Season Sponsors:
Jim and Susan Hinz
Doug and Debby Kroeschen
The Bernard and Naomi L. Podolsky Charitable Trust
2026 -2027 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
Your support enables Cedarhurst to continue the presentation
of musical excellence with acclaimed and
distinguished music performance ensembles.
Purchase season tickets and sponsor levels by phone at:
618-242-1236 x 248
Support Music at Cedarhurst
The Cosponsor, Sponsor, and Sustainer levels are recognized in concert publicity and help support the annual Music and Performance Series
- Overture Supporter – $150
*1 season ticket - Prelude Supporter – $300
*1 season ticket - Sonata Concert Cosponsor – $500
*2 season tickets - Concerto Concert Sponsor – $1000
*2 season tickets, and an invitation to the Annual Chairman’s Dinner - Music Series Sustainer – $3000
*2 season tickets, and an invitation to the Annual Chairman’s Dinner
Evren Ozel: Dances of Color and Character
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Experience the in, credible color, energy, and emotion of the piano with internationally acclaimed pianist Evren Ozel in Dances of Color and Character. This exciting program brings together four captivating works by Ravel, Bach, Ginastera, and Schumann-each offering its own unique personality, from sparkling brilliance and lively rhythms to moments of mystery, tenderness, and deep emotion.
Ozel takes audiences on a musical journey that moves from Ravel’s elegant and colorful waltzes to the joyful virtuosity of Bach, the vivid rhythms and character of Ginastera’s Danzas argentinas, and the intimate beauty of Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze. Together, these works reveal the remarkable range of the piano and the expressive power of one of today’s rising stars.
Invoke: In the Limelight
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Forget everything you think you know about string quartets. Invoke blends classical music with bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, folk, and rock to create an unforgettable concert experience.
Their program, In the Limelight, features imaginative arrangements of iconic songs by artists including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Rush, Vampire Weekend, BLACKPINK, The Beach Boys, and Willie Nelson, alongside original compositions. Energetic, innovative, and endlessly entertaining, Invoke delivers a concert that appeals to music lovers of every generation.
Concert Sponsors: Dr. Dan and Linda Hoffman
Anita Graef: Episode/Narrative
Sunday, March 21, 2027 | 3:00 pm
Award-winning cellist Anita Graef presents Episode/Narrative, a thoughtfully curated program exploring the stories that shape our lives and the different ways we experience time. Through music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, Graef invites audiences on an emotional journey filled with reflection, imagination, and beauty.
Praised for her captivating stage presence and expressive performances, Graef has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Library of Congress, and major concert venues throughout North America and Europe. She is equally celebrated as a performer, educator, and artistic director whose engaging programs connect audiences with music in meaningful ways.
The Dolphins Quartet:
A musical fusion with Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent classic Sherlock Jr.
Friday, April 9, 2027 | 7:00 pm
Experience silent film as it was meant to be seen. The Dolphins Quartet joins pianist Marina Iwao for a live performance of Stephen Prutsman’s original score accompanying the silent comedy. As the musicians perform live alongside the film, Keaton’s inventive comedy comes vividly to life through an energetic and expressive chamber music score. The Juilliard-trained musicians have a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement and have performed at Lincoln Center, major chamber music festivals, and educational programs throughout New York City.
Concert Sponsors: Hughey Funeral Home | Larry Sidwell
