For four decades, the Klein Competition has championed the world’s finest young string players through professional and performance skills, providing performance opportunities, monetary support, and a community for their growth.
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Upcoming Events
Performances with our partners and community featuring our laureates
Julia Schilz @ Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra
October 17 & 19, 2025
Palo Alto & Los Altos, California
After winning first place at the 2025 Klein Competition, violinist Julia Schilz returns to play Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with the Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra
Emad Zolfaghari @ Santa Cruz Symphony
November 1 & 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, California
After winning first place at the 2023 Klein Competition, violist Emad Zolfaghari returns to play Hindemith’s Der Schwanendreher with the Santa Cruz Symphony.
Klein @ Maybeck Studio
January 11, 2026
Berkeley, California
Tickets to come
An intimate salon featuring 2025 fourth place winner, violinist Poppy Song and local pianist Elizabeth Dorman; more details announced soon.
Pearl de la Motte and Allegra Chapman @ Gualala Arts Center
February 1, 2026
Gualala, California
After winning first place at the 2024 Klein Competition, violist Pearl de la Motte returns with pianist Allegra Chapman to play a recital at the Gualala Arts Center.
Joshua Kováç @ 405 Shrader
April 10, 2026
San Francisco
Tickets to come
After winning fourth place at the 2025 Klein Competition, cellist Joshua Kováç returns with pianist Allegra Chapman to play a recital at 405 Shrader.
Julia Schilz @ Musical Masterworks
April 25 & 26, 2026
Old Lyme, CT
After winning first place at the 2025 Klein Competition, violinist Julia Schilz plays chamber music with Musical Masterworks.
Julia Schilz @ San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
May 1, 2, & 3 2026
San Francisco, Palo Alto, & Berkeley, California
After winning first place at the 2025 Klein Competition, violinist Julia Schilz returns to play Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra.
Pearl de la Motte @ Peninsula Symphony
May 16 & 17 2026
Campbell & San Mateo, California
After winning first place at the 2024 Klein Competition, violist Pearl de la Motte returns to play Rebecca Clarke’s Sonata for Viola (orch. Ruth Lomon) with the Peninsula Symphony.
Other performances in the Bay Area featuring our laureates
Check back for more soon!