Join us at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening of chamber music. Experience Beethoven’s Eyeglasses Duo and Kodály’s Duo for Violin and Cello. After intermission, immerse yourself in Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins, Viktor Ullmann’sString Quartet No. 3, and conclude with Shostakovich’s electrifying Two Pieces for String Octet. This concert presents the wonderful tradition of collaboration between UCLA strings faculty and students. Featuring violinists Ji Young An, Varty Manouelian, Adam Millstein, Movses Pogossian, violists Che Yen Chen and Damon Zavala, and cellists Ben Hong and Jeffrey Ho.

This performance is held in support of the food services of Ketchum Downtown YMCA, through Music for Food. This musician-led initiative harmonizes the power of the arts with the critical mission of combating hunger, underscoring our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.