Carte Blanche Concerts

Carte Blanche Concerts, Music@Menlo’s favorite series of artist-curated recitals, showcase some of classical music’s most innovative and renowned musicians and their unique musical insights.

    Past Carte Blanche Concerts

  • Gilbert Kalish at 90: A Celebration

    Carte Blanche Concert III   Gilbert Kalish at 90: A Celebration

    Pianist Gilbert Kalish’s influence on chamber music composition and performance is profound. Celebrated for his extensive collaboration with contemporary composers such as George Crumb and Charles Ives, he also has ...

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    Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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  • Gilbert Kalish at 90: A Celebration (livestream)

    Carte Blanche Concert III   Gilbert Kalish at 90: A Celebration (livestream)

    Pianist Gilbert Kalish’s influence on chamber music composition and performance is profound. Celebrated for his extensive collaboration with contemporary composers such as George Crumb and Charles Ives, he also has ...

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    Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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  • Benjamin Beilman, <em>violin</em>, and Gloria Chien, <em>piano</em>

    Carte Blanche Concert II   Benjamin Beilman, violin, and Gloria Chien, piano

    “This program delves into the legends and myths of violin lore via the three-sided conversation between violin, violinist, and composer. We kick off this journey with a solo violin sonata ...

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    Saturday, August 2, 2025

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  • Kristin Lee, <em>violin;</em> and Michael Stephen Brown, <em>piano</em>

    Carte Blanche Concert I   Kristin Lee, violin; and Michael Stephen Brown, piano

    “The rich diversity of American society has fostered a vibrant tapestry of musical voices, each shaped by their own distinct backgrounds. Michael and I curated this program for violin and ...

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    Friday, July 25, 2025

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