The SPA Trio: Songs from the Salon
Songs from the British Isles and Italy + Rachmaninoff & Gounod
Susanna Phillips, soprano | Paul Neubauer, viola | Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Historic recordings of some of the great singers of yesteryear include many performances of salon type songs. Some of these included John McCormack with Fritz Kreisler, Marian Anderson with William Primrose, and Bing Crosby with Jascha Heifetz! It is repertoire of great charm, featuring arching melodies, emotional harmonies, and simple textures.
Featured Artists
Featured Artists
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Special Event
Nov 6, 2025 | 7 PM
Humor and Harmony RETURNS
Back by popular demand, experience the magic where music, film, and comedy intersect in this special preseason event. Celebrated cellist Nicholas Canellakis and award-winning pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown return with their acclaimed blend of chamber music and entertainment that captivated audiences worldwide.
Nov 20, 2025 | 7 PM
Joyful Beethoven: Season Opener
Beethoven’s radiant Septet, Nielsen’s playful Serenata, and Strauss’ mischievous Till Eulenspiegel combine for an evening of warmth, wit, and artistry.
Dec 11, 2025 | 7 PM
The Lush Guitar
Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux joins CMSPB Artistic Director Arnaud Sussmann for a journey from Paganini’s virtuosity to Boccherini’s Spanish flair.
Special Event
Jan 10, 2026 | 7 PM
Rising Artists in Concert
Experience emerging talent alongside mentors Sussmann and Arron in this culmination of CMSPB’s transformative mentorship week.
Jan 22, 2026 | 7 PM
Golden Baroque: The Luminous Flute
Experience Baroque splendor with flutist Sooyun Kim leading an ensemble through elegant works by Telemann, Purcell, and Couperin.
Special Event
Feb 4, 2026 | 6 PM
Rhapsody in Blue
Our Annual Gala comes alive with Rhapsody in Blue. Experience an unforgettable evening of live performance, fine dining, and shared celebration set against the timeless spirit of the Roaring 20s.
Keep the Music Playing
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