idden Valley Virtuosi present 'unusual encounter' a chamber concert featuring

works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Hermanowski

Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violin. Hidden Valley Virtuosi artistic leader and violinist, Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, has been praised as “simply marvelous” and “astonishingly capturing the spirit of the music.” With an infectious charm and blistering dedication towards chamber music, Cindy is a beloved performer, artistic director, and educator throughout America, Europe, and Asia.

Tanya Tomkins, cello. Cellist Tanya Tomkins, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Valley of the Moon Music Festival, is equally at home on historical and modern instruments. A dedicated chamber musician, she has appeared across the United States, Canada, and Europe

Ines Irawati, piano. Indonesian-born pianist, Ines Irawati is in demand as a solo recitalist, a chamber musician, and a vocal coach currently based out of San Diego. She is a member of the Aviara Trio, a piano trio described as the “highest level of instrumental perfection, intensity, passion and expression.”

Program

Will Hermanowski: Mechanical-Type Love (Special Note: This work premiered at Hidden Valley as part of the Emerging Composers Intensive in 2025)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in C major, Op. 102 No. 1 for Piano and Cello

Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8