University Calendar

Anne-Sophie Mutter, violinist / Lambert Orkis, pianist

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/anne-sophie-mutter/

One of the most acclaimed violin virtuosos of our time and an artist who is known for her tireless exploration of her instrument, Anne-Sophie Mutter presents a program that will entertain and inspire. Invited to play with the Berlin Philharmonic by the legendary Herbert von Karajan at the age of 13, she has become a great champion for the violin and for new music. She is a performer who seeks perfection and continues to explore repertoire more than 30 years after her debut at the Lucerne Festival in 1976.  She will be partnering with pianist Lambert Orkis to present a concert of great variety and musical interest.

China National Symphony Orchestra

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/china-national-symphony/

Shao, En - music director and conductor
Chuanyuan, Li - violin

Xia Guan: First Movement of Earth Requiem
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben

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Originally founded as the Central Philharmonic Orchestra of China in 1956, the China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) is one of the most outstanding professional symphony orchestras in China. Consummate artistry, dedication, professionalism and individual craftsmanship are the trademarks that have maintained the CNSO at a consistently high level of performance for more than 50 years.  The concert includes two beautiful post-romantic compositions by Richard Strauss and Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

Vadim Repin, violin

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/vadim-repin/

Vadim Repin, violin

Andrei Korobeinikov, piano

Leos Janacek: Sonata for Violin and Piano

Johannes Brahms: Sonata No. 3 in D minor, op. 108
Edvard Grieg: Sonata for Violin and Piano No 2 in G major op 13
Maurice Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Major

After seeing a concert featuring Vadim Repin, the late virtuoso performer and conductor Yehudi Menuhin commented that he was simply the best and most perfect violinist that I have ever had the chance to hear. A child prodigy who began playing violin at the age of 5, Repin has achieved a level of artistry that has won him international respect and acclaim. Join us for an evening that promises to soar with Repins artistry.

Lafayette String Quartet with Francois Chouchan, Pianist

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.TheMusicGuild.org

Program:
Mozart String Quartet in E Flat Major, K. 428
Mendelssohn-Hensel: String Quartet in E Flat Major
Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34

http://www.lafayettestringquartet.ca
http://www.francoischouchan.com/