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Jessie Montgomery curates an evening at SummerFest with La Jolla Music Society at The Conrad
Thursday, August 7, 2025 • 7 PM

La Jolla Music Society

Takeover @ The JAI

The JAI

Jessie Montgomery, the 2023 Musical America Composer of the Year and our 2025 composer-in residence, is a GRAMMY-winning, acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. In her Takeover concert, she curates an evening that offers a glimpse into the reasons behind her rise to prominence as one of the most performed and sought-after composers of our time.

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JESSIE MONTGOMERY
Peace

Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin; Inon Barnatan, piano

 

DEBUSSY 
Beau Soir

Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin; Inon Barnatan, piano

 

JESSIE MONTGOMERY/BARTÓK           
Musings/Duo Medley  

Noah Bendix-Balgley, Jessie Montgomery, violins

 

DVORÁK                                          
String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96, “American”

Hesper Quartet
Valerie Kim, Yejin Yoon, violins; Sohui Yun, viola; Connor Kim, cello

 

JESSIE MONTGOMERY
Strum 

Valerie Kim, Jessie Montgomery, violins; Souhi Yun, viola; Connor Kim, cello