CHOPIN Salons with Ian Hobson (piano) & Andrés Cárdenes (violin)

Free Parking is available for registered attendees in the parking lot across the street from the Miami Beach Woman's Club.

The take place at the historic. These elegant events are complimentary for members, but everyone is welcome!

As we conclude our 50th Anniversary Celebration, the November CHOPIN Salon welcomes Ian Hobson, a top laureate of the very first National Chopin Piano Competition in 1975. He is joined by violinist Andrés Cárdenes, a winner of the 1982 Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition. Their chamber performance promises an afternoon of exceptional artistry, collaboration, and musical excellence.

Share this special Sunday afternoon with fellow classical music enthusiasts. After the concert, enjoy a wine reception, followed by an optional catered dinner. Enjoy a chance to meet the artists and experience the inviting atmosphere of this charming Miami Beach venue.

Enjoy the unique ambiance of this historic Miami Beach landmark and a cultural experience like no other.

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 (Spring Sonata)

(Andrés Cárdenes, violin / Ian Hobson, piano)

Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849)

Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54

Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52

(Ian Hobson, piano)

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105

(Andrés Cárdenes, violin / Ian Hobson, piano)

About Ian Hobson

Ian Hobson, Silver Medalist of the inaugural National Chopin Piano Competition in 1975, is an internationally recognized pianist and conductor. He serves as Guest Conductor of the Sinfonia Varsovia and Music Director of the Sinfonia da Camera. Hobson won First Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 1981 and has performed with leading orchestras including the Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Royal Philharmonic. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, Cambridge University, and Yale University, he has released more than 60 recordings.

About Andrés Cárdenes

Andrés Cárdenes, Second Prize winner at the 1982 Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition, has performed as soloist with more than one hundred orchestras worldwide, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Moscow, and Bavarian Radio. A prolific recording artist, his discography spans more than three dozen albums. He is co-founder and Artistic Director of the Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival and has been violinist of the Díaz Trio since 1995. Cárdenes currently serves as Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at Lynn Conservatory in Boca Raton, Florida, following a 36-year tenure at Carnegie Mellon University.

Ticket Information

Concert & Wine Reception: $50 General Admission

Concert, Wine Reception, and Dinner: $130 per person (tax & service fees included)

receive complimentary admission. Request your member code by contacting [email protected] or calling 305-868-0624. The concert & reception code can be applied to either ticket type.

Parking

Free and accessible parking is available for registered attendees in the lot across the street from the Miami Beach Woman's Club.

All artists, dates, and programs are subject to change without notice.

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