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Lang Lang
2025−26 SE A SON
SEPTEMBER
OPENING NIGHT
DANIIL TRIFONOV, piano 2 Performances
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • 7:30 PM Piano Series
ENDEA OWENS & THE COOKOUT*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • 5:30 PM & 8 PM Concerts @ The JAI
OCT0BER
BILL CHARLAP TRIO*
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 5:30 PM & 8 PM Concerts @ The JAI
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE & BRAD MEHLDAU
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 7:30 PM Jazz Series
DMITRY SHISHKIN,* piano
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025 3 PM Discovery Series
NOVEMBER
MARIZA*
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 7:30 PM Global Roots Series · Balboa Theatre
BALLET PRELJOCAJ: GRAVITY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 7 PM Dance Series Civic Theatre
*La Jolla Music Society debut
All events are in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall unless otherwise noted. Artists, concerts, dates, and venues subject to change.
Todd R. Schultz, President & CEO | Leah Rosenthal, Artistic Director
ANDREAS OTTENSAMER* , clarinet; KIAN SOLTANI, cello; ALESSIO BAX*, piano
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 7:30 PM
Revelle Chamber Music Series
DISNEY'S MOANA LIVE-TO-FILM CONCERT*
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 6 PM
The ConRAD Kids Series Balboa Theatre
RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE* , guitar
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • 3 PM
Discovery Series
YULIANNA AVDEEVA* , piano
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 7:30 PM Piano Series
DECEMBER
MIREYA RAMOS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
MOMIX: ALICE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 7:30 PM
Dance Series Civic Theatre
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 • 4–7 PM
THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANADIAN BRASS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 • 7:30 PM
Special Event
PHILIPP SCHUPELIUS* , cello
JULIUS ASAL* , piano
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 • 3 PM
Discovery Series
JANUARY
DOUG SMITH* : WILD WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Speaker Series
COTTON*
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Protostar Innovative Series
SUNNY JAIN’S WILD WILD EAST*
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
5 PM & 7:30 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
LUCAS & ARTHUR JUSSEN, pianos
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Piano Series
COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI* :
SOL INVICTUS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Dance Series Balboa Theatre
FEBRUARY
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ & PEDRITO MARTINEZ
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
5 PM & 7:30 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
JOEL ROSS* GOOD VIBES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
JUAN DIEGO FLÓREZ*, tenor
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Recital Series
AROD QUARTET
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Revelle Chamber Music Series
KALANI PE‘A*
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026 3 PM Global Roots Series
EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE* WITH ARTURO O’FARRILL: SHADOW CITIES
2 Performances
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 3 PM & 7 PM Protostar Innovative Series
KEITH LADZINSKI*: FORCES OF NATURE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 • 7:30 PM Speaker Series
MAO FUJITA, piano
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 7:30 PM Piano Series
MARCH
CHUCHO VALDÉS & ARTURO SANDOVAL LEGACY QUINTET
2 Performances
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 7:30 PM Jazz Series
THE BAD PLUS* WITH CHRIS POTTER AND CRAIG TABORN
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
LE CONSORT: A TRIO SONATA SOIRÉE*
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Revelle Chamber Music Series
AUGUSTIN HADELICH, violin
FRANCESCO PIEMONTESI*, piano
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 8 PM
Recital Series
WINTERFEST GALA
Doodle POP*
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026 • 3 PM
The ConRAD Kids Series
LANG LANG, piano
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026 7:30 PM
Special Event Jacobs Music Center
RAVI SHANKAR ENSEMBLE*
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 • 7 PM
Global Roots Series
APRIL
EMMET COHEN PRESENTS:
COLTRANE 100:
BOTH DIRECTIONS AT ONCE
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Jazz Series: Jazz Mini-Festival
DANISH STRING QUARTET
DANISH NATIONAL GIRLS’ CHOIR*
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026 3 PM
Revelle Chamber Music Series
GAUTIER CAPUÇON, cello
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 7:30 PM
Recital Series
BENNY BENACK III* :
THE MAGIC OF MANHATTAN
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 • 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
CLIBURN GOLD MEDAL WINNER*, piano
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 3 PM
Discovery Series
AARON DIEHL TRIO
MAY
ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO*
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026 7 PM
Global Roots Series
HAYATO SUMINO*, piano
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Protostar Innovative Series
TRACY DRAIN*: COSMIC ADVENTURES
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Speaker Series
SHENEL JOHNS*
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
STELLA CHEN*, violin
GILLES VONSATTEL, piano
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026 3 PM
Discovery Series
MILES AND COLTRANE AT 100
4 Performances
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 • 5:30 PM & 8 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI: Jazz Mini-Festival
TERENCE BLANCHARD & RAVI COLTRANE*
MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE AT 100
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Jazz Series: Jazz Mini-Festival Balboa Theatre
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
ART OF ELAN: DANCING ON TIPTOES
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 • 10 AM & 11:30 AM
The ConRAD Kids Series The JAI
ALEXANDRE KANTOROW*, piano
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Piano Series
DAVID McLAIN*: BLUE ZONES:
UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF LONGEVITY
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Speaker Series
JUNE
JIHYE LEE ORCHESTRA*
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 • 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Concerts @ The JAI
Mariza
Mireya Ramos
Emmet Cohen
R. Schultz, President & CEO
Rosenthal, Artistic Director
DEAR FRIENDS,
It is with great joy that I share La Jolla Music Society’s 57th Winter Season—our seventh in the extraordinary home we’ve built together at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.
Each season is a labor of love. Behind every performance is a dedicated team driven by a shared passion: to bring world-class artistry to our stages and create meaningful experiences for our community. Whether it’s a legendary string quartet in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall or a bold jazz innovator lighting up The JAI, our programming reflects a deep commitment to excellence and a belief in the power of diverse voices and stories.
We open with brilliance—two performances by the incomparable pianist Daniil Trifonov, whose playing has been hailed as both transcendent and visceral. We are also honored to welcome two powerhouse artists in one of our most special recent initiatives, Connect to The Conrad. In this program the world’s most celebrated artists—those who typically perform for thousands—mesmerize audiences in the intimate, acoustically exquisite Baker-Baum Concert Hall.
This year we are delighted to bring you superstar Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez, whose vocal agility and emotional depth captivate audiences worldwide, and five-time GRAMMY® winner Angélique Kidjo, a global icon whose music and message are a force for good.
Our Dance Series brings the spellbinding artistry of France’s Ballet Preljocaj, known for its ingenuity and choreography that stirs both the senses and the soul. And in the Jazz Series, we proudly present a special week-long festival celebrating the centennials of John Coltrane and Miles Davis—featuring Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, Joe Lovano, Emmet Cohen, Melissa Aldana, and more.
Whether you are new to The Conrad or have been with us for years, we hope you feel a sense of belonging. This is more than a concert hall—it is a gathering place for those who believe in the power of the arts to move, inspire, and unite us. Every detail of this season has been thoughtfully curated with that spirit at heart.
Warmly,
LEAH ROSENTHAL Artistic Director
Todd
Leah
PROTOSTAR INNOVATIVE SERIES
THE C on RAD KIDS SERIES
PIANO SERIES Opening Night
DANIIL TRIFONOV
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture for both performances 6:30 PM
HANDEL Suite No. 7 in G Minor, HWV 432
BRAHMS Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24
SCHUMANN Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6
BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann
A spectacular season opener—two performances by one of today’s most celebrated and in-demand musicians, GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov.
“Daniil Trifonov is an astonishing pianist.”
— Los Angeles Times
YULIANNA AVDEEVA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown-Montesano 6:30 PM
LISZT Lugubre gondola No. 2, S.200/2
LISZT Bagatelle sans tonalité S.216a
LISZT Csardas Macabre S.224
LISZT Unstern! Sinistre, S.208
LISZT Legende No. 2 St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots
CHOPIN Three Mazurkas Op. 59
CHOPIN Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
LUCAS AND ARTHUR JUSSEN
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown-Montesano • 6:30 PM
MOZART Sonata in C Major for Piano Four-Hands, K. 521
SCHUMANN Andante and Variations for Two Pianos, Op. 46
JÖRG WIDMANN “Bunte Blätter” for Two Pianos
DEBUSSY Six Epigraphes Antiques
RACHMANINOFF Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, Op. 17
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“A one-woman powerhouse of epic stature”
—
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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“The two Dutchmen are formidable storytellers, who captivate listeners with their spellbinding craft for light-and-shadow effects”
— Der Tagesspiegel
PIANO SERIES
MAO FUJITA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown-Montesano • 6:30 PM
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No.1 in F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1
WAGNER Ein Albumblatt, WWV 94
BERG Twelve Variations on an Original Theme
MENDELSSOHN Variations sérieuses, Op. 54
BRAHMS Piano Sonata No.1 in C Major, Op. 1
WAGNER/LISZT Isoldes Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
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“He is a master of tone colour, awake to all the possibilities of piano” — Gramophone
ALEXANDRE KANTOROW
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture by Kristi Brown-Montesano 6:30 PM
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“Kantorow is perfect”
— Giornale della Musica
J.S. BACH/LISZT Variations on “Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen”
MEDTNER Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5
CHOPIN Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 45
SCRIABIN Piano Sonata No. 10
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111
In 2019 Alexandre Kantorow won the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, as well as the rarely awarded Grand Prix. Only one pianist had done that before: Daniil Trifonov in 2009.
LANG LANG, piano
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026 · 7:30 PM
JACOBS MUSIC CENTER
MOZART Rondo in D Major, K. 485
ALBÉNIZ Selections from Suite española, Op. 47
GRANADOS Goyescas, Op. 11, No. 4 Quejas, o la maja y el ruiseñor
LISZT Années de pèlerinage II, No. 3 Venezia e Napoli: Tarantella
BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique”
BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110
Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today—as a pianist, educator, and philanthropist, he has become one of the world’s most influential and committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century. Equally happy playing for billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing, the 2020 Dubai EXPO Opening Ceremony, the 2024 Reopening of Notre Dame in Paris, or just for a few hundred children in public schools, he is a master of communicating through music.
Only subscribers have access to purchase Lang Lang tickets before the general public on-sale in October 2025.
“The hottest artist on the classical music planet”
— The New York Times
RECITAL SERIES
CONNECT TO THE CONRAD .
JUAN DIEGO FLÓREZ, tenor
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture • 6:30 PM
ROSSINI L’esule
La lontanza
La speranza più soave from Semiramide
DONIZETTI Linda si ritirò from Linda di Chamounix
Innosservato penetrava... Angelo casto e bel from Il Duca d’Alba
VERDI Questa o quella from Rigoletto
Je veux encore entendre from Jérusalem
GOUNOD Ah, lève-toi soleil from Roméo et Juliette
PUCCINI Foglio d’album
Torna ai felici dì from Le Villi And more!
OperaWire says “Juan Diego Flórez is one of the greatest tenors in the world. Of that there can be no doubt.” The reigning “King of the High Cs” brings us a program filled with operatic gems including songs by Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Gounod, and Puccini, showcasing why he’s one of the most in-demand tenors singing today.
Juan Diego Flórez is presented as part of the Connect to The Conrad program, which offers a rare opportunity to experience the world’s most celebrated artists—those who typically perform for thousands—in the intimate, acoustically exquisite setting of The Baker-Baum Concert Hall.
RECITAL SERIES
Winterfest Gala
AUGUSTIN HADELICH, violin
FRANCESCO PIEMONTESI, piano
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 • 8 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
DE GRIGNY Recit du Chant (arr. Piemontesi)
DEBUSSY Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor
RAMEAU La Boucon (arr. Piemontesi)
POULENC Violin Sonata, FP119
KURTÁG Tre Pezzi, Op. 14e
FRANCK Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano
GAUTIER CAPUÇON, cello JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture 6:30 PM
DEBUSSY Cello Sonata, L. 135
BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38
SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke, Op. 73
La Jolla Music Society’s annual WinterFest Gala featured program, more information on page 39. Only available with a Recital Series Package or WinterFest Gala Tickets. Single concert tickets will go on sale at a later date.
SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40
REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
ANDREAS OTTENSAMER, clarinet ; KIAN SOLTANI, cello ; ALESSIO BAX, piano
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture • 6:30 PM
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11 “Gassenhauer”
SCHUBERT Sonata in A minor, D. 821 “Arpeggione”
MENDELSSOHN Selections from Song Without Words
BRAHMS Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114
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“[Ottensamer] must surely be one of the most charismatic male artists in the world.”
— Limelight
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“[Soltani] is a remarkable cellist, with a piercingly beautiful tone and utterly pure intonation.”
— The Times
AROD QUARTET
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture 6:30 PM
HAYDN String Quartet in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5
BEETHOVEN String Quartet in G major, Op. 18, No. 2
DVOŘÁK String Quartet in F major, Op. 96, “American”
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Bax is “perhaps the most elegant of today’s young pianists”
— The New Yorker
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“Imaginatively coloured, uncommonly wide in dynamic range, the Arod’s playing combines clarity of detail with a thrilling, desperate abandon.”
— Gramophone
REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
LE CONSORT: A Trio Sonata Soirée
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture · 6:30 PM
Le Consort invites you to the baroque era, in this whirlwind program which spotlights examples by famous composers such as Bach and Telemann, alongside some unjustly neglected Baroque masters, illustrating the immense expressive range and creativity of this repertoire.
Featuring these works, and more.
TELEMANN Sonata in D Major for Cello and Basso Continuo
BIBER Passacaglia for Solo Violin
J.S. BACH Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039
ALBINONI Sonata Prima, Op. 1
GEMINIANI La Follia
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“Artistry characterized by fluid, flawless technique, daring ideas, and sensitivity”
— Stage and Cinema
DANISH STRING QUARTET DANISH NATIONAL GIRLS’ CHOIR
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Lecture 2 PM
CO-COMMISSION WITH CARNEGIE HALL
Combining a string quartet and girls’ choir, two daring ensembles give visceral power to a millennium of women-centered music. This spellbinding concert includes the Allemande from Caroline Shaw’s Pulitzer Prize–winning Partita for 8 Voices; the US première of David Lang’s in wildness, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall; as well as repertoire from Lotta Wennäkoski, Shubert, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Rune Sørensen, Astrid Sonne, and Nielsen.
“This is one of the best quartets before the public today.”
— The Washington Post
DISCOVERY SERIES
DMITRY SHISHKIN, piano
2018 WINNER OF THE GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude 2 PM
J.S. BACH Chorale Prelude BWV 639
FRANCK Prelude, Fugue and Variations
TCHAIKOVSKY Dumka, Op. 59
TCHAIKOVSKY Scherzo à La Russe
SCRIABIN Sonata-Fantasie No. 2
RACHMANINOFF Preludes Op. 23, Nos. 1, 3 & 5
RACHMANINOFF Preludes Op. 32, Nos. 5, 8, 10 & 12
PROKOFIEV Piano Sonata No. 2
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“Dmitry is a flamboyant pianist, of great musical honesty and rigor.”
— Tribune de Genève
RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE, guitar
2018 WINNER OF GUITAR FOUNDATION OF AMERICA COMPETITION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude 2 PM
LATIN PASSIONS
From Spain to Argentina, Italy to Brazil, Raphaël Feuillâtre navigates between Scarlatti, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Albéniz and the lesser known but equally exciting Tarrega and Llobet, demonstrating total mastery of his instrument and a fantastic expressivity.
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“One of the most
exciting
classical guitarists of his generation”
— Guitar Salon International
DISCOVERY SERIES
CLIBURN GOLD MEDAL WINNER
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL | Musical Prelude • 2 PM Artist and repertoire to be announced after the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in early June 2025.
Experience the thrill of witnessing a rising star in this exclusive concert featuring the yet-to-be-announced gold medalist of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Be among the first to hear the artistry that follows in the footsteps of legendary past winners like Radu Lupu, Vladimir Viardo, Alexei Sultanov, Olga Kern, Nobuyuki Tsujii, and Yunchan Lim.
PHILIPP SCHUPELIUS, cello
2023 WINNER OF THE GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION
JULIUS ASAL, piano
2006 FIRST PRIZE AT MENDELSSOHN COMPETITION AT AGE 9
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL | Musical Prelude • 2 PM
GERSHWIN Three Preludes
SCHNITTKE Six Preludes for Piano
GERSHWIN The Man I Love
SCHNITTKE Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1
RACHMANINOFF Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 19
STELLA CHEN, violin
WINNER OF THE 2019 QUEEN ELIZABETH INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION
GILLES VONSATTEL, piano
RECIPIENT OF AN AVERY FISHER CAREER GRANT
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Musical Prelude • 2 PM
SCHUBERT Violin Sonata in A Major, D. 574 “Grand Duo”
STRAVINSKY Divertimento for Violin and Piano
CRAWFORD SEEGER Sonata for Violin and Piano
STRAUSS Violin Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18
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“Schupelius continues to distinguish himself as an outstanding talent, with technical skill, artistic vision and exceptional projects.”
— Online Merker
DANCE SERIES
BALLET PRELJOCAJ GRAVITY
Angelin Preljocaj, choreographer
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 · 7 PM
CIVIC THEATRE
Prelude Interview 6 PM
Twelve dancers move with a contagious enthusiasm that liberates bodies, relieves them of their weight, and frees them from all constraints... until the final apotheosis of Ravel’s Bolero in this hypnotising performance.
A leading figure on the contemporary scene, Angelin Preljocaj has choreographed close to 60 pieces and was recently elected to l’Académie des Beaux-Arts.
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“A striking,
startling
show with many layers of meaning” — Dance magazine
MOMIX ALICE
Moses Pendleton, artistic director
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 · 7:30 PM
CIVIC THEATRE
Prelude Interview hosted by Molly Puryear • 6:30 PM
Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with ALICE, inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, Pendleton’s dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes, and other dancers. Embark on a journey that is magical, mysterious, fun, eccentric, and much more. As Alice falls down the rabbit hole and experiences every kind of transformation, so will you.
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“ALICE is as close to perfection as anything I could imagine in my wildest dreams” — BroadwayWorld
DANCE SERIES
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI
SOL INVICTUS
Hervé Koubi, artistic director
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
7:30 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude Interview
hosted by Molly Puryear 6:30 PM
In Sol Invictus, Compagnie Hervé Koubi combines contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography. Luminous, generous, and universal, Sol Invictus is Koubi’s declaration of love to dance, to its past, its present, its future.
Drawing creative strength from Koubi’s Algerian roots and Mediterranean culture, Compagnie Hervé Koubi is a powerhouse player on the international touring circuit.
“The dancers of Compagnie Hervé Koubi could be mistaken for gods.”
— The New Yorker
SPECIAL HOLIDAY E VEN T
THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANADIAN BRASS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Experience the magic of the holidays with the internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass!
Prepare to be dazzled by their virtuosic musicianship and heartwarming arrangements of your favorite festive tunes including “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Christmastime is Here.”
From spirited fanfares to soulful melodies, their signature brilliance and joyous stage presence will fill your heart with holiday cheer.
Only subscribers have access to purchase Canadian Brass tickets before the general public on-sale in July 2025.
“Nothing proclaims celebration and festivity like the sound of brass instruments. And if those instruments are played by Canadian Brass, there is even greater cause for celebration”
—Toronto Star
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 · 4–7 PM
THE WU TSAI QRT.YRD
Get into the holiday spirit as The Conrad is transformed into a winter wonderland complete with a holiday market, festive concessions, and activities for kids in this free event.
A paid ticket is required to attend The Holidays with Canadian Brass Concert.
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE & BRAD MEHLDAU
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes 6:30 PM
Two of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Hailed “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine, Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years.”
“The most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years”
— The New York Times
“The leading upright bassist of his generation”
— DownBeat
CHUCHO VALDÉS
ARTURO SANDOVAL LEGACY QUINTET
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes for both performances 6:30 PM
The legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés is a towering figure in Afro-Cuban jazz, celebrated for his virtuosity, innovative compositions, and his pivotal role as the founder of the iconic group Irakere. He joins forces with legendary Cuban-American trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, a dazzling virtuoso known for his breathtaking technique, fiery improvisations, and his ability to seamlessly blend Latin rhythms with jazz traditions. “
JAZZ SERIES
Miles Davis & John Coltrane: A Centennial Celebration
JAZZ MINI-FESTIVAL · APRIL 6–11, 2026
In honor of the 100th birthdays of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, The Conrad presents a weeklong jazz festival that brings their revolutionary artistry into the present moment. From intimate sets in The JAI to a landmark performance at San Diego’s historic Balboa Theatre, this festival gathers some of today’s most visionary musicians to pay tribute to two legends whose music transformed the world. The Conrad will become a hub for discovery and dialogue, with free QRT.yrd concerts, lectures, and panel discussions exploring the profound legacy of Davis and Coltrane. Dive deep into their music, their messages, and the ways their innovations continue to shape the sound of today.
This is more than a tribute. It’s a living celebration of two artists whose work changed the course of music—and a glimpse into the future they inspired.
JAZZ MINI-FESTIVAL : EMMET COHEN PRESENTS: MILES AND COLTRANE AT 100
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
THE JAI
“Cohen is a young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, assured, swaggering swing feel, and debonair flow.”
PIANO-LED ENSEMBLE, DAVIS/COLTRANE CELEBRATION.
—The New York Times
JAZZ MINI-FEST I VA L
TERENCE BLANCHARD & RAVI COLTRANE
MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE AT 100
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes • 6:30 PM
In a once-in-a-generation collaboration, saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane and trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will perform the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in a very limited number of live appearances. The tour is as much about the current legacy of jazz and its future over the next 100 years as it is a tribute to the past century of this art form, with reimagined tunes by both Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
JAZZ MINI-FEST I VA L COLTRANE 100: BOTH DIRECTIONS AT ONCE
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes 6:30 PM
Joe Lovano, saxophone
Melissa Aldana, saxophone
Ndudzo Makhathini, piano
Matthew Garrison, bass
Jeff “Tain” Watts, drums
Marking the centennial of iconic saxophonist John Coltrane’s birth, an all-star lineup pays tribute to the inspirational artist, whose creativity and spirituality has influenced generations of musicians. The Coltrane 100 band offers modern interpretations of classic Coltrane repertoire, plus originals inspired by his legacy.
GLOBAL ROOT S SERIES
MARIZA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 · 7:30 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Prelude by Meghan Hynson 6:30 PM
The world’s foremost fado singer, Mariza is heiress to the state of mind of the Portuguese people. She has risen to world heritage status, made the world her stage, and seduced the most demanding audiences. With over 30 platinum albums and numerous national and international awards, Mariza is one of the most complete and respected artists in the world.
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“Mariza is a dazzling, captivating force to behold”
— The Telegraph
KALANI PE‘A
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude by Meghan Hynson • 2 PM
Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Kalani Pe‘a is a singer of power, sensitivity, and charisma. He is one of the most exceptional talents in a new generation of Hawaiian musicians and the only Hawaiian artist to win a GRAMMY® Award for Best Regional Roots album. Pe‘a is the first Hawaiian artist to be presented by Lincoln Center’s American Songbook.
“Gifted with a gorgeous voice and a flair for composing resonant Hawaiian songs, [he’s] a major, innovative figure in contemporary Hawaiian music”
—Maui News
GLOBAL ROOT S
RAVI SHANKAR ENSEMBLE
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 · 7 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude by Meghan Hynson • 6 PM
Shubhendra Rao, sitar and ensemble leader
Ayush Mohan, sarod
Ravichandra Kulur, flute
Padma Shankar, violin and vocals
Anubrata Chatterjee, tabla
B.C. Manjunath, mridamgam
Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of world class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the uniquely legendary musician Ravi Shankar. In its debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar’s soul-stirring music.
CONNECT
TO THE CONRAD .
ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026 · 7 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Prelude by Meghan Hynson 6 PM
Five-time GRAMMY® Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music
today, a creative force with sixteen albums to her name. Named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world,
Kidjo cross-pollinates the West African traditions of her childhood with American R&B, funk, and jazz as well as influences from Europe and Latin America.
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“Africa’s premier diva”
— TIME Magazine
Connect to The Conrad brings the world’s most celebrated artists to the intimate, acoustically exquisite setting of The BakerBaum Concert Hall.
PROTOSTAR INNOVATIV E SERIES
EDUCATION AMBASSADOR-IN-RESIDENC E
COTTON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Music by Damien Geter • J’Nai Bridges, soprano • Justin Austin, baritone • Laura Ward, piano
CO-PRODUCTION with SAN DIEGO OPERA
A spellbinding multimedia song-cycle bringing together the extraordinary cotton photography of John Dowell with newly commissioned poems by renowned poets, including Nikki Giovanni, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Alora Young. Brilliantly set to music by composer Damien Geter, for mezzo-soprano, baritone, and piano, the song cycle unfolds against the backdrop of enormous, constantly evolving images projected throughout this mesmerizing song experience. This profound journey, deep into the world of cotton, balances tragic history with resilience, hope, and high art.
COTTON was inspired by the cotton photography of John Dowell. COTTON was conceived and the poetry and music were commissioned by Lyric Fest (Philadelphia).
PROTOSTAR INNOVATIV E SERIES
EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE WITH ARTURO O’FARRILL: SHADOW CITIES
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 · 3 PM & 7 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Bringing together Ephrat Asherie Dance’s exhilarating choreography that remixes and reconnects various street and club dance styles with O’Farrill’s trademark Latin jazz sound, Shadow Cities explores what it means to be, and to feel, in-between.
Co-commissioned by La Jolla Music Society and ProtoStar Foundation
“Asherie and her company are a sight anywhere they perform.”
—The Boston Globe
HAYATO SUMINO, piano
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Hayato Sumino has performed with leading orchestras worldwide and shares his unique style on his YouTube channel which boasts over 1.3 million subscribers. In this multiple keyboard recital, Sumino will exhibit his brilliant melding of classical technique with improvisational skills, bringing a fresh and innovative approach to piano music.
“With his visionary artistry and technical wizardry, Sumino is redefining what it means to be a modern pianist.”
—Interlude
SPEAKER SERIES
DOUG SMITH WILD WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Yellowstone National Park contains many stories, including one of the best case studies in wildlife conservation. Wildlife biologist and National Geographic Explorer Doug Smith led the project that reintroduced gray wolves in the 1990s. We join him on assignment in the park to see how the landscape has changed since the wolves arrived, including never-before-seen photos and videos of the quest to bring back this apex predator.
KEITH LADZINSKI FORCES OF NATURE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
By capturing the beauty and vulnerability of our natural world through his lens, avid adventurer, wildlife photographer, and storm chaser Keith Ladzinski reminds us all of the profound interconnectedness between humans and the natural environment.
Whether dangling from ropes thousands of feet up to document first ascents in interior Antarctica, storm chasing in Tornado Alley, scaling ancient giant Redwoods, or diving with wild alligators in the Florida Everglades, Ladzinski goes to the extreme to capture the moment and share it with us. Journey to the farthest reaches of our planet in this sweeping look at nature and man.
DAVID M c LAIN BLUE ZONES: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF LONGEVITY
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Join photographer David McLain on a journey to a life well-lived as he uncovers the secrets of the Blue Zones—where people around the planet regularly live vibrant and healthy lives beyond 100. David has spent 15 years working alongside author Dan Buettner to study the habits and rituals of centenarians in five geographic locations: Loma Linda, California; the Nicoya peninsula of Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan. Now, through personal anecdotes and scientific research, David shares how adopting practices they share—an ocean apart—can add eight to 10 quality years to our own lives.
SPEAKER SERIES
TRACY DRAIN COSMIC ADVENTURES
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
7:30 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
Discover the marvels of our cosmic backyard through the eyes of the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore it. Aerospace engineer and National Geographic Explorer Tracy Drain works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop, test, and operate the complex machines that uncover some of the countless mysteries within (and way beyond!) our solar system. Among her projects: rovers on Mars, a mission to Jupiter, and a hunt for exoplanets that reshaped our entire understanding of the galaxy.
THE C onR A D KIDS SERIES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 · 6 PM
BALBOA THEATRE
Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide present Disney’s MOANA Live-To-Film Concert North American tour,
featuring a full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and vocalists, celebrating the music and songs from this award-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios animated classic.
Doodle POP
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026 · 3 PM
THE BAKER-BAUM CONCERT HALL
A mischievous duo starts to doodle… and ends up creating a whole imaginative world! What will happen as we follow their vivid drawings into this beautiful watery world? From BRUSH Theatre in South Korea, this touching and playful non-verbal show uses live musicians who perform the accompanying score and sound effects, stunning interactive animation projections and live whiteboard drawings, and an abundance of theatrical imagination.
“inventive and thrilling and completely fantastical … as awe-inspiring for the adults as it is for children.”
—Exeunt Magazine
DANCING ON TIPTOES
A Musical Exploration of Melody, Movement, and Mood
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
10 AM & 11:30 AM
THE JAI
CO-PRODUCTION WITH ART OF ELAN, RESIDENT COMPANY @ THE CONRAD
For this exciting US première, Art of Elan affiliate artists bring to life selected works from Collective Wisdom, an album that explores how music might help people during hard times.
Originally recorded by the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s ACO Collective and developed in partnership with the Hush Foundation, the album includes works by Australian composers who completed residencies and workshops in adolescent health units. The resulting music is uplifting and inspiring, and draws from many voices and life experiences.
CONCERTS @ T HE JAI
ENDEA OWENS & THE
COOKOUT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
5:30 PM & 8 PM
BASS-LED ENSEMBLE .
“A joyful, head-bobbing set of masterful jazz”
— NPR
MIREYA RAMOS
BILL CHARLAP TRIO
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
5:30 PM & 8 PM
STRAIGHT-AHEAD PIANO TRIO STANDARDS .
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
5:30 PM & 8 PM
MEXICAN TRADITIONAL VOCALS .
“One of the best trios ever”
—The Guardian
SUNNY JAIN’S
WILD WILD EAST
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
5 PM & 7:30 PM
GLOBAL INDIAN AND JAZZ FUSION, . PERCUSSION-LED .
“Artist Mireya Ramos takes mariachi music to another level”
— Telemundo NYC
“Bollywood meets New Orleans, new age, rock… furiously propulsive”
—The Guardian
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ & PEDRITO MARTINEZ
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
5 PM & 7:30 PM
CUBAN JAZZ DUO, .
PERCUSSION AND PIANO .
JOEL ROSS ‘GOOD VIBES’
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
VIBRAPHONE-LED ENSEMBLE .
“Ross’ playing erupts through the layers of lush arrangements like consistent currents of electricity, high-powered and full of luminous energy”
—DownBeat “ it’s a joy to hear their visions combine” — NPR
THE BAD PLUS WITH CHRIS POTTER AND CRAIG TABORN
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 • 5:30 PM & 8 PM
LEGENDARY JAZZ ENSEMBLE .
“The aggression of a rock band, the spontaneousness of a free jazz ensemble, and the catchiness of an alternative indie group”
—Sound of Boston
CONCERTS @ T HE JAI
EMMET COHEN PRESENTS: MILES AND COLTRANE AT 100
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
See also P. 22
BENNY BENACK III: THE MAGIC OF MANHATTAN
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
TRUMPET-LED ENSEMBLE
“A talent far too large to be contained”
—All About Jazz
AARON DIEHL TRIO
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
PIANO-LED TRIO .
“An embodiment of jazz historicism at its most earnest and refined”
— The New York Times
JAZZ @ THE JAI GUEST CURATOR
KAMAU KENYATTA
Curator Kamau Kenyatta is a GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, arranger, and educator whose career includes collaborations with jazz greats Hubert Laws and Donald Byrd. As Jazz @ THE JAI Guest Curator, Kenyatta introduces two outstanding artists to The JAI for memorable evenings you won’t want to miss!
JAZZ @ THE JAI GUEST CURATOR
SHENEL JOHNS
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
JAZZ SINGER, STANDARDS .
“History in the making”
—The Boston Globe
JIHYE LEE ORCHESTRA
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
5:30 PM & 8 PM
LARGE ENSEMBLE, BANDLEADER .
“One of the freshest and most distinctive composers on the New York scene.”
—Jazz Times
AT THE CONRAD
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LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY WINTERFEST Gala
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, superb wines, and exceptional music! La Jolla Music Society’s annual WinterFest Gala supports our acclaimed Learning & Engagement programs.
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