
CAMA’s 2025-2026 Masterseries

MASTERSERIES at the Lobero Theatre
Season Sponsor: Esperia Foundation
At the intimate Lobero Theatre, CAMA’s Masterseries showcases exceptional solo and chamber performances. The season features Canadian master pianist Louis Lortie in an all-Ravel program. Celebrated pianist Emanuel Ax returns with a program of Chopin and other piano masterworks. The Venice Baroque Orchestra, led by violinist Gianpiero Zanocco, will transport audiences to Venice with a Duel of Bows celebrating Carnivale. And, in a special presentation, the Sphinx Virtuosi, with violinist Randall Goosby, will perform a program titled Visions of Peace, featuring works by ethnically diverse composers.
Louis Lortie, piano
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Acclaimed Canadian pianist Louis Lortie graces the Lobero stage with a captivating all-Ravel program. Known for his exquisite touch and refined artistry, Lortie explores the French composer’s impressionistic landscapes, from the delicate beauty of Pavane pour une infante défunte to the swirling intensity of La valse. Experience the full range of Ravel’s genius in an intimate recital that promises dazzling displays of pianistic brilliance.
Emanuel Ax
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Seven-time Grammy® Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax—renowned for his poetic lyricism and brilliant technique—returns to Masterseries for an evening of Romantic treasures. The program includes works by Chopin and other composers to be announced. Widely celebrated as one of today’s most thoughtful and expressive pianists, Ax’s performance promises an unforgettable journey through the grand piano repertoire.
Venice Baroque Orchestra
Gianpiero Zanocco, conductor & violin
Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Celebrate Venetian Carnivale at the Lobero Theatre with the Venice Baroque Orchestra, led by violinist Gianpiero Zanocco. This spirited ensemble transports audiences to 18th-century Venice in Duello d’archi a Venezia (A Venetian Duel of Bows), featuring works by Vivaldi, Veracini, Tartini, and Locatelli. Expect dazzling violin virtuosity and the lively spirit of Baroque masterworks—masks and cloaks encouraged for this colorful evening of musical revelry
Sphinx Virtuosi
Randall Goosby, violin
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Sphinx Virtuosi, a dynamic self-conducted chamber orchestra of Black and Latinx artists, presents Visions of Peace—a program celebrating diverse composers and uplifting themes of resilience, unity, and shared humanity. Joined by the acclaimed violinist Randall Goosby, the ensemble’s performance embodies their mission to champion inclusivity in classical music. Expect an evening of “immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty” (The Washington Post).