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The Hanick
Hawley Duo

Sat, Sep 27 @ 5 PM

Lehmann Hall

The Takács Quartet

Thu, Jan 22 @ 5 PM

Hahn Hall Stage

The Birdsong Project

Sat, May 2 @ 5 PM

MUSIC ACADEMY GARDENS

The Hanick Hawley Duo

An intimate dinner. A world-class duo. A playful, sophisticated vibe straight out of a mid-century cocktail party with the artists sharing personal insights and stories behind the music. This is the Music Academy at its most dazzling — an experience you’ll always remember.

For one night only, Lehmann Hall transforms into a sophisticated, intimate lounge where cocktails, dinner, and world-class music come together. With just 100 seats, this is a can’t-miss Music Academy night—designed to be seen, savored, and remembered.

$500 General Admission includes cocktails, dinner, and performance.

$750 Premium Seating & Experience adds exclusive access to The Jefferson Room speakeasy, best seating, wine pairings, and post-show toast.

Program & Ticketing

Evening Schedule

5 PM Cocktail Hour in the Garden
6 PM Dinner & Performance
7:30 PM Dessert & Mingling

Dress Code: Retro Cocktail Glam

Ticket Levels

$500 General Admission
Includes cocktail hour, chef-curated dinner, dessert, and The Hanick Hawley Duo performance in an intimate 100-seat setting.

$750 Premium Seating & Experience (Limited Availability)
Begin the evening with exclusive access to The Jefferson Room, a hidden pre-concert speakeasy inside Braun Library. Entry is by password only, with bespoke cocktails crafted just for Premiere Guests. Includes the best seats in the house, curated wine pairings at dinner, and a post-performance champagne toast with the artists.

Program

WITOLD LUTOSŁAWSKI Selections from Dance Preludes
AARON COPLAND Selections from Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK Three Smiles for Tracey for Solo Clarinet
SAMUEL CARL ADAMS Impromptus: II
PIERRE JALBERT Selections from Sonata for Clarinet and Piano

Event Chair

Michele Brustin

The Takács Quartet

Step into the jewel box. For one unforgettable night, Hahn Hall transforms into a glittering on-stage dinner party where lively conversation, a one-night-only menu from a celebrated guest chef, and world-class music come together. With only 80 seats, you’ll sip, laugh, and dine on the stage before the legendary Takács Quartet fills the room with sound—and yes, we want you dressed to dazzle in your boldest jewel tones! This is the Music Academy turned inside out: vibrant, electric, and anything but ordinary.

$500 General Admission includes cocktails, dinner, and performance.

$750 Premium Seating & Experience adds red-carpet entry, best seats, wine pairings, and a post-show toast with the Quartet.

Program & Ticketing

Evening Schedule

5 PM Cocktail Hour in the Garden
6 PM On-Stage Dinner & Performance
7:30 PM Dessert & Mingling

Dress Code: Come dressed to dazzle in your boldest jewel tones to become part of the night’s color and light.

Ticket Levels

$500 General Admission
Includes dinner and performance seating on the Hahn Hall stage.

$750 Premium Seating & Experience (Limited Availability)
Includes red-carpet entry to a pre-event cocktail hour, best seats in the house, elevated wine with dinner, and an exclusive post-performance champagne toast with the Quartet in an intimate setting.