Join us as we once again host A Carneros Classic from The San Francisco Music Festival for a magical evening filled with enchanting melodies from legendary composers. Immerse yourself in the timeless music of Bach and Brahms, Gliere and Shostakovich, performed by talented musicians in a serene setting. Featuring world-class players: violinists Eric Silberger & Mann-Wen Lo, cellist Daniel Lelchuk & pianist Oskar Yao. Reserve your spot now, it’s free!
From prestigious concert halls around the world to an Icelandic volcano, virtuoso violinist Eric Silberger’s performances have been described by critics as “spine- tingling...astonishing” (The Guardian), “dazzling virtuoso playing” (The Washington Post), “impeccable level of playing, a wonderful musician” (The Strad). “ ....he has got everything in his favour, technique, composure and personality.” (El Pais, Spain). He is a prize winner of the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in 2011.
Eric has collaborated as soloist with the Mariinsky Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, London Philharmonia, St. Petersburg Philharmonia, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Danish National Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre, Orquesta Sinfónica de México, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, among others. Conductors Eric has worked with include Lorin Maazel, Valery Gergiev, Michael Tilson Thomas, Dimitri Kitajenko, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Donald Runnicles, Robin Ticciati, and others.
He has appeared at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Louvre in Paris, the Great Hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, The Moscow International House of Music in Russia, Shanghai Grand Theatre in China, Royal Festival Hall in London, Seoul Arts Center in Korea, the National Arts Centre in Canada, and more. Among numerous television and radio appearances in the United States, Asia, and Europe, he was featured on Radio France, STV in China, KBS in Korea, and WQXR, WFYI, FOX 59, WISH-TV, and NPR, among others.
Violinist Mann-Wen Lo performs extensively throughout the world in some of the most prestigious venues as a soloist and chamber musician. Lo has been a recurring artist in performances at Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Walt Disney Hall, among others. Featured on radio and TV broadcasts in the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and France, Lo has gained recognition at numerous competitions and awards. Most recently, her recording with the Mana Music Quartet featuring music of Queen Liliʻuokalani was awarded Instrumental Album of the Year at the 2021 Na Hoku Hanohano Award. She has performed with Grammy Award-winning banjo player Béla Fleck, ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro and bandoneon virtuoso/composer JP Jofre. She is a recording artist with the Vitamin String Quartet, known for its popular renditions of rock and pop music. Lo is a core member in Delirium Musicum (a boundary-pushing chamber ensemble that tackles music from Bach and Locatelli to Xenakis and Phillip Glass), which released a debut recording on the Warner Classics label in 2023. Lo is a violin faculty at the University of Houston's Moores School of Music. She has served as a jury member for the International Music Competition Opus 2022. A graduate of the University of Southern California (DMA) with an Outstanding Achievement Award, Lo also holds degrees from Yale School of Music (MM) the New England Conservatory (BM).
Described by The Washington Post as a “dazzling virtuoso,” Daniel Lelchuk is Assistant Principal cellist of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, appointed by music director Carlos Miguel Prieto; he holds the same position with the New Orleans Opera Association. He has performed at numerous international festivals including those of Aspen, Baden-Baden, Hawaii, Colorado, Minnesota Lakes Area, Silicon Valley, and Salzburg. He serves as cellist for New Orleans-based chamber ensemble Lyrica Baroque and has served as guest cellist of the Qatar Philharmonic, guest first cellist of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco, cellist of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería (Mexico City) and first cellist of the Royal Opera House Muscat (Oman). At the invitation of Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi, he presented a series of solo cello recitals at the famed Villa Aurora, Rome. Mr. Lelchuk served from 2010-2014 as principal cellist of the Castleton Festival under Maestro Lorin Maazel, where he performed to acclaim major solos from the operatic and symphonic repertoire, most notably Verdi’s Otello. Since 2016 he has served as first cellist of the New York-based Salomé Chamber Orchestra and makes regular international tours with David Aaron Carpenter and the Ensemble.
Canadian pianist Oskar Yao has maintained a versatile career as an ambassador for music in a variety of performance practices. Oskar’s recognitions include First Prize at the Eastman International Piano Competition, Morningside Music Bridge International Concerto and Chamber Music competitions, Third Prize at the Louisiana International Piano competition, and top prizes at a plethora of national and international competitions. He has performed solo concerts around the world in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Shanghai Concert Hall, and the National Arts Centre among others, and has performed with orchestras including the Calgary Philharmonic and Civic Orchestras, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Rapides Symphony Orchestra, the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, the Juilliard and Columbia Orchestras, and more.
In addition to his solo career, Oskar is the co-founder of the Super Piano Brothers, an award-winning piano duo specializing in performing arranged and original music of all genres. He has given masterclasses and lectures at institutions including The Juilliard School, Columbia University, University of Calgary, the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, etc.; and sits on the board of the San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra, The Bay Area Community School of Music and Art, and Alaska Arts Southeast,