Since its inception in 2010, Rising Stars of Opera has featured vocal artistry, stirring arias and a glimpse at the opera stars of tomorrow; and every ticket has been free to the public thanks to Barbara K. Jackson.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 2:00pm
Join the Alexander String Quartet as they explore the complete string quartets of Shostakovich over two seasons, performing Quartets 7 and 8 on this program.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 7:00pm
Join the Alexander String Quartet as they explore the complete string quartets of Shostakovich over two seasons, performing Quartets 7 and 8 on this program.
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 8:00pm
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni, one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today, shares his distinct talent with the Mondavi Center audience.
Friday, October 18, 2019 - 8:00pm
There’s a bit of the sorcerer in Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and their special guest Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri – Indian flute). Most musicians hope at most for proficiency in their chosen form, but these gentlemen move from bluegrass to Western classical
Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 8:00pm
With a career spanning more than 30 years as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and conductor, Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 7:00pm
For this program, violinist Daniel Hope (artistic planner at the New Century Chamber Orchestra) and company pair Vivaldi’s classic Four Seasons with German composer Max Richter’s riveting re-interpretation of the piece.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 2:00pm
Join the Alexander String Quartet as they explore the complete string quartets of Shostakovich over two seasons, performing Quartets 9 and 10 on this program.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 7:00pm
Join the Alexander String Quartet as they explore the complete string quartets of Shostakovich over two seasons, performing Quartets 9 and 10 on this program.
Sunday, January 5, 2020 - 2:00pm
Join the Alexander String Quartet as they explore the complete string quartets of Shostakovich over two seasons, performing Quartets 11 and 12 on this program.