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In honor of the centenary of the birth of György Ligeti, one of the most famous contemporary European composers, his son Lukas Ligeti composed his 4th string quartet, “Neostasis”, which he dedicated to the Aris Quartet. The world premiere took place in Stuttgart, Germany, in 2023, and the composition is receiving its U.S. premiere at Kohl Mansion this Sunday, March 16, 2025. The program also includes works by Felix Mendelssohn, Erwin Schulhoff, and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel.
Come early for a masterclass with Young Chamber Musicians at 5 pm and pre-concert talk by Christopher Costanza at 6 pm. Stay after the concert for a complimentary glass of wine with the musicians.
Full program details & tickets click here.
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Program: Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 12; Erwin Schulhoff: Five Pieces for String Quartet; Lukas Ligeti: String Quartet No. 4, “Neostasis”; dedicated to the Aris Quartet (U.S. premiere); Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel: String Quartet in E-flat Major, H. 277
Photo: Sophie Wolter
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Please enjoy two very different excerpts from this Sunday's repertoire,
performed here by the the Aris Quartet. Click here and here
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Coming up on the Music at Kohl Stage
April 13, May 4
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Music by: Felix Mendelssohn -
Lera Auerbach - Benjamin Britten
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Ariel Quartet
Sunday, April 13, 7 pm
Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances, the Ariel Quartet has garnered critical praise worldwide for twenty-five years. Formed in Israel, the quartet now serves as Faculty Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music.
Full program details and tickets here.
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Music by: Joseph Haydn -
Kian Ravaei - Johannes Brahms
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Alexander String Quartet with pianist Jeffrey LaDeur
Sunday, May 4, 7 pm
The Alexander String Quartet stands among the world's premier ensembles, having performed in the major music capitals of five continents. A vital artistic presence it its home base of San Francisco, the quartet retires at the close of this season, capping a brilliant 45-year career. Pianist Jeffrey LaDeur makes his Music at Kohl debut.
Full program details and tickets here.
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All mainstage concerts are held at the historic Kohl Mansion located at 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA. Parking is complimentary and plentiful. The Kohl Mansion is wheelchair accessible. Tickets and information: www.musicatkohl.org or call 650.762.1130
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Music at Kohl in the Community | |
For our San Francisco Friends:
The Aris Quartet
in a preview concert featuring selections by Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Erwin Schulhoff, and more.
At the Mechanics' Institute Library, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
This Friday, March 14 at 7:00 pm
Tickets and information: click here.
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Join our friends at @NCTCSF for a whimsical journey of love and healing in the San Francisco Premiere of Colman Domingo’s Wild with Happy! When the process of grieving his mother involves an overly enthusiastic funeral director and a demanding Aunt Glo, there’s nowhere for Gil to turn but a wild grab-an-urn-and-go road trip to find his fairytale ending. From the mind of Colman Domingo comes a wondrous dramedy about the sometimes bizarre and often inexplicable bonds of family. Wild with Happy embraces joy, revelation, love, and humor with a touch of magic. Playing Mar 7 - Apr 6, 2025.For more information and to buy tickets, click here!
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Steinway Society - Bay Area
Experience the brilliance of pianist Zlata Chochieva as she returns to the Bay Area for an unforgettable recital with Steinway Society - The Bay Area on March 29, 2025. Praised for her "huge emotional scope and intense drama" (The Guardian), Chochieva captivates audiences with her breathtaking artistry and technical mastery. With a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut on the horizon, this is a rare chance to hear her live in an intimate setting. For more information and to buy tickets, click here!
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Peninsula Ballet Theatre, the Bay Area’s second oldest professional ballet company, announced its upcoming spring repertory program, showcasing an exciting blend of classical elegance and contemporary innovation. This season's performance highlights include a reimagined one-act version of the legendary classical ballet Don Quixote, featuring choreography by Artistic Director Gregory Amato and Ballet Mistress Nina Amato after Marius Petipa, set to Ludwig Minkus' iconic score. The program will also include three world premieres of contemporary ballets. Woodside Performing Arts Center, Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. For more information and to buy tickets, click here!
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