
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • 2 PM
La Jolla Music Society
Encounter: Fellowship Artist Spotlight with violist Masumi Rostad
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Praised by the New York Times for his “burnished sound,” and described as an “electrifying, poetic, and sensitive musician,” Grammy Award-winning violist Masumi Rostad is a sought-after soloist, chamber musician, educator, advocate, and writer.
He joins Hesper Quartet to perform Mendelssohn’s String Quintet No. 2, Op. 87 for our first Fellowship Artist Spotlight performance along with works by Larinae Ensemble.
Encounters
Encounters are free afternoon events, featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, performances, and diverse perspectives. Encounters reveal fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed. Registration required.