by Linda Wehrli | Apr 18, 2026 | Athena Concert Series
I have been a longtime admirer of piano maestro Rufus Choi ever since attending a Sarah Compinsky Master Class many years ago. His memorable insights were shared with those who performed in that class, after which he gave a riveting performance. Hearing the power... 
by Linda Wehrli | Mar 15, 2026 | Athena Concert Series
The Athena Foundation for the Arts is excited for the second concert of our 2026 Season! It’s a pleasure and a privilege to have the Masuda•Cheli Duo – that’s none other than maestros cellist Yoshika Masuda and pianist Dominic Cheli – bring their... 
by Linda Wehrli | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are sad to announce that guitarist Laura Mazon Franqui will not be able to perform at this year’s holiday concert. We are excited that pianist Meriette Saglie will be able to go on with her beautiful solo piano performances... 
by Jessica Sanders | Mar 21, 2025 | Athena Concert Series
I had the privilege of being introduced to the piano maestro, Roberto Prosseda through our mutual friend in music, Dr. Inna Faliks, head of UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music’s Piano Performance department for over a decade. We held a Zoom meeting and I found him to... 
by Jessica Sanders | Jan 24, 2025 | Athena Concert Series
The Athena Foundation for the Arts is excited to kick off our 2025 Concert Season. We’ve got four invigorating immersive performances lined up. From piano trios and duos to violin virtuosos, we’ve got something for every classical music lover. We’re...
