Defiance Against Adversity

Experience the exceptional talent of Orli Shaham on piano, Dennis Kim on violin, and Warren Hagerty on cello as they take you on a journey through three centuries of classical music. Enjoy the brilliance of Mozart’s Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304, the emotional depth of Britten’s Cello Sonata in C Major, Op. 65, and the haunting power of Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67. Together, these virtuosic musicians deliver a performance that is exhilarating, deeply moving, and sure to captivate classical music lovers of all ages.

Café Ludwig: Enjoy delightful chamber music with principal musicians of Pacific Symphony in the coffee-house atmosphere of the Samueli Theater.  While you sip coffee and savor decadent desserts, your gifted host, curator and pianist Orli Shaham guides you on a journey exploring how composers influenced each other and changed the course of chamber music.