Dear Friends,

It is with immense joy and anticipation that I welcome you to another season of the Blue Candlelight Music Series! As we unveil our upcoming performances, I’m so excited about the incredible talent that will grace our stage, blending beloved artists with thrilling new voices.

This season, we are delighted to welcome back Alessandro Deljavan, a favorite of the Blue Candlelight family whose performances always leave us spellbound. We’ll also feature this years’s Van Cliburn International Competition audience favorite, Georgian pianist David Khrikuli alongside violinist Irina Muresanu. Their artistry promises to be a highlight of our series.

We are particularly thrilled to introduce some remarkable debutants to the Blue Candlelight stage. Prepare to be captivated by Lindsey Garritson, a pianist whose “force of nature” at the keyboard is truly something to behold. She will be joined by past series participant and superb violinist Misha Vitenson, a member of the famous “Amernet” quartet and we are honored to welcome Allan Steele, the distinguished principal cellist of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, for an unforgettable collaboration.

Adding a fresh and unique flavor to our season is Trio Revolution. This extraordinary ensemble, comprised of piano, violin, and flute, has garnered numerous prestigious awards and is redefining the boundaries of chamber music with their innovative programming and breathtaking virtuosity.

On a personal note, I am delighted to share the stage with the brilliant cellist Julian Schwartz, in what I know will be a truly special performance.

And in a unique family affair, my husband, Gary Levinson, will join his father, legendary double bassist Eugene Levinson, sharing the stage with another exciting debutant, cellist Anni Aznavoorian and our  beloved violist, Michael Klotz.

We invite you to immerse yourselves in the beauty, emotion, and sheer power of live music. Thank you for your continued support of the Blue Candlelight Music Series. We eagerly await sharing these extraordinary musical journeys with you.

With warmest regards,

Baya

Concerts

Concert starts: 6:00PM – Doors open: 5:30 with hors d’oeuvre & wine bar.

Featuring:

Avi Nagin, Violin
Jihye Chang, Piano

Performing:

Music by: Brahms, Dvorak, Massenet, Schubert, and Franck

Concert starts: 6:00PM – Doors open: 5:30 with hors d’oeuvre & wine bar.

Featuring: Trio Revolution

Ketevan Sepashvili, piano
Temo Kharshiladze, flute
Sandro Sidamonidze, cello

Performing:

Music by: Haydn, Weber, Liebermann, Kapustin.

Concert starts: 6:00PM – Doors open: 5:30 with hors d’oeuvre & wine bar.

Featuring:

Baya Kakouberi, piano
Bela Horvath, violin
Julian Schwartz, cello

Performing:

Music by: Pärt, Glinka, Mendelssohn, and Schoenfeld.

Concert starts: 6:00PM – Doors open: 5:30 with hors d’oeuvre & wine bar.

Featuring:

Antonio Di Cristofano, piano
Gary Levinson, violin

Performing:

Music by: Grieg and Beethoven

Concert starts: 6:00PM – Doors open: 5:30 with hors d’oeuvre & wine bar.

Featuring:

David Khrikuli, piano
Irina Muresanu, violin

Performing:

Music by: Brahms

Concert starts: 6:00PM – Doors open: 5:30 with hors d’oeuvre & wine bar.

Featuring:

Lindsay Garritson, piano
Misha Vitenson, violin
Allan Steele, cello

Performing:

Music By: Haydn, Beethoven, and Dvorak.

Concert starts: 6:00PM – Doors open: 5:30 with hors d’oeuvre & wine bar.

Featuring:

Baya Kakouberi, piano
Gary Levinson, violin
Ani Aznavoorian, cello
Michael Klotz, viola
Eugene Levinson, double bass

Performing:

Music By: Mozart and Schubert

Doors open and Tea Service starts: 2:00 PM – Concert begins: 3:00 PM.

Afternoon Tea and Concert with Winners of the 2025 IBLA Grand Prize

As a special treat, we are bringing back our very popular afternoon tea, complete with champagne, your choice of fine English teas, assorted finger sandwiches, homemade scones with jam and cream, and a selection of delicate pastries. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate spring and another wonderful year of BCMS concerts!

Join us for an unforgettable close to our season as these extraordinary performers make Dallas their last stop prior to their debut at Carnegie Hall in New York. IBLA Grand Prize has special ties to BCMS as our beloved Baya Kakouberi and her students, Quinlan Facey and Lauren Li, are all laureates of this international competition held annually in beautiful Ragusa Ibla on the island of Sicily.

Held at the home of Richard and Enika Schulze, afternoon tea will be served at 2:00 pm, with the concert at 3:00. Tickets for this event are not included in season subscriptions but are specially priced at $50 per person, including valet parking. Seating is limited, so make your reservations early!

Featuring:

Prize Winning Musicians to be announced.

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