— This spring, Stars in the Classics presents an exhilarating Spring Cabaret that brings to life the rich interplay of classical music and cultural heritage. Featuring extraordinary musicians from top conservatories, this concert celebrates the profound contributions of immigrant and American composers to the chamber music tradition.

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Time: 4 PM

Location: Church of the Western Reserve, 30500 Fairmount Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH
Audiences will be treated to a dynamic program featuring music by legendary composers who made America their home —Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Kurt Weill, and George Gershwin—as well as works by their American counterparts—Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, and William Grant Still.

“This concert will be a feast for the ears—glorious, expressive, and filled with stunning virtuosity,” says Jodi Kanter, Artistic Director of Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics (M.U.S.i.C.), the non-profit organization presenting the event. “We’re thrilled to showcase some of the most exceptional young musicians in Northeast Ohio in a program that honors both the American spirit and the global roots of classical music.”

Cost: Admission: $60 patrons, $35 general, $15 students (Reservations suggested); Includes a reception to meet the artists

Featured Performers

This year’s Spring Cabaret boasts an outstanding lineup of international prize winners, top soloists, and rising chamber musicians from Europe, Asia, and the Americas:
Violin – Zachary Brandon, Michelle Bushkova, Maude Cloutier
Piano – Alexander Kostritsa, Muyu Lu, Alexandre Marr, Jackson Naglick
Cello – Brendon Phelps
Clarinet – Jazmin Pascual
Soprano – Catherina Carrington, Lisl Wangermann
Baritone – Drew Russell

Following the performance, guests are invited to meet the musicians at a reception with light refreshments.