Music in May is set to celebrate its 19th annual season of bringing contemporary and classical chamber music to underserved youth, with performances scheduled from May 26 through May 31 around Santa Cruz County.
In partnership with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, the festival will kick off at 5 p.m. on May 26 with a free concert by classical group Ensemble San Francisco in the museum’s atrium.
Music in May is also partnering with Bookshop Santa Cruz to host two free pop-up concerts featuring Ensemble SF on May 27 at 11 a.m. and noon.
On May 28, the festival returns to the MAH for a free program spotlighting the youth of El Sistema Santa Cruz & Pajaro Valley at 7 p.m.
Music in May will conclude with two performances by a collection of world-renowned festival musicians at the Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College at 7 p.m. on May 30 and at 2 p.m. on May 31.
For more about artists and ticket information, visit the Music in May website.
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