Parlance Chamber Concerts presents Café Music on Sunday, November 15, at 4 PM, featuring seven extraordinary musicians in a delightfully eclectic program inspired by the sounds, flavors, and exuberant spirit of café culture.
From Martinů's delightfully zany ballet The Kitchen Revue and Rossini's whimsical piano miniature Anchovies to James Grant's delectable Triple Mocha Indulgence and Paul Schoenfield's exuberant piano trio Café Music, this mouthwatering program serves up a delicious menu of musical delicacies. Works by Poulenc and Piazzolla add French sophistication and the irresistible rhythms of the Argentine tango.
Performed by an all-star ensemble of internationally acclaimed soloists, rising young virtuosos, and principal musicians of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Café Music promises a sparkling afternoon of musical wit, dazzling virtuosity, and culinary panache.
The concert features an all-star ensemble of internationally acclaimed soloists, rising young virtuosos, and principal musicians of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra:
- Kevin Zhu, violin
- Tommy Mesa, cello
- Albert Cano Smit, piano
- Anton Rist, clarinet
- William Short, bassoon
- Billy R. Hunter, Jr., trumpet
- Rupert Boyd, guitar
Program
Bohuslav Martinů: Suite from La revue de cuisine (The Kitchen Revue) — violin, cello, piano, clarinet, bassoon, and trumpet
Gioachino Rossini: Anchovies — solo piano
Francis Poulenc: Cello Sonata
Astor Piazzolla: L'Histoire du Tango — violin and guitar
James Grant: Triple Mocha Indulgence — bassoon and piano
Paul Schoenfield: Café Music — piano trio
Location
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 South Monroe Street
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Tickets and Complete Information:
https://www.parlancechamberconcerts.org/concert-november-15-2026
Ticket Prices
Adults (40–64): $45
Seniors (65+): $35
Young Adults (21–39): $25
Students (12–20): $15
Children (8–11): Free admission
Contact
parlance@parlancechamberconcerts.org
201-612-8399