Global Sounds and New Works Highlight 27th Invitational Concert in Pasadena

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Pasadena’s Shumei Arts Council will host its 27th Invitational Concert this year, a free event featuring a performance by the acclaimed California String Quartet.

By News Desk

The quartet’s musicians, Luanne Homzy (1st violin), Misha Vayman (2nd violin), Jonah Sirota (viola), and Evgeny Tonkha (cello), will present a dynamic and globally inspired program.

A Rich, International Program

The evening’s repertoire includes:

• Antonín Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, a beloved work composed during the Czech composer’s time in the United States.
• Philip Glass’s String Quartet No. 5, showcasing the American minimalist composer’s signature rhythmic clarity and meditative style.
• Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, the influential Japanese composer known for his evocative film scores and genre‑spanning compositions.
• Newly arranged selections by Jerry Bock, including music from Fiddler on the Roof.
• Additional new works and Gypsy‑Roma–inspired pieces composed and arranged by violinist Luanne Homzy, reflecting her American and French‑Canadian musical heritage.

This year’s program promises a vibrant blend of classical tradition, contemporary innovation, and cross‑cultural musical storytelling, an evening poised to captivate longtime chamber‑music fans and new listeners alike.

For more information on the performers and Shumei Arts Council, visit the event website or call Shumei at (626) 584-8841.

Invitational Concert
Sun., April 19, 2026
2:00 pm
Location
Shumei Arts Council
2430 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626)-584-8841
Free.
Visitors will find unlimited street parking on Sundays, with additional parking available in the underground garage.