Debussy, Bach, and more

Debussy, Bach, and more is a free Curtis student recital presenting works for viola, piano, and cello. The program pairs Enesco’s Concertstück and Kodály’s Adagio, performed by violist Davin Mar and pianist Yoni Levyatov, with Bach’s Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010, and Debussy’s Sonata in D minor, performed by cellist Jonah Kernis with pianist Serena Wang.

The recital is part of the Curtis Recital Series, which showcases the work of the school’s emerging musicians through more than 100 performances each year and reflects Curtis’s learn-by-doing approach.

When: November 9, 2026

Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

Venue: Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music

Tickets: Free admission, with advance ticket registration required.

Program: Enesco’s Concertstück; Kodály’s Adagio; intermission; Bach’s Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010; and Debussy’s Sonata in D minor.

Performers: Davin Mar, viola; Yoni Levyatov, piano; Jonah Kernis, cello; and Serena Wang, piano. Yoni Levyatov is a Curtis staff pianist.

Artists: Jonah Kernis is a New York City cellist who entered Curtis in 2025 and studies with Nicholas Canellakis, Yumi Kendall, Christine Lee, and Peter Wiley. Davin Mar, from Vancouver, British Columbia, entered Curtis in 2023 and studies viola with Roberto Díaz, Edward Gazouleas, and Teng Li. Serena Wang, from San Francisco, entered Curtis in 2024 and studies piano with Robert McDonald.

Note: The performance program may be changed or canceled at the last minute.