Join us at the annual Wayne State University Saxophone Day for a masterclass and recital. Our program will feature works by Maslanka, Glazunov, Ludwig, and Bruch.

From the Bean Blossom wesite: “The Bean Blossom Music Series, hosted by St. David’s, features bi-monthly concerts by a variety of artists from around the world.  We often have IU Jacobs school of Music students and faculty perform as well as local musicians.  Because we are a small venue there is an opportunity to meet the artists and get to know more of the stories behind the music presented.”

The concerts are free and open to the public. More information coming soon!

In 2021, Soma Quartet won the Emerging Ensemble division of the Nola Chamber Fest Competition. As part of their prize, they have been invited to perform in New Orleans on January 9th and January 10th. Here is an excerpt from the NCF website:

“Since 2014 NOLA Chamber Fest has encouraged, inspired, and motivated musicians through the experience of tight-knit collaboration and artistic independence that only chamber music can offer. We provide learning and performance opportunities for elementary, middle and high school-aged musicians, college and graduate ensembles, community musicians and today’s top emerging professional talent. Collaboratively presented by Lyrica Baroque, the New Orleans Friends of Music, and the University of New Orleans, NOLA Chamber Fest continues to thrive as a meaningful educational and artistic opportunity.”

https://www.lyricabaroque.com/nolachamberfest/

Soma Quartet will be represented as the only woodwind ensemble finalists to participate at the virtual 9th International Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition. Please find out more details at:

The Grand Prize winner of the 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition, Soma Quartet returns to Columbia with a creative program that includes a transcription of a Mendelssohn String Quartet! This program is a collaboration with the Odyssey Performance Fellows, from whom you can always expect unexpected musical treats!

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykvq_ZTttJY

String Quartet in F minor, Op.80 (1847)

I. Allegro vivace assai Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

In Memoriam (2015) Joel Love (b.1982)

I. Threnody

II. Adieu

Howler Back (2004) Zack Browning (b.1953)

Nuages (1946) Eugene Bozza (1905-1991)