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Why Johannes Brahms?

  Why a Brahms Festival? After highly successful Tchaikovsky and Beethoven festivals in consecutive seasons, the San Antonio Symphony and 19 artistic partners explore the quintessential romantic composer—Johannes Brahms. Brahms’s music is the culmination of the greatest traditions in Western music. He...

Vadim Gluzman

Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman, in technique and sensibility, harkens back to the Golden Ageof violinists of the 19th and 20th centuries, while possessing the passion and energy of the 21st century. Lauded by both critics and audiences as a performer of great depth, virtuosity and technical brilliance, he has...

Miro Quartet

Hailed by the New York Times as possessing “explosive vigor and technical finesse”, the dynamic Miró Quartet, one of America’s highest-profile chamber groups enjoys its place at the top of the international chamber music scene. Now in its second decade, the quartet continues to captivate audiences and...

Kirill Gerstein

Russian pianist Kirill Gerstein has quickly proven to be one of today’s most intriguing young musicians. His masterful technique, musical curiosity and probing interpretations have led to explorations of classical music and jazz, advanced degrees by the age of 20, a professorship in piano by the age of 27, and a...

Jun Yi Ma

Jun Yi Ma was born in Shanghai in 1972 and began violin studies at the age of 6, with Professor Ding at the Shanghai Conservatorium. At 9, he gave his first televised performance in Shanghai. Three years later he performed at the White House as Little Ambassador, representing the Chinese Government for the President...