Camerata Pacifica is far and away the most programmatically original chamber outfit I know. In addition, the quality of the players is stunning (see my review of a program earlier this season). Based in Santa Barbara, CP performs a monthly series of concerts in Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Marino (at the Huntington), and DTLA’s Zipper Hall (at Colburn School). Founded by Adrian Spence in 1990, the group is composed of the finest performers of chamber music from around the world. The ensemble is distinctive for artistic excellence, an innovative approach to classical music and a repertoire that ranges from baroque to brand new, from familiar masterworks to works that have yet to become favorites. The next performances take place February 12 through 17, 2023. Prokofiev – Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80
Schnittke – Prelude in Memoriam Dmitri Shostakovich
Brahms – Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115 Jose Franch-Ballester, Paul Huang, Jason Uyeyama,
Scott Lee, Ani Aznavoorian, Gilles Vonsattel Get Your Tickets Here
Get Program Notes Here Below are excerpts from a conversation between Principal Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester and Artistic Director Adrian Spence, about the Clarinet Quintet of Johannes Brahms. | 
