2024/25 Season Concert #3

Esmail, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich

Kendall Square Orchestra
Sanders Theatre, Cambridge, MA

Kristo Kondakçi, conductor
Sophia Szokolay, violin

ESMAIL R|Emember
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5

Experience the transformative power of music with "Light in Darkness." This concert features Reena Esmail’s evocative R|Emember, the lyrical beauty of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto performed by the brilliant Sophia Szokolay, and Shostakovich’s powerful Symphony No. 5. Each piece is a testament to the enduring human spirit, illuminating the path from adversity to hope. Join us for an afternoon of profound music that promises to inspire and enlighten, celebrating the resilience and triumph of the human spirit.

Sunday, March 23, 2025, 3:00 PM

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About Sophia Szokolay

Canadian violinist Sophia Szokolay is celebrated for her “stirring and singing tone,” captivating audiences across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Currently based in Boston, she balances a busy concert schedule while completing her Doctorate at the New England Conservatory, where she also serves as Donald Weilerstein’s teaching assistant. Sophia performs regularly with ensembles such as the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra, Delirium Musicum, Palaver Strings, and the Phoenix Orchestra. She is a passionate advocate for new music, premiering works by composers like James Lee III and Jörg Widmann.

A dedicated educator, she has held fellowships at The Juilliard School, working with various community programs. Sophia holds a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory and a Master’s Degree from Juilliard, studying under esteemed teachers including Catherine Cho, Miriam Fried, and Donald Weilerstein. Beyond music, she enjoys photography, distance running, and cycling​.

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Sanders Theatre Information

Most of our performances take place at Sanders Theatre (45 Quincy Street, Room 027, Cambridge, MA 02138). Sanders Theatre is managed by Memorial Hall/Lowell Hall Complex at Harvard University.
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    Advance Sales: Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138; 617.496.2222 www.boxoffice.harvard.edu for calendar and hours

    Pre-Performance Sales: Sanders Theatre Open on event days only, two hours prior to scheduled start time. Closes 30 minutes after start time.

  • Accessible seating can be arranged through the Box Office. Sanders Theatre is equipped with Assistive Listening Devices, available 30 minutes prior to events. Parking for disabled patrons: Limited accessible parking is available at Broadway Garage. Contact University Disability Services for other locations.

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  • RESTROOMS are located on the lower level.

  • LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of management.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING of any kind is not permitted in Sanders Theatre. Equipment may be confiscated.

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Discounted Admission