International Classical Concerts of the Desert Series

January 18: Miro String Quartet
One of America’s most celebrated ensembles, the Miró Quartet has been described as “furiously committed” and possessed of “interpretive intensity.” For over twenty-five years the Quartet has performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike.

February 15: Trio con Brio
Trio Con Brio has been described as “unforgettable” and as “worthy successors of the legendary Beaux-Arts Trio.” In their more than twenty-five years of performing, they have appeared at virtually all of the world’s major concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw.

March 1: Paul Huang, Violin. Helen Huang, Piano
Recipient of the 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists, violinist Paul Huang is now considered to be one of the most distinctive artists of his generation. He “possesses a big, luscious tone, spot on intonation and a technique that makes the most punishing string phrases feel as natural as breathing.” Paul appears often with pianist Helen Huang (no relation), recipient of the Arthur Rubinstein Prize and a much sought-after collaborative artist. Her solo recordings include concertos by Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Shostakovich with the New York Philharmonic under Kurt Masur.

March 15: Zuill Bailey, Cello. Robert Koenig, Piano
Widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, Zuill Bailey is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist and recitalist. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has made him one of the most in-demand cellists of the day. Canadian pianist Robert Koenig, now in his third decade as a much sought-after performing artist, has appeared throughout the world to great acclaim as a collaborative pianist in partnership with many of today’s most distinguished performers.

March 29: Jon Nakamatsu
Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1997, American pianist Jon Nakamatsu is now in his third decade of touring worldwide. Having performed with virtually all of the world’s major symphony orchestras in prestigious concert venues, he continues to draw critical and public acclaim for his intensity, elegance and electrifying solo, concerto and chamber music performances.