INTRODUCING THE 2026-27 SEASON!
SRJC's Chamber Concert Series has been providing the best in chamber music to Sonoma County audiences for more than 50 years. We are delighted to announce our 2026-27 season designed to dazzle audiences: two piano trios, a piano-flute duo, string quartet, piano quartet and a reed trio presenting wide ranging programs to appeal to all.
The first five concerts will be held in Newman Auditorium, located in Emeritus Hall on SRJC's Santa Rosa campus. The final concert, featuring the Telegraph Quartet, will be held at the Glaser Center in downtown Santa Rosa and will include a reception immediately following the concert.
IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO PRESENT
Frisson Trio D'Anches
Friday, November 13, 2026
7:30pm
Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall)
SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
off of Elliott Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
The Frisson Trio D'Anches (reed trio) is a unique chamber ensemble format established in the early 20th century, characterized by the interplay of the bright oboe, flexible clarinet, and warm bassoon. This trio, which features oboist Tom Gallant, clarinetist Bixby Kennedy, and bassoonist Remy Taghavi, opens our season. The rich tones of this trio, along with its artistic mastery, will engage the audience with brilliant music making.
Program:
Georges Auric Décidé, Trio for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon
Jean Françaix Prélude, Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Selections from Don Giovanni
Francis Poulenc, Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon
Ludwig van Beethoven, Trio in E flat Major, Op. 71 (arr. Mordechai Rechtman)
Verve Trio
Sunday, December 6, 2026
4pm
Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall)
SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
off of Elliott Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
The Verve Trio combines amazing technical precision with artistic flair in its performances. Comprised of pianist Chia-Lin Yang, violinist Elbert Tsai, and cellist Brady Anderson, the trio has engaged audiences with creative programs combining familiar masterpieces with an array of duo sonatas and lesser known gems that often highlight the influence of tango and jazz. This piano trio has established itself as a diverse ensemble with a wide-ranging repertoire.
Program:
Bedřich Smetana, Piano Trio in G minor
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost"
Astor Piazzolla, Four Seasons of Buenes Aires
Kaplan-Gregory Piano Flute Duo
Sunday, January 24, 2027
4pm
Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall)
SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
off of Elliott Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
The twosome of Catherine Gregory and David Kaplan has performed together since 2014. Gregory is an acclaimed award-winning Australian flutist who has performed internationally. Kaplan is a dynamic American pianist known for creative recital programming and collaborations. Their programming is exceptional and diverse; they are passionate artists with outstanding skill.
Program:
Amy Beach, Romance, Op.23
Philip Glass, Étude No. 15 for solo piano
Allison Loggins-Hull, Homeland for solo flute
Selections from New Dances of the League of David:
Gabriel Kahane, No. 6, Sehr rasch und in sich hinein
Caroline Shaw, No. 16, Mit Gutem Humor, un poco lol ma con serioso vibes
Samuel Barber, Canzone for flute and piano
Aaron Copland, Duo for flute and piano
Gabriela Lena Frank, Five Andean Improvisations
Christopher Cerrone, New Work for flute and piano (Premiere)
John Corigliano, Voyage
Francis Poulenc, Sonata for flute and piano
Trio con Brio Copenhagen
Friday, February 19, 2027
7:30pm
Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall)
SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
off of Elliott Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
Recognized as one of the world's finest piano ensembles, the Trio con Brio Copenhagen's multifaceted members are not only performing artists who tour extensively, but also esteemed recording artists, artistic directors and educators. The Trio is a fusion of two overlapping "musical pairs": two sisters, violinist Soo-Jin Hong and cellist Soo-Kyung Hong are from South Korea; pianists Jens Elvekjaer, Soo-Kyung's spouse, is from Denmark. Based in Copenhagen, the Trio is recognized for its exceptional musicianship, fresh approach to the core repertoire, and adventurous programming.
Program:
Johannes Brahms, Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major
Franz Schubert, Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major
Felix Mendelssohn, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
Notos Piano Quartett
Friday, March 19, 2027
7:30pm
Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall)
SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
off of Elliott Avenue, Santa Rosa CA
The Notos Quartett, one of the most celebrated young chamber ensembles to emerge in recent years, has been lauded for its virtuosic brilliance and technical perfection. Founded in 2007, the Berlin-based piano quartet first drew attention by winning first prize in six major international competitions. Since that time, the quartet has played around the world, has been recipient of numerous music prizes and has commissioned multiple pieces.
Sindri Lederer, violin; Andrea Burger, viola; Benjamin Lai, cello; Antonia Köster, piano
Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
Bohuslav Martinů, Piano Quartet No. 1
Antonín Dvořák, Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 87
Telegraph Quartet
Sunday, April 25, 2027
4pm*
(Note location change for this concert):
Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa CA
*reception immediately following concert
Now in its 11th season, the Telegraph Quartet brings passion to its programming, whether standard chamber repertoire, or contemporary non-standard work. Previous recipient of the prestigious Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Grand Prize at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, these outstanding musicians bring brilliance and subtlety to their performances.
Eric Chin, violin; Joseph Maile, violin; Pei-Ling Lin, viola; and Jeremiah, cello
Program
Ludwig van Beethoven, Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135
Karol Szymanowski, Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 37
Johannes Brahms, Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51, No. 1