Chamber Music with Sophie Shao

Chamber Music with Sophie Shao

October 26, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Single Tickets start at $45

Cellist Sophie Shao completes her 2025 Residency with a chamber music concert exploring three works of chamber music. Of special note is the California premiere performance of Elena Ruehr's Cello Sonata, which was composed specifically for Sophie. She will be joined by violinist Carmit Zori and pianist Amy Cheng​​​​​​​, both of whom are new to Festival Mozaic audiences.

ELENA RUEHR
Cello Sonata [California Premiere]

CHARLES IVES 
Piano Trio

ANTONIN Dvořák
Piano Trio No. 3, op. 65

DOORS OPEN: 1:45 PM

RUNTIME: The concert will begin at 3:00 PM and will last approximately 2 hours, with a 20-minute intermission.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: The Harold J. Miossi CPAC is located on the Cuesta College campus on Highway 1 near the intersection with Hollister Road. Click here for directions via Google Maps. Ample free parking is available in Lot P2 directly in front of the venue. Parking permits are NOT required at Festival Mozaic concerts.

LECTURE: We hope you will join us for the free Pre-Concert Lecture with Dr. Alyson McLamore at 2:00 PM on the Main Stage. It will last about 30 minutes.

SEATING/TICKETS: Your tickets will be scanned before entering the lobby. Please print your tickets or be prepared to display them on your mobile device. If you forget your tickets, you may visit the box office to have them reprinted. The box office opens 90 minutes prior to the show. Your ticket will indicate a row and seat number. Once your ticket is scanned and you enter the lobby, an usher will assist you in finding your seat.

MERCHANDISE: Please visit the merchandise table in the lobby to browse a selection of Festival Mozaic merchandise and apparel, 50th Anniversary Commemorative Books, and recordings by the performers.

CONCESSIONS: A variety of light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and Central Coast wines will be available for purchase at the event. The menu will include Back Porch Bakery cookies, sodas, sparkling water, Open Water bottled water, coffee, and a selection of wines. Please note that no food or drink is allowed inside the lobby or theater, except for sealed bottled water. Purchase or bring your reusable Festival Mozaic wine tumbler to save $5 on your glass of wine!

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