2025 - 2026 Season Tickets
$75 for Cedarhurst Members | $100 for non-members
Individual Concert Tickets
$30 each | $20 each for Cedarhurst Members
Students (with I.D.) and music teachers | $10 each
Purchase season tickets and sponsor levels by phone at: 618-242-1236 x 248
Support Music at Cedarhurst
The Cosponsor, Sponsor, and Sustainer levels help support the annual Music and Performance Series
- Sonata Concert Cosponsor – $500
*2 season tickets - Concerto Concert Sponsor – $1000
*2 season tickets - Music Series Sustainer – $3000
*2 season tickets
Robert Nelson Quintet: A Tribute to the American Classics – October 10, 2025
A celebration of jazz standards and American classics, featuring a stellar lineup of musicians: renowned pianist Antonio Foster, bassist John King, famed guitarist Eric Slaughter, drummer Demarius Hicks, and saxophonist, Jason Swagler. Robert Nelson and the quintet perform a mix of timeless jazz standards and unique interpretations of iconic American classics, including Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “The Look of Love,” beautiful ballads like Nat King Cole’s “Sentimental Reasons,” swing and Latin tunes and dynamic renditions of classics like Sly Stone’s “If You Want Me to Stay” and the 80s Journey hit “Who’s Crying Now.” It’s a captivating evening that blends soulful jazz with the nostalgia of familiar melodies!
The Galvin Cello Quartet: Voice of the Piano – November 16, 2025
Through their “Voice of the Piano” program, the quartet explores the captivating versatility of the cello by reimagining iconic piano compositions with the rich tones and expressive qualities of the cello. Bringing works such as Mozart’s Four-Hand Sonata, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and Schumann’s Kinderszenen, the program showcases the cello’s virtuosity and emotional depth.
The Galvin Cello Quartet, featuring members from Brazil, South Korea, and the United States, gained recognition after earning the Silver Medal at the 2021 Fischoff Competition and the 2022 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition. The ensemble has appeared at prestigious venues such as Bravo! Vail and the Kravis Center.
The ArcoStrum Experience – March 13, 2026
Embark on a truly groundbreaking musical journey with The ArcoStrum Experience – a multi-instrumental, genre-defying showcase that intertwines the contemporary Tango mastery of Piazzolla and the timeless classics of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. This innovative performance fuses the rich tapestry of Chinese traditional folk music, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of the dizi and erhu, with classical and electric guitar. Enter the realm of American instrumental rock by Polyphia, creating a harmonious blend of diverse musical landscapes. This is an extraordinary fusion, where high-impact visuals, humor, compelling stories, and dazzling virtuosity captivate you from the opening note to the finale. The ArcoStrum Experience is a one-of-a-kind concert, celebrating the evolution of music across genres and eras. Instruments: Violin, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Erhu (Chinese two-string fiddle), Flute Dizi (Chinese bamboo flute), Piccolo Dizi (Chinese bamboo flute).
Makenzie Melemed: Keys Across America – April 12, 2026
American pianist Mackenzie Melemed brings his Keys Across America recital program to Cedarhurst, celebrating the United States’ 250th Anniversary in 2026. A recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Melemed received three degrees from The Juilliard School, performed twice at Carnegie Hall, and appeared five times as one of the youngest pianists to perform at The White House. His eclectic program, spanning 150+ years of American compositions for the piano, includes works by Aaron Copland, Charles Ives, Amy Beach, and others. Melemed speaks about the composers and shares stories surrounding the repertoire as he takes you on a journey from the landscapes of the wild west to the seascapes of New England. Click here for more information!
