Inside the Quartets

One hour before each Quartet Cycle performance, join Artistic Director David Finckel and festival artists for an informative preview of the program to come. Beethoven Quartet Cycle

Beethoven Quartet Cycle

The Calidore String Quartet performs the complete cycle of Beethoven’s string quartets. One hour before each of the performances, join Co-Artistic Director David Finckel for Inside the Quartets.

Explorers Series

A new, digital series of artist-curated concerts with short musical discussions to explore the thematic programs. November 2020 through May 2021. Subscribe to both upcoming Explorers Series events for only $45.

A new, digital series of artist-curated concerts with short musical discussions to explore the thematic programs. Nov. 2020 through May 2021. Subscribe to both upcoming Explorers Series events for only $45.

Overture Concerts

International Program artists collaborate with festival main-stage performers to showcase the collaboration and exchange between burgeoning young talent and established chamber music professionals.

Intermezzo

Intermezzo presents the essential elements of the Music@Menlo experience: performance, education, and personal connection. Listeners can enjoy a variety of new artist interviews, live recitals, and past performances from the festival archives.

Intermezzo presents the essential elements of the Music@Menlo experience: performance, education, and personal connection. Listeners can enjoy a variety of new artist interviews, live recitals, and past performances from the festival archives.

2023/24: California Festival & Focus Residency

Schubertiades

Schubertiades, which originated during Schubert’s life, were social gatherings in private residences that included readings, dancing, dining, and the music of Schubert. They were often hosted by the members of the “Schubert circle,” his close friends and admirers, who simply could not get enough of Schubert’s music and were eager to hear his latest magical creations.

Music@Menlo’s Schubertiades, immersions in the composer’s art, revive the concert tradition that entranced Schubert’s most loyal audiences. In the social tradition of the original Schubertiades, they include an intermission reception with the musicians.

Winter Series

The Winter Series offers unique year-round opportunities to explore the vast richness of the chamber music literature, interpreted by some of classical music’s most commanding performers.
Subscribe to all three concerts for as little as $45 (for under-30s).

The 2017–2018 Winter Series features three exciting concerts that showcase a varied range of repertoire. Subscribe to the 3-concert series and save $15.

Encounter Series

The Jim and Mical Brenzel Encounter Series is a program of full-evening lectures led by renowned musicians and lecturers. Ideal for both seasoned listeners and newcomers to chamber music, these thought-provoking talks delve deeply into the themes of each festival.