Concerts

Monday, September 14, 12PM

Monday, October 5, 2026
12 PM

Monday, October 5, 2026
7:30 PM

Groundbreaking violinist Johnny Gandelsman opens our season with an exciting solo recital, combining his own original compositions, works he commissioned and premiered as part of his This is America project, and monumental works by J.S. Bach.

Monday, October 19, 2026,
12 PM

Monday, October 26, 2026
12 PM

Tuesday, November 3, 7:30 PM—Joshua Redman Quartet (Scripps Research) Sunday, November 15, 7:30 PM—David Sánchez “Tambó” (Scripps Research) Thursday, December 3, 7:30 PM—Gabrielle Cavassa (Athenaeum)

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Athenaeum Jazz at Scripps Research with a three-concert series featuring internationally acclaimed jazz artists in the exceptional acoustics of the Scripps auditorium.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
7:30 PM

Joshua Redman Quartet opens the series with the legendary saxophonist's long-awaited return to San Diego, leading his acclaimed quartet in an evening of masterful contemporary jazz.

Sunday, November 15, 2026
7:30 PM

David Sánchez Quintet: Tambó showcases the GRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist's powerful fusion of jazz with the African-rooted musical traditions of Puerto Rico and Colombia in a vibrant celebration of the African diaspora.

Monday, November 16, 2026
7:30 PM

This unique group returns to the Athenaeum with a varied program showcasing the baryton (a rarely heard instrument that had its heyday as the “King of instruments” in the 18th century) with works old and new, by Joseph Haydn and three pieces written for the Valencia Baryton Project.

Thursday, December 3, 2026
7:30 PM

Gabrielle Cavassa makes her Athenaeum debut with an intimate performance showcasing the rising Blue Note Records vocalist, whose rich, expressive voice and captivating artistry have established her as one of jazz's most exciting new talents.

Sunday, January 10, 2027
7:30 PM

The Baumer Quartet returns to the Athenaeum after a warm reception at their first visit in 2023. They’ll share works by Mozart and Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate before joining our own Kate Hatmaker and Alex Greenbaum in Brahms’ beloved String Sextet in G Major.

March 1, 2027
7:30 PM

This exciting duo’s first visit to the Athenaeum will feature works by Beethoven, Schnittke and Chopin in a virtuosic tour de force.

April 5, 2027
7:30 PM

Blending original works with music from the 1600s to today, Owls creates bold, genre-defying performances that are uniquely their own.

April 19, 2027
7:30 PM

Through music and narration, the Formosa Quartet examines refuge, belonging, and America's complex history.