone, Kaylet Torrez, Tricia Skye, Mike McCoy, horns; Anthony Manzo, bass; Jonathan Cohen, conductor

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Hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim Jonathan Cohen Eleni Katz Jennifer Montone

TAKEOVER @ THE BAKER-BAUM

Curated by Thomas Adès

Thursday, August 1 · 7 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

This “takeover” concert, curated by renowned composer Thomas Adès, showcases him as composer, teacher, pianist, and conductor, and includes the U.S. première of Forgotten Dances with international guitar sensation Sean Shibe.

FRANCISCO COLL Turia

Sean Shibe, guitar; Emi Ferguson, flute; Mark Simpson, clarinet/bass clarinet; Michael Yeung, percussion; Abeo Quartet†; Anna Han† , piano; Thomas Adès, conductor

THOMAS ADÈS Forgotten Dances – US Premi è re Sean Shibe, guitar

DE FALLA Concerto for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin and Cello

Thomas Adès, piano; Emi Ferguson, flute; Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Tommaso Lonquich, clarinet; SooBeen Lee†, violin; Leland Ko†, cello

Stay after the show for a post-concert onstage conversation with the artists, hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim!

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Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim Thomas Adès

BAROQUE FANTASIA

Friday, August 2 · 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

A journey through the Baroque era’s most imaginative and whimsical works, featuring Telemann’s Don Quixote Suite and Purcell’s The Fairy Queen, capturing the essence of storytelling through music.

TELEMANN Don Quixote Suite, TWV 55-G10

PURCELL Excerpts from The Fairy Queen

VIVALDI Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 “La Notte”

REBEL Les Éléments

SummerFest Baroque Orchestra

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

The JAI Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano

Emi Ferguson, Rose Lombardo, flutes; Alexi Kenney, Tessa Lark, SooBeen Lee†, Andrew McIntosh, violins; Nicole Divall, Andrew Waid, violas; Jay Campbell, Leland Ko†, Jonathan Swensen, cellos; Anthony Manzo, bass; Michael Yeung, percussion; Jonathan Cohen, harpsichord and conductor

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RESILIENCE

Saturday, August 3 · 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

This concert unites the poignant Mendelssohn siblings’ works—Fanny’s unduly neglected remarkable work and Felix’s stirring String Quartet, a reaction to her early passing—with compositions by artists silenced or oppressed during WWII. It embodies the spirit of perseverance and the unbreakable will of the human spirit through music.

FANNY MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 11

Erin Keefe, violin; Jay Campbell, cello; Joyce Yang, piano

CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO Guitar Quintet, Op. 143

Sean Shibe, guitar; Abeo Quartet†

SCHULHOFF Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon

Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Tommaso Lonquich, clarinet; Eleni Katz, bassoon

FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80

Tessa Lark, Rebecca Benjamin†, violins; Nicole Divall, viola; Jay Campbell, cello

JAI

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PRELUDE 6:30 PM
The Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano Joyce Yang Nicole Divall Tommaso Lonquich

PRELUDE

2 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Trio†

SUITE

Sunday, August 4 · 3 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

This varied program blends the elegance of Bach’s Lute Suite, the passionate tangos of Piazzolla, the neoclassical charm of Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet—offering a rich tapestry of stories told through dance.

J.S. BACH Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 (arr. for marimba)

PAUL LANSKY Selections from Three Movements for Marimba

Michael Yeung, percussion

PIAZZOLLA Histoire du Tango

Tessa Lark, violin; Sean Shibe, guitar

STRAVINSKY Suite Italienne

Erin Keefe, violin; Joyce Yang, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker Suite for Two Pianos

Joyce Yang, Inon Barnatan, pianos

OPEN REHEARSAL

Saturday, August 3 2:30 PM

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MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS:

Mozart & Pärt

Wednesday, August 7 · 7 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Mozart & Pärt presents a sublime interplay between Mozart’s intricate “Dissonance” Quartet, embodying classical harmony with moments of striking discord, and Arvo Pärt’s minimalist, spiritual compositions. This concert explores how their contrasting sounds complement each other, creating a deeply reflective and harmonious dialogue across time.

ARVO PÄRT Solfeggio VOCES8

MOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 “Dissonance”

Erin Keefe, Stefan Jackiw, violins; Nicole Divall, viola; Sterling Elliott, cello

ARVO PÄRT Spiegel Im Spiegel

Stefan Jackiw, violin; Anna Han†, piano

MOZART Duo for Violin and Cello K.423

Blake Pouliot, violin; Sterling Elliott, cello

ARVO PÄRT Fratres

Alisa Weilerstein, cello

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

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PRELUDE
6 PM
Alisa Weilerstein

JAZZ @ The JAI

BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO

Thursday, August 8 · 6 PM & 8:30 PM

The JAI

The New York Times says 2021 GRAMMY © nominee Brandee Younger has “almost single-handedly made a persuasive argument for the harp’s role in contemporary jazz.” See this jazz harp sensation and her trio up close in the intimate surroundings of our cabaret-style space.

“ The go-to harpist of her generation.”
— Financial Times

DAN TEPFER Natural Machines

Thursday, August 15 · 6 PM & 8:30 PM

The JAI

In this live performance of his acclaimed album Natural Machines, Dan Tepfer explores—in music—the intersection between natural and mechanical processes, improvising at the piano and interacting both musically and visually in real time with computer-written programs. It’s an innovative, groundbreaking marriage of sound and vision like no other.

“ A delight to hear and behold.” — San Francisco Classical Voice

Arrive early to enjoy small bites and drinks in the cabaret setting of The JAI! SYNERGY

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Dan Tepfer Brandee Younger

GRATITUDE

Friday, August 9 · 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

This concert unfolds as a heartfelt tribute through the intimate language of chamber music, featuring Bach’s reflective early cantata, selections by VOCES8 spanning several centuries, and Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio, a musical note of gratitude to his most devoted patron. This concert embodies a journey of thankfulness, from Baroque introspection to Classical exuberance, celebrating the enduring human spirit of appreciation and connection.

J.S. BACH Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150 VOCES8; Stefan Jackiw, SooBeen Lee† , violins; Sterling Elliott, Leland Ko† , cellos; Inon Barnatan, organ

GIBBONS O Clap Your Hands

MOUTON Nesciens mater

CAROLINE SHAW And the swallow

RACHMANINOFF Bogoroditse Devo

JAKE RUNESTAD Let My Love Be Heard VOCES8

REENA ESMAIL When the Violin VOCES8; Sterling Elliott, cello

BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke” Inon Barnatan, piano; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Alisa Weilerstein, cello

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Quartet†

OPEN REHEARSAL

Thursday, August 8 1:30 PM

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VOCES8

IN LOVING MEMORY

Sunday, August 11 · 3 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

This program offers a poignant homage to remembrance and tribute through music. Ravel’s melodic Duo for Violin and Cello, which honors his mentor Claude Debussy; Arensky’s powerful Piano Trio, written in memory of beloved Russian cellist Karl Davidoff; and Fauré’s sublime Requiem, a profound reflection on the passage of life and the peace of the afterlife.

RAVEL Duo for Violin and Cello

Stefan Jackiw, violin; Sterling Elliott, cello

ARENSKY Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 32

Inon Barnatan, piano; Blake Pouliot, violin; Alisa Weilerstein, cello

FAURÉ Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48

VOCES8; Stefan Jackiw, solo violin; Matthew Lipman, Brian Isaacs†, James Kang† , violas; Sterling Elliott, Macintyre Taback†, Leland Ko† , cellos; Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, bass; Julie Smith Phillips, harp; Ruben Valenzuela, organ; Ludovic Morlot, conductor

PRELUDE

2 PM

Performance by Community Chorus and VOCES8

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Stefan Jackiw Sterling Elliott Matthew Lipman

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Notes on a Scandal

Wednesday, August 14 · 7 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

A musical exploration of passion—and the madness, jealousy, and ecstasy it can inspire. From Gesualdo’s murderous heart to Debussy’s sordid affair to Franck’s torrid infatuation, Notes on a Scandal exposes the dangerous (but melodious!) consequences of love gone wrong.

GESUALDO Two Madrigals (arr. for String Quintet)

Simone Porter, Blake Pouliot, violins;

Matthew Lipman, Masumi Per Rostad, violas; Paul Wiancko, cello

DEBUSSY Six épigraphes antiques for Piano Four-Hands

Inon Barnatan, Conrad Tao, piano

FRANCK Piano Quintet in F Minor

Conrad Tao, piano; Blake Pouliot, Simone Porter, violins; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; Paul Wiancko, cello

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PRELUDE 6 PM The JAI Lecture by Ara Guzelimian
Masumi Per Rostad

COUNTERPOINT II

World Première

Friday, August 16 • 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Building on the sensational success of their Counterpoint program in 2021, this newly conceived performance once more pairs pianist Conrad Tao’s virtuosity with tap dancer Caleb Teicher’s rhythmic genius. A dynamic exploration of movement and music, this collaboration celebrates the dialogue between tap dance and classical music, offering a rhythmically electrifying performance experience. Now with an expanded range of instrumentation, the Synergy Series brings us the World Première of a new work as part of their latest collaboration, Counterpoint II.

SYNERGY SERIES

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

The JAI Interview

Conrad Tao Caleb Teicher

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’

Saturday, August 17 • 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

Conrad Tao delves into Rachmaninoff’s Californian years, highlighting his relationship with the American songbook, before an exploration of composers past and present who have shaped California’s unique cultural tapestry. This journey through California’s rich artistic legacy showcases the diverse influences and inspirations found within its vibrant landscape, from its pioneering composers to the myriad of stories that have been woven under its expansive skies.

RACHMANINOFF et al. Rachmaninoff Songbook

Conrad Tao, piano

ROZSA Sonata for Two Violins, Op. 15a

Blake Pouliot, Simone Porter, violins

REENA ESMAIL Fantasia from String Quartet “Ragamala” Abeo Quartet†

TERRY RILEY G Song

Simone Porter, Blake Pouliot, violins; Matthew Lipman, viola; Paul Wiancko, cello

JOHN WILLIAMS Theme from Schindler’s List

Simone Porter, solo violin; Blake Pouliot, SooBeen Lee†, violins;

Matthew Lipman, Brian Isaacs† , violas; Paul Wiancko, Leland Ko† , cellos

JOHN ADAMS Selections from John’s Book of Alleged Dances

Blake Pouliot, Simone Porter, violins; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; Paul Wiancko, cello

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

The JAI

Lecture by Ara Guzelimian

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Simone Porter

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Instrumental Stories

Wednesday, August 21 • 7 PM The

This concert highlights Brahms’ String Sextet No. 1, brought to life through musicians’ personal stories and the rich histories of their instruments. It features Bartók’s Contrasts, a vibrant fusion of classical and jazz commissioned by Benny Goodman, and Michi Wiancko’s Lullaby for the Transient, a meditative piece on immigration. Together these performances weave a tapestry of personal and historical narratives, offering a deeply engaging exploration of music’s power to tell stories.

BARTÓK Contrasts

Yura Lee, violin; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Gilles Vonsattel, piano

MICHI WIANCKO Lullaby for the Transient

Simone Porter, SooBeen Lee† , violins; Jonathan Vinocour, viola; Paul Wiancko, cello; Anthony McGill, clarinet

BRAHMS String Sextet No. 1, Op. 18

James Ehnes, Jack Liebeck, violins; Yura Lee, Jonathan Vinocour, violas; Paul Watkins, Kyril Zlotnikov, cellos

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THE ROAD TO VICTORY

Friday, August 23 • 7:30 PM The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

This powerful concert traces a path from adversity to triumph, spotlighting Beethoven’s “Serioso” Quartet and Bridge’s Cello Sonata, both echoing the turmoil and resolve of wartime, alongside Coleridge-Taylor’s Romantic Clarinet Quintet, a testament to overcoming societal barriers.

BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 11, Op. 95 “Serioso”

James Ehnes, Simone Porter, violins; Jonathan Vinocour, viola; Paul Watkins, cello

BRIDGE Cello Sonata, H. 125

Paul Watkins, cello; Gilles Vonsattel, piano

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Clarinet Quintet in F-sharp Minor, Op. 10

Anthony McGill, clarinet; Jack Liebeck, Njioma Grevious† , violins; Yura Lee, viola; Kyril Zlotnikov, cello

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

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Yura Lee

SUMMERFEST

Saturday, August 24 · 7:30 PM

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

This concert brings the festival to a vibrant close, featuring an eclectic mix of pieces that celebrate the joy of music, from Paul Schoenfield’s lively Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, to the pastoral serenity of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending. The rhythmic vitality of Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story leads to an uplifting conclusion with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings.

PAUL SCHOENFIELD Selections from Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano

Jack Liebeck, violin; Anthony McGill, clarinet; Gilles Vonsattel, piano

BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Gilles Vonsattel, Inon Barnatan, pianos; Dustin Donahue, Sidney Hopson, percussion

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending

James Ehnes, solo violin

Jack Liebeck, concertmaster

SummerFest Chamber Orchestra

DVOŘÁK Serenade for Strings

SummerFest Chamber Orchestra

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Quartet†

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James Ehnes
FINALE: A Song and Dance

Deepen your love of the Learning & Engagement Activities MUSIC

All activities free. Registration opens June 28.

Open Rehearsals

Observe the intricate rehearsal process that goes into every SummerFest performance and engage in conversation with the artists during post-rehearsal Q&As.

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. No RSVP required.

Coaching Workshops

Follow Fellowship Artists on their musical journey with a series of master classes conducted by seasoned performers from the SummerFest roster.

The JAI. No RSVP required.

Encounters

Free afternoon events featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, and performances. Encounters share diverse perspectives and provide fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed.

Musical Encounters featuring performances by Fellowship Artists are held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. Other Encounters will take place in The JAI. RSVP required.

Artist Lounges

The spark of creativity is unique for every individual.

Drawing on the theme “Inside Stories,” the Artist Lounge is an intimate, in-depth conversation hosted by Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal.

The Atkinson Room. RSVP required.

Preludes

Esteemed scholars provide musical and historical insights into the concert in engaging lectures and discussions.

Musical Preludes include performances by Fellowship Artists.

Musical Preludes are held in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall.

All other Preludes are in The JAI.

Open to ticket holders only.

See the SummerFest Calendar on pages at the back of this brochure for Learning & Engagement event dates and times. Details on all events including participating artists, presenters, and reservations will be available at TheConrad.org on Friday, June 28.

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SummerFest 2024 Fellowship Artists

For over 35 years, students from leading music programs across the country have participated in one of SummerFest’s longest traditions, the Fellowship Artist program. Selected by a review panel of esteemed professional musicians, the Fellowship Artists represent some of the most exciting emerging talent in classical music. Many of the artists from the program have gone on to lead major orchestras and win prestigious international competitions and awards, and much to the thrill of audiences, often return to SummerFest as senior musicians.

We are proud to welcome these eight talented musicians as our SummerFest 2024 Fellowship Artists.

Abeo Quartet

Fellowship Artist Trio/Quartet

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Njioma Grevious, Rebecca Benjamin, violins; James Kang, viola; Macintyre Taback, cello Anna Han, piano; SooBeen Lee, violin; Brian Isaacs, viola; Leland Ko, cello

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Midweek Masterworks

Jul 31 Amadeus

Aug 7 Mozart & Pärt

Aug 14 Notes on a Scandal

Aug 21 Instrumental Stories

Each intermission-less concert in our new series highlights and contextualizes one of the “greatest hits” of the chamber repertoire! Join us for a celebratory toast in The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd after the performance!

Synergy Initiative

Co-produced by Inon Barnatan and Clara Wu Tsai

Jul 26 A Deal with the Devil

Aug 15 Dan Tepfer: Natural Machines

Aug 16 Counterpoint II

The Synergy Initiative invites top creators of music, dance, spoken word, and visual arts to collaborate across their different art forms to create performances that inspire audiences in unexpected and powerful ways.

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LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY

SummerFest Gala

Saturday, August 10, 2024 · 6 PM

Maureen Shiftan SummerFest Gala Chair

Sue Wagener SummerFest Chair

Please join us for La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest Gala at the Windansea oceanfront home of Maureen and Tom Shiftan.

This celebratory evening features cocktails, seated dinner, and a cameo performance by VOCES8.

To secure your tickets or for more information, please contact Vivian Vu at VVu@TheConrad.org or 858.526.3450.

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Festival Founding Sponsors

Brenda Baker and Steve Baum

Synergy Series Producers

Inon Barnatan

Clara Wu Tsai

SummerFest Music Director Sponsors

Raffaella Belanich

SummerFest Chair

Sue Wagener

Gala Chair

Maureen Shiftan

Medallion Society and Festival Sponsors

Judith Bachner and Eric Lasley

Jeffrey Barnouw

Brenda Baker and Steve Baum

Raffaella and John Belanich

Mary Ann Beyster

Bjorn Bjerede and Jo Kiernan

Bob and Ginny Black

Karen and James Brailean

Gordon Brodfuehrer

Raymond Chinn

Mary Ellen Clark

Julie and Bert Cornelison

Jendy Dennis Endowment Fund

Martha and Ed Dennis

Silvija and Brian Devine

Barbara Enberg

Sue and Chris Fan

Joy Frieman

Pam and Hal Fuson

Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon

Lehn and Richard Goetz

Brenda and Michael Goldbaum

Peg and Buzz Peg Gitelson

Lisa Braun-Glazer and Jeff Glazer

Margaret and Michael Grossman

Pati Heestand

John Hesselink

Joan and Irwin Jacobs

Theresa Jarvis

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

Stacy and Don Rosenberg

Leigh P. Ryan

Sheryl and Bob Scarano

Marge and Neal Schmale

Maureen and Tom Shiftan

Susan Shirk and Sam Popkin

Robert Singer

Gerald and Susan Slavet

Diane and DJ Smith

Jeanette Stevens

Gloria and Rodney Stone

Joyce and Ted Strauss

Elizabeth 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

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INSIDE STORIES

SUMMERFEST 2024

JULY 26 to AUGUST 24

PRELUDE · 2 PM · The JAI Lecture

PASSIONS AND STORMS · 3 PM

ARTIST LOUNGE with Mark Simpson

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

PRELUDE · 2 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Trio†

SUITE · 3 PM

ARTIST LOUNGE with SummerFest Artist

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM · The JAI The Art of Listening with Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

Amadeus · 7 PM COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI Hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

PRELUDE · 2 PM

Performance by Community Chorus and VOCES8

IN LOVING MEMORY · 3 PM

ARTIST LOUNGE with Paul Wiancko

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM

The Last Repair Shop Screening

PRELUDE · 6 PM

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Mozart & Pärt · 7 PM

ARTIST LOUNGE with Yura Lee

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM

Fellowship Artist Spotlight I

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI

Lecture by Ara Guzelimian

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Notes on a Scandal · 7 PM

OPEN REHEARSAL · 4 PM

Bartók’s Contrasts

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM

Fellowship Artist Spotlight II

COACHING WORKSHOPS ·10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI

Interview

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Instrumental Stories · 7 PM

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MIDWEEK
MASTERWORKS:
COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI

Hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

TAKEOVER @ THE BAKER-BAUM: Curated by Thomas Adès · 7 PM

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

OPEN REHEARSAL · 1:30 PM

Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”

JAZZ @ The JAI WITH BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO

6 PM & 8:30 PM · The JAI

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

JAZZ @ The JAI WITH DAN TEPFER

Natural Machines · 6 PM & 8:30 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

Interview with Inon Barnatan hosted by Leah Rosenthal

SYNERGY: OPENING NIGHT: A Deal with the Devil · 7:30 PM

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano

BAROQUE FANTASIA · 7:30 PM

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

DANSE MACABRE · 7:30 PM

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Quartet†

GRATITUDE · 7:30 PM

OPEN REHEARSAL · 2:30 PM

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite for Two Pianos

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano

RESILIENCE · 7:30 PM

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM · The JAI

California Dreamin’ with Ara Guzelimian

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

Interview

SYNERGY: COUNTERPOINT II · 7:30 PM

SummerFest Gala

6 PM

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

Lecture by Ara Guzelimian

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ · 7:30 PM

Keep an eye out for the SummerFest Learning & Engagement Activities Guide, which will include detailed descriptions and a full schedule for all events. Registration opens for these free events on June 28 at TheConrad.org. Scan here to purchase tickets

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

THE ROAD TO VICTORY · 7:30 PM

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Quartet†

SUMMERFEST FINALE: A Song and Dance · 7:30 PM

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PHOTO CREDITS: Cover: Head with Flowers © Fred Tomaselli 1996, photography Philipp Scholz Ritterman; Pg.2: E. Ferguson © Fay Fox; Pg.3: I. Barnatan © Marco Borggreve; Pg.4-5: The Baker-Baum Concert Hall © Steve Uzzell; Pg.6: A. Hadelich © Suxiao Yang; Pg.7: T. Li courtesy of artist, J. Swensen courtesy of artist, M. Simpson © Chelsey Browne; Pg.8: J. Campbell © Shervin Lainez; A. Wan courtesy of artist, Tessa Lark courtesy of artist; Pg.9: J. Montone courtesy of artist, E. Katz © Cutts Photo, J. Cohen © Marco Borggreve; Pg.10: T. Adès © Mathias Benguigui; Pg.11: A. Kenney © M. Grittani; Pg.12: N. Divall courtesy of artist, T. Lonquich © Andrej Grilc; Pg.13: S. Shibe © Kaupo Kikkas, M. Yeung courtesy of artist, Erin Keefe courtesy of artist; Pg.14: Alisa Weilerstein © Evelyn Freja; Pg.15: B. Younger courtesy of artist, D. Tepfer courtesy of artist; Pg.16: VOCES8 © Andy Staples; Pg.17: S. Jackiw © Sangwook Lee, M. Lipman courtesy of artist, S. Elliott courtesy of artist; Pg.18: M. Per Rostad courtesy of artist; Pg.19: C. Tao, C. Teicher © Em Watson; Pg.20: S. Porter © Elisha Knight; Pg.21: A. McGill © Todd Rosenberg; Pg.22: Y. Lee courtesy of artist; Pg.23: J. Ehnes © Ben Ealovega; Pg.24: L. Rosenthal, I. Barnatan, A.Boles, Takács Quartet, Quartet Integra © Ken Jacques; Pg. 25: Abeo Quartet courtesy of artists, A. Han, S. Lee, B. Isaacs, L. Ko courtesy of artists; Pgs. 26-27: A.Weilerstein, T. Adès, A. Wan, S. Jackiw, A. Kenney, T. Lark, I. Barnatan, S. Elliott, M. Lipman, J. Vinocour, A. McGill, B. Pouliot © Ken Jacques; Back Cover: B. Pouliot © Lauren Hurt

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