The Friends of Music 2007-08 Concert Series promises to be outstanding! With performers from as near as central California to as far away as Germany and Russia, audiences have an exciting season ahead. All concerts are held at:

Adult season tickets are available for $70 (individual) or $120 (couple). Student (18 and under) season tickets are only $12 when purchased in conjunction with an adult season ticket. Single performance tickets are $15 for adults and $2 for students. To order season tickets, mail a check or money order to:

2007-08 CONCERT SERIES

9/9 - Frank Wiens - 9/30 - Vadim Gluzman - 11/18 - Trio Voronezh
1/20 - Los Angeles Piano Quartet - 1/20 - Mandelring Quartet - 3/16 - Golden Violin - 4/6 - Cleveland Duo

Frank Wiens, pianist
All-Chopin Program
Sunday, September 9, 2007, 3:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church

Frank Wiens, a concert pianist who makes his home in Stockton, California, has taught at Drake University and, since 1976, at the University of the Pacific where he holds the position of Professor of Piano.

Frank Wiems' website

Vadim Gluzman, violin, with Angela Yoffe, piano
Sunday, September 30, 2007, 3:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church

In 1994, Mr. Gluzman was named recipient of the prestigious Henryk Szerying Foundation Career Award. He now plays the extraordinary 1690 Leopold Auer Stradivarius on extended loan to him. In July of 2003, Mr. Gluzman and Angela Yoffe collaborated with the legendary choreographer, John Neumeier, in the world premier of 24 Preludes for Violin and Piano.

Vadim Gluzman's website

Trio Voronezh
Amazing Russian Musicians
Sunday, November 18, 2007, 3:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church

The Trio's diverse repertoire ranges from classical works of Bach, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky to Russian folk music and popular songs by Gershwin and Piazzola. Trio Voronezh's astonishing virtuosity and delightful artistic innovation are destined to change the way you enjoy classical, folk, and contemporary repertoire.

Trio Voronezh's website

Los Angeles Piano Quartet
Sunday, January 20, 2008, 4:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church

The Los Angeles Piano Quartet made its debut at The Music Center in Los Angeles in 1977 and soon earned recognition as America's premier piano quartet. Highlights of subsequent European tours have included two additional appearances at the Concertgebouw and concerts at the Hamburg Musikhale and Santa Cecilia in Rome.

Los Angeles Piano Quartet's website

The Mandelring Quartet
With Addition of Clarinet
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 7:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church

The Mandelring Quartet has emerged in recent years as one of the leading string quartets of the younger generation and has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls. In addition to regular concert engagements throughout Germany, The Mandelring Quartet tours many of the major European concert centers.

The Mandelring Quartet's website

The Golden Violin
With Piano and Visual Effects
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 3:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church

The Golden Violin is an entertaining multimensional musical and theatrical show with a fascinating script, colorful costumes, imaginative visual backdrops, and stirring music that draws the audience into the story. Traveling down from Canada to entertain us, it features violinist Calvin Dyck and pianist Betty Suderman. Mr. Dyck earned both Masters and Doctorate degrees in violin from the University of Southern California.

The Golden Violin's website

The Cleveland Duo
Stephen Warner, violin, and Carolyn Gadiel Warner, piano, with James Umble, saxophone
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 3:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church

The Cleveland Duo and James Umble are pioneers in the chamber music world. With their unusual instrumental combination of violin, piano, and saxophone they have been performing throughout North America since 1993.

The Cleveland Duo/James Umble's website