Festival Orchestra conducted by Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez

Beethoven Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58.

Program and performance details to be announced soon.

Delight in every turn of phrase as SF Symphony musicians perform together within the intimate realm of chamber music. This series showcases the 1742 Guarneri del Gesù violin on loan to Alexander Barantschik and the San Francisco Symphony from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Trio in E major, K.542

Johannes Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Opus 38

Robert Schumann: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Opus 63

Artists

Alexander Barantschik

Violin

Peter Wyrick

Cello

Anton Nel

Piano

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The Walter W. Naumburg Foundation, the world’s longest running classical music competition, will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a celebratory concert on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3pm at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.  The afternoon will showcase performances by its illustrious alumni that will include to date: Carol Wincenc (1978 Flute Award); Colin Carr (1981 Cello Award); Charles Neidich (1985 Clarinet Award); Anton Nel (1987 Piano Award); Leonidas Kavakos (1988 Violin Award); Awadagin Pratt (1992 Piano Award); Frank Huang (2003 Violin Award); Erin Wagner (2021 Vocal Award); Valentin Kovalev (2022 Saxophone Award); and Jack Gao (2023 Piano Award).  The Emerson String Quartet (1978 Chamber Music Award) will be making a celebratory reunion on this historic occasion.

(Program to be announced soon.)

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What do Haydn and Beethoven have in common? First, and not surprisingly, they wrote great chamber music. Second, and quite unexpectedly, they wrote many superb settings of Scottish songs.

Get a taste of both as Anton Nel performs on fortepiano with La Follia and guest vocalists. What a satisfying way to end a concert season!

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What do Haydn and Beethoven have in common? First, and not surprisingly, they wrote great chamber music. Second, and quite unexpectedly, they wrote many superb settings of Scottish songs.

Get a taste of both as Anton Nel performs on fortepiano with La Follia and guest vocalists. What a satisfying way to end a concert season!

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Enjoy a whirlwind ride through the works of Beethoven and Dvorak! Violinist Sandy Yamamoto and cellist Matthew Zalkind of the Yamazalde Trio are joined by beloved pianist Anton Nel to close out ACMC’s concert season. The program begins with the dramatic edge and psychological depth of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio Op. 70, No. 2. Antonín Dvořák’s struggle with loss and identity gives us a passionate finale in his Piano Trio No. 3.

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2

Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904): Piano Trio No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 65

Artists

Sandy Yamamoto, violin

Matthew Zalkind, cello

Anton Nel, piano

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Enjoy a whirlwind ride through the works of Beethoven and Dvorak! Violinist Sandy Yamamoto and cellist Matthew Zalkind of the Yamazalde Trio are joined by beloved pianist Anton Nel to close out ACMC’s concert season. The program begins with the dramatic edge and psychological depth of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio Op. 70, No. 2. Antonín Dvořák’s struggle with loss and identity gives us a passionate finale in his Piano Trio No. 3.

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2

Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904): Piano Trio No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 65

Artists

Sandy Yamamoto, violin

Matthew Zalkind, cello

Anton Nel, piano

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Delight in every turn of phrase as SF Symphony musicians perform together within the intimate realm of chamber music. This series showcases the 1742 Guarneri del Gesù violin on loan to Alexander Barantschik and the San Francisco Symphony from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Program

Joseph Haydn: Piano Trio in A major, Hob. XV:18

Edvard Grieg: Piano Sonata in E minor, Opus 7

Franz Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major, D. 898

Artists

Alexander Barantschik

Violin

Peter Wyrick

Cello

Anton Nel

Piano

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2024 DISTINGUISHED ARTIST WEEKEND presents a master class with ANTON NEL, piano
featuring selected advanced and professional classical pianists.

free parking and admission

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2026 DISTINGUISHED ARTIST WEEKEND presenting ANTON NEL, piano.

Program

Franz Joseph Haydn: Sonata in C Major, Hob XVI:50

Franz Schubert: Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946

Carl Czerny: Variations on a Theme by Rode, op. 33 (“La Ricordanza”)

Alexander Scriabin: Prelude in G-flat Major, op. 16, no. 3

Dmitri Shostakovich: Prelude in C-sharp Minor, op. 34, no. 10

Sergei Prokofiev: Prelude in C Major, op. 12, no. 7

Sergei Rachmaninov: Prelude in G Major, op. 32, no. 5

Frédéric Chopin: Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E-flat
Major, op. 22

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For this special program, Nel brings his remarkable artistry to a beautifully curated selection of works by Haydn, Schubert, Czerny and more, including Chopin’s exquisite Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante. Known for interpretations that are both refined and deeply personal, Nel leads listeners through a program that traverses classical elegance, romantic lyricism and early modern virtuosity.

Program

Franz Joseph Haydn: Sonata in C Major, Hob XVI:50

Franz Schubert: Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946

Carl Czerny: Variations on a Theme by Rode, op. 33 (“La Ricordanza”)

Alexander Scriabin: Prelude in G-flat Major, op. 16, no. 3

Dmitri Shostakovich: Prelude in C-sharp Minor, op. 34, no. 10

Sergei Prokofiev: Prelude in C Major, op. 12, no. 7

Sergei Rachmaninov: Prelude in G Major, op. 32, no. 5

Frédéric Chopin: Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E-flat
Major, op. 22

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Observe the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM.

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Program

Ludwig van Beethoven

Horn Sonata in F Major, Op. 17

Ernest Chausson

Piano Quartet in A Major, Op. 30

Antonín Dvořák

String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97, "American"

Artists

Andrew Wan, Violin

Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Viola

David Harding, Viola

Brant Taylor, Cello

Radovan Vlatković, Horn

Anton Nel, Piano

Jeewon Park, Piano

James Ehnes, Violin

Amy Schwartz Moretti, Violin

Che-Yen Chen, Viola

Edward Arron, Cello

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Program

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber

Sonata Tam Aris À 5, for Trumpet, Violin, 2 Violas & Continuo No. 4 in C Major, C. 117

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Horn Quintet in E-flat Major, K. 407

Franz Schubert

Fantasie in F minor, Op. 103, D. 940

Maurice Ravel

String Quartet in F Major

Artists

Jens Lindemann, Trumpet

Andrew Wan, Violin

Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Viola

David Harding, Viola

Brant Taylor, Cello

Mahan Esfahani, Harpsichord

Radovan Vlatković, Horn

Anton Nel, Piano

Jeewon Park, Piano

James Ehnes, Violin

Amy Schwartz Moretti, Violin

Che-Yen Chen, Viola

Edward Arron, Cello

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Program

Franz Schubert

Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946

Artist

Anton Nel, Piano

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Delight in every turn of phrase as SF Symphony musicians perform together within the intimate realm of chamber music. This series showcases the 1742 Guarneri del Gesù violin on loan to Alexander Barantschik and the San Francisco Symphony from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Program

Franz Schubert: Notturno in E-flat major, D.897

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Sonata in B-flat major, K.378

Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Opus 8 

Artists

Alexander Barantschik

Violin

Peter Wyrick

Cello

Anton Nel

Piano

A master class with acclaimed pianist and University of Texas at Austin faculty member Anton Nel.

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Enjoy chamber music the way that it was intended to be experienced - up close and intimate with four annual events! Club Amadeus membership is 100% tax-deductible and goes to support Mainly Mozart and its many programs. Acclaimed pianist Anton Nel performs a virtuosic solo concert.

2:00pm : Champagne Welcome

3:00pm: Concert

4:00pm: Post-Concert Artist Mingle

Delight in every turn of phrase as SF Symphony musicians perform together within the intimate realm of chamber music. This series showcases the 1742 Guarneri del Gesù violin on loan to Alexander Barantschik and the San Francisco Symphony from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

PROGRAM

Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Trio in E-flat major, Opus 1, no.1

Ludwig van Beethoven, Variations on “Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu,” Opus 121

Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Trio in B-flat major, Opus 97, Archduke

FEATURED ARTISTS

Alexander Barantschik

Violin

Peter Wyrick

Cello

Anton Nel

Piano

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PROGRAM

Anton Nel and La Follia director Keith Womer perform music written for harpsichords of all types. Hear and see these beautiful instruments and learn what makes them different, as well as what makes the harpsichord sound so intoxicating. Yes, there will be a petting zoo at intermission and afterwards.

Music by Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, and Couperin, as well as modern works by Hirabayashi and McLean.

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PROGRAM

Anton Nel and La Follia director Keith Womer perform music written for harpsichords of all types. Hear and see these beautiful instruments and learn what makes them different, as well as what makes the harpsichord sound so intoxicating. Yes, there will be a petting zoo at intermission and afterwards.

Music by Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, and Couperin, as well as modern works by Hirabayashi and McLean.

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PROGRAM

Franz Schubert 
Die Forelle, D. 550 
Nachtyhmne, D. 687 
Der Musensohn, D. 764 
Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D. 965 
Fantasie in F Minor for Piano, Four Hands, D. 940 
Piano Quintet in A Major, Trout Quintet, D. 667               

FEATURED ARTISTS

Irida Herri, soprano 
Jonathan Gunn, clarinet 
Rick Rowley, piano 
Sandy Yamamoto, violin 
Wilhelm Magner, viola 
Bion Tsang, cello 
Joel Braun, double bass 

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PROGRAM

Richard McKay conducts an evening of energy and elegance, beginning with Poulenc’s witty, jazz-tinged Piano Concerto (1949) performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Anton Nel, followed by Mozart’s sparkling Piano Concerto No. 19. After intermission, the orchestra brings Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 to life — a masterwork celebrated for its driving rhythms and jubilant melodies.

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PROGRAM

Amy Beach, Piano Quintet F minor Op.67 (1907)                           

Robert Schumann, Piano Quintet E-flat Major Op.44 (1842)                  

FEATURED ARTISTS

Tomodachi Quartet

Cordula Merks – violin

Mayumi Wyrick – violin

Amy Hiraga – viola

Peter Wyrick – cello

with

Anton Nel – piano

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PROGRAM

Franz Joseph Haydn
Sonata in C, Hob XVI:50 
Allegro
Adagio 
Allegro molto

Franz Schubert 
Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946 
Impromptu in E-flat Minor
Impromptu in E-Flat Major
Impromptu in C Major

Alexander Scriabin 
Prelude in G-flat Major, op. 16, no. 3 

Dmitri Shostakovich 
Prelude in C-sharp Minor, op. 34, no. 10 

Sergei Prokofiev 
Prelude in C Major, op. 12, no. 7 

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Prelude in G Major, op. 32 no. 5 

Frédéric Chopin 
Andante Spianato And 
Grande Polonaise Brilliante,in E-flat, op. 22

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PROGRAM

CHRISTOPHER STARK: New Work (AMFS co-commission)
MORLOCK: Vespertine
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Five Negro Melodies for Piano Trio, op. 59 no. 1
BRAHMS: Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, op. 87

FEATURED ARTISTS

Aspen Contemporary Ensemble

Timothy Weiss, conductor

Demarre McGill, flute

Emily Levin, harp

Titus Underwood, oboe

Nancy Goeres, bassoon

Anton Nel, piano

Kathleen Winkler, violin

Michael Mermagen, cello

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