“I hope August treated you well and gave you some good music and good company. Thank you to everyone who came out to Bar LunÀtico and Terraza 7. It’s always a joy to share these evenings with familiar faces.

A couple of weeks ago I also attended the Chamber Music America Conference in Chicago and it was an amazing experience. The music I heard, the people I met and reconnected with, and the panels I attended filled me with enthusiasm and, very importantly, with the strong conviction that chamber music and the chamber music community are stronger than ever.

Let’s now look into the near future! Four dates in September, including one in MEXICO. Yes, Mexico! and I can get you a discount to get there. Details at the bottom.”

Thu Sep 10 – Sing for Hope & Terraza 7, New York, NY
A day with two stops! First, 4-6pm @ Moynihan Hall playing for Sing for Hope; then straight to one of our favorite musical homes in Queens, Terraza 7 where we’ll play 2 sets starting at 7 & 9pm.
Sami Merdinian, violin / Shinjoo Cho, bandoneon / Martha Kato, piano

Sat Sep 12 – Energía Internacional 2026, Greenport, NY
Looking forward to bringing the quartet with dancers out to Greenport for the very first time for this very special event at the gorgeous North Fork Arts Center.
Sami Merdinian, violin / Shinjoo Cho, bandoneon / Jun Cho, piano / Mariana Parma & Leonardo Sardella, dancers

Sat Sep 19-26 – Rancho La Puerta Chamber Music Festival 2026, Tecate, Mexico
We are thrilled to be performing at Rancho La Puerta. From what I hear this place is HEAVENLY. One of the most beautiful retreats out there; so good that if has it’s own chamber music festival!
Nick Danielson, violin / Javier Sanchez, bandoneon / Ahmed Alom, piano

20% off at Rancho La Puerta
If you’ve never been to the Ranch, now’s a great time to go. First-time guests receive 20% off on a 3, 4, or 7-night stay with the code RLP-PRP. Good for any week in 2026, it doesn’t have to be during my performance week, though of course I’d love to see you there. Call Reservations at (800) 443-7565 or email reservations@rancholapuerta.com, and remember to mention my name and the code.