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Our 40th Season

The 2025-26 Distinguished Artists
Concert and Lecture Series

Outstanding music literature performed at the highest level of artistry and expertise.

Sunday afternoons at 4

 Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 4 p.m.
Peace United Church, Santa Cruz

Pianists Alexander Tutunov
&
Alon Goldstein

In a double program of Piano Concertos

ADMISSION:
$40 General online
At the door Suggested Donation $40 or pay what you can 

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Sundays at 4 p.m.

November 22:  HaeSun Paik: Mussorgsky

 December 7: Clayton

Spring 2026

January 25
John Orlando, Mozart Concerto and Sonata with String Quintet

February 15, CPE

March 15
Hyuna Yu: Schumann/Brahms Evening Love Triangle

April 26
Duo Pianists Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva: Rachmaninov and Gershwin

 
This roster of exceptional artists will not disappoint. So, next year bring family and friends with you, too. Look for further announcements and be sure to take advantage of our early bird discount coming soon.
 
All Series events will be held at Peace United Church of Christ on Sunday afternoons at 4 pm.
Details and prices coming soon

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

  • Deborah Donner
  • Dr. and Mrs. Lester Miller
  • Clayton and Jennifer Crawford
  • Teresa Green