Saturday, June 6, 2026 — New Voices, New Stories: Participants in Recital I, 7 PM
Featuring CPI participants in an evening of art song. 

Thursday, June 11, 2026 — Sylvie & The Rain Tree: Black Poetry, Music, and the Haitian Kont, 7 PM
Art song, storytelling, and Haitian musical traditions in a powerful evening of performance. A lecture recital by Kuwento Mizik –baritone Jean Bernard Cerin and pianist Veena Kulkarni-Rankin– featuring their original musical folk tale, Sylvie & The Rain Tree alongside music by African American composers and lyrics by Black poets. PROGRAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED FROM THE STAGE

Friday, June 12, 2026 — Faculty & Fellows in Concert 7 PM

Featuring CPI faculty and participants in an evening of art song and chamber music. Special guests: legendary pianist Martin Katz, Blair Salter (Head of Music, L.A. Opera), soprano Amy Petrongelli, SMTD Piano Faculty Elena Lacheva, and Ana María Otamendi with the Reverón Piano Trio!

 

Saturday, June 13, 2026 — New Voices, New Stories: Participants in Recital II, 7 PM
An evening showcasing the artistry and growth of CPI’s emerging performers.

 

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — songSPARKS: New Songs, Fresh Fire 7PM
A final concert celebrating new work, creative collaboration, and the next generation of art song.

 

Thursday, June 18, 2026 — The Final Notes, Part I: CPI in Concert, 7 PM
The first of two culminating performances featuring CPI participants.

 

Friday, June 19, 2026 — The Final Notes, Part II: CPI in Concert, 7 PM
The closing recital of CPI 2026, celebrating artistry, partnership, and community.