The Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival is set to enchant music lovers once again at the picturesque Rothenberg Hall at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in San Marino. This unique concert series, held in one of Southern California’s most breathtaking venues, pays homage to the golden age of chamber music and the legacy of the legendary Hollywood String Quartet.
Four Concerts Featuring Personal Reflections from Leonard Slatkin
Taking place this summer, the festival will spotlight masterworks from the Hollywood String Quartet’s acclaimed Capitol Records discography. Leonard Slatkin, son of founding members Felix Slatkin (violinist) and Eleanor Aller (cellist), will offer personal introductions and reflections at each of the four concerts.
New Hollywood String Quartet Leads Star-Studded Lineup
Performing center stage is the New Hollywood String Quartet—Tereza Stanislav, Rafael Rishik, Robert Brophy, and Andrew Shulman. They’ll be joined by an impressive roster of international guest artists:
- Jean-Yves Thibaudet, celebrated pianist
- Alban Gerhardt, renowned cellist
- Nokuthula Ngwenyama, acclaimed violist
- Olga Zado, brilliant pianist
Acclaimed Legacy and Enduring Inspiration
In a 2024 review, Los Angeles Times critic Mark Swed praised the New Hollywood String Quartet, noting its inspiration from its mid-20th-century predecessor:
“The New Hollywood String Quartet takes its inspiration from the famed Hollywood String Quartet, composed of studio musicians in the 1940s and ’50s… That’s still true with the New Hollywood.”
Tickets Now Available
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness chamber music performed in an exquisite setting, surrounded by lush gardens and timeless architecture. Festival passes are now on sale.
Visit www.summerofangels.com to purchase tickets and view the concert schedule.
