We are excited to announce that we will again have a side-by-side performance opportunity with our Zenith musicians. Selected students will sit on a stand with one of our Zenith performers for a rehearsal and performance during our grand finale on Saturday, June 6th. The selected Zenith Young Artists will also be featured on our website.
Learn more about the application process here.
August 15
August 15, 7:30 p.m.
Salisbury House and Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines
Suite Populaire Espagnole – Manuel de Falla
Helen Kim, violin
Kelly Kuo, piano
Café Music – Paul Schoenfield
II. Rubato, andante moderato
Helen Kim, violin
Ashley Sidon, violoncello
Kelly Kuo, piano
African-American Spirituals – traditional
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Wade in de water
I got plenty o’ nuttin’
Edward Corpus, bass
Nicholas Roth, piano
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60 – Johannes Brahms
Anna Reider, violin
Sheldon Person, viola
Anthony Kitai, violoncello
Kelly Kuo, piano
August 16
August 16, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University
2507 University Ave, Des Moines
Young Artist Masterclass
August 16, 6:30 p.m.
Johnston Public Library
6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Damani Phillips Jazz Quartet
August 17
August 17, 6:00 p.m.
Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines
Passacaglia for Violin and Cello – Handel-Halvorsen
Helen Kim, violin
Anthony Kitia, violoncello
Café Music – Paul Schoenfield
II. Rubato, andante moderato
Helen Kim, violin
Ashley Sidon, violoncello
Kelly Kuo, piano
Sweet Air – David Lang
Helen Kim, violin
Leslie Marrs, flute
Clarence Padilla, clarinet
Anthony Kitia, violoncello
Kelly Kuo, piano
Tanti Anni Prima (Ave Maria)
Kicho for double bass and piano – Astor Piazzolla
Patricia Silva Weitzel, double bass
Younjung Cha, piano
String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 “American” – Antonin Dvorak
Anna Reider, violin
Helen Kim, violin
Sheldon Person, viola
Anthony Kitai, violoncello
August 18
August 18, 7:30 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
600 6th Avenue, Des Moines
Sonata No.1 in G Major BMV 1001 – Johann Sebastian Bach
Siciliana
Presto
Anna Reider, violin
Phantasy for Viola and Piano, Op. 54 – York Bowen
Sheldon Person, viola
Kelly Kuo, piano
Sweet Air – David Lang
Helen Kim, violin
Leslie Marrs, flute
Clarence Padilla, clarinet
Anthony Kitai, violoncello
Kelly Kuo, piano
– Intermission –
String Quintet in C Major, Op.163 – Franz Schubert
Anna Reider, violin
Helen Kim, violin
Sheldon Person, viola
Ashley Sidon, violoncello
Anthony Kitai, violoncello
August 19
August 19, 7:30 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines
Quatuor en la mineur, Op. 67 – Joaquín Turina
Helen Kim, violin
Sheldon Person, viola
Anthony Kitai, violoncello
Kelly Kuo, piano
Duo for violin and cello – Zoltan Kodaly
I. Allegro serioso, non troppo
Anna Reider, violin
Ashley Sidon, violoncello
Années de pèlerinage I, S.160 – Franz Liszt
Vallée d’Obermann
Nicholas Roth, piano
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60 – Johannes Brahms
Anna Reider, violin
Sheldon Person, viola
Anthony Kitai, violoncello
Kelly Kuo, piano
August 15, 7:30 p.m.: Salisbury House and Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
August 16, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Young Artist Masterclass: Sheslow Auditorium
2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
August 16, 6:30 p.m. – Damani Phillips Jazz Quartet: Johnston Public Library
August 17, 6:00 p.m.: Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321
August 18, 7:30 p.m.: St. John’s Lutheran Church
600 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
August 19, 7:30 p.m.: Drake University, Sheslow Auditorium
2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
All concerts are free admission.
This year, the Zenith Chamber Music Festival will take place August 15-19 in various locations around the Des Moines area.
Zenith Chamber Music Festival is proud to introduce Sheldon Person for Zenith’s 2017 year.
As returning artists, Zenith showcases:
Performance dates and venues TBA.
Ashley Sandor Sidon faculty recital with Guest Artist Irena Portenko, piano
Wednesday, April 26th, at 7:30pm in Sheslow Auditortium
Come hear the music of Rachmaninoff, Piazzolla, Bloch, and Chopin. Zenith Chamber Music Festival will unveil the upcoming season schedule and artists after this recital.