Virtuoso Series – World-Renowned Masters

Intimate recital concerts by the established concert artists of our day and the stars of the future. Past performers have included violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Murray Perahia, and the Vienna Boys Choir.

Manuel Barrueco, classical guitar

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Internationally lauded as one of the most important guitarists of our time, Manuel Barrueco demonstrates extraordinary skill, magnified by palpable passion for his art. The Cuban-born virtuoso’s commitment to contemporary music and expansion of classical guitar repertoire has led to collaborations with some of the most distinguished composers and orchestras worldwide.

“A major artist with remarkable musicianship and a world of technique … simply and consistently – awesome.” – Los Angeles Times

Michel Camilo, jazz piano

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Since composing his first song at age five and becoming a member of the Dominican Republic’s National Symphony Orchestra at age 16, pianist and composer Michel Camilo has risen to the top of the charts with every performance and each new CD release. Combining his classical training from The Juilliard School with his own Latin-jazz roots, the Grammy Award-winning artist creates an entirely new sound that leaves audiences enraptured.

“A force to be reckoned with … among the best.” – The Boston Globe

Emanuel Ax, piano

Friday, December 4, 2009

With multiple Grammy Awards, a longstanding partnership with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and ongoing engagements

with the world’s top orchestras, pianist Emanuel Ax is celebrated worldwide as a master musician. The coveted Avery Fisher Prize winner’s solo concerts and recordings feature world-class performances of works by Chopin and Haydn as well as premiers of new music by 20th century composers.

“Ax has a monster technique.” – Los Angeles Times

Cho-Liang Lin, violin

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Over the past 27 years, violinist Cho-Liang Lin’s impressive musical career has spanned the globe while garnering immense critical acclaim. From appearances with virtually every major orchestra in the world, this Juilliard faculty member and masterful musician has become renowned for his soulful expression of emotion in both classical and modern music.

“One of the supreme violinists of our time.” – Strings magazine