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SUMMERFEST 2024

LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY

INSIDE

STORIES

JULY 26–AUGUST 24

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

PIANO

Thomas Adès Inon Barnatan Conrad Tao Gilles Vonsattel Joyce Yang

James Miller*

GUITAR

Sean Shibe*

HARP

Dan Tepfer* — Natural Machines

PERCUSSION

The Paper Cinema* Nicholas Rawling, illustrator and artistic director Chris Reed, musical director

Julie Smith Phillips

CLARINET

Dustin Donahue Sidney Hopson Michael Yeung*

Emi Ferguson* Rose Lombardo Tommaso Lonquich* Anthony McGill Mark Simpson

BASSET HORN

CELLO

BASSOON

CONDUCTOR

Jonathan Cohen* Ludovic Morlot*

Taylor Eiffert* Max Opferkuch*

ORGAN

OBOE

COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE

Claire Brazeau* Nicholas Daniel*

Jay Campbell Sterling Elliott Jonathan Swensen* Paul Watkins Alisa Weilerstein Paul Wiancko Kyril Zlotnikov*

Eleni Katz Leyla Zamora

BASS

TRUMPET

HORN

ENSEMBLES

Brandee Younger Trio* Brandee Younger, harp Rashaan Carter, bass Allan Mednard, drums

FLUTE

Nicole Divall* Yura Lee Teng Li Matthew Lipman Masumi Per Rostad Jonathan Vinocour Andrew Waid*

Jeremy Kurtz-Harris Anthony Manzo

TROMBONE

Ruben Valenzuela

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

Thomas Adès

Abeo Quartet*† Njioma Grevious, Rebecca Benjamin, violins; James Kang, viola; Macintyre Taback, cello

STAGE DIRECTOR

Fellowship Artist Trio/Quartet*†

Annette Jolles*

DANCER

Caleb Teicher*

Jennifer Montone Kaylet Torrez Mike McCoy Tricia Skye Chris Coletti*

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Anna Han, piano; SooBeen Lee, violin; Brian Isaacs, viola; Leland Ko, cello

FILMMAKER-IN-RESIDENCE Tristan Cook

*SummerFest debut

† indicates Fellowship Artist Emi Ferguson

WELCOME TO SUMMERFEST 2023!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 eagerly anticipate sharing these musical stories with you.

See you at the festival!

Inon Barnatan SummerFest Music Director

Inon Barnatan

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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

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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.

We cannot wait to share SummerFest 2024 with you.

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SUMMERFEST SUMMER

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 Augustin Hadelich

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PRELUDE 6:30 PM The JAI

Interview with Inon Barnatan hosted by Leah Rosenthal

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 SCHUBERT

La Valse for Two Pianos Thomas Adès, Inon Barnatan, pianos

Jonathan Swensen

Mark Simpson

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden” Andrew Wan, Tessa Lark, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jonathan Swensen, cello

Teng Li

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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

PRELUDE 2 PM The JAI Lecture

Jay Campbell

Andrew Wan

Tessa Lark

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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

Jennifer Montone

Eleni Katz

PRELUDE 6 PM The JAI

Hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

Jonathan Cohen

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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 Première 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

PRELUDE 6 PM The JAI

Hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

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

Thomas Adès

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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.

PRELUDE 6:30 PM The JAI

Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano

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 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

Alexi Kenney

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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

PRELUDE 6:30 PM The JAI

Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano

Nicole Divall

Tommaso Lonquich

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Joyce Yang

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.

OPEN REHEARSAL Saturday, August 3 2:30 PM

J.S. BACH PAUL LANSKY

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

Michael Yeung

Erin Keefe

PRELUDE 2 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Trio† Sean Shibe

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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

PRELUDE 6 PM

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

Alisa Weilerstein

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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

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

Brandee Younger

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.

“

SYNERGY SERIES

A delight to hear and behold.”

— San Francisco Classical Voice Dan Tepfer

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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

GIBBONS MOUTON CAROLINE SHAW RACHMANINOFF JAKE RUNESTAD

PRELUDE 6:30 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Quartet†

Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150 VOCES8; Stefan Jackiw, SooBeen Lee†, violins; Sterling Elliott, Leland Ko†, cellos; Inon Barnatan, organ O Clap Your Hands Nesciens mater And the swallow Bogoroditse Devo 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

OPEN REHEARSAL Thursday, August 8 1:30 PM VOCES8

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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

Matthew Lipman

Sterling Elliott

PRELUDE 2 PM

Performance by Community Chorus and VOCES8

Stefan Jackiw

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MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Notes on a Scandal Wednesday, August 14 · 7 PM The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

PRELUDE 6 PM The JAI

Lecture by Ara Guzelimian

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

Masumi Per Rostad

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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.

Conrad Tao

SYNERGY SERIES

PRELUDE 6:30 PM The JAI Interview

Caleb Teicher

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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

Lecture by Ara Guzelimian

Simone Porter

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PRELUDE 6:30 PM The JAI

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Instrumental Stories Wednesday, August 21 • 7 PM The Baker-Baum Concert Hall

PRELUDE 6 PM The JAI

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.

Interview

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

OPEN REHEARSAL Tuesday, August 20 4 PM

Anthony McGill

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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†

Yura Lee

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SUMMERFEST SUMMER FINALE: A Song and Dance 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†

James Ehnes

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Deepen your love of the

MUSIC

Learning & Engagement Activities All activities free. Registration opens June 28.

Open Rehearsals

Artist Lounges

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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Alisa Weilerstein

Thomas Adès

Andrew Wan, Stefan Jackiw

Alexi Kenney, Tessa Lark

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Midweek Masterworks

Synergy Initiative

Jul 31 Amadeus Aug 7 Mozart & Pärt Aug 14 Notes on a Scandal Aug 21 Instrumental Stories

Jul 26 A Deal with the Devil Aug 15 Dan Tepfer: Natural Machines Aug 16 Counterpoint II

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!

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Co-produced by Inon Barnatan and Clara Wu Tsai

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.

SYNERGY SERIES

Inon Barnatan

Sterling Elliott, Matthew Lipman, Jonathan Vinocour

Anthony McGill

Blake Pouliot

Concert prices start at $45!

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SummerFest Gala

LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY

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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SEASON SPONSORS 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 Anonymous (2)

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City of San Diego Councilmember, District 1

TERRA LAWSON-REMER San Diego County Supervisor, District 3

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I SUMMER N S I DFEST E 2024 S TO R I JULY 26 to AUGUST 24

28 SUNDAY PRELUDE · 2 PM · The JAI Lecture

29 MONDAY

30 TUESDAY

31 WEDNESDAY

ARTIST LOUNGE with Mark Simpson

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

PASSIONS AND STORMS · 3 PM

The Art of Listening with Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

Hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Amadeus · 7 PM

4 SUNDAY PRELUDE · 2 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Trio†

5 MONDAY

6 TUESDAY

7 WEDNESDAY

ARTIST LOUNGE with SummerFest Artist

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI PRELUDE · 6 PM

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

SUITE · 3 PM

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM

The Last Repair Shop Screening

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Mozart & Pärt · 7 PM

11 SUNDAY PRELUDE · 2 PM

Performance by Community Chorus and VOCES8

12 MONDAY

13 TUESDAY

14 WEDNESDAY

ARTIST LOUNGE with Paul Wiancko

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

Fellowship Artist Spotlight I

IN LOVING MEMORY · 3 PM

PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI Lecture by Ara Guzelimian MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Notes on a Scandal · 7 PM

18 SUNDAY

19 MONDAY

20 TUESDAY

21 WEDNESDAY

ARTIST LOUNGE with Yura Lee

OPEN REHEARSAL · 4 PM

COACHING WORKSHOPS ·10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

Hosted by Leah Rosenthal · 1 PM · The Atkinson Room

Bart​​ók’s Contrasts

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM

Fellowship Artist Spotlight II

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PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI Interview

MIDWEEK MASTERWORKS: Instrumental Stories · 7 PM

All events are in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall unless otherwise noted.

JULY 26 FRIDAY

AUGUST 1 THURSDAY COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI PRELUDE · 6 PM · The JAI

Hosted by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

SYNERGY S E R I E S

IES 25 THURSDAY

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

Interview with Inon Barnatan hosted by Leah Rosenthal

Performance by Abeo Quartet†

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

DANSE MACABRE · 7:30 PM

2 FRIDAY

3 SATURDAY

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

OPEN REHEARSAL · 2:30 PM

BAROQUE FANTASIA · 7:30 PM

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite for Two Pianos Lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano

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

RESILIENCE · 7:30 PM

8 THURSDAY

9 FRIDAY

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI OPEN REHEARSAL · 1:30 PM

SummerFest Gala

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

Performance by Fellowship Artist Quartet†

ENCOUNTER · 2 PM · The JAI

JAZZ @ The JAI WITH DAN TEPFER Natural Machines · 6 PM & 8:30 PM · The JAI

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI

22 THURSDAY COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

California Dreamin’ with Ara Guzelimian Interview

SYNERGY: COUNTERPOINT II · 7:30 PM

SYNERGY S E R I E S

SYNERGY S E R I E S

COACHING WORKSHOPS · 10 AM–12 PM · The JAI

17 SATURDAY PRELUDE · 6:30 PM · The JAI Lecture by Ara Guzelimian

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ · 7:30 PM

24 SATURDAY

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

PRELUDE · 6:30 PM

THE ROAD TO VICTORY · 7:30 PM

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

All dates, times, programs, artists, and venues are subject to change.

Todd R. Schultz President & CEO

23 FRIDAY Performance by Abeo Quartet†

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6 PM

JAZZ @ The JAI WITH BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO 6 PM & 8:30 PM · The JAI

16 FRIDAY

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.

10 SATURDAY

Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke” GRATITUDE · 7:30 PM

15 THURSDAY

27 SATURDAY

Performance by Fellowship Artist Quartet†

Leah Z. Rosenthal Artistic Director

For parking information please visit TheConrad.org

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LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY THE CONRAD PREBYS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7600 FAY AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037

ON SALE NOW

Blake Pouliot

Learn more by visiting TheConrad.org 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