La Jolla Music Society - La Jolla - Presents:
Augustin Hadelich, violin Francesco Piemontesi, piano
Saturday, 3/21/2026

“One of the most exciting violinists of his generation” — The New York Times “Francesco Piemontesi is one of the finest of young pianists and deserves to be fully recognised as such” — Classical Explorer

The Athena Foundation for the Arts - North Hollywood - Presents:
The Masuda•Cheli Cello & Piano Duo bring 'Rach's Got Rhythm' to the Stage in NoHo!
Sunday, 3/22/2026

Get ready to experience the dynamic Masuda•Cheli Cello & Piano Duo and their new 'Rach's Got Rhythm' concert in NoHo!

La Jolla Music Society - San Diego - Presents:
Lang Lang
Thursday, 3/26/2026

Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today—as a pianist, educator, and philanthropist, he has become one of the world’s most influential and committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Costa Mesa - Presents:
Notos Quartet
Thursday, 3/26/2026

Notos Quartet Live at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

International Classical Concerts of the Desert - Palm Desert - Presents:
David Finckel, Cello and Wu Han, Piano
Saturday, 3/28/2026

Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, honored as Musical America’s Musicians of the Year, stand among today’s most distinguished figures in classical music. From the stages of New York to the premier concert halls across the United States, Europe and Asia, they have captivated audiences globally. "He played with a deep and burnished tone and she with a sparkling virtuosity." The New York Times

Santa Barbara Symphony - Santa Barbara - Presents:
Santa Barbara Symphony- Bella Italia
3/28/2026 - 3/29/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 3/28/2026)

March 28 & 29, 2026- A five-century survey of Italian classics. From Vivaldi’s perennial The Four Seasons, to Puccini’s youthful Capriccio Sinfonico, to Respighi’s thunderous The Pines of Rome.

Desert Winds Freedom Band of Palm Springs - Palm Springs - Presents:
You Gotta Have Heart
3/28/2026 - 3/29/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 3/28/2026)

Join us for a concert of Wind Band music celebrating Heart!

UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL - SAN PEDRO - Presents:
Haydn's SEVEN LAST WORDS, string quartet - San Pedro
Saturday, 3/28/2026

Limor Toren and TBC, violins, Alicja Blanquart, cello and TBC, viola will present Josef Haydn's masterpiece "The Seven Last Words of our Savior on the Cross". ADMISSION IS FREE.

UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL - Long Beach - Presents:
Haydn's SEVEN LAST WORDS, string quartet - Long Beach
Sunday, 3/29/2026

Limor Toren and TBC, violins, Alicja Blanquart, cello and TBC, viola will present Josef Haydn's masterpiece "The Seven Last Words of our Savior on the Cross". ADMISSION IS FREE.

UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL - Long Beach - Presents:
Haydn's SEVEN LAST WORDS, string quartet - Long Beach
Monday, 3/30/2026

Limor Toren and TBC, violins, Alicja Blanquart, cello and TBC, viola will present Josef Haydn's masterpiece "The Seven Last Words of our Savior on the Cross". ADMISSION IS FREE.

LA Philharmonic - Los Angeles - Presents:
Colburn Celebrity Recital: Glass' Cocteau Trilogy Katia and Marielle Labèque
Tuesday, 3/31/2026

Hear Philip Glass’ operas inspired by the films of Jean Cocteau, reimagined as suites for two keyboards and performed by Katia and Marielle Labèque with a scenography designed by Nina Chalot and Cyril Teste.

Music Academy of the West - Santa Barbara - Presents:
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Thursday, 4/2/2026

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.

Music Academy of the West - Santa Barbara - Presents:
New York Philharmonic String Quartet, Night 2
Friday, 4/3/2026

Music Academy alum and 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.

UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL - Yorba Linda - Presents:
Haydn's SEVEN LAST WORDS, string quartet - Yorba Linda
Friday, 4/3/2026

Limor Toren and TBC, violins, Alicja Blanquart, cello and TBC, viola will present Josef Haydn's masterpiece "The Seven Last Words of our Savior on the Cross". ADMISSION IS FREE.

La Jolla Music Society - La Jolla - Presents:
Danish String Quartet with the Danish National Girls’ Choir
Sunday, 4/12/2026

Combining a string quartet and girls’ choir, two daring ensembles give visceral power to a millennium of women-centered music.

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library/Kate Hatmaker and Alex Greenbaum - La Jolla - Presents:
Diderot String Quartet | Chamber Concert
Tuesday, 4/14/2026

The Diderot String Quartet will make their Athenaeum debut with a journey to 18th century Vienna, featuring masterpieces by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. One of the premiere ensembles performing on gut strings and historical instruments, this dynamic group (Adriane Post, violin Johanna Novom, violin Kyle Miller, viola Paul Dwyer, cello) breathes new life into old works.

La Jolla Music Society - La Jolla - Presents:
Gautier Capuçon, cello Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Wednesday, 4/15/2026

“Among the constellation of young cellists, Gautier Capuçon shines brightly.” — The Telegraph “Thibaudet is always poetically refined and plays with delicacy and colour.” — BBC Classical Music magazine

Santa Barbara Symphony - Santa Barbara - Presents:
Santa Barbara Symphony- An American in Paris
4/18/2026 - 4/19/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 4/18/2026)

April 18 & 19, 2026- Gershwin’s jazzy musical postcard, An American in Paris, highlights this program of America’s masters as the nation turns 250.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Costa Mesa - Presents:
Ebene Quartet
Saturday, 4/18/2026

Ebene Quartet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts!

Salastina - Laguna Beach - Presents:
Main Series No. 5: Familiar | Forgotten | Fresh - Laguna Beach
Sunday, 4/19/2026

Three piano quintets bridge time and taste through music that’s beloved, overlooked, and brand-spanking new.