FEATURED PERFORMERS

Stefan Jackiw, Artistic Director / violin

Kevin Ahfat, piano

PROGRAM

Arvo PÄRT: Fratres

HANDEL: Affetuoso and Allegro from Sonata in D major

PROKOFIEV: Sonata No. 2 in D major

Conrad TAO: All I had forgotten or tried to

BRAHMS: Sonata No. 3 in D minor

Pre-concert lecture at 7pm by KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen

Join us for Opening Night of the 2026 Laguna Beach Music Festival with Festival Artistic Director Stefan Jackiw performing alongside two-time Juilliard Concerto Competition winner pianist Kevin Ahfat. 

Stefan Jackiw is one of America's foremost violinists, captivating audiences with playing that combines poetry and purity with impeccable technique.