Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

Experience the rare fusion of guitar and string quartet as Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux joins an exceptional ensemble. From the refinement of Haydn to the fiery virtuosity of Paganini and the Spanish flair of Boccherini’s Fandango, this program offers an unforgettable evening of passion, elegance, and dazzling musicianship.

Artists:

Jason Vieaux, guitar

Arnaud Sussmann, violin

Tessa Lark, violin

Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola

Edward Arron, cello

Program:

Paganini: Terzetto Concertante, MS 114

Leclair – Sonata for two violins in E minor, Op 3. No. 5

Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango

Boccherini: Qiuintet No. 4 in D Major, G.448 “Fandango”

Join us for a post concert meal at Club Collette with the evening’s performers.

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

The CMSPB Rising Artists Program brings four extraordinary young string players to Palm Beach for an immersive week of collaboration, mentorship, and performance.

Each January, CMSPB welcomes four exceptional musicians for a residency that blends rehearsal, performance, and community engagement. Under the direction of violinist and CMSPB Artistic Director Arnaud Sussmann and cellist Edward Arron, the experience culminates in Rising Artists in Concert at CMSPB. Audiences witness the next generation of chamber music leadership on stage. This year’s cohort includes four artists whose work is already earning attention across the classical world.

Artists:.

• Sydney Lee, cello
• Gabrielle Després, violin
• Katie Liu, viola
• Bobby Boogyeom Park, violin

Program:

• Strauss: Sextet from Capriccio
• Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 95 “Serioso”
• Dvorak: Sextet in A Major, Op. 48

The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach

Step into the world of Baroque splendor, where the expressive voice of the flute takes center stage. Featuring works by Telemann, Purcell, and Couperin, this program showcases the elegance and vitality of 18th-century chamber music.

Artists:

Kenneth Weiss, harpsichord

Sooyun Kim, flute

David Requiro, cello

Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin

Grace Park, violin

Program:

Johann Gottlieb Janitsch: Quartet

Henry Purcell: Sonata No. 6 in G minor

François Couperin: L’espagnol from Les Nations – Sonade, Passacaille

Georg Philipp Telemann: Paris Quartet No. 1

Jean-Féry Rebel: Les Élémens

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach

Step into the Roaring Twenties with Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody, Milhaud’s jazz-inspired Creation, and works by Prokofiev, Price, and Ravel.

Join us as six of the world’s finest musicians come together for an exceptional evening. This Gala concert promises a rare musical experience – an inspiring showcase of artistry and collaboration at its finest.

Orion Weiss / Jose Franch-Ballester / Benjamin Beilman

Arnaud Sussman / Milena Pajaro-van de stadt / Estelle Choi

Enjoy a preconcert VIP reception in the Cohen Pavilion lobby followed by the Gala Concert in the Rinker Playhouse. The evening continues in the Cohen Pavilion Ballroom for the Gala dinner with our featured performing artists.

Admission and seating for 1 at Gala Concert Reception, Concert, and Dinner.

The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach

The World-renowned Ehnes Quartet is joined by Arnaud Sussmann for an evening of breathtaking artistry. Beethoven’s quartet exudes emotion and refinement, Schubert’s Rondo brims with virtuosity, and Mendelssohn’s String Quintet surges with expressive energy. Experience the depth and brilliance of chamber music at its finest.

Artists:

Ehnes Quartet:

James Ehnes, violin

Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin

Brian Chen, viola

Edward Arron, cello

Arnaud Sussmann, violin

Program:

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet, Op. 18

Franz Schubert: Rondo in A major for Violin and Strings, D 438

Felix Mendelssohn: String Quintet No. 2 in B flat Major, Op. 87

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals meets a powerful new work by composer Michael Stephen Brown, celebrating Earth’s endangered creatures through music. This whimsical yet poignant program blends humor, beauty, and urgency—reminding us of nature’s wonders and our role in preserving them. A season finale that will leave you inspired.

Artists:

Kristin Lee, violin

Arnaud Sussmann, violin

Paul Neubauer, viola

Nicholas Canellakis, cello

Orion Weiss, piano

Michael Stephen Brown, piano

Tara O’Connor, flute

Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinet

Ian Rosenbaum, percussion

Program:

Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals

Michael Stephen Brown: Newly Commissioned Work TBA