Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev will perform the music of Beethoven, Gershwin, and Rachmaninoff in celebration of the composer's 150th birthday. With many awards to his credit, the New York Times said “Yakushev was little short of heroic” and the San Francisco Chronicle named his performance as " One of the Top 10 Classical Music Events of the Year."
Father daughter duo Sergei and Maria Teleshev are both World Accordion Champions. Sergei was classically trained at the Academy of Music in Voronezh, Russia and has won many international accordion competitions. Maria began playing the according at six years old and won her first international competition within two months. In 2021, she was recognized as "Prodigy of the Year" by ‘Accordion Stars Illustrated Magazine.’
Anna Maria Mendieta is the principal harpist with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera and has performed with many symphony orchestras and chamber music groups. She has received international recognition for pioneering the harp as a contemporary tango instrument.
Melodic and soulful, John's songs are unique in their lyricism and passionate honesty. John served as composer for critically acclaimed CBS Primetime ‘The Bonnie Hunt Show’ for David Letterman's Worldwide Pants Productions.
Join Juilliard-trained pianist Beth Sussman for an evening of music written by and inspired by women in honor of Women’s History Month. The program includes classical composers Florence Price, Cecile Chaminade, Lili Boulanger and Beth Sussman, along with familiar tunes associated with Audrey Hepburn ‘Moon River’ and Ingrid Bergman ‘As Time Goes By.’
Zachary Seifert-Ponce is a versatile guitarist and composer who combines dazzling technique with elegant music. A classically trained musician, his repertoire also includes traditional and modern Flamenco.
