by Linda Wehrli | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the joys of being the executive director of The Athena Foundation for the Arts is the gift of connecting with fantastic classical musicians from around the world to our backyard. Back in September of 2023, I was pleased to receive an introductory email from... 
by Linda Wehrli | Jan 7, 2024 | Athena Concert Series
Many years ago, I first heard maestro pianist Jason Stoll perform at a CSUN Music Department (my alma mater) faculty concert. I was blown away by Jason’s powerful, informed and nuanced playing. I began following him on Facebook and Instagram, happy to learn we... 
by Linda Wehrli | Jun 27, 2023 | Athena Concert Series
It’s no secret. I’ve been a fan of Chamber Music since attending my first concert in the late 1970s as a teen at Ronna Binn’s Classical Encounters home concerts. I was smitten and have been attending whenever I could, ever since. A few years back I... 
by Linda Wehrli | Mar 8, 2023 | Athena Concert Series
I first met internationally acclaimed pianist Inna Faliks online back in 2021 when I saw a Facebook post announcing her CD release, Reimagine: Beethoven and Ravel. The title intrigued me. As my art and music school, Pastimes for a Lifetime blogs about notable CD... 
by Linda Wehrli | Mar 4, 2023 | Athena Concert Series
It was January 2020 when I first learned of The Vieness Piano Duo. A home venue was hosting their concert. I was excited to go, only to be deterred by severe health issues that precluded my attending. To bring me good cheer while healing, I invited the duo to an...
