Among the premiere cello festivals in the United States, the “2022 Cello | Fresno” brings world-renowned cello faculty Emilio Colón, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music; Cara Elise Colón, American Cello Institute; Thomas Landschoot, Arizona State University and Jonathan Ruck, University of Oklahoma, to instruct cellists of all ages and levels. The festival takes place Nov. 17-20 and features four days of master classes, cello ensemble, concerts and workshops for cellists around the Valley. 

The Cello Mania Concert features the Advanced Cello Ensemble, conducted by Emilio Colón and the Young Cello Ensemble, directed by Cara Colón, who will perform alongside Loewenheim and guest cellist Landschoot and Ruck with a special appearance by soprano Maria Briggs.

The program includes Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5; Rossini, “Largo al Factotum” from The Barber of Seville and Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1. The performance begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Concert Hall. 

Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for Fresno State students.

Parking is available in lot P1 and is relaxed on weekends.