Sunday Afternoon at the Central Library

The Newport Beach Public Library hosts outstanding classical and instrumental music and performers throughout the year. The hour-long Sunday Musicales are held on Sundays at 3 p.m. in the Friends Room at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach. If you missed a Sunday Musicale, you may be able to view it on NBTV streaming video.

Violin and Piano

Sunday, September 19, 2021, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room

Internationally acclaimed and award-winning concert violinist, Cristian Fatu, performs along with pianist Evangeliya Delizonas-Khukhua, both of whom have performed under prestigious conductors worldwide. NBTV Video 

Syrinx Reed Quintet

Sunday, October 17, 2021, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room

Formed in 2018, the Syrinx Quintet won the acclaimed Beverly Hills Auditions in 2019. The ensemble delights audiences with their eclectic repertoire, thoughtful programming, and lively performance style. Recent work has spanned from Rameau and Mozart to modern-day composers such as Rutledge and Mellits.

Flute and Piano

Sunday, November 14, 2021, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room

Womankind Music for flute and piano, is a contribution to the legacy of female composers. You will hear music from around the world - from traditional folk to Western classical music. 

TC4 Saxophone Quartet

Sunday, January 23, 2022, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room

The saxophone quartet TC4 will delight with music pieces by diverse composers that stretch the sax to its utmost limits, referencing American and South American styles, Vaudeville, Brazilian, a blending of Bach’s canons and fugues with Blues horns. Featuring Andrew Harrison, Jacob Hallman, Dr. Isaac López and Robert Alexander.

Amber Liao, piano

Sunday, February 20, 2022, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room

Pianist Amber Yiu- Hsuan Liao is known for her nimble technique, nuanced tone and impeccable sense of timing. She has performed at Lincoln Center, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Temple Square in Utah, the National Concert Hall in Taiwan, and the Chicago Cultural Center. Her first solo album of works by Granados, Schumann and Beethoven was released by MSR Classics in 2010.

Brad Conroy, classical guitar

Sunday, April 24, 2022, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room

Brad Conroy is a versatile guitarist, performer, and educator who specializes in the art and scholarship of the classical guitar. Brad performs from a diverse repertoire which begins at the Renaissance and goes through to the 21st century, often including his own compositions, improvisations, and new works which have been dedicated to him. 

Piano and Cello

Sunday, May 29, 2022, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room

Hannah Yi is an active chamber musician, concert pianist, and piano pedagogue in the Los Angeles area. Francisco Vila, a native of Ecuador, began playing the cello at age 8 and had his solo debut with orchestra at 14. They met at a conductors’ workshop in 2019 and have been collaborating regularly performing beautiful works written for the cello and piano.

Sunday Musicales at the Central Library are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served, limited by room capacity of 200. Funding is graciously donated by the Friends of the Library. View the performance video archives.

Please note:  If you are a musician or part of an ensemble interested in performing in our 2021-22 season, please send bio information and performance video links to Terry Sanchez at tsanchez@newportbeachca.gov, or call (949) 717-3895 for questions.