I am very excited to present our most eclectic season ever!

"Faces of Music"


This season we are presenting 4 concert programs.

• Main Stage at McAllister Auditorium
• Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral
• Musica Viva
• Kids to Concerts

Our Main Stage concerts:

Carnival of the Animals October 11, 2009
We are launching the season with a truly international affair, featuring string quartet Cuarteto de Bellas Artes- from Mexico City, French pianist-composer, Franoise Choveaux, and myself on piano, in a festive program. The concert will include Franoise's piano quintet and Carnival of the Animals for two pianos and string quartet by Camille Saint-Saens.

Bach in a style of Jazz November 22, 2009
Offering unique interpretations of world classics, Valery Grokhovski creates original compositions for classical piano trio with a Jazz twist. He will be joined by cellist Boris Andrianov, violinist Mark Cheikhet, all from Moscow, and numerous Jazz musicians from San Antonio.

If it is not Baroque do not fix it! January 10, 2010
We are introducing the Baroque era in all its authenticity with music performed by countertenor, soprano and period baroque trumpet. The Mercury Baroque Ensemble from Houston will be joined by soprano Angela Malek and trumpeter Nathaniel Mayfield.

Jazz Reflections February 28, 2010
Bennie Maupin on clarinet, Albert Heath on drums and Michal Baranski on bass. These giants of jazz have recorded with John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Wes Montgomery, Chick Corea and many others, and they will WOW the San Antonio audience with creative virtuosic improvisations in an unforgettable program.

Russian Dance May 2, 2010
Houston-based Russian folk dancers, Matreshki, join world famous soprano, Maria Markina in a fairy tale performance featuring Russian songs and arias along with lively Russian folk dances. Moscow pianist Elena Amirbekyan and Russian folk group Kalinka of Austin will round out the program.

Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral

started in 1999 and is a free series. It consists of two performances: a theatrical fanfare on the Main Plaza, complete with costumed actors and musicians, and a classical concert featuring international and local musicians in the cathedral.

Musica Viva

is held in private residences is the performance outcome from MBAW's beginnings. As a membership incentive and benefit, Musica Viva showcases the musicians from the Main Stage series in intimate, salon-style performances. There are four invitation-only concerts each season, which are underwritten by one of MBAW's founders, Dr. Gustavo Medellin, and serve a growing membership base.

Kids to Concerts

is a keystone in MBAW's educational outreach programming. Now in its 9th year, it is designed to encourage music education/awareness among school-aged children for free.

Once again we are counting on your support to help us enrich the cultural life of our beautiful city. As a nonprofit organization, 75% of MBAW's annual budget is provided by individual and corporate charitable donations. As always, we thank you and rely on your patronage. Take a good look at our new and exciting Membership Opportunities and Benefits, and then join us in creating Musical Bridges Around the World.

Anya Grokhovski-Michaelson
Founder and Artistic director, MBAW