Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin
Roberto Díaz, viola
Yumi Kendall, cello
Ying Li, piano

Sunday, March 21, 2027 - 2 PM

American Philosophical Society

American Philosophical Society

Benjamin Franklin Hall,
427 Chestnut Street Learn More

This concert is part of the APS Series and the Musical Fund Series. You can subscribe to this series, Build Your Own subscription, or purchase a Season Pass. Individual tickets go on sale August 1.

About This Performance

In the nearly two decades since violist Roberto Díaz has been President of the Curtis Institute of Music, he has been featured with PCMS over a dozen times as a guest artist or in programs he helped to create. Díaz’s appearances have always captivated our audiences, and for his 15th performance with the Society, he collaborates with three of his close musical friends for an afternoon of French and Russian masterworks. The program concludes with an early work by Fauré—his passionate C Minor Piano Quartet, which inhabits a world of shimmering colors and buoyant effortless motion.

Poulenc: Violin Sonata
Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40
Fauré: Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 15

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The Artist(s)

Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin

Recognized as one of the most celebrated violinists of her generation, Elissa Lee Koljonen has thrilled audiences and critics in more than one hundred cities throughout the world. Ms. Koljonen received international acclaim when she became the first recipient of the prestigious Henryk Szeryng Foundation Award and the silver medalist of the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition.… Read More

Roberto Diaz

Roberto Díaz, viola

A violist of international reputation, Roberto Díaz is president and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music, following in the footsteps of renowned soloist/directors such as Josef Hofmann, Efrem Zimbalist, and Rudolf Serkin. As a teacher of viola at Curtis and former principal viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Mr. Díaz has already had a significant impact on American musical life and continues to do so in his dual roles as performer and educator.… Read More

Yumi Kendall, cello

Yumi Kendall is a distinguished cellist, classical music ambassador, and changemaker, whose voice and vision are paving the way for future generations. Since 2004 Ms. Kendall has been a dedicated and deeply active member of The Philadelphia Orchestra as assistant principal cello. She won the position at age 22, during her final year of studies at the Curtis Institute of Music,… Read More

Ying Li, piano

Twenty-five-year-old Chinese pianist Ying Li is the First Prize winner of the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, as well as recipient of The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival Prize and the Tri-I Noon Recitals Prize. She has received top awards in numerous national and international competitions including the inaugural Antonio Mormone International Prize, Sarasota Artist Series Piano Competition,… Read More

Videos

The National Cello Institute Presents an Evening Recital Featuring Yumi Kendall, cello

Elissa Lee Kolojen Plays Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20: I. Moderato - Lento

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