Event Calendar

Lark, Roman & Meyer Trio

Three boundary-pushing artists — Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark, cellist and Music Academy alum Joshua Roman, and Grammy Award-winning double bassist Edgar Meyer, a Music Academy 2019 Mosher Guest Artist — join forces for a genre-defying evening of chamber music. With roots in classical, folk, jazz, and bluegrass, this powerhouse trio brings dazzling virtuosity to the stage for a dynamic performance that’s both refined and refreshingly unexpected.

The Takács Quartet

Step into the jewel box. For one unforgettable night, Hahn Hall transforms into a glittering on-stage dinner party where lively conversation, a one-night-only menu, and world-class music come together. With only 70 seats, you’ll sip, laugh, and dine on the stage before the legendary Takács Quartet fills the room with sound—and yes, we want you dressed to dazzle in your boldest jewel tones! This is the Music Academy turned inside out: vibrant, electric, and anything but ordinary.

$500 General Admission includes cocktail hour, dinner, and performance.

$750 Premium Seating & Experience adds front-section seating, reserved parking, sommelier-selected wines with dinner, and an exclusive post-performance champagne reception with the Takács Quartet

New York Philharmonic String Quartet, Night 1

The renowned New York Philharmonic String Quartet returns to the Music Academy, bringing its signature precision, passion, and power to Hahn Hall for an unforgettable evening of masterworks. Featuring Music Academy alum and teaching artist violist Cynthia Phelps, alum violinist Frank Huang, violinist Qianqian Li, and cellist Carter Brey, don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the artistry of one of the world’s premier string quartets in an intimate setting.

New York Philharmonic String Quartet, Night 2

featuring Han Chen, piano

Music Academy alum and 2026 Grammy nominated pianist Han Chen, praised for his brilliant technique and adventurous spirit, returns to Hahn Hall for a special chamber music evening alongside the New York Philharmonic String Quartet. This collaborative program highlights the intimacy and intricacy of chamber music at its finest. With Chen’s expressive artistry and the quartet’s exceptional synergy, this concert promises to close the Mariposa season with warmth, depth, and brilliance.

SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY: BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO MARATHON starring music academy alums

Celebrate Music Academy solo piano alums Min Joo Yi (’25, Music Academy Solo Piano Concerto Competition Winner) and Angie Zhang (’22) as they join the Santa Barbara Symphony in a Beethoven Piano Concerto Marathon. Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount below!