October concerts feature 2026 Coltman Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize Winners Trio Sinfonia and Synchrony Quartet

SARASOTA, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2026) – Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents two 2026 Coltman Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize Winners in October: Trio Sinfonia, October 11 and 12 at the Fischer/Weisenborne Residence; and Synchrony Quartet, October 18 at First Presbyterian Church. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or call (941) 306-1202.

The trademark Soirée series consists of 4:00 p.m. concerts presented in the one-of-a-kind music room of the Fischer/Weisenborne residence. Trio Sinfonia opens the season and this series on October 11 and 12. Grand Prize winner of the Senior Division/String and Piano category of the 2026 Coltman Chamber Music Competition, Trio Sinfonia was born out of the chamber music department at the New England Conservatory. The ensemble unites three passionate musicians who share a deep love for chamber music: Isabella Ling Sun, violin; Ching-Yu Tseng, cello; and Daniel Chen-Wang, piano. Individual prizewinners in numerous international competitions, the members of Trio Sinfonia seek to combine their distinct musical identities to create music that is both unified and artistically vibrant. Their program will be an "all Romantic" affair, featuring Brahms' Trio in B Major and Mendelssohn's Trio in C Minor. Tickets are $75 (includes refreshments following each performance).

The Sunday Best series kicks off October 18, 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with Synchrony Quartet. Grand Prize winner of the Senior Division/Mixed Instrumental category of the 2026 Coltman Chamber Music Competition, Synchrony Quartet is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet dedicated to the performance of contemporary music and to fostering meaningful collaboration between performers, composers, and local communities. Committed to expanding the saxophone quartet repertoire, Synchrony Quartet – Philip Kleutgens, soprano saxophone; Hudson O'Reilly, alto saxophone; Matthew Johnson, tenor saxophone; and Haven Kahn, baritone saxophone – is currently premiering four new works, including one by Chicago-based composer Stacy Garrop. This program includes works by Caroline Shaw, Anton Webern, and Astor Piazzolla. Tickets are $50 for general seating and $70 for VIP seating; all tickets include post-concert reception with the artists.

For more information about Artist Series Concerts and to purchase tickets, visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org or call 941-306-1202.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's 2026-2027 season is supported in part by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, The Exchange, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Morgan Stanley, the Patterson Foundation, RTM Communications, and Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues.

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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
2026-2027 Season at a Glance

Soirée
Featured Emerging Artists
Trio Sinfonia
Isabella Ling Sun, violin; Ching-Yu Tseng, cello; Daniel Chen-Wang, piano
Sun., October 11, 2026 • 4:00 pm • $75
Mon., October 12, 2026 • 4:00 pm • $75
Fischer/Weisenborne Residence, 7459 Cabbage Palm Court, Sarasota, FL 34241

Grand Prize winner of the Senior Division/String and Piano category of the 2026 Coltman Chamber Music Competition, Trio Sinfonia is a piano trio based in Boston. Born out of the chamber music department at the New England Conservatory, the ensemble unites three passionate musicians who share a deep love for chamber music. Individual prizewinners in numerous international competitions, the members of Trio Sinfonia seek to combine their distinct musical identities to create music that is both unified and artistically vibrant. Their program will be an "all Romantic" affair, featuring Brahms' Trio in B Major and Mendelssohn's Trio in C Minor. Soirée series sponsored by Sora Yelin & Josh Yelin in loving memory of Cary F. Yelin.

Sunday Best
Featured Emerging Artists
Synchrony Quartet
Philip Kleutgens, soprano saxophone; Hudson O'Reilly, alto saxophone; Matthew Johnson, tenor saxophone; Haven Kahn, baritone saxophone
Sun., October 18, 2026 • 4:00 pm • $50 & $70
First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

Grand Prize winner of the Senior Division/Mixed Instrumental category of the 2026 Coltman Chamber Music Competition, Synchrony Quartet is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet dedicated to the performance of contemporary music and to fostering meaningful collaboration between performers, composers, and local communities. Committed to expanding the saxophone quartet repertoire, Synchrony Quartet is currently premiering four new works, including one by Chicago-based composer Stacy Garrop. Their program includes works by Caroline Shaw, Anton Webern, and Astor Piazzolla. Concert sponsored by Michael Bowers, Morgan Stanley.

Top Shelf Tuesdays
Ehnes Quartet with special guest Jonathan Vinocour, viola
James Ehnes, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Che-Yen Chen, viola; Edward Arron, cello; Jonathan Vinocour, viola
Tues., November 3, 2026 • 7:30 pm • $50 & $70
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1031 S Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Valet parking available

Superstar violinist James Ehnes' performances are always a must-see for Sarasota music lovers. This time he returns to Artist Series Concerts (ASC) with the Ehnes Quartet, a string "dream team" joined by Jonathan Vinocour, principal viola of the San Francisco Symphony since 2009. Established in 2010 with the Seattle Chamber Music Society, where it maintains an annual residency, the Ehnes Quartet brings together prize-winning artists, each with outstanding solo careers and prestigious academic positions, whose chamber collaboration has received international performance and acclaim. With guest violist Jonathan Vinocour, the program includes Brahms' String Quintets, Op. 88 and Op. 111. Top Shelf Tuesdays series sponsored by Jan & Bill Farber. Concert sponsored by The Exchange, and Kristen Boyd.

Lunch and Listen
Caroline Campbell – Without a Net
Caroline Campbell, violin; Joseph Holt, piano
Thurs., November 12, 2026 • 11:00 am performance followed by lunch • $85
Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236

ASC welcomes back virtuoso violinist Caroline Campbell for a captivating program designed to delight and amaze. Equally at home as a soloist with major American orchestras and by the side of popular artists like Andrea Bocelli, Paul McCartney, and Beyoncé, Campbell is positioned at the forefront of the classical crossover genre. Her program will include dazzling arrangements of The Magic Flute, West Side Story, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Lunch and Listen series sponsored by Jo Ann & Don Burhart and Kandy Kaak. Concert sponsored by Cyndi & Howard Mumm.

Lighter Fare
Biribá Union
Mike Block, cello, vocals; Christylez Bacon, beatbox, guitar, rhymes; Patricia Ligia, electric bass, vocals
Tues., November 17, 2026 • 5:30 pm • $50
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

ASC welcomes back the extraordinary cellist Mike Block, performing this time as part of the uniquely joyful trio Biribá Union. The musicians of Biribá Union met through Silkroad's Global Musician Workshop, initially bonding over their shared love of Brazilian music. Their original compositions draw on the freestyle theatrics of hip-hop and Go-go music, the effortless beauty of Brazilian forró and choro, the earthiness of American roots music, and the improvisational spontaneity of jazz. Artists sponsored by James H. Johnson, Jr., MD PA. Artists and school program sponsored by Miles & Barbara Capron.

Sunday Best
Featured Emerging Artists
94 Strings
Cheryl Losey Feder, harp; Phoebe Powell, harp
Sun., November 22, 2026 • 4:00 pm • $50 & $70
First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

What's better than the 47 strings of a gorgeous concert grand harp? The 94 strings of two of them! Former principal harpist of Sarasota Orchestra, Cheryl Losey Feder is now principal harpist of the Minnesota Orchestra. She will join Phoebe Powell, Sarasota Orchestra's current principal harpist, for a heavenly program of music for the grandest of instruments. Their program will include Debussy's Dances for Harp and Strings; and Caplet's Masque of the Red Death for harp, string quartet, and narrator.

Lighter Fare
PROJECT Trio
Greg Pattillo, flute; Daniel Berkey, saxophone; Peter Seymour, double bass
Tues., December 8, 2026 • 5:30 pm performance followed by dinner • $85
Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293

Back by popular demand following their blockbuster ASC appearance during the 2024-2025 season, PROJECT Trio returns with another of their genre-blending performances unlike anything you've heard before. Featuring a beatboxing flutist whom the New York Times dubbed "the best in the world at what he does," PROJECT Trio's repertoire spans everything from Mozart and Bach to Charlie Parker, Bernstein, Grieg, and The Beatles. They combine classical training with jazz, hip-hop, and rock — performed with the spontaneity of a jazz club and the precision of the concert hall. Concert sponsored by Melissa & Chris in memory of Edith & William Kallir and Betty & Bernie Curtis. Artists and school program sponsored by Miles & Barbara Capron.

Lunch and Listen
Featured Emerging Artists
Lifted in Song
Virginia Mims, soprano; Jake Stamatis, baritone; Jessé Martins, piano
Thurs., December 17, 2026 • 11:00 am performance followed by lunch • $85
Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236

Have your spirits lifted as three of Sarasota Opera's finest perform a program of opera arias, art song, operetta, and holiday favorites. Soprano Virginia Mims has performed leading roles with opera companies across the U.S. and will appear as Violetta in Sarasota Opera's 2027 production of La Traviata. Baritone Jake Stamatis made his role debuts as both Don Alfonso in Così fan tutte and Danilo in The Merry Widow during Sarasota Opera's 2026 season. He will appear as Captain Corcoran in Sarasota Opera's 2027 production of H.M.S. Pinafore. The pair are joined by Sarasota Opera's Jessé Martins on piano. Lunch and Listen series sponsored by Jo Ann & Don Burhart and Kandy Kaak. Concert sponsored by Paul & Sharon Steinwachs.

Special Event
Featured Emerging Artists
Schmaltz & Pepper
Rebekah Wolkstein, violin, vocals; Eric Abramovitz, clarinet; Drew Jurecka, multi-instrumentalist, arranger; Jeremy Ledbetter, piano; Michael Herring, bass
Tues., January 5, 2027 • 7:30 pm • $50 & $70
The Ora, 578 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

Putting a new spin on classic klezmer, Schmaltz & Pepper combines chamber music with jazz and infuses it all with a bit of schmaltz! A uniquely virtuosic and entertaining chamber ensemble, the quintet performs original music inspired by klezmer, Yiddish swing, jazz, and classical music. The groundbreaking ensemble is redefining the traditional boundaries of Yiddish music, blending classical mastery with innovative compositions and soulful arrangements. Join us for this special evening at The Ora presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Concert sponsored by Brian & Marcy Miller, and Mark & Alice Golub. Artists sponsored by Barbara Bankoff & Bob Crandall.

Lunch and Listen
Featured Emerging Artists
Sticks and Strings
Samantha Bennett, violin; George Nickson, percussion
Thurs., January 14, 2027 • 11:00 am performance followed by lunch • $85
Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236

Violinist Samantha Bennett and percussionist George Nickson bring their enthusiasm and experience in contemporary and classical repertoire to an exciting program exploring the connections between old and new. Baroque gestures and centuries-old musical forms meet the colors, textures, and possibilities of newer music in an intimate dialogue between violin and percussion. Drawing on music from Bach and Biber to composers including Nico Muhly, Ellen Reid, and Kevin Day, Sticks and Strings showcases the lyricism, virtuosity, and rhythm dynamism of these two instruments. Lunch and Listen series sponsored by Jo Ann & Don Burhart and Kandy Kaak. Concert sponsored by David Chivas & Ron Rice. Artists sponsored by Molly Dooher & Henry Kahwaty.

Sunday Best
Featured Emerging Artists
Against All Odds
Hyun Jae Lim, violin; Robert Koenig, piano
Sun., January 24, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $50 & $70
First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

Violinist Hyun Jae Lim was well on her way to an impressive solo career. A student at the revered Curtis Institute of Music, she had already been a prizewinner at the 2018 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition. In 2020, an accident left her seriously injured and unable to play the violin for the next four years. In 2024, she was finally able to pick up the instrument again and, through sheer grit and determination, resumed where she left off, winning First Prize in the Seoul International Music Competition (2025) and the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition (2026). For her ASC performance, she will be joined by Grammy-nominated pianist Robert Koenig in an inspiring program that includes works by Beethoven, Franck, Mozart, and Saint-Saëns. Concert sponsored by Peter & Melody Kretzmer.

Special Event
Piano Grand VI
Michelle Cann, piano; Kimberly Cann, piano; Joseph Holt, piano; Thomas Purviance, piano
Sat., January 30, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $50 & $70
Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239

An impressive four grand pianos and four grand pianists will grace the stage as ASC reprises the enormously popular Piano Grand concerts! Begun in 2016, these programs offer a mélange of classical and popular repertoire ranging from Mozart to John Philip Sousa. This concert features the Cann Duo – sisters Kimberly and Michelle Cann – whose performances across the United States have earned rave reviews. Sarasota's own Joseph Holt and Thomas Purviance will join the Canns for the latest edition of this ASC tradition. Join in the fun as the four "keyboard accomplices" bring their own brand of artistry and levity to a program you won't soon forget. Concert sponsored by Harry Leopold & Audrey Robbins, and William & Kiran Kimbell. Artists sponsored by Jim & Sharon Westby in honor of Joseph Holt.

Top Shelf Tuesdays

Ehnes and Lark
James Ehnes, violin; Tessa Lark, violin; Daniel Jordan, violin; Shawn Weil, violin; Stephanie Block, viola; Nathan Frantz, viola; Natalie Helm, cello; John Miller, bass
Tues., February 9, 2027 • 7:30 pm • $60 & $100
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1031 S Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Valet parking available

Two ASC favorites join forces for a not-to-be missed performance. James Ehnes' extraordinary solo career has taken him around the globe performing in recital and with the world's finest orchestras. Kentucky native Tessa Lark is equally at home performing Bach and bluegrass, and her 2025 "Stradgrass" performance was an unforgettable evening. This program includes Ehnes performing the Ysaye Ballade, Lark performing her own "Ysaye Shuffle," Ehnes and Lark performing duos by Bartok and Prokofiev, and a second half where they are joined by friends for a performance of the Bruch Octet for strings. This program would be the talk of the town in any of the world's music capitals … don't miss hearing it in your own backyard! Top Shelf Tuesdays series sponsored by Jan & Bill Farber. Concert sponsored by The Exchange, George & Carolyn Kotlewski, and Paul & Sharon Steinwachs. Artists sponsored by Peter & Melody Kretzmer, and Jeff Sebeika. Artists and school program sponsored by Miles & Barbara Capron.

Lighter Fare
Bach in the Americas
Leticia Moreno, violin; Claudio Constantini, bandoneon; Matan Porta, piano; Uxia Martínez, double bass
Tues., February 16, 2027 • 5:30 pm • $50
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Revel in the beauty of Selby Gardens while exploring a fascinating fusion of Baroque elegance and South American vibrancy. Bach in the Americas premiered in Europe in March 2025, and features powerhouse Spanish violinist Leticia Moreno leading a program focused on the influence that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach has had on centuries of composers in the Americas. Moreno is a regular soloist with major European and American orchestras whom music critics have dubbed "Spain's perfect musical ambassador." Repertoire includes works by J.S. Bach, Villa-Lobos, and Piazzolla. Concert sponsored by Patricia Bourke & Robert Downie.

Lighter Fare
Featured Emerging Artists
Atlys Quartet
Jinty McTavish, violin; Sabrina Tabby, violin; Rita Andrade, viola; Genevieve Tabby, cello
Tues., March 2, 2027 • 5:30 pm performance followed by dinner • $85
Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293

A female-powered string quartet for the 21st century, Atlys Quartet is a classically trained, high energy crossover ensemble that has reimagined what a modern string quartet can be. They have given over 1,000 performances around the globe featuring dynamic programs and innovative arrangements that continually push the boundaries of genre and setting. Their program includes two original works by Chicago-based composer Ari Barack Fisher: The Sonnenberg Suite provides the listener with a musical escape to a whimsical secret garden in the Finger Lakes of upstate NY, and Mahzorim: Jewish Cycles highlights different Jewish holidays in its evocative movements. Concert sponsored by Kristen Boyd.

Lunch and Listen
Higher Ground
Bharat Chandra, clarinet; Martha Conwell Long, flute
Thurs., March 11, 2027 • 11:00 am performance followed by lunch • $85
Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236

Spend a morning exploring the upper strata of the sonic spectrum in a delightful program featuring flute and clarinet. Bharat Chandra, longtime principal clarinet of Sarasota Orchestra, has been dubbed a "rock star" more than once for his extraordinarily expressive playing and witty banter. He will be joined in this program by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra principal flutist Martha Conwell Long. A veteran orchestral flutist, she and Chandra perform every summer as principal musicians of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. Their program will include works by Mason Bates and Libby Larsen. Lunch and Listen series sponsored by Jo Ann & Don Burhart and Kandy Kaak. Artists sponsored by Charles Huisking.

Multigenerational Family Concert
Beethoven, Beats & Beyond
Sun., March 14, 2027
The Bay, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
A free outdoor concert for the whole family to enjoy.

Top Shelf Tuesdays
Take Five
Daniel Jordan, violin; Shawn Weil, violin; Philip Payton, viola; Bjorn Ranheim, cello; Marina Radiushina, piano
Tues., March 23, 2027 • 7:30 pm • $50 & $70
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1031 S Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237

Take the power of a string quartet and "super-size" it with the addition of a grand piano in this program of towering quintets. Daniel Jordan, concertmaster of Sarasota Orchestra and ASC's director of artistic planning, will be joined by the St. Louis Symphony's Shawn Weil and Bjorn Ranheim, American Symphony Orchestra's Philip Payton, and Ukrainian American pianist Marina Radiushina in a program to include piano quintets by Ernst von Dohnányi and Johannes Brahms. This program is a collaboration with the Miami Chamber Music Society. Top Shelf Tuesdays series sponsored by Jan & Bill Farber. Concert sponsored by Paul & Sharon Steinwachs. Artists sponsored by Barbara Bankoff & Bob Crandall.

Soirée
Featured Emerging Artists
Prized Partners
Nathan Meltzer, violin; Evren Ozel, piano
Sun., March 28, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $75
Mon., March 29, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $75
Fischer/Weisenborne Residence, 7459 Cabbage Palm Court, Sarasota, FL 34241

Two extraordinary artists at the beginning of impressive careers join forces for a program of breathtaking music for violin and piano. Violinist Nathan Meltzer was the winner of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild competition and was recently awarded a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. Pianist Evren Ozel was a prizewinner at the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition and the Bronze Medalist at the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2025. Together they will perform sonatas by Beethoven and Fauré, and the Schubert Fantasy in C Major. Soirée series sponsored by Sora Yelin & Josh Yelin in loving memory of Cary F. Yelin. Artists sponsored by Bruce Ensinger & Clark Denham.

Special Event
Featured Emerging Artists
Heartstrings – ArcoStrum and Empire Wild
Strauss Shi, violin, erhu, dizi; TY Zhang, classical guitar, electric guitar; Mitchell Lyon, cello; Ken Kubota, cello
Sun., April 11, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $50
Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243

ArcoStrum and the trailblazing crossover group Empire Wild join forces for Heartstrings, a program that takes the audience on a vibrant multi-cultural and cross-era musical adventure. Don't miss this special event at the Historic Asolo Theater as the group presents a thrilling musical journey that traverses genres, cultures, and eras. From fresh arrangements of Vivaldi, Tango, and Polyphia to traditional Chinese tunes, Japanese melodies, and Scottish fiddling, you've never heard a quartet like this before. Concert sponsored by Jeff & Tacy Telego, The RTM Companies.

Top Shelf Tuesdays
Featured Emerging Artists
La Voix
Liv Redpath, soprano; George Fu, piano
Tues., April 20, 2027 • 7:30 pm • $50 & $70
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1031 S Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237

American soprano Liv Redpath has the opera world taking notice. She has wowed audiences in major opera houses throughout Europe and the United States, including the Bayerische Staatsoper and Santa Fe Opera, and is a frequent soloist with major orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and San Francisco Symphony. She will be joined by pianist George Fu, whose extraordinary musicianship has been recognized with a Gramophone Award (2025), a BBC Music Magazine Award (2024), and a shortlist nomination for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award (2026). Their program will include works by William Walton and Andre Previn, as well as a performance of Gabriel Faure's La Bonne Chanson for soprano, piano and string quintet. Top Shelf Tuesdays series sponsored by Jan & Bill Farber.

Lunch and Listen
Featured Emerging Artists
Sweet & Low
Nate Seman, tuba; Jason Donnelly, euphonium
Thurs., April 29, 2027 • 11:00 am performance followed by lunch • $85
Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236

Luxuriate in the mellow depths of the gentle giant of the orchestra, the tuba. Nate Seman, Sarasota Orchestra's principal tuba, has provided a firm foundation for the orchestra's brass section since 2023. He is joined in this program by Jason Donnelly on euphonium, the tuba's "baby brother." They will explore the wide range of music composed for these grand instruments, including works by Castérède, Vaughan Williams, Vladimir Cosma, and Bizet — spotlighting the incredible beauty and variety of sound their mighty voices can produce. Lunch and Listen series sponsored by Jo Ann & Don Burhart and Kandy Kaak. Artists sponsored by Molly Dooher & Henry Kahwaty.

Sunday Best
Borromeo String Quartet
Nicholas Kitchen, violin; Kristopher Tong, violin; Melissa Reardon, viola; Yeesun Kim, cello
Sun., May 9, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $50 & $70
First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

The award-winning Borromeo String Quartet has been astounding audiences around the globe for over 35 years, having performed at Carnegie Hall, the Philharmonie Berlin, Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw, Seoul Arts Center, and for many years with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Committed to education, they are also the Quartet in Residence at the New England Conservatory. They maintain a reputation as one of the most important ensembles of our time, hailed for "edge-of-the-seat performances" by the Boston Globe, which called it "simply the best." Their ASC program includes works by Bach, Dvořák, and in honor of the 200th anniversary of his passing, Beethoven's String Quartet, Opus 127. Concert sponsored by Michael Bowers, Morgan Stanley.

Soirée
Cello-bration!
Joseph Johnson, cello; Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano; Daniel Jordan, violin
Sun., May 16, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $75
Mon., May 17, 2027 • 4:00 pm • $75
Fischer/Weisenborne Residence, 7459 Cabbage Palm Court, Sarasota, FL 34241

ASC's season concludes with a luxurious program of music for cello and piano. Joseph Johnson, principal cellist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Santa Fe Opera, has been heard throughout the world as a soloist and chamber musician, with festival appearances at the American festivals of Santa Fe, Grand Teton, and Music in the Vineyards, as well as the Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan, and the Virtuosi Festival in Brazil. He will be joined by pianist Chiao-Wen Cheng in a program that includes Prokofiev's Sonata in C Major, Opus 119. Violinist Daniel Jordan joins in the fun with a delightful trio arrangement of music by George Gershwin – closing the concert, and the season, on a jubilant note. Soirée series sponsored by Sora Yelin & Josh Yelin in loving memory of Cary F. Yelin.