The 2025-2026 Season
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Rescheduled from January
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GQ (Gentlemen's Quartet)
Instrumental Quartet with Guest Female Vocalist

GQ (Gentlemen’s Quartet) is a modern, elegant take on some of the most famous music ever written, fusing together multiple genres in a perfect symphony of sophistication, virtuosity, and humor. Comprised of cello/mandocello, electric guitar/bass, percussion, piano and violin, with special appearances by female vocalist Erin Shields, their concerts offer audiences a new, often deeper, way of listening to music. Featuring a multitude of musical genres, their repertoire includes selections like “Adagio,” “New York ‘States’ of Mind,” “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Rhapsody Overload,” and much more!



​"…amazing virtuosity, beautiful music and tremendous personality…" - City Stage & Symphony Hall

2026-2027 Season 
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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CelloVoci
Classical-Pop Crossover Trio

Newly formed classical-crossover group CelloVoci stars internationally renowned cello & vocal duo, Branden & James, and powerhouse singer/songwriter Effie Passero. The trio presents a tour-de-force of epic musical collaborations and lighthearted stories that will make you both laugh and cry.

Their concerts feature jaw-dropping renditions of iconic contemporary and timeless classical songs like "Besame Mucho," "The Prayer," "Hotel California," and more. Whether you're a lover of classic rock or classical music, this show has something for every musical palette.


Branden & James:
"…dazzling cello & soaring tenor vocals…" - NPR Music
Effie Passero:
"…insanely powerful voice…" - Entertainment Weekly






  • Branden James has appeared on America's Got Talent and James Clark was a featured cellist for Olivia Newton John.
  • Effie Passero has appeared on American Idol & Postmodern Jukebox.
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​Saturday, February 27, 2027
​Ilya Yakushev
Classical Pianist

  • on his first award at the Young Artists Concerto Competition in St. Petersburg at the age of 12.
  • Received the prestigious Gawon International Music Society Award (Seoul, Korea).
Award-winning pianist Ilya Yakushev is one of the very best young concert pianists of the day (Nimbus Records). Having studied with legendary pianist Vladimir Feltsman, Ilya has gone on to perform alongside esteemed musicians like the Boston Pops, BBC Concert Orchestra, and many others. With tours on three continents and performances on some of the world's most illustrious stages, including Carnegie Hall (NYC) and Victoria Hall (Singapore,) Ilya continues to wow audiences everywhere with his masterful talent and high-energy personality and stage presence. His show features jaw-dropping renditions of works by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and many others, and is sure to entertain both newcomers and long-time lovers of classical music.

​"...a winning blend of rapturous lyricism and dramatic flair." - San Jose Mercury News, California Symphony


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​Saturday, April 10, 2027
CeCe Teneal’s Divas of SoulCelebrating the Women of R&B and Soul


  • Features songs like "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Say A Little Prayer," and "Dancin' In the Street."
  • 2019 Citrus Bowl Headliner
Award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" that the queens of music deserve in her show "Divas of Soul." This spectacular celebration of fifty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, and more has wowed audiences worldwide. Throughout her career, CeCe has garnered nominations for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the titles for the 2011 Best R&B Song ("Train from Osteen",) and 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song ("Danger.") Accompanied by piano, tracks and two backup vocalists, CeCe infuses her passion and appreciation for the female trailblazers of the music industry into every show, and ensures a night of high-quality entertainment!

"CeCe Teneal, her band, and backup singers were fantastic!" - Jeff Kiltie, Aventura Arts and Cultural Center​
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