Applauded by the Calgary Herald as “…talented, sensitive…brilliant,” JIJI is an adventurous artist known for her virtuosic performances that feature a diverse selection of music, ranging from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation, played on both acoustic and electric guitar. Through her impeccable musicianship, compelling stage presence, and constant premieres of new musical works, JIJI’s intriguing programming solidifies her reputation as THE 21st century guitarist.

ARTISTS:
JIJI, guitar
Jinjoo Cho, Brendan Shea, Minhye Choi, violin
Stephen Wyrczynski, viola
Max Geissler, cello

PROGRAM:
Isaac Albeniz ‘Leyenda’
Manuel Ponce ‘Estrellita’
Jiji Kim Everyone wants a piece of you **Cleveland Composer
Jiji Kim For Patty **Cleveland Composer
Isabella Leonarda Sonata duodecima
Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 - Aria
Astor Piazzolla Cafe 1930
Astor Piazzolla Histoire du Tango, Bordello 1900
Frantz Casseus Merci Bon Dieu
Luigi Boccherini "Fandango" from the Guitar Quintet D Major
Roland Dyens Tango en Skai

ARTISTS:
Jinjoo Cho & Sibbi Bernhardsson, violin
Eric Wong, viola
Clive Greensmith, cello

PROGRAM:
J.S. Bach Goldberg Variations
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No.15 in D minor K. 421
**Intermission**
Steve Reich Different Trains
**accompanied by visual installation

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend

Enjoy an evening of beautiful jazz vocals with Cleveland’s Evelyn Wright – recipient of a 2008 Cleveland Jazz Legends Award – has opened for the likes of Mel Torme, Harry Belafonte and David “Fathead” Newman.

ARTISTS:
Evelyn Wright, voice
Dave Thomas, piano
Bill Ransom, drums
Peter Dominguez, bass

SONGLIST:
- Lady Sings the Blues
- Fine and Mellow
- Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do
- Don’t Explain
- Them There Eyes
- I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues
- Strange Fruit
- When You’re Smiling
- All of Me
- God Bless the Child

“…A BLAZING, LARGER-THAN-LIFE PERFORMANCE…”
– The Washington Post

Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances, the Ariel Quartet has garnered critical praise worldwide over the span of nearly two decades. Formed in Israel as teenagers at the Jerusalem Academy Middle School of Music and Dance and celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2020-21, the Ariel was named recipient of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, granted by Chamber Music America in recognition of artistic achievement and career support. The ensemble serves as the Faculty Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, where they direct the chamber-music program and present a concert series in addition to maintaining a busy touring schedule in the United States and abroad.

PROGRAM:
Robert Schumann String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3
Amy Beach Quartet for Strings Op. 89
- intermission -
Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F major