Celebrating Our 40th Season
The 2025-26 Distinguished Artists
Concert and Lecture Series
Outstanding music literature performed at the highest level of artistry and expertise.
ADMISSION:
$40 General online
At the door Suggested Donation $40 or pay what you can
This roster of exceptional artists will not disappoint.
So, this year bring family and friends with you, too.
Our Sunday, October 12, 2025 Pianists Alexander Tutunov & Alon Goldstein
A special benefit for
the Distinguished Artists Concert Foundation
Sunset Concert
October 29, 2025
Amit Peled, cello
Noreen Polera, piano
The home of Norbert and Lorie Pelc
1114 Via Malibu, Aptos
Reception at 5:45 pm
Concert at 6:45 pm
Cellist Amit Peled & Pianist Noreen Polera
Thursday, Oct 30th 2025, 7:30pm
Resurrection Catholic Community, Aptos
Amit Peled and Noreen Polera perform Robert Schumann’s “Reflections,” Weinberg Sonata no. 2, and Chopin’s Sonata for Cello and Piano in a benefit concert for the Distinguished Artists Concert Foundation.
A special benefit for
the Distinguished Artists Concert Foundation
November 23 | 4 p.m.
HaeSun Paik
Beethoven’s “Farewell” Sonata and Schumann’s beloved Fantasy in C
A special benefit for
the Distinguished Artists Concert Foundation
PIANISTS JEFFREY CHAPPELL AND JOHN ORLANDO PERFORM BACH, CHOPIN, RAVEL AND MOZART
Sunday, Nov 30th, 2025
Starts at 4:00PM PDT
PEACE UNITED CHURCH
900 HIGH ST.
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Friday, December 12 | 7:30 p.m.
Clayton Stephenson
Stravinsky’s Petrushka
Keith Jarrett
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
Spring 2026
January 25 | 7:30 p.m.
Mozart Birthday Celebration: Pianist John Orlando
and Friends Ensemble San Francisco
led by Rebecca Jackson-Picht
March 15 | 4 p.m.
Brahms Evening Love Triangle
Exploring the music of Schumann and Brahms through music and letters from Clara presented by Soprano Hyunah Yu and Pianist Alon Goldstein
April 26
Duo Pianists Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva:
Rachmaninoff Suite, Ravel and Gershwin
Thanks to our Generous Sponsors:
Danny Alvarez of David Lyng and Associates
Ryan Buckholdt, loan advisor at Crosscountry Mortgage
Dr. Michael Tierra of Planet Herbs
Clayton & Jennifer Crawford
Teresa Green
Dr. Bruce Daniels
Leta Miller
The Distinguished Artists Concert Foundation
The Distinguished Artists Concert Foundation is a locally formed 501C organization whose main purpose is to enhance the quality of life for Santa Cruz County residents and visitors to our area. This includes support for individuals and organizations in local services and the arts. The DACF is a proud sponsor of The Distinguished Artists Concert & Lecture Series.
Peace United Church of Christ
Peace United Church of Christ, at 900 High Street in Santa Cruz, is a decidedly Christian community following in the generous and inclusive way of Jesus. It is especially known for its ministry through music and the arts, its advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality, and its collaboration with other justice-seeking organizations, religious and secular. The congregation carries the blessings and burdens of historic Christianity with a boldly progressive vision. Learn more online: www.PeaceUnited.org and Facebook.com and know that you are welcome for worship at 10:30 on Sunday mornings!
Interested in supporting local art? Visit our Donations page to contribute or Become a Sponsor of Distinguished Artists.
We sincerely thank you for helping us continue to organize these magnificent events.
Occasional pre-concert interactive talks with artists on What to Listen for in Music one hour prior to selected performances, and additional presentations by Dr. Orlando and other musicians and historians.
Programs subject to change
Pre-concert talks on What to Listen for one hour prior to some performances TBA
Thanks To
Our Past Sponsors
