Music
Current Season
2024-2025 Season
Purchase a ticket from eight of the eleven Sarofim Music Series concerts for a 20% discount automatically applied. All those in need of ADA tickets please call the box office at 512-863-1378 for assistance.
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Matthew Lau
September 17, 2024 at 7:30 PMin the Alma Thomas Theater
Hailed by the Aspen Times for his “soulful and technically impressive solo” at his vibraphone concerto debut at the Aspen Music Festival, percussionist Dr. Matthew Lau performs a wide range of repertoire with an absolute commitment to communicate the meaning and essence of percussion music to its audience, from arrangement of Bach to avant-garde contemporary pieces by Donatoni, in high caliber performances with a whimsical twist. As a queer Asian percussionist, Dr. Lau challenges the conventional narratives and works to change the traditional prescribed career path.
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RAMEAU Double TakeSeptember 21, 2024 at 2:00 PMin the Caldwell-carvey Foyer
Canceled |
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Daniel Pardo
September 28, 2024 at 2:00 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
Daniel Pardo’s vibrant programming masterfully blends Western classical traditions with global influences and modern technology, engaging audiences of all ages. A Colombian-American flutist and award-winning former US Military musician, Daniel is celebrated for his innovative arrangements that combine world music with jazz-inspired harmonies. Highly sought after as a performer and presenter across the US and internationally, his diverse program will feature Southwestern’s string orchestra on The Nearness of You, Sabor a Mi, La Gloria Eres Tu and Dr. Hilary Janisek-Piña and her students will join the stage on Ernesto Duarte Brito’s Como Fue.
Daniel is also a Yamaha Performing Artist and Clinician.
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Sound of Norway
October 01, 2024 at 7:30 PmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
“Sounds of Norway”
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Nick Montopoli, violin/banjo/vocals; Zach Matteson, violin/vocals; Karl Mitze, viola/mandolin/vocals; Geoff Manyin, cello/vocals Photo Credit: Marshall Tidrick |
Invoke
October 8, 2024 at 7:30 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
Described as “…not anything but everything: Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and a sound yet to be termed seamlessly merged into a perfect one” (David Srebnik, SiriusXM Classical Producer), Invoke strives to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Fueled by their passion for storytelling, Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire, featuring original works composed by and for the group. This passion also inspired Invoke’s ongoing commissioning initiative American Postcards, in which they draw on composers from all backgrounds to help tell the stories of America, piece by piece.
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Itzkoff/Belkovski
November 2, 2024 at 2:00 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
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Steve Landis and Friends
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
Canceled |
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Michael Ippolito and Daveda Karanas
February 11, 2025 at 7:30 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
Experience an enchanting evening of musical storytelling with mezzo-soprano Daveda Karanas and pianist Michael Ippolito as they navigate through a captivating repertoire that echoes the allure of the nighttime and the mysteries of the ocean.
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Diego Caetano
February 18, 2025 at 7:30 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATERInternationally acclaimed pianist Diego Caetano presents a captivating program exploring the rich colors and expressive depth of the piano repertoire. The evening opens with Debussy’s Images, Book II, a set of three impressionistic pieces evoking delicate bell tones, moonlit serenity, and shimmering golden fish. Chaminade’s Arabesque, Op. 61 follows a charming and lyrical work showcasing French elegance. Poulenc’s Les Soirées de Nazelles offers a delightful sequence of character variations, blending wit, nostalgia, and virtuosity in a musical portrait of Parisian soirées. The program’s second half features Beethoven’s dramatic Sonata, Op. 13 “Pathetique”, a work of profound contrasts, from its stormy Grave to the tender lyricism of the Adagio cantabile. Gnattali’s Negaceando infuses the recital with Brazilian rhythmic vitality and harmonic flair. The evening culminates in Ravel’s La Valse, a dazzling and volatile reimagining of the Viennese waltz, building from graceful elegance to a breathtaking, almost chaotic conclusion. Diego Caetano’s artistry promises a night of passion, refinement, and breathtaking virtuosity.
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Julia Taylor, sopranoNyle Matsuoka, piano
March 25, 2025 at 7:30 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
Soprano, Julia Taylor, and pianist, Nyle Matsuoka, will present a recital with works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Samuel Barber, Charles Tomlinson-Griffes, Maurice Ravel and Joaquin Turina.
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Adam Delmonte
March 29, 2025 at 7:30 pmIN THE ALMA THOMAS THEATER
Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating artistry of guitarist Adam Del Monte and Ismael Fernández in an evening of soul-stirring music. Hailed as a virtuoso of the classical and flamenco guitar, Adam Del Monte brings a unique blend of technical brilliance and emotive depth to every performance. With a career spanning continents and genres, Adam has enchanted audiences worldwide with his dynamic interpretations and innovative compositions. Don’t wait to get your tickets as Adam Del Monte sells out world wide.
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