Mariposa

Concert Series 2025-26

One-of-a-kind intimate experiences showcasing world-renowned musicians and Music Academy alums

The Mariposa Concert Series initiative is sponsored by Kandy Budgor; Luria/Budgor Family Foundation.

Series Lineup

Lark, Roman & Meyer Trio

Thu, Jan 8 @ 7:30 PM

NY Phil String Quartet, Night 1

Thu, Apr 2 @ 7:30 PM

NY Phil String Quartet, Night 2 with Han Chen

Fri, Apr 3 @ 7:30 PM

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.

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J.S. BACH Sonata for Viola da Gamba in G Major, BWV 1027
EDGAR MEYER Trio 1986 / Trio 2024 / Trio 1988

Tessa Lark violin
Joshua Roman cello (’02)
Edgar Meyer double bass

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.

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W.A. MOZART Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546
FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1
FRANZ SCHUBERT String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887

Frank Huang violin (’98, ’99)
Qianqian Li violin
Cynthia Phelps viola (’79)
Carter Brey cello

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.

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W. A. MOZART Duo No. 1 for Violin and Viola in G Major, K. 423
ERNST VON DOHNÁNYI Serenade for String Trio in C Major, Op. 10
JOHANNES BRAHMS Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34

Frank Huang violin (’98, ’99)
Qianqian Li violin
Cynthia Phelps viola (’79)
Carter Brey cello
Han Chen piano (’15)