Overview
Chamber Music Raleigh’s popular Sights & Sounds on Sundays series brings some of today’s most compelling musicians to the North Carolina Museum of Art’s intimate and acoustically exceptional SECU Auditorium. Each concert offers a close-up, thoughtfully curated experience where excellent artists, distinctive programs, and the energy of live performance come together.
About the artists
Cellist Tommy Mesa and pianist Olga Kern unite for a rare recital showcasing two internationally celebrated artists known for their technical brilliance, expressive power, and commanding stage presence. Mesa is the recipient of a 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Organization’s 2023 Medal of Excellence. Kern rose to international prominence as the first woman in more than 30 years to win the Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Together, they bring distinguished solo careers, appearances with major orchestras, and a shared gift for making chamber music immediate, vivid, and unforgettable.
Musicians
Tommy Mesa, cello
Olga Kern, piano
Photo: Courtesy of Chamber Music Raleigh
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Sights and Sounds is produced by NCMA resident group Chamber Music Raleigh, now in its 85th concert season. For additional information call (919) 821-2030, email Kaine@ChamberMusicRaleigh.org,or visit ChamberMusicRaleigh.org.
