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The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is one of the few places in San
Diego where you can enjoy chamber music as it was intended - in an intimate
venue. The Athenaeum's Chamber Concert Series began in 1990 and was renamed
the Barbara and William Karatz Chamber Concert Series in 2003. Held in
the library’s 160-seat Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room, the six-concert
annual series features internationally recognized classical musicians
and ensembles, each followed by a private reception with the artists.
20th Anniversary Season, 2009-2010
Series: $198 members/$228 nonmembers
Tickets for Christian Tetzlaff, Borromeo String Quartet, and Brazilian
Guitar Quartet are $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers. All other concerts
are $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers.
Call (858) 454-5872 to reserve.
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is proud to present its 20th anniversary season of chamber concerts. Enjoy chamber music as it was intended—in a warm, intimate setting, where you are treated as a guest in our historic home.
Christian Tetzlaff, violin
October 27, 2009
Christian Tetzlaff is internationally recognized as one of the most important violinists of his generation. His musical integrity, technical assurance and intelligent, compelling interpretations have set the standards to which violin performances are measured.
Borromeo String Quartet
November 19
Since their explosive debut in 1989, the critically acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet have become one of the most sought-after string quartets in the world, performing over 100 concerts of classical and contemporary literature and winning the 2007 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
Brazilian Guitar Quartet
January 28
Praised by the Washington Post for their “seductive beauty,” the Brazilian Guitar Quartet is one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles. Their unique combination of regular six-string and extended-range, eight-string guitars, allows for the exploration of an original and unusual repertoire.
Victor Stanislavsky, piano
February 7
Israeli pianist Victor Stanislavsky is quickly gaining a glowing reputation as a soloist and chamber musician. As one of 30 chosen to participate in the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, his performance of Scarlatti Sonata in D major, K. 414 was streamed live to the world.
Please note change from December 12 date with Eugene Ugorski.
Poulenc Trio
February 24
The Poulenc Trio brings together three uniquely gifted virtuosos, oboist Vladimir Lande, bassoonist Bryan Young, and pianist Irina Kaplan Lande. Combining brilliant 21st-century vibrancy with the best of European instrumental tradition, the trio’s performances leap beyond the ordinary concert experience.
Tao Lin, piano
March 18
A student of Leon Fleisher, Joseph Kalichstein and Stephen Hough, Tao
Lin has appeared throughout North America, Asia and Europe, receiving
unanimous critical accolades for his subtle pianism and brilliant technique.
Mr. Lin has performed with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony,
and Miami Chamber Orchestra.
Tickets for all concerts are available now by calling (858) 454-5872.
These concerts are made possible in part, thanks to funding from the City of San Diego through a program managed by the Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego - Pam Slater-Price.