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November 2, 2025

Experience the brilliance of music and love intertwined, as celebrated soloists Julian Schwarz and Marika Bournaki bring their shared passion to the stage. This husband-and-wife duo transforms the cello-piano recital into an unforgettable journey of artistry and emotion. The rich sound of UD’s new Steinway concert piano will also make for a memorable experience.

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 3:00 P.M. ET | Gore Recital Hall​​

UD’s own faculty percussionists Gene Koshinski and Tim Broscious, the dynamic founding members behind the world-renowned Quey Percussion Duo, bring their fiery artistry to the Master Players stage. Journey with them through rhythms and traditions from around the world in a concert bursting with creativity, delightful surprises and joy.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 3:00 P.M. ET | Gore Recital Hall​​

Discover the seductive vocal quality of the saxophone performed by international sensation Valentin Kovalev. First prize winner of New York’s Concert Artists Guild International Competition, he invites you to an enchanting recital of masterpieces brimming with the romantic warmth and brilliance of one of the world’s most beloved instruments. Joining Valentin on stage is UD’s faculty collaborative pianist Mark Livshits. A Grammy Award–winning Steinway pianist, Mark will make his Master Players debut as a collaborator of many of the world’s leading musicians.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET | Gore Recital Hall

Celebrate 25 years of music-making, teaching, presenting, composing and cultural exchange with Sean Gao, whose journey at UD began with the first class he taught at 9 a.m. on September 11, 2001. Joined by an array of inspirational musicians (to be announced in the spring), he leads a chamber music concert that closes our 22nd season with many stories from his quarter-of-a-century UD experience and the enduring power of live music.