The artists for the 46th season of the Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series have been announced, offering what artistic director Robert Cassidy calls “a brilliant array of talent, and fascinating programs.”
“We are so thrilled to welcome back Johnny Gandelsman to the series with the rest of Brooklyn Rider,” Cassidy said. “Then radiant mezzo soprano Sasha Cooke, and the ever-poetic violist Richard O’ Neill join me at the piano in recital.
“An eclectic program starts 2027 focusing on the music of Igor Stravinsky, thanks to the distinguished musicians Rolf Schulte and James Winn.
“What follows is a tour-de-force recital in February featuring the elegant pianist Marta Aznavoorian, and the formidable cellist Ben Solomonow, who are both making their SYV Concerts debuts.
“The final program promises to be full of collaborative energy and excitement as we welcome the esteemed Chamber Music OC to the stage, anchored by the powerful leadership of its founder Iryna Krechkovsky.”
Concerts take place at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. The season lineup follows:
Brooklyn Rider presents Citizenship Notes — 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. with Johnny Gandelsman and Colin Jacobsen on violins; Nicholas Cords, viola; Michael Nicolas, cello.
Works by Brahms, Clarke, Loeffler and Mahler — 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 with Sasha Cooke, mezzo soprano; Richard O’Neill on viola; and Robert Cassidy, piano.
The Violin in Stravinsky’s Life — 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24. Rolf Schulte, violin, and James Winn, piano.
An Evening of Ravishing Sounds — 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Marta Aznavoorian, piano; Ben Solomonow, cello,
Chamber Music OC presents Classical Crossroads — 3 p.m. Sunday, April 4 featuring Iryna Krechkovsky, violin.
Tickets go on sale to the public Sept. 8. General admission tickets are $25, patron tickets are $60, and students receive complimentary tickets. For tickets and more information, visit syvconcerts.org.
Formed in 1926 and serving the Santa Ynez Valley, St. Mark’s practices a spacious Christianity that welcomes people of all faiths or none.
St. Mark’s is a no-fee community center for nonprofit groups and community meetings, an arts venue for musical and cultural events, a welcome center for residents and area visitors, and home to an inclusive faith community. For more, visit smitv.org.