University of Wisconsin - Mead Witter School of Music
DAN CAVANAGH FACULTY COMPOSITION RECITAL - FACULTY ARTIST SERIES
Madison, WI
Collins Recital Hall | Hamel Music Center
May 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Eleni Katz and Pianist TBD
Private House Concert
New York, NY
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr, Bolton Landing, NY
Sam Boutris, Clarinet
Kyra Lombard, Piano
Lake George Music Festival
Sam Boutris, Clarinet
Kyra Lombard, Piano
Featured Performances:
6/11/25: Opening Night
6/12/25: Jennifer Higdon Dark Wood
6/14/25: Louise Farrenc Trio Op. 45
6/17/25: Rimsky-Korsakov Piano Quintet in B Flat Major
6/19/25: Final Festival Orchestra Concert
7:00PM – 9:00PM
The Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
AMERICA THE BASSOONIFUL
An All-American Program
Eleni Katz, Bassoon
Asiya Korepanova, Piano
Program Information
Location: Tallgrass Hall
Time: 7pm
Duration: 1h40m
Works by Françoise Devienne and Malcom Arnold
Location: Tallgrass Hall
Time: 3pm
Duration: 1h20m
Works by: Mozart and Miguel del Aguila
Summer Music Clinic
Senior Session Bassoon Instructor
Daily sessions: 1:20 - 2:10 pm
Winds of the Wilderness
Eleni Katz, Bassoon
Gabe Fridkis, Flute
Spring Green, WI
7 pm
Monday, July 21 – 5 PM, Highlands
"Musical Stories"
Ridout Ferdinand the Bull
Poulenc Babar the Little Elephant
Stravinsky The Soldier's Tale
Chee-Yun, violin; Jesse McCandless, clarinet; Kevin Lyons, trumpet; Gabriel Colby, trombone; Jonathan Colbert, bass; Richard Prior, narrator; Julie Coucheron, piano; Eleni Katz, bassoon; Scott Pollard, percussion
Tuesday, July 22 – 5 PM, Cashiers
"Musical Stories"
Ridout Ferdinand the Bull
Poulenc Babar the Little Elephant
Stravinsky The Soldier's Tale
Chee-Yun, violin; Jesse McCandless, clarinet; Kevin Lyons, trumpet; Gabriel Colby, trombone; Jonathan Colbert, bass; Richard Prior, narrator; Julie Coucheron, piano; Eleni Katz, bassoon; Scott Pollard, percussion
Olmos Ensemble
Shepherd King Lutheran Church
303 W. Ramsey
San Antonio, TX 78216
All American Wind Quintet Program
More details to come!
Igor Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat
More details coming soon!
Portola Valley, CA
6pm Wines and Hors d’Oeuvres, 7pm Performance
A collection of the country’s finest wind players assembles for a celebratory evening of Mozart, wines and delicious bites overlooking the Bay. Our past performance at Fogarty Winery was an experience to remember – we cannot wait to return! Ticket price includes wines, light bites and roundtrip shuttle service from Portola Valley Town Center. (5:30pm departure from PVTC, return post-performance.)
Mozart Serenade No. 11 in E-flat Major, K 375
Ruth Gipps “Andante doloroso” from Wind Octet, Op. 65
Smetana (arr. Tarkmann) Suite from The Bartered Bride
Kemp Jernigan and James Austin Smith, oboes
Alan Kay and Alicia Lee, clarinets
Gina Cuffari and Eleni Katz, bassoons
David Byrd-Marrow and Eric Reed, horns
The Huntington: San Marino, CA
Mozart - Serenade in E flat Major for Wind Octet K. 375
Beethoven – Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106, “Hammerklavier“
Sponsored by Betsey Tyler
Mozart – Serenade in E-flat Major for Wind Octet, K.375
Chopin – Nocturne No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1
Gilles Vonsattel, Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, Jose Franch-Ballester, Pascal Archer, Eleni Katz, William Wood, David Byrd-Marrow, Melia Badalian
Wednesday the 29th, 7 p.m. – Music Academy, Santa Barbara
Beethoven – Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106, “Hammerklavier“
Sponsored by Betsey Tyler
Mozart – Serenade in E-flat Major for Wind Octet, K.375
Chopin – Nocturne No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1
Gilles Vonsattel, Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, Jose Franch-Ballester, Pascal Archer, Eleni Katz, William Wood, David Byrd-Marrow, Melia Badalian
Thursday the 30th, 8 p.m. – Colburn School, Los Angeles
Beethoven – Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106, “Hammerklavier“
Sponsored by Betsey Tyler
Mozart – Serenade in E-flat Major for Wind Octet, K.375
Chopin – Nocturne No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1
Gilles Vonsattel, Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, Jose Franch-Ballester, Pascal Archer, Eleni Katz, William Wood, David Byrd-Marrow, Melia Badalian
Sunday the 2nd, 3 p.m. – Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks
Beethoven – Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106, “Hammerklavier“
Sponsored by Betsey Tyler
Mozart – Serenade in E-flat Major for Wind Octet, K.375
Chopin – Nocturne No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1
Recital: Eleni Katz + Nina Bernat
Evergreen Concert Series
Baltimore, MD
Sunday Nov. 9, 2025
2:00pm performance + 45 minute post concert reception
Bakst Theater
Recital Eleni Katz + Nina Bernat
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Thu, Nov. 13, 2025 11 am
Sarasota Yacht Club
A PRODUCTION BY OPERA SAN ANTONIO & AUSTIN OPERA IN COLLABORATION WITH The Orchestra San Antonio
HEB Performance Hall at The Tobin Center
San Antonio, TX
This powerful opera is the passionately moving tale of a young Japanese woman's unrequited love for an American sailor. Puccini's lush score is rich with so many memorable moments it has become a beloved favorite with audiences worldwide. Set against a backdrop of cultural contrasts and the rigid binds of honor, this opera explores the devastating aftermath of love forsaken and the consequences of unwavering trust.
A PRODUCTION BY OPERA SAN ANTONIO & AUSTIN OPERA IN COLLABORATION WITH The Orchestra San Antonio
HEB Performance Hall at The Tobin Center
San Antonio, TX
This powerful opera is the passionately moving tale of a young Japanese woman's unrequited love for an American sailor. Puccini's lush score is rich with so many memorable moments it has become a beloved favorite with audiences worldwide. Set against a backdrop of cultural contrasts and the rigid binds of honor, this opera explores the devastating aftermath of love forsaken and the consequences of unwavering trust.
On April 17, join us for a professional development session hosted by Leonardo Pineda, featuring guest speaker Eleni. With her experience as a chamber musician, educator, soloist, and orchestral player, Eleni will share valuable insights from her career. She will also discuss her journey in securing her first teaching position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from Eleni’s musical journey.
Air date for Robert Miller’s Follow Your Dream Podcast. In this episode, Eleni will discuss her musical journey, her appointment at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music, and much more!
The Orchestra San Antonio kicks off its inaugural concert with a dynamic exploration and interplay of influences between classical music, Spanish, and Latin American sounds. Under the baton of TOSA’s principal conductor, Leonardo Pineda, this concert promises to be a vibrant showcase of musical diversity, featuring renowned trumpet soloist Pacho Flores along with mezzo-soprano Zaireth Pérez.
This concert is a testament to the rich and evolving relationship between classical music and global genres, creating a powerful and unforgettable musical experience.
February 26 - May Chapel/ Rosehill Cemetery Recital Series 7:30 PM
Chicago, IL
February 27- North Park University Faculty Recital Series, Anderson Chapel 7:30 PM
Chicago, IL
March 1 - Private Concert in Evanston
Evanston, IL
March 2 - Chamber Music Class at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
Each intimate concert is held in the Council Chambers, a state-of-the-art, acoustically designed space by architects associated with NYC’s Radio City Music Hall.
Concerts begin at 8 p.m.
$10 for Frisco residents | $15 for nonresidents
Ages 8 and up are welcome.
Masterclass for students of the Baylor University School of Music Bassoon studio!
Check the Baylor School of Music website for more info
Community Impact Project Incubator is a vital pillar of CAG’s Citizen Musician Training. Through it, artists explore new ways to create positive community impact beyond the concert stage. In this series of workshops, CAG roster musicians:
Identify community needs
Transform these needs into projects
Pitch to fund their project
Launch their project
Network for social impact
Reed Me
In rural Wisconsin, many high school band programs are in bassoon deserts: areas where there are very few or no bassoonists, leaving students interested in learning the instrument isolated and undersupported. These young players often struggle with loneliness, a lack of guidance, and limited access to reed-making materials crucial to their development. This can discourage them from pursuing bassoon more seriously and further the shortage of bassoonists.
Reed Me seeks to address these challenges by providing mentorship, resources, and community to aspiring bassoonists in underserved areas. As the newly appointed bassoon professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I plan to lead this initiative with support from my graduate students.
The project focuses on three key areas:
Reed Starter Tool Kits: Providing students with the tools needed to make and refine their own reeds, eliminating a major barrier for beginners.
Mentorship: Monthly lessons and guidance from me or graduate students to help students overcome isolation and develop both technical skills and confidence.
Community Resources: An online database of instructional videos and materials to support students throughout their development.
Eleni Katz - Bassoon
Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner - Piano
Join us at the Steamboat Art Museum for a performance from Eleni Katz and Llewellyn Sanchez Werner as a part of our 2025 Intersections: Music at the Museum series presented by Strings Music Festival and the Steamboat Art Museum. Doors open at 5:30pm, 6:00pm music, and a Q&A with the artists at 6:45pm. These free events are open to music lovers of all ages!
Approx. 2 hours 1 minute
(Includes 20 minute intermission)
Who doesn’t love the story of 1,001 Arabian Nights? In Scheherazade, Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov used the full might of the symphony orchestra to retell a few of those tales. He eloquently uses the solo violin to represent the clever orator, Scheherazade, while the heavy brass portrays her merciless monarch, the Sultan. Balancing the program is another of music’s most famous tales, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, a ferocious story of sacrifice and rebirth where the orchestra and dancers share the stage.
Music, art, and storytelling collide in a spectacular family concert experience!
The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth presents a one-of-a-kind concert based on Mussorgsky’s beloved masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Pairing Mussorgsky’s vivid musical imagery with visual art from the Kimbell’s collection offers a unique and enriching experience
But that’s not all!
Witness the artistic talents of your community! We invite you to enter our art contest! We’ll be showcasing the winning entries inspired by “Pictures at an Exhibition,” featuring divisions for elementary, middle, and high school students. Submit your entries by November 1, 2024 to Natasha Costello, CMSFW Education Director at ncostello@cmsfw.org.
This interactive concert is perfect for families who love music, art, and creativity!
Unleash your child’s inner artist. Get your tickets today!
Eleni will be performing in multiple concerts across Northwestern Florida between January 12 and 19.
Check the Emerald Coast Music Alliance website for more details
About
The Emerald Coast Music Alliance Foundation, Inc. is the brainchild of Alon Goldstein, an Israeli-born pianist who has performed all over the world. In 2017, Goldstein formed the group in the hopes of keeping the magic of the arts, specifically the art of classical music, alive especially for populations who would normally not have access to such; elementary through high school students, facilities for special needs populations, autism centers, assisted living and senior centers, and child care programs.
Emerald Coast Music Alliance Foundation sponsors a music festival at the beginning of each new year across Northwest Florida. Goldstein invites other world class guest musicians to join him in performing in multiple venues across the Emerald Coast. Our musicians report that it is a life enriching experience performing in these group settings and especially engaging with the audiences to answer questions or to provide hands-on experiences for young people on their instruments.
North Carolina School for the Arts
Crawford Hall
Eleni Katz: Bassoon
Richard Brasseale: Saxaphone
Recital featuring performers: Maribel Alonso, Cassandra Bendickson, Elizabeth Crawford, Margaret Fay, Brigit Fitzgerald, Haley Houk, Eleni Katz, Jessica Kunttu, Stephanie Patterson, Rémy Taghavi, Robyn Watson
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!
LunArt Chamber Music Collective
Iva Ugrcic, flute
Eleni Katz, bassoon
Alyona Waldo, piano
Works by:
Program:
Sonatina for Flute and Piano, by Grace Williams
Sea Glass Partita for Singing Bassoonist by Lila Meretzky
Nadiya for Flute and Bassoon, by Reena Esmail
Afro-American Suite, by Undine Smith Moore
Trio Op. 45, by Louise Farrenc
LunArt Chamber Music Collective
Iva Ugrcic, flute
Eleni Katz, bassoon
Alyona Waldo, piano
Works by:
Program:
Sonatina for Flute and Piano, by Grace Williams
Sea Glass Partita for Singing Bassoonist by Lila Meretzky
Nadiya for Flute and Bassoon, by Reena Esmail
Afro-American Suite, by Undine Smith Moore
Trio Op. 45, by Louise Farrenc
Monday, November 2 - 4:00PM
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Quogue, NY
Eleni Katz - Bassoon
Nina Bernat - Bass
Recital at Steinway Fort Worth with Susan Zhang and Gabriel Fridkis
More details coming soon!
MON • OCTOBER 28, 2024 - 7PM
LSU School of Music Recital Hall
63 Infirmary Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Including works by:
Pierre Dubois, J. S. Bach, Reena Esmail, Gary Schocker, Jenni Brandon & Piere Gabaye,
MON • OCTOBER 28, 2024 - 2:30-3:30PM
LSU School of Music
63 Infirmary Drive
Westminster Free Clinic
1000 East Janss Road (United Methodist Church)
October 2 at 3:00pm
Works by:
Weber, Piazzolla, Ravel, Ponce, Piazzolla, Rachmaninoff, William Grant Still, Gershwin
