Puddingstone

Let us transport you to a 19th-century Viennese salon with the music of Franz Schubert. Award-winning artists Arlen Hlusko (cello), Angela Kim (piano), and Clemens Teufel (piano) open the festival with a program of Schubert’s most beloved solo and chamber works, including the Arpeggione Sonata, Impromptus, and “Der Erlkönig.”

Rising baritone Erik Tofte completes the program with a selection of Schubert’s most celebrated art songs, featuring texts by Goethe and Müller.

Experience the intimate musical tradition of the Viennese Schubertiade at the Puddingstone Music Festival.

Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer, ZACCAI CURTIS brings his acclaimed all-star ensemble for a thrilling evening of bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz. Celebrated for his virtuosic pianism, Curtis performs selections from his Grammy Award-winning album Cubop Lives!, delivering an experience music fans will never forget.

Journey through the expressive world of the musical suite with works by Debussy, Coleridge-Taylor, de Falla, and Schoenberg. Returning Puddingstone Music Festival artists ANDREA SEGAR (violin) and RAFAEL POPPER-KEIZER (cello) are joined by two new artists: GABRIELA DIAZ (violin, Kronos Quartet), BJORN RANHEIM (cello, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra), and violists STEPHANIE FONG and LINDA NUMAGAMI. Savor an evening of vibrant music alongside delectable culinary treats that delight every sense, an experience for your ears and taste palate!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of music, storytelling, and circus arts! THE RUBIN BROTHERS create an interactive experience designed for younger audiences while delighting viewers of all ages. Come enjoy a magical, immersive performance celebrating the excitement of live entertainment!

The festival reaches its thrilling climax with two piano virtuosos from the acclaimed Eastman School of Music, MARINA LOMAZOV and JOSEPH RACKERS. Hailed for their expressive power and dazzling technique, they deliver extraordinary piano mastery and vibrant expression that showcase the instrument at its most spectacular.