Experience a one-of-a-kind musical journey where the stage comes to life—one player at a time. Held at Harkness Chapel, Case Western Reserve University, this dynamic concert explores the evolving nature of ensemble performance. Starting with John Corigliano’s STOMP for solo, the program builds with Schubert’s Fantasy for Violin and Piano, York Bowen’s Fantasie Quartet for Four Violas, and Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for String Octet. The evening culminates with Klengel’s Hymnus for 12 Cellos and Piazzolla’s 12 Cello Set, showcasing the full ensemble in a vibrant, rhythmically charged finale. A pre-concert talk by Oberlin College’s Music Theory Professor Brian Alegant delves into the rhythmic and structural patterns of the music.

Artistic Director Jinjoo Cho curates a deeply personal "Carte Blanche" evening exploring the haunting intersection of music, memory, and the supernatural. The night opens with a pre-concert talk by musicologist and author Dorian Bandy, “Violin Through the Centuries.” Delve into the ethereal connections between music and the supernatural with a spellbinding program evoking the haunting beauty of dance and the spirit world. Featuring Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello, Wieniawski’s Faust Fantasy, and Brahms’s String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, this unforgettable evening conjures spectral elegance and lyrical intensity.

Step into an unforgettable outdoor concert where the vibrant rhythms of the Baroque era come to life at Chagrin Valley National Park! Accompanied by captivating talks from McGill University musicologist Dorian Bandy, this special evening features an all-star ensemble of world-class musicians, including the Verona String Quartet, violinist Sibbi Bernhardsson, violist Ettore Causa, and cellist Norman Fischer. Experience Baroque masterpieces infused with dynamic beats, showcasing the dramatic, dance-inspired energy of composers like Couperin, Biber, Rameau, Telemann, and Bach. It’s an evening filled with music, history, and captivating rhythms that will transport you to another time and place!

Musical Mixology is an exclusive evening of craft cocktails and exquisite chamber music, performed by world-class musicians in a cozy, intimate setting. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price.

Timeless melodies and transformative storytelling converge in Chamber Music City’s most ambitious concert yet. Tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das and violinist Christina McGann ignite Reena Esmail’s BLAZE, fusing Indian and Western sounds in a fiery rhythmic dialogue. Harpist Bridget Kibbey and McGann shine in Saint-Saëns’ FANTAISIE before Christopher Cerrone’s NEW ADDRESSES transports listeners to a haunting sonic landscape. The evening culminates with soprano Ariadne Greif bringing new life to Luciano Berio’s rarely performed FOLK SONGS cycle, a visionary blend of American, Asian, and European folk traditions with contemporary textures. Featuring nine world-class musicians, Folk Songs & Fantasy invites you to witness global traditions reimagined in virtuosic splendor. Don’t miss this intimate celebration of passion, wonder, and the unifying power of music!

Celebrated international sextet Latitude 49 presents a dynamic evening of music that careens wildly from the whimsical to the sublime. At the center of the program is the haunting "Leviathan" by UNCSA’s own Jared Miller(opens in new tab), which conjures images of the deep and the untold mysteries therein.

Dr. Max Geissler presents a Faculty Recital on Friday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Powell Recital Hall of ETSU's Martin Center for the Arts.

Violinist and KSO Concertmaster Will Shaub makes his TPCP debut with beloved Dvorak’s Piano Quintet No. 2 and more, also featuring violinist Evie Chen, cellist Max Geissler, violist David Kovac, and Katherine Benson at the piano

Violinist and KSO Concertmaster Will Shaub makes his TPCP debut with beloved Dvorak’s Piano Quintet No. 2 and more, also featuring violinist Evie Chen, cellist Max Geissler, violist David Kovac, and Katherine Benson at the piano

Violinist and KSO Concertmaster Will Shaub makes his TPCP debut with beloved Dvorak’s Piano Quintet No. 2 and more, also featuring violinist Evie Chen, cellist Max Geissler, violist David Kovac, and Katherine Benson at the piano

Join an enchanting evening of romantic music performed by a stellar lineup of artists: award-winning violinist Jinjoo Cho, cellist Max Geissler, and pianist Hyunsoo Kim.

A faculty and guest recital presented by collaborative pianist HyunSoo Kim and guest cellist Max Geissler in Stull Recital Hall.

This concert features performances by Drs. Roya Farzaneh, Max Geissler, Sun-Joo Oh, and Monica Song.

Blending the finesse of a classical ensemble with the drive and precision of a finely tuned rock band, Latitude 49 has been energizing audiences with the most exciting music of our time since 2012.

Join members of the Blair faculty and guest cellist Max Geissler, Monday, December 2, as they present works from Beethoven’s transformative period into his late style: Opus 95, 96, and 97. The ensemble features Christina McGann, violin; Stephen Miahky, violin; Eric Wong, viola; Max Geissler, cello; Heather Conner, piano, and Caleb Harris, piano.

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