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September 22
Festival Players
Local favorites Carolyn Steinbuck, Eric Kritz, Susan Freier, Stephen Harrison, Paul Brancato and Marcia Lotter will perform a delightful program for clarinet, piano and string ensemble. Composers include F. Poulenc, C. M. von Weber, P. Schikele and others. This program promises to be an exciting opening of the 2024-25 Opus Season.
October 27
Flutist Rayo Furuta and pianist Michelle Cann In Recital
Experience the electrifying synergy of flutist Ráyo Furuta and Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann as they celebrate 12 years of duo collaboration at Opus Concerts! Prepare to be enchanted by their dynamic performances, showcasing works by composers such as Florence Price, Valerie Coleman, Gabriela Lena Frank, and their unique arrangement of Rachmaninoff's Sonata for Cello and Piano. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of musical brilliance and longtime friendship.
Rayofuruta.com | Michellecann.com
November 24
Colorful Rhythms of Spain and Argentina!
Harpist Anna Maria Mendieta will be joined by violinist Ingrid Tracy, the newest member of her touring show, to perform selections from her award-winning album "Tango Del Cielo". Fiery classics by De Falla, Rodrigo, Albeniz, and the sultry nuevo tangos of Piazzolla and Ziegler are delightfully mixed with nostalgic Latin favorites for a program to excite, intrigue and delight!
Annamariamendieta.com
January 12
Rachel Breen Solo Recital
Rachel Breen Solo Recital Rachel Breen, based in Hannover, Germany, will travel to Mendocino to present an eclectic program featuring one of Schumann’s masterpieces, the Fantasy op. 17, as well as an intentionally arranged set of piano etudes by composers from all time periods. These etudes will come together to form a unified narrative—expect to be surprised!
Rachelbreenpiano.com
February 16
Pianist Paul Schrage and tenor Jon Morrell
Tenor Jon Morrell and pianist Paul Schrage are thrilled to bring Schubert’s seminal art song cycle Winterreise to the Opus series. This cycle is one of the most poignant representations of lost love in the repertoire. Rarely is an audience member unmoved upon finishing the journey of Winterreise. A short virtuoso piano solo will round out this engaging program.
Paulschragemusic.com | Jonmorrell.com
March 23
Gut, Wind and Wire
An instrumental trio formed by founding members of the Baltimore Consort, features Ronn McFarlane on lute (Gut), Mindy Rosenfeld on wooden flutes, fifes, and pipes (Wind), and Mark Cudek on cittern (Wire), bass viol, and percussion. Gut, Wind, and Wire performs popular music of the Renaissance from England, Scotland, Italy, and France, as well as traditional Celtic music and Grammy-nominated original music by Ronn McFarlane.
April 13
Rubicon Quartet
Rubicon, formed in 2021 by veteran performers Ben Rueb (piano), Jeff Ives (violin), and Joel Cohen (cello), has expanded to become a piano quartet, joining forces with renowned violist Paul Yarborough. The Rubicon Quartet will present a program of beloved works from the genre by Mozart and Faure, as well as a brand-new piano quartet, written by violinist Jeff Ives.
Venue
Preston Hall
Mendocino