26-27 SEASON
June:
July:
August:
8/7/26
Official Release Date for Olmos Ensemble “Made in Germany”
Strauss Don Quixote arr. Laszlo Varga (World Premiere Recording)
Eric Gratz, Violin; Colin Brookes, Viola; Ilya Shterenberg, Clarinet; Jeff Garza, Horn; Liz Dorman, Piano
Divine Art Label (available on all streaming platforms)
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8/28/26
Official Release Date for “Complete Cello Music by Arthur Foote”
Foote 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano Op. 1
Foote Aubade Op. 77
Foote Scherzo Op. 22
Foote Cello Sonata in E Minor, Op. 78
Foote Cello Concerto in G Minor Op. 33 (World Premiere Recording)
Marika Bournaki, Piano; Gerard Schwarz, Conductor; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Delos Label of Outhere Music (available on all streaming platforms)
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8/30/26
Olmos Ensemble Summer Season Finale
Barber String Quartet
Borodin String Quartet #2 in D Major
Mozart Clarinet Quintet
Eric Gratz and Avi Nagin, Violins; Colin Brookes, Viola; Ilya Shterenberg, Clarinet
First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Antonio TX
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September:
9/5/26
Headwaters Chamber Music Festival Inaugural Concert
Schubert Trout Quintet
Bach Concerto in D Minor for Piano and Strings
Giora Schmidt and Anna Brathwaite-McGregor, Violins; Eli Spindel, Viola; Morton Cahn, Bass; Marika Bournaki, Piano
Claryville Reformed Church, Claryville NY
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9/6/26
Headwaters Chamber Music Festival
Dvorak String Quartet ‘American’
Mozart String Quartet ‘Hunt’
Giora Schmidt and Anna Brathwaite-McGregor, Violins; Eli Spindel, Viola
Claryville Reformed Church, Claryville NY
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9/16-17/26
Recording of Daniel Asia’s ‘On The Surface’
Asia ‘On the Surface’ for Soprano, Oboe, 2 Percussion, Harp, and Cello
Michelle Gott, Soprano; Blake Tyson and Karlyn Viña, Percussion; Alex Klein, Oboe;
University of Central Arkansas
9/20/26
9/21/26
Bargemusic Masterworks Series
Trios of Shostakovich, Haydn, and Brahms TBA
Mark Peskanov, Violin; Marika Bournaki, Piano
Bargemusic Boathouse, Brooklyn NY
More Info (free events)
9/21/26 (6:30 and 8:30 pm Eastern)
Kol Nidre Services @ Central Synagogue
Bruch Kol Nidre
Dave Strickland, Organ
Central Synagogue, NYC
Livestream Link (also broadcast on JBS cable television)
9/26/26
9/27/26
California Symphony Season Opening Performances
Higdon Cello Concerto (Northern Californian Premiere)
Donato Cabrera, Conductor
California Symphony Orchestra
Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek CA
More Info and Purchase Tickets 9/26 and 9/27
October:
10/2/26
10/3/26
Annapolis Symphony Season Opening Performances
Higdon Cello Concerto (Maryland Premiere)
José-Luis Novo, Conductor
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Maryland Hall, Annapolis MD
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10/10/26
10/11/26
Bozeman Symphony Masterworks Series “Bohemian Fire”
Higdon Cello Concerto (Montana Premiere)
Norman Huynh, Conductor
Bozeman Symphony Orchestra
Willson Auditorium, Bozeman MT
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10/16/26
Hawaii Symphony Masterworks Series
Beethoven Concerto in C Major ‘Triple’ Op. 56
Ignace Jang, Violin; Lisa Nakamichi, Piano
JoAnn Falletta, Conductor
Hawaii Symphony
Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall, Oahu HI
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10/26/26
Recital at Shenandoah Conservatory “America @ 250: Foote Album Release”
Foote 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano Op. 1
Ippolito Sonata for Cello and Piano (written for JS and MB)
Weiser ‘Silent for the Rain’ (written for JS and MB)
Newman ‘Savoy Blue’
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing Suite (arr. JS)
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Goodson Recital Hall, Shenandoah University, Winchester VA
More Info (free event)
November:
11/8/26
Flint Symphony Masterworks Series
Strauss Don Quixote
Enrique Diemecke, Conductor
Flint Symphony Orchestra
Whiting Auditorium, Flint MI
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11/14/26
Olmos Ensemble Fall Season Opener
Foerster Nonet
Aguila ‘When Music Left’ (World Premiere)
Eric Gratz, Violin; Anna Kolotylina, Viola; Dylan Reckner, Bass; Mark Teplitsky, Flute; Paul Lueders, Oboe; Ilya Shterenberg, Clarinet; Jeff Garza, Horn; Kal Rocke, Bassoon
First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Antonio TX
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11/28/26
11/29/26
Bargemusic Masterworks Series
Mozart Divertimento for String Trio
Beethoven String Trio in G Major Op. 9 #1
Mark Peskanov, Violin; Chauncey Patterson, Viola
Bargemusic Boathouse, Brooklyn NY
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December:
12/6/26
Alaria Fall Concert @ Weill Hall
Repertoire TBA
Alaria Chamber Ensemble: Yuri Vodovoz, Violin; Tzuen Lee, Viola; David Oei, Piano
Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York NY
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January:
1/9/27
1/10/27
Harrisburg Symphony Masterworks Series
Higdon Cello Concerto (Pennsylvania Premiere)
Stuart Malina, Conductor
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum Auditorium, Harrisburg PA
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1/13/27
Market Square Concerts “Stuart and Friends”
Muczynski Clarinet Trio
Farrenc Clarinet Trio
Connesson ‘Disco Tocatta’
Brahms Clarinet Trio
Richie Hawley, Clarinet; Stuart Malina, Piano
Market Square Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg PA
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1/17/27
Peter Sirotin and Friends @ Messiah U
Brahms Sextet in G Major
Tchaikovsky Sextet ‘Souvenir de Florence’
Peter Sirotin and Netanel Draiblate, Violins; Michael Strauss and Elias Goldstein, Viola; Daniel Lelchuk, 2nd Cello
High Center, Parmer Hall, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg PA
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1/23/27
1/24/27
Boise Philharmonic Masterworks Series
Higdon Cello Concerto (Idaho Premiere)
Eric Garcia, Conductor
Boise Philharmonic Orchestra
Morrison Center, Boise State University, Boise ID
More Info and Purchase Tickets 1/23 and 1/24
1/30/27
American Chamber Music Society
Piano Trio Repertoire TBA
Eric Gratz, Violin; Marika Bournaki, Piano
PianoForte Studios, Chicago IL
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February:
2/6/27
Corpus Christi Symphony Masterworks Series
Dvorak Cello Concerto
Hector Guzman, Conductor
Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra
H-E-B Performance Hall, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi TX
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2/15/27
Jonathan Newman Faculty Composition Recital
Newman ‘Savoy Blue’
Newman Piano Trio ‘Nostalgia for the Kingdom’
Newman Other Works TBA
Musicians from the faculty of Shenandoah Conservatory
Goodson Chapel Recital Hall, Shenandoah University, Winchester VA
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2/20/27
Springfield Symphony Classical Series
Bloch ‘Schelomo’
Henry Kennedy, Conductor
Springfield Symphony Orchestra (MA)
Symphony Hall, Springfield MA
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2/28/27
Olmos Ensemble February Concert
Brahms Clarinet Quintet
Schumann String Quartet #1
Eric Gratz and Zachary DePue, Violins; Paul Coletti, Viola; Ilya Shterenberg, Clarinet
First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Antonio TX
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March:
3/6/27
New Mexico Philharmonic Popejoy Classics Series
Shostakovich Cello Concerto #1
James Feddeck, Conductor
New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra
Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque NM
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3/15/27
Palm Beach Symphony Masterworks Series
Strauss Don Quixote
Chauncey Patterson, Viola
Gerard Schwarz, Conductor
Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach FL
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3/16/27
Indian River Concert Association Symphonic Series
Strauss Don Quixote
Chauncey Patterson, Viola
Gerard Schwarz, Conductor
Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra
Community Church of Vero Beach, Vero Beach FL
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3/20/27
Plano Symphony Masterworks Series ‘Fiesta’
Beethoven Concerto in C Major ‘Triple’ Op. 56
Gary Levinson, Violin; Baya Kakouberi, Piano
Hector Guzman, Conductor
Plano Symphony Orchestra
St Andrew Methodist Church, Plano TX
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3/27/27
Recital for Blue Candlelight Chamber Series
Foote 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano Op. 1
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
Schumann Adagio and Allegro Op. 70
Bloch Meditation Hebraique
Korngold Much Ado About Nothing Suite (arr. JS)
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Private Residence, Dallas TX
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April:
4/2/27
Recital @ Moody Mansion for Galveston Symphony
Schumann Adagio and Allegro Op. 70
Shostakovich Sonata in D Minor
Locatelli Sonata in D Major (arr. Piatti)
Foote 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano Op. 1
Paganini Variations on Rossini’s Moses in Egypt
Marika Bournaki, Piano
Moody Mansion, Galveston TX
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4/4/27
Galveston Symphony Masterworks Series
Saint-Saens 1st Cello Concerto
Trond Saeverud, Conductor
Galveston Symphony Orchestra
The Grand1894 Opera House, Galveston TX
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4/11/27
Alaria Spring Concert @ Weill Hall
Repertoire TBA
Alaria Chamber Ensemble: Yuri Vodovoz, Violin; Tzuen Lee, Viola; David Oei, Piano
Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York NY
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4/17/27
Greensboro Symphony Masterworks Series
Dvorak Cello Concerto
Christopher Dragon, Conductor
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Tanger Center, Greensboro NC
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4/18/27
Greensboro Symphony Chamber Music Series “Hungarian Influence”
Popper Hungarian Rhapsody
Kodaly Duo for Violin and Cello
Dohnanyi Serenade for String Trio
Marjorie Bagley, Violin; Scott Rawls, Viola; Inara Zandmane, Piano;
Well Spring Theatre, Greensboro NC
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4/26/27
South Florida Public Broadcasting Season Closing Event
Dvorak String Quartet ‘American’
Mendelssohn Octet
Misha Vitenson and Scott Flavin, Violins; Chauncey Patterson, Viola; Quartet of Selected Students from FL Conservatories
South Florida PBS Studios, Boynton Beach FL
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May:
5/1/27
Port Angeles Symphony Masterworks Series
Schumann Cello Concerto
Jonathan Pasternack, Conductor
Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra
Port Angeles High School Auditorium, Port Angeles WA
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5/9/27
Olmos Ensemble Season Finale
Haydn Divertimento in G Major
Brown ‘Island Nocturnes’
Fauré Piano Quartet in C Minor
Eric Gratz, Violin; Matthew Cohen, Viola; Mark Teplitsky, Flute; Anton Nel, Piano
First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Antonio TX
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5/15/27
American Chamber Music Society Season Finale
Mozart String Quintet in D Major
Mendelssohn String Quintet in B-flat Major
Eric Gratz, Violin; Other Musicians TBA
PianoForte Studios, Chicago IL
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5/22/27
String Orchestra of Brooklyn Season Finale
Shostakovich Cello Concerto #1
Eli Spindel, Conductor
String Orchestra of Brooklyn
St Ann Church, Brooklyn NY
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June:
6/6/27
Concerts at Bunker Hill Season Finale
Foote 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano Op. 1
Beethoven Sonata in A Major Op. 69
Steinke “One Foot in the Dark” for Viola, Cello and Piano
Brahms Clarinet Trio (version with viola)
William Frampton, Viola; Marika Bournaki, Piano