Immerse in a soundscape of the human experience as Brahms and Tchaikovsky—masters at depicting the depths of human emotion—take center stage. The Four Seasons Orchestra, under the direction of Scott Dunn, joins forces with pianist Shunta Morimoto in the monumental Brahms First Piano Concerto and cellist Nathan Le in the elegant Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky. Together, they reveal the passion, drama, and lyricism of two towering Romantic voices, in music that speaks to the soul.
Renowned concert pianist Angela Hewitt brings her exceptional artistry to the stage for a program which opens with the virtuosic Bach Partita No. 5 in G major and Schumann’s expressive Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, continuing after intermission with selections from Couperin’s Sixième Ordre, and concluding with Ravel’s sparkling Le Tombeau de Couperin.
Hewitt is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading pianists and foremost interpreters of Bach. Her numerous accolades includes the prestigious City of Leipzig Bach Medal—the first woman to receive the honor—and the Governor General’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Known for her technical brilliance, expressive depth, and clarity, Hewitt brings a rare combination of intellect, lyricism, and passion to every performance.
Renowned pianist Marc-André Hamelin, acclaimed for his extraordinary technique and fearless exploration of both standard and rare repertoire, returns to the stage for a recital at Soka Performing Arts Center. The program features Haydn’s Sonata in D major, Beethoven’s Sonata in C major, Op. 2 No. 3, Medtner’s Improvisation in B-flat minor, Op. 31, No. 1 and Danza festiva, Op. 38, No. 3, and Rachmaninoff’s Étude-Tableau in E-flat minor, Op. 39, No. 5 and Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (1931 version). Hamelin, an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec, and recipient of more than 20 German Record Critics’ awards, has performed worldwide with leading orchestras and festivals, recorded over 90 albums for Hyperion Records, won eight Juno Awards, earned 11 Grammy nominations, and is also a noted composer whose works continue to expand the piano repertoire. This recital promises a combination of dazzling virtuosity, profound musical insight, and rare repertoire rarely heard in concert.
Experience the drama, passion, and intrigue of Puccini’s Tosca as the Parnassus Society brings this operatic masterpiece to life on March 14, 2026 at Soka Performing Arts Center. Rising star Katia Kim ignites the stage as the tempestuous diva Tosca, joined by Bruce Sledge as the heroic Cavaradossi and Nmon Ford as the merciless Scarpia. Featuring a remarkable supporting cast—including Mattia Venni (Angelotti), Ryan Reithmeier (Sacristan), Robert Norman (Spoletta), and Kyle Xu (Sciarrone)—the performance is accompanied by the lush sounds of the Parnassus Virtuosi Orchestra and the OCSA Classical Voice Conservatory Puccini Chorus, all led by the inspired direction of Maestro Kelly Kuo. A story of love, power, and sacrifice, this unforgettable evening of opera promises to leave you enthralled.