
- 2009/10
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
OCTOBER 23, 2009
Music in the Loft
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
1027 West Washington Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois
8:00 p.m.
(312) 943-243-9233 or www. MusicInTheLoft.org
Program to be announced
APRIL 5, 2009
The Armed Man: A Concert of Peace
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello with
The Rackham Symphony Choir and
The Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
Susanne Mallare Acton, Director
The Ford Center for the Performing Arts
15801 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, Michigan 48126
7:00 p.m.
(313) 943-2354 or www.RackhamChoir.org
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace – K. Jenkins
FEBRUARY 3, 4, 24, 25 and 26, 2009
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Eastman Theatre
60 Gibbs Street
Rochester, New York 14604
1:00 p.m. (Feb. 3); 10:15 a.m. (Feb. 4, 24, 25 and 26)
(585) 274-1000
Variations on a Rococo Theme in A Major, Op. 33 - P. Tchaikovsky
JANUARY 31 , 2009
The Fischoff National Chamber Music Association
featuring The Quartet Polaris
- Andrea Jarrett, Violin
- Vincent Meklis, Violin
- Matthew Lipman, Viola
- Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
University of Notre Dame
The Golden Dome
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
7:00 p.m.
(574) 631-0984 or www.fischoff.org
- String Quartet No. 4 –B. Bartók
V. Allegro molto
- Chrysanthemum - G. Puccini
- Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810
"Death and the Maiden" - F. Schubert
I. Allegro
DECEMBER 17, 19, 20 and 21
New York City's Floating Concert Hall
Under the Brooklyn Bridge
New York, New York
Times to be announced
(718) 624-2083 / (718) 624-4061 or www.bargemusic.org
December 17 and 19
- La Revuelta Circular - C. Calderón
- Sonata for Violoncello Solo, Op. 8 - Z. Kodály
- Sonata in A minor for Arpeggione and Piano, D. 821 - F. Schubert
- Variations on a Paganini Theme - G. Piatigorsky
December 20 and 21
Program to be announced
DECEMBER 6
From The Top Radio Program
featuring The Quartet Polaris
- Andrea Jarrett, Violin
- Vincent Meklis, Violin
- Matthew Lipman, Viola
- Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Warren Performing Arts Center
9500 East 16th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46229
7:00 p.m.
(317) 532-6280 or www.fromthetop.org
Program to be announced
NOVEMBER 4, 5 and 6
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
2008-2009 Youth Concerts
Alastair Willis, Conductor
Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60604
10:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon
(312) 294-3000 or www.cso.org
Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 – A. Dvorak
III. Finale - Allegro moderato
OCTOBER 25
The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Michael Luxner, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
1184 West Main Street
Decatur, Illinois 62522
7:30 p.m.
(217) 424-6318 or www.millikin.edu/kirkland
Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 - E. Elgar
SEPTEMBER 27
The Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Cliff Colnot, Conductor
Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60604
3:00 p.m.
(312) 294-3000 or www.cso.org
Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 – A. Dvorak
I. Allegro
SEPTEMBER 7
Bennett - Gordon Hall
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
(847) 266-5100 or www.ravinia.org
featuring young musicians including
Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in F Major, Op. 99 – J. Brahms
I. Allegro vivace
The Quartet Polaris
- Andrea Jarrett, Violin
- Vincent Meklis, Violin
- Matthew Lipman, Viola
- Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
String Quartet No. 4 –B. Bartók
V. Allegro molto
JULY 24
The Seattle Chamber Music Festival
The Emerging Artists Series – 2008
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
McKay Chapel - Lakeside School
1405 0 1st Avenue NE
Seattle, Washington 98125-0981
7:00 p.m.
(206) 283-8808 or www.seattlechambermusic.org
- Suite No. 5 for Violoncello Solo - J. S. Bach
- Sonata for Violoncello Solo, Op. 8 - Z. Kodály
- Lamentation - Coleridge-Taylor Parkinson
JULY 16
The Aspen Concert Orchestra
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Director
Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Benedict Music Tent
Aspen, Colorado
6:00 p.m.
(970) 925-9042 or www.aspenmusicfestival.com
Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 – R. Schumann
MAY 18
The Wilmette Fine Arts Commission
Artists’ Spring Concert
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello and friends
- Samantha Bennett, Violin
- Herah Kim, Violin
- Clayton Penrose-Whitmore, Violin
- Matthew Lipman, Viola
- Santiago Osorio, Viola
- Ben Lash, Violoncello
Village of Wilmette Community Recreation Center Auditorium
3000 Glenview Road
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
3:30 p.m.
www.wilmette.com
- String Quartet Op. 18, No. 4 - L. van Beethoven
- Serenade in C Major for String Trio, Op. 10 - E. Dohnanyi
- String Stextet in B-flat Major, Op. 18 - J. Brahms
- La Calle 92 - A. Piazzolla
APRIL 26
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Levin Performance Studio
98.7 WFMT Radio Station
with live webcast
Chicago, Illinois
11:00 a.m.
- Oblivion - A. Piazzolla
- Sonata in C Major, G. 74 - L. Boccherini
I. Allegro
- Fünf Stücke in Volkston, Op. 102 - R. Schumann
I. Mit Humor
II. Langsam
IV. Nicht zu rasch
- Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40 - D. Shostakovich
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Allegro
- Variations on a Paganini Theme - G. Piatigorsky
APRIL 13
The Pilgrim Chamber Players
Stars of Tomorrow Series – 2008
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
Highland Park Community House
1991 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, Illinois
3:00 p.m.
Variations on a Paganini Theme - G. Piatigorsky
MARCH 7 and 9
The National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica
Dr. Chosei Komatsu, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello
The National Theatre of Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
8:00 p.m. (March 7th) and 10:30 a.m. (March 9th)
(506) 221-5341 or http://www.osn.go.cr
Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 – A. Dvorak
FEBRUARY 1
The PianoForte Salon Series
Live on WMFT 98.7 FM - Chicago featuring
Students of the Music Institute of Chicago
Fine Arts Building
Chicago, Illinois
12:15 p.m.
Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – S. Rachmaninoff
III. Andante
NOVEMBER 30
Rockefeller University Tri-Institutional
Noon Concert Series featuring
Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello and
Conrad Tao, Piano
Rockefeller University
New York, New York
12:00 p.m.
- Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – S. Rachmaninoff
- Sonata in A Major – C. Franck
OCTOBER 27
Música en la Montaña Series featuring
Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello and
Ana Isabel Cabezas, Piano
San Pedro, Costa Rica
11:00 a.m.
(506) 224-1335 or www.ScarlettBrebion.com
- Sonata in A Major – C. Franck
- Moyugba Orisha – A. Cardona
- Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – S. Rachmaninoff
- Zapateado Op. 23 No. 2 – P. De Sarasate
OCTOBER 24
Promising Artists of the 21st Century featuring
Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello and
Ana Isabel Cabezas, Piano
Teatro Eugene O’Neill
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
San Pedro, Costa Rica
7:00 p.m.
(506) 207-7500 or www.cccncr.com
- Sonata in A Major – C. Franck
- Moyugba Orisha – A. Cardona
- Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – S. Rachmaninoff
- Zapateado Op. 23 No. 2 – P. De Sarasate
AUGUST 7
Student Recital Series featuring
Hye Jin Koh, violin
Chloe Ruiz-Funes, violin
Emma Carleton, viola
Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Arnie Tanimoto, violoncello
Meadowmount School of Music
Westport, New York
7:00 p.m.
(518) 962-2400 or www.meadowmount.com
String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 – F. Schubert
AUGUST 3
Student Recital Series featuring
Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello and
Fumiko Tokunaga Jensen, piano
Meadowmount School of Music
Westport, New York
7:00 p.m.
(518) 962-2400 or www.meadowmount.com
Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 125 – S. Prokofiev
JUNE 6
Silk Road Project
“Creating a Life with Music” featuring
The Esprit Trio
(Herah Kim, violin; Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello;
Sean Yeh, piano)
Chicago Center for Performing Arts
Bradley Hall
Chicago, Illinois
7:00 p.m.
Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor – D. Shostakovich
I. Allegretto
MAY 11
The Nashville Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Kay George Roberts, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
One Symphony Place
Nashville, Tennessee 37201-2031
7:00 p.m.
(615) 687-6500 or www.NashvilleSymphony.org
Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 – A. Dvorak
II. Adagio ma non troppo
III. Finale (Allegro Moderato)
MAY 6
25th Annual Young Steinway Concert Series
Skokie Public Library Auditorium
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois
3:00 p.m.
www.skokielibrary.info/s_programs/pr_performances/steinway.asp
Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – S. Rachmaninoff
I. Lento – Allegro moderato
III. Andante
Elfentanz, Op. 33 – D. Popper
Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8 – J. Brahms
I. Allegro con brio
The Esprit Trio
(Herah Kim, violin; Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello;
Sean Yeh, piano)
MAY 2
2007 Gala: A Musical Legacy honoring Leon Fleisher
The Fairmount Chicago
200 Columbus Drive
Chicago, Illinois
7:00 p.m.
www.musicinst.org
Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8 – J. Brahms
I. Allegro con brio
The Esprit Trio
(Herah Kim, violin; Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello;
Sean Yeh, piano)
MARCH 25
March for Madness Concert featuring
the premiere of “March” composed by Gabriel Cabezas
The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence Rapchak, Director
Sheeley Center for the Performing Arts
2300 Shermer Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
4:00 p.m.
(847) 272-0755 or www.NorthbrookSymphony.org
MARCH 25
The Armed Man: A Concert of Peace
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello with
The Rackham Symphony Choir and
The Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
Susanne Mallare Acton, Director
The Ford Center for the Performing Arts
15801 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, Michigan 48126
4:00 p.m.
(313) 943-2354 or www.RackhamChoir.org
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace – K. Jenkins
MARCH 13
From The Top Radio Show
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, Violoncello with
Christopher O’Riley, Piano
Woodruff Arts Center
Atlanta, Georgia
7:30 p.m.
(404) 733-5000 or www.Woodruffcenter.org or www.FromTheTop.org
Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 – S. Rachmaninoff
III. Andante
MARCH 2
Music in the Loft’s Young Winners Concert featuring
- The BAM Quartet
- Rebecca Brown, guitar
1017 West Washington Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois
8:00 p.m. (March 2nd); 3:00 p.m. (March 4th)
(312) 243-9233 or www.MusicInTheLoft.org
String Quartet No. 2 in D Major – A. Borodin
III. Notturno: Andante
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 11 – D. Shostakovich
II. Allegro molto
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor – J. Brahms
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto
Piano Quartet in E Flat Major – R. Schumann
III. Andante Cantabile
FEBRUARY 12
The 10th Anniversary of The Sphinx National Competition
The Sphinx Alumni Orchestra under the
direction of Dr. Kay George Roberts and featuring
- The Harlem Quartet
- Maia Cabeza, violin
- Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
- Christina Castelli, violin
- Clayton Penrose-Whitmore, violin
- Elena Urioste, violin
- Tahirah Whittington, violoncello
Symphony Center
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
2:30 p.m.
(313) 576-5111 or www.SphinxMusic.org
Delights and Dances (World Premiere) - M. Abels
JANUARY 21
The Wilmette Fine Arts Commission
Artists’ Winter Concert
Village of Wilmette Community Recreation Center Auditorium
3000 Glenview Road
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
3:30 p.m.
www.wilmette.com
- Sonata for Violonchelo and Piano in D minor – C. Debussy
- Oblivion – A. Piazzolla
- Golpe con Fandango – A. Romero
- Modinha – F. Mignone
- Elfentanz, Op. 33 – D. Popper
JANUARY 14
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Anniversary Concert Celebration
Chelsea Tipton II, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
7:30 p.m.
(216) 231-7300 or www.ClevelandOrch.com
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor,
Op. 33 - C. Saint-Saëns
II. Menuet
III. Finale
JANUARY 4
The Florida Orchestra
Born in the U.S.A. Concert
Dr. Susan Haig, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Mahaffey Theatre
400 First Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
10:00 a.m.
(813) 286-1170 or www.FloridaOrchestra.org
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra, Op. 22 - S. Barber
II. Andante sostenuto
III. Molto allegro e appasionato
DECEMBER 15
The New World Symphony Orchestra
Children’s Concert Series
Steven Jarvi, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
The LincolnTheatre
541 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
(305) 673-3331 or www.nws.edu
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor,
Op. 33 - C. Saint-Saëns
III. Finale
NOVEMBER 18
The Portland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
83rd Season Opening Concert
Dr. Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Arlene Schnitzer Hall
1037 Southwest Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97205
7:30 p.m.
www.PortlandYouthPhil.org
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor,
Op. 33 - C. Saint-Saëns
OCTOBER 24
The Sphinx Organization Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall
presenting The Sphinx Alumni Orchestra
Anthony D. Elliott, Conductor
Carnegie Hall
Isaac Stern Auditorium
New York City, New York
6:00 p.m.
(313) 877-9100 or www.SphinxMusic.org
SEPTEMBER 28
From The Top – Live from Carnegie Hall
Béla Fleck, banjo
Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Caroline Goulding, violin
Sarah Harball, viola
Man-Wen Lo, violin
Carnegie Hall
New York City, New York
7:00 p.m.
www.FromTheTop.com
- Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum, from Children’s
Corner - C. Debussy; arr. Béla Fleck
- County Clare – Traditional; arr. Béla Fleck; orch. Kristin Wilkinson
AUGUST 11
Student Recital Series presenting
Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello and
Fumiko Tokinaga Jensen, piano
Meadowmount School of Music
Westport, New York
7:00 p.m.
(518) 962-2400 or www.meadowmount.com
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra, Op. 22 - S. Barber
JULY 12
Student Recital Series presenting
Matous Michal, violin
Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Drew Peterson, piano
Meadowmount School of Music
Westport, New York
7:00 p.m.
(518) 962-2400 or www.meadowmount.com
Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor - F. Mendelssohn
FEBRUARY 18
The Midwest Young Artists Symphony Orchestra
Midwest Young Artists Winter Concert: A Night At The Theatre
Dr. Allan Dennis, Conductor
featuring Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello
Pick-Steiger Concert Hall – Northwestern University
50 Arts Circle Road
Evanston, Illinois
7:30 p.m.
(847) 467-4000 or www.mya.org
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No. 2 - D. Kabalevsky
II. Cadenza I
III. Poco marcatto - Attaca
FEBRUARY 11
The 9th Sphinx National Strings Competition
The Sphinx Chamber Orchestra
Chelsea Tipton II, Conductor
- Maia Cabeza, violin (3rd Place Laureate)
- Gabriel Cabezas, violoncello (1st Place Laureate)
- Milena Pájaro-Van De Stadt, viola (2nd Place Laureate)
- Clayton Penrose-Whitmore, violin (5th Place Laureate)
- Anthony Rymer, violoncello (4th Place Laureate)
Orchestra Hall
Detroit, Michigan
2:00 p.m.
(313) 877-9100 or www.SphinxMusic.org
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra in C Minor - J. C. Bach
I. Allegro Molto Ma Maestoso