The Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library is pleased to announce its exciting 30th anniversary concert season, running from September 13, 2026, through May 9, 2027. The esteemed New Hollywood String Quartet, Restoration Concerts’ Quartet in Residence, will open the season on September 13. Immediately after the concert, Restoration Concerts will mark its 30-year milestone with a reception open to all concertgoers.
The eight-concert season will feature several new and impressive ensembles, including the Dave Washburn Brass Quintet, the Restoration Wind Quintet, the Cantilena Trio featuring flute, tenor, and guitar, and the Wade Culbreath Percussion Ensemble. Internationally acclaimed pianist Robert Thies, who has performed with Restoration Concerts since its first season, will appear with violinist Roger Wilkie in October. In January, audience favorite Rodolfo Leone will perform with a string trio. In April, husband and wife David Speltz and Connie Kupka will be joined by four family members from across the United States, including Bredon Speltz of the Escher String Quartet, to form Ensemble Familia, a string sextet.
Season tickets are only $160 for 8 concerts. Purchasing the season saves concertgoers a total of $40 over ticket prices at the door. Concerts are held in the beautiful, historic South Pasadena Library Community Room, originally built with a Carnegie grant and known for its excellent musical acoustics. To purchase series tickets or individual tickets to the first concert, go to https://www.friendsofsopaslibrary.org/restoration-concerts.
