Virtuosi USA Opening Gala Concert
Virtuosi USA Opening Gala Concert
Kick off the 2026 season with an evening of chamber music! Virtuosi USA, presented by the Friends of Musical Arts (FOMA), brings together performers: Svetlana Smolina (piano), Ruslan Biryukov (cello), Pearl DeLaMotte (viola), Irina Tseitlin (violin), and Pasha Tseitlin (violin).
The program features:
Prokofiev Violin Sonata No. 2 – fiery and lyrical intensity
Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia – a dazzling display of virtuosity and interplay
Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor – rich, passionate Romantic depth
As the Artistic Director Michael Tseitlin notes, true virtuosi combine rare talent, relentless work, and deep passion—expect nothing less in this intimate library auditorium setting. Tickets: $35 online / $40 at the door / $20 students (tax-deductible as FOMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)