2025

September 21

Vitaly Starikov
Concert Pianist
Silver Medalist From The 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

Born into a family of musicians, Vitaly Starikov’s journey started when his parents enrolled him to sing in a children’s music group at age 3, and he went on to Ural Musical School for Gifted Children in his native Yekaterinburg at 7. He made his concerto debut at age 10 with the Ural State Russian Folk Orchestra, and his recital debut three years later, in the small hall of the Ural Special Music School.

2025

October 19

Daniel Pardo
Flute with Percussion and Strings

Daniel's vibrant programming of classical music mixed with Latin Jazz and World Music engages audiences of all ages! Daniel Pardo, a Colombian-American flutist and former U.S. military musician, resides in Houston, TX, where he is a professor of Flute at Prairie View A&M University. An award-winning musician for his arrangement of world music with jazzy harmonies, Daniel is in demand as a presenter/performer in festivals, universities, conferences, and concert series in the US and abroad. His programs include 'The Flute Around the World', 'From Mozart to Corea', and 'Classical Boleros' in a combination of formats from flute and guitar to flute and rhythm section with strings. His 2024 recording of Central American Boleros with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and rhythm section was awarded Gold medals in the Instrumentalist and Album categories by the Global Music Awards.

2025

November 16

Agarita Chamber Ensemble
Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano

An innovative chamber ensemble dedicated to producing bold, collaborative musical events, Agarita offers a new way to experience classical and contemporary music. Founded by Daniel Anastasio (piano), Marisa Bushman (viola), Ignacio Gallego (cello) and Sarah Silver Manzke (violin), Agarita nourishes the community through artistic collaborations, education, community engagement, and free, adventurous programming. With concise, eclectic performances that are “splendid – unified, spirited, [and] well prepared” (Greenberg, Incident Light), the young chamber group offers a new, open-armed experience for listeners.

2026

January 18

Texas Guitar Quartet
Four Classical Guitars

Formed in 2009, GRAMMY Award-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet has been hailed as ‘Impeccable in every respect’ by Classical Guitar Magazine. Red, the quartet’s first album, was released to critical acclaim and was praised by Guitar International as a ‘tremendous accomplishment for the classical guitar…the TxGQ perform with virtuosity, clarity, balance, and a refined character which will no doubt help to establish them as one of today’s leading guitar quartets.’ Throughout the United States, Central America, Spain, and China, audiences have embraced the quartet for their engaging programs, dazzling virtuosity, and joyful music making.

2026

February 15

Lindsay and Jason
Violin and Piano Duo

This powerhouse duo takes the crowd on a whirlwind journey through the hits of the centuries, expressing a variety of musical styles from classical to jazz to the popular hits of today. Trained at the world’s top conservatories, Lindsay Deutsch and Jason Stoll showcase their dazzling technique as they perform masterpieces by the rock stars of yesteryear such as Bach and Beethoven; and draw parallels to the entertainers that audiences grew up with including Frank Sinatra, Elton John, and Billy Joel. Spiced with humor and laughs and a bit of history, audiences everywhere rave about these unique artists and their diverse and entertaining programming.

2026

March 15

Seraph Brass Quintet 
Two Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba

In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). In addition to performances and residencies, Seraph performs as a 10-piece ensemble, as soloists with symphony orchestras and wind bands, and in collaboration with other chamber artists. 

2026

April 19

Carion Wind Quintet 
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Horn

Carion Wind Quintet is an award-winning Danish-Latvian ensemble which brings a truly unique and innovative chamber music experience to audiences. Carion fascinates audiences with its carefully choreographed and dramatized performances of classical and modern works, making music on stage visible and adding a new dimension of traditional concert events.

2026

May 17

Thomas Pandolfi
Pianist

American pianist Thomas Pandolfi is an exciting virtuoso who, with each passing season, is becoming more and more sought after by audiences worldwide, and showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. His performances of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Chopin, Liszt and Gershwin have captured the hearts of listeners across the globe, and made him a popular and much beloved concerto soloist.