Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

"True to form, Salerno-Sonnenberg was an emotional live wire." -Philadelphia Inquirer

Since the great violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg recently took the helm as artistic director of the California-based conductorless New Century Chamber Orchestra, the profile of this outstanding group has risen considerably. Her star power as a major soloist burns even brighter now with a large ensemble behind her, in a mixed program of works by Piazzolla, Tchaikovsky, Hugo Wolf, and others. $30, $26; CMA members $29, $25

These programs made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund. Additional support has been provided by the Musart Society. Media sponsor is WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.