CHRISTIAN GONZALES
PREVIOUS CONCERTS
2024
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February 13, 2024 - 3:00pm
X Agustín Aponte International Music Competition - Final Round
Alua Atlántico Golf Resort
San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Sarasate: Zigeunersweisen
Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3
III. Molto moderato e maestoso – Allegro non troppo
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Christian Gonzales, violin
February 13, 2024 - 7:30pm
Tenerife Music Festival
Amarilla Golf -Casa Club
San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Bach: Sonata No. 3 for solo violin
III. Largo
Paganini: Caprice No. 24
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Christian Gonzales, violin​
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February 13, 2024 - 3:00pm
X Agustín Aponte International Music Competition - Semi-Final Round
Alua Atlántico Golf Resort
San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Bach: Sonata No. 3 for solo violin
III. Largo
Paganini: Caprice No. 24
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Christian Gonzales, violin​
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2024
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December 24, 2024 - 9:00pm
Christmas Eve Worship
La Jolla Presbyterian Church
La Jolla, California, USA
Gonzales: "O Holy Night" for solo violin ​
Christian Gonzales, violin
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December 24, 2024 - 7:00pm
Christmas Eve Worship
La Jolla Presbyterian Church
La Jolla, California, USA
Gonzales: "O Holy Night" for solo violin ​
Christian Gonzales, violin
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December 7, 2024 - 11:30am
Masterclass -All-About Music San Diego
Arias Hall
San Diego, California, USA
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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November 29, 2024 - 1:30pm
Solo Recital
Belmonte Village Senior Living West University
Houston, Texas, USA
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Bach: Partita No. 2 for solo violin
III. Sarabande
IV. Giga
Paganini: Caprice No. 21
Bach: Sonata No. 3 for solo violin
III. Largo
IV. Allegro assai
Paganini: Caprice No. 24
Gonzales/Martin/Blane: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Gonzales/Adam: "O Holy Night"
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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November 23, 2024 - 2:00pm
Solo Recital
Private Residence
El Cajon, California, USA
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Bach: Partita No. 2 for solo violin
III. Sarabande
IV. Giga
Paganini: Caprice No. 21
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Bach: Sonata No. 3 for solo violin
III. Largo
IV. Allegro assai
Paganini: Caprice No. 24
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Christian Gonzales, violin
October 18, 2024 - 2:30pm
Masterclass
West Hills High School
Santee, California, USA
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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August 17, 2024 - 6:00pm
BSO Prelude Concert
Linde Center (Tanglewood)
Lenox/Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Piazzola: Three tangos for violin and bass
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Misha Bjerken, double bass
July 27, 2024 - 2:30pm
TMC Festival of Contemporary Music
Seiji Ozawa Hall (Tanglewood)
Lenox/Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Dai: Partial Men
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Dai Wei, voice
Christian Gonzales, violin
Aidan Ip, violin
Derrick Ware viola
Nicco Mazzioto, cello
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July 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
Tanglewood in the Community
Chesterwood Residence
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Copland: Sextet for string quartet, clarinet, and piano
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Claire Thaler, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Rituparna Mukherjee, viola
Alon Hayut, cello
Andrei Caval, clarinet
Rachel Sohn, piano​​​​​
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July 14, 2024 - 10:00am
TMC Chamber Music
Seiji Ozawa Hall (Tanglewood)
Lenox/Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Copland: Sextet for string quartet, clarinet, and piano
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Claire Thaler, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Rituparna Mukherjee, viola
Alon Hayut, cello
Andrei Caval, clarinet
Rachel Sohn, piano
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June 30, 2024 - 8:00pm
String Quartet Marathon
Seiji Ozawa Hall (Tanglewood)
Lenox/Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Haydn: String Quartet in E, Op. 54 No. 3
Röntgen-Maier: String Quartet
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Fengwan Chen, violin
Rituparna Mukherjee, viola
Sebastian Berofsky, cello
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May 26, 2024 - 3:00pm
The Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego - 78th Annual Awards Concert
First United Methodist Church
San Diego, California, USA
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
I. Allegro ma non troppo (cadenza)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Cho Hyun Park, piano
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May 13, 2024 - 5:30pm
Composer Recital
Morse Hall (The Juilliard School)
New York, New York, USA
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Nichagarn Chiracharasporn: "Streaming Music" for string quartet
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Christian Gonzales, violin
John Le, violin
Will Sotiriou, viola
Elisabeth Chang, cello
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May 12, 2024 - 10:00am
Chamber Music at The Juilliard School
Morse Hall (The Juilliard School)
New York, New York, USA
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Kodaly: Serenade for two violins and viola
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Juchao Zhao, violin
Jane Taerim Kim, viola
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April 29, 2024 - 8:00pm
Christian Gonzales - Master's Recital
Morse Hall (The Juilliard School)
New York, New York, USA
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Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Original cadenzas by Christian Gonzales (World Premiere)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Gracie Francis, piano
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April 6, 2024 - 8:00am
25th Collegiate Wushu Tournament - Opening Ceremony
John Wooden Center (UCLA)
Los Angeles, California, USA
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Original arrangement (2018)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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February 19, 2024 - 7:30pm
Composition Concert at The Juilliard School
Paul Hall (The Juilliard School)
New York, New York, USA
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Aaron Derwin II: Sonata for violin and piano (World Premiere)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Matthew Schultheis, piano
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Janurary 6, 2024 - 3:00pm
Solana Salon Concert Series
Private Residence of Monique Kunewalder
Solana Beach, California, USA
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Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5
Original cadenzas by Christian Gonzales (World Premiere)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Bryan Verhoye, piano
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2023
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December 24, 2023 - 9:00pm
Christmas Eve Service
La Jolla Presbyterian Church
La Jolla, California, USA
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"O Holy Night" for solo violin (world premiere)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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December 24, 2023 - 7:00pm
Christmas Eve Service
La Jolla Presbyterian Church
La Jolla, California, USA
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"O Holy Night" for solo violin (world premiere)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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December 10, 2023 - 10:00am
Chamber Music Recital at The Juilliard School
Morse Hall (The Juilliard School)
New York, New York, USA
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Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Landon Honolka, double bass
Derek Dongxu Jin, piano
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December 3, 2023 - 3:00pm
Chamber Music Recital at The Juilliard School
Morse Hall (The Juilliard School)
New York, New York, USA (info)
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Schumann: Piano Quintet
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Myung Weon Lee, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Bethlehem Hadgu, viola
Elliot Lippy, cello
Sandro Gegechkori, piano
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November 15, 2023 - 7:00pm
East County Youth Symphony, 2023-24 Season
Joan Kroc Theater
San Diego, California, USA (info)
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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Alexandra Keegan, conductor
East County Youth Symphony
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November 12, 2023 - 3:00pm
East County Youth Symphony, 2023-24 Season
Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church
Lakeside, California, USA (info)
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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Alexandra Keegan, conductor
East County Youth Symphony
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October 15, 2023 - 4:00pm
La Jolla Presbyterian Church Concert Series - Young Artists' Showcase
La Jolla Presbyterian Church
La Jolla, California, USA
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Ravel: Tzigane
Bach: Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin in D minor V. Chaconne
Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 III. Allegro molto
Christian Gonzales, violin
Bryan Verhoye, piano
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August 20, 2023 - 10:00am
TMC Chamber Music
Seiji Osawa Hall (Tanglewood); Lenox/Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA (info)
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Olli Mustonen: Nonetto II
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James Gikas, violin
Aidan Ip, violin
Shin Lan, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Elton Tai, viola
Sungwon Kim, viola
Ji Sun Jung, cello
Yong-Jun Lee, cello
Tobias (Toby) Vigneau, double bass
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July 27, 2023 - 8:00pm
TMC Festival of Contemporary Music
Seiji Osawa Hall (Tanglewood); Lenox/Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA (info)
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Gabriela Lena Frank: Milagros
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Olivia Chen, violin
Yun-Ting Kuo, viola
Juhyeon Kim, cello
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July 1, 2023 - 10:00am
TMC String Quartet Marathon
Seiji Osawa Hall (Tanglewood); Lenox/Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA (info)
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Haydn: String Quartet in C, Op. 61 No. 1
Britten: String Quartet No. 1 in D, Op. 25
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Deurim Jung, violin
Yi Chia Chen, viola
Brandon Xu, cello
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May 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
The Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego - 77th Annual Awards Concert
First United Methodist Church - San Diego, California, USA
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Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61; I. Allegro (excerpt)
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Bryan Verhoye, piano
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May 15, 2023, 4:30pm
Masterclass - San Diego Christian Suzuki Strings
Highpoint Church; San Diego, California
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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April 23, 2023 - 8:30pm
Chamber Music Recital at The Juilliard School
Morse Hall, The Juilliard School - New York, New York (info)
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Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 18 in G major, K. 301/293a
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Ruoxi Jin, piano
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March 19, 2023 - 7:30pm
Samuel Adler @95 at The Juilliard School
Paul Hall, The Juilliard School - New York, New York (info & tickets)
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S. Adler: Threesome Miniatures for Violin, Viola, and Cello
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Christian Gonzales, violin
James Preucil, viola
Ian Maloney, cello
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March 14, 2023 - 7:30pm
Spring Chamberfest at The Juilliard School
Paul Hall, The Juilliard School - New York, New York (info & tickets)
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Elgar: Quintet in A minor for piano and string quartet, Op. 84​
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Dominique Valenzuela, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
James Preucil, viola
Esther Chae, cello
Leo Gevisser, piano
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2022
November 20, 2022 - 6:00pm
Chamber Music Recital at The Juilliard School
Morse Hall, The Juilliard School - New York, New York (info)
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Debussy: Sonata for Violin and Piano in G minor
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Dongxu Jin, piano
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July 25, 2022 - 7:30pm
Monday Melodies series
Mount Miguel Covenant Village - Spring Valley, California
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Mozart: Sonata for Violin and Piano in B-flat major, K. 378
Wieniawski: Légende, Op. 17
Kreisler: Caprice Viennois, Op. 2
Paganini: Cantabile, Op. 17
Sarasate: Zapateado, Op. 23 No. 2
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Connie Gale, piano
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June 26, 2022 - 2:00pm
La Jolla Young Artists Competition - Winners' Recital
Private residence - La Jolla, California (info and tickets)
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Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 78
I. Allegro non troppo
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Cho Hyun Park, piano
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June 1, 2022 - 8:00pm
UCLA Symphony - 2022 Spring Quarter Concert
Schoenberg Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California (info)
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Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 78
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Jakub Rompczyk, conductor
UCLA Symphony
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May 28, 2022 - 4:00pm matinée, 6:00pm dinner
Da Camera Society - New Hollywood String Quartet Recital
Doheny Mansion - Los Angeles, California (info and tickets)
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Bach: Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A minor
I. Grave
II. Fuga
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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May 22, 2022 - 5:30pm
Christian Gonzales Senior Recital
Ostin Ensemble Room (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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G. L. Frank: VII. "Luciérnagas" from Suite Mestiza for Solo Violin
Ponce/Heifetz: Estrellita
De Falla/Kreutzer: Danse Espagnole
Shostakovich/Tsyganov: Four preludes
Prokofiev: Five melodies
Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in G major
Christian Gonzales, violin
James Lent, piano
May 14, 2022 - 7:00pm
Kian Ravaei (Composition) Senior Recital
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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"Outcry" for Solo Violin and Electronics*
"Family Photos" String Quartet
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Christian Gonzales, violin*
Celeste Peña, violin
Jocelyn Poon, viola
Haley Hildegard, cello
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May 8, 2022 - 6:00pm
Robby Good (Composition) Senior Recital
Schoenberg (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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"Bounce Back-to-Back" for Violin and Cello
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Joseph Kim, cello
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April 8, 2022 - 7:30pm
UCLA Camarades Winter Concert
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Ravel: String Quartet in F major
III. Très lent
VI. Vif et agité
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Luna Suzuki, violin
Stefan Kosmala, viola
Isabelle Fromme, cello
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April 3, 2022 - 2:00pm
Grossmont Music Scholarship Council Competition - Winners' Recital
St. Dustan's Episcopal Church - San Diego, California
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G. L. Frank: Suite Mestiza for Solo Violin
VII. "Luciérnagas"
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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March 15, 2022 - 4:00pm
Chancellor's Recital Series
Chancellor's Residence (UCLA) - Westwood, California (private recital)
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Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2
I. Allegro vivace
Bach: Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A minor
I. Grave
II. Fuga
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 78
II. Adagio
III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace — Poco più presto
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Christian Gonzales, violin
James Lent, piano
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March 15, 2022 - 12:00pm
Creation of Iranian Music Minor - Luncheon
Luskin Conference Center (UCLA) - Westwood, California (private event)
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K. Ravaei: "Family Photos" String Quartet
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Christian Gonzales, violin*
Celeste Peña, violin
Jocelyn Poon, viola
Haley Hildegard, cello
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2021
December 8, 2021 - 7:00pm
UCLA Camarades Fall Concert
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Ravel: String Quartet in F major
I. Très doux
II. Très rythmé
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Luna Suzuki, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Stefan Kosmala, viola
Isabelle Fromme, cello
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September 9, 2021 - 7:00pm
UCLA Back-to-School Concert
Schoenberg Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
"Outcry" for Solo Violin and Electronics
Christian Gonzales, violin
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June 11, 2021 - 7:30pm
Christian Gonzales Junior Recital
Private Home - El Cajon, California (Virtual & Pre-recorded)
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Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61
I. Allegro non troppo
Bach: Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A minor
II. Fuga
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 78
III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace — Poco più presto
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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2020
December 18, 2020
Fall 2020 End of Quarter Student Showcase
Private Home - El Cajon, California (Virtual & Pre-recorded)
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Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 3 for Solo Violin in D minor, 'Ballade'
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Christian Gonzales, violin
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March 6, 2020 - 12:00pm
Lunch at Lani's Series
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Bach: Sonata No. 2 in D minor for Solo Violin
V. Chaconne
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Christian Gonzales, violin
February 28, 2020 - 7:00pm
UCLA Camarades Winter Concert
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Haydn: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 74 No. 3
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"Sunset Patrol String Quartet"
Christian Gonzales, violin
Tiffany Wee, violin
Lu Walstad, viola
Euan Shields, cello
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February 22, 2020 - 7:00pm
UCLA Undergraduate Composers Concert
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Haydn: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 74 No. 3
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Celeste Peña, violin
Angie Zheng, viola
Becky Yang, cello
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2019
November 5, 2019 - 12:30pm
Sor Juana Symnosium - Premiers of Comuarte Works
Royce Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Various works
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"UCLA Camarades String Quartet"
Christian Gonzales, violin
Celeste Peña, violin
Leo Santi, viola
Euan Shields, cello
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November 5, 2019 - 7:00pm
UCLA Undergraduate Composers Concert Series
Schoenberg Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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K. Ravaei: "This Land is Your Land" for Violin and Piano*
H. Garff: String Quartet No. 1^
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Christian Gonzales, violin*^
Austin Ho, piano*
Ariele Claire, violin^
Angie Zheng, viola^
Calvin Kung, cello^
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July 29, 2019 - 7:30pm
Monday Melodies series
Mount Miguel Covenant Village - Spring Valley, California
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Bach: Sonata No. 2 in D minor for Solo Violin
V. Chaconne
Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2
II. Adagio cantabile
I. Allegro con brio
Ponce: Estrellita (arr. Heifetz)
Monti: Czardas
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Connie Gale, piano
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May 31, 2019 - 7:00pm
UCLA Camarades Spring Concert
Popper Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Schubert: String Quintet
IV. Allegretto
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Elvin Hsieh, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Leo Santi, viola
Calvin Kung, cello
Joseph Kim, cello
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March 8, 2019 - 7:00pm
UCLA Camarades Winter Concert
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Schubert: String Quintet
II. Adagio
III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio. Andante sostenuto.
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Elvin Hsieh, violin
Leo Santi, viola
Joseph Kim, cello
Calvin Kung, cello
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February 4, 2019 - 7:00pm
Vivaldi Extravaganza
Powell Library (UCLA) - Westwood, California
A. Vivaldi: "Winter" Concerto
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Ensemble of students and professors
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2018
December 5, 2018 - 7:00pm
UCLA Camarades Fall Concert
Lani Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Schubert: String Quintet
I. Allegro ma non troppo
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Elvin Hsieh, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Leo Santi, viola
Calvin Kung, cello
Joseph Kim, cello
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November 6, 2018 - 7:00pm
UCLA Undergraduate Composers Concert
Popper Hall (UCLA) - Westwood, California
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Robby Good: Bounce Back to Back
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Joseph Kim, cello
May 17, 2018 - 7:30pm
Monday Melodies series
Mount Miguel Covenant Village - Spring Valley, California
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Veracini: Sonata in E minor
I. Ritornello: Largo
II. Allegro con fuoco
III. Minuet; Gavotte: Allegro
IV. Gigue: Presto
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Rondo: Allegro
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, "May Breezes," Op. 62 No. 1 (arr. Kreisler)
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Connie Gale, piano
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2017
October 7, 2017 - 7:30pm
Monday Melodies series
Mount Miguel Covenant Village - Spring Valley, California
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Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major
I. Allegro
Bach: Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin
I. Grave
IV. Presto
Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs
Joplin: The Entertainer (arr. Perlman)
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
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Christian Gonzales, violin
Connie Gale, piano
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July 29, 2017 - 7:00pm
International Youth Symphony Concert
California Center for the Arts - Escondido, California
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Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
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Ilana Hirschfeld, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Jeff Edmons, conductor
International Youth Symphony
July 27, 2017 - 12:00pm
Rotary 33 Luncheon
Liberty Station Conference Center - Point Loma, California
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Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
II. Largo ma non tanto
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Ilana Hirschfeld, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Jeff Edmons, conductor
International Youth Symphony
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July 25, 2017 - 7:00pm
Twilight Concerts Series
Balboa Park Organ Pavillion - San Diego, California
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Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
II. Largo ma non tanto
I. Vivace
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Ilana Hirschfeld, violin
Christian Gonzales, violin
Jeff Edmons, conductor
International Youth Symphony
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