An Evening of Mozart, Brahms & Beethoven

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven at a special musical soirée!

Doors open at 6:30 PM — kick off the evening with an exclusive wine tasting and delectable small bites, generously provided by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). It's all included with your ticket, but come early as quantities are limited!

At 7:30 PM, the concert begins — prepare to be swept away by a stunning program performed by world-class musicians.

Violinist Andrew Sords, hailed for his exquisite tone and dazzling technique, brings a vibrant passion to every performance. With a global presence and a repertoire that ranges from Baroque to contemporary, his artistry captivates audiences and transports them to another world.

In recent seasons, Sords has appeared with the Greensboro Symphony, El Paso Symphony, Flagstaff Symphony, Brevard Symphony, Pueblo Symphony, Spartanburg Philharmonic, Southeastern Ohio Symphony, Des Moines Orchestra, Grand Junction Symphony, Durham Chamber Orchestra, Salisbury Symphony, Longmont Symphony, Guatemala’s “Festival Bravissimo”, Oakland Symphony, Butler Philharmonic, Windsor Symphony, Motor City Symphony, Kalisz Philharmonic (Poland), Vicente Chamber Orchestra, Chattanooga Symphony, Cleveland Philharmonic, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Toronto Philharmonia, Gulf Coast Symphony, Melbourne Chamber Symphony, and both the Elgar and Dvorak concerti at Toronto’s famed Glenn Gould Studio. In 2017, Sords made his UK debut with concerts in Edinburgh and Scotland (Tchaikovsky concerto) with the Glasgow Philharmonia (“Adding Strings to his bow”, London Times), a Guatemala City debut, and the Trinidad and Tobago premiere of the Bruch concerto. In his hometown, Cleveland collaborations have included the Cleveland Philharmonic, Solon Philharmonic, Perrysburg Symphony, Snowbelt Symphony, Euclid Symphony, Parma Symphony, Shaker Heights Symphony, Heights Chamber Orchestra, Lakeland Orchestra, Earth and Air String Orchestra, Mansfield Symphony, and the Brahms and Schumann sonata cycles for the Trinity Cathedral Concert Series. Sords’ July 4th outdoor appearances have included shows with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and an audience of 30,000, while a 2018 collaboration with the El Paso Symphony had 15,000 onlookers - both evenings featured the Tchaikovsky concerto. No stranger to presenting obscure concerti, a debut with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra and the Arensky concerto had Opus Colorado declaring: “[Sords’] remarkably flexible bow arm and relaxed left hand created the impression that he was having no difficulty whatsoever”.
As a prolific recitalist, Sords has appeared in La Jolla, Washington, D.C., Maui, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and at St. Augustine’s (FL) EMMA Series at Flagler College. Sords has toured to Australia with concerti by Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Vaughan-Williams, as well as virtuoso programs for the Brunswick Beethoven Festival and the Arden Crescent Series. The Brahms “Double” concerto has been a popular vehicle of late: Sords has been featured with cellists John Walz, Joseph Johnson, Sawyer Thomson, and Scott Lykins in recent performances.

Cellist John Walz, a multi-faceted talent renowned for both his performances and teaching, blends soulful depth with unmatched precision. His commanding presence and musical interpretation is certain to leave you spellbound.

Walz is a celebrated soloist and chamber music artist, known for his dazzling virtuosity and elegant musicianship. A student of the legendary French cellist, Pierre Fournier, he has appeared as soloist with more than 150 symphony orchestras on 4 continents. His performances of 25 different concertos include both standard showcases and rarities like Martinu’s Concerto #1 and William Schuman’s Song of Orfeus. In 1979, Mr. Walz, along with pianist Edith Orloff, founded the Pacific Trio. Now performing with violinist Roger Wilkie, this renowned ensemble has played more than 900 concerts throughout North America and Europe.

In addition to his solo and chamber music duties, he is currently the principal cellist with the Los Angeles Opera, a position he previously held for 20 years with the Long Beach Symphony.

His ever expanding discography includes recordings of the concertos by Dvorak, Haydn, Shostakovich, Bloch, Martinu, Vivaldi, and trios by Brahms, Dvorak, Smetana, and the newly released Pacific Trio CD featuring Beethoven’s Triple Concerto and Archduke Trio. Visit the Pacific Trio website.

He is on the faculty of the Idyllwild Arts summer program and Academy.

Sords and Walz join forces with the Vicente Chamber Orchestra to present the Brahms Double Concerto, highlighting the beauty and power of the violin-cello duo.

Join us for a night where exquisite flavors and enchanting melodies come together for a truly memorable experience. Tickets are selling fast! Secure yours today and be part of this beautiful evening of music.

Mozart Idomeneo Overture

Beethoven Symphony No. 2

Brahms Double Concerto

Info: Wine tasting and small bites available in the lobby, included with your ticket

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