The Calidore Quartet (L-R: Jeffrey Myers, Ryan Meehan, Estelle Choi, Jeremy Berry) in a Carte Blanche concert | Credit: Geoff Sheil
Since its inception 16 years ago, Music@Menlo has been one of the country’s most comprehensive chamber-music programs, offering a roster of top-tier musicians performing in a series of themed mainstage concerts as well as offering workshops, master classes, and informal performances. In addition, there are renowned musicologists delivering lectures and demonstrations that place the festival’s programs in historical and social context. This year’s theme: “Creative Capitals.” Read David Bratman’s review of the “Paris” concert here.
The bounty of opportunities for listening and learning is too much for most mortals to take in, but festival photographer Geoff Sheil has captured some representative moments that we’re delighted to share with you here. The festival runs through Aug. 4, with tickets selling briskly for the remaining events. Check the Music@Menlo site for details
“London” concert: Grieg, Holberg Suite for Strings, Op. 40 | Credit: Geoff Sheil“London” concert: G. F. Handel, Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6 No. 5| Credit: Geoff SheilCellist David Finckel, a festival founder, performing in the “London” mainstage concert | Credit: Geoff SheilChamber Music Institute participants | Credit: Geoff SheilChamber Music Institute participants await the start of a Carte Blanche Concert | Credit: Geoff SheilPaul Huang (violin) and Wu Han (piano) perform a Carte Blanche concert| Credit: Geoff SheilPaul Huang (violin) and Wu Han (piano) take a bow at a Carte Blanche concert| Credit: Geoff SheilCafé Conversation with Ara Guzelimian: “Speak the Music, Remembering Robert Mann” | Credit: Geoff SheilAudience at a Café Conversation with Ara Guzelimian | Credit: Geoff SheilDmitri Atapine, cello, coaches Young Performers | Credit: Geoff SheilMaster class with Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin | Credit: Geoff SheilHyeyeon Park, piano, coaches Young Performers | Credit: Geoff SheilJose Franch Ballaster, clarinet, coaches Young Performers | Credit: Geoff SheilAdelya Nartadjieva, violin; James Kim, cello; Erin C. Pitts, viola in a Prelude Performance | Credit: Geoff SheilLun Li, violin; Ming Young Park, piano; Connor Kim, cello in a Prelude Performance | Credit: Geoff SheilHannah Tarley, violin; Sihao He, cello in a Prelude Performance | Credit: Geoff SheilPrelude Performance with Katherine Arndt, Hannah Tarley, violins; Chelsea Wang, piano; Sihao He, cello; and SoHui Yun, viola | Credit: Geoff SheilMichael Parloff gives an Encounter lecture: “London, Paris, and St. Petersburg” | Credit: Geoff Sheil
They keep their artistic engines running while overseeing thousands of small details from multiple projects around the world. Here’s part two of a look inside their empire.
