South Pasadena Restoration Concert April 19: Clarinet & Strings Quintets (Photo – painting by Laurie Hendrick, courtesy of Friends of South Pasadena Library)
For a singularly rich Sunday afternoon, classical music devotees are invited to gather for a rare pairing of Mozart and Brahms quintets on April 19, 2026, at 4 pm. The works, long regarded as the pinnacle of the clarinet‑and‑strings repertoire, will be performed by an all‑star ensemble in South Pasadena.
By Melanie Hooks
The concert, presented by the Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library, marks the penultimate event of the 2025–26 Restoration Concerts season. Clarinetist Joshua Ranz leads the program, joined by violinists Roger Wilkie and Ana Landauer, violist Connie Kupka, and cellist David Speltz.
The concert is presented by the Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library and will be held in the beautiful historic Library Community Room at 1115 El Centro St. in South Pasadena. Tickets will be available at the door ($25) or online at https://www.friendsofsopaslibrary.org/restoration-concerts ($26).
The performance will take place in the historic Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena. Tickets are available at the door for $25 or online for $26.
The season concludes May 10 with a performance by longtime principal artist Robert Thies, who returns to the series on piano with a guest collaborator.
The Musicians
Joshua Ranz serves as principal clarinet of both the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the New West Symphony.
Roger Wilkie, concertmaster of the Long Beach Symphony for more than 27 years, has appeared frequently as a soloist.
Ana Landauer is currently Principal Second Violin of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and an active chamber musician across Southern California.
Connie Kupka résumé includes performances with the Escher String Quartet, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
David Speltz extensive studio work includes contributions to more than 1,000 film scores.
Restoration Concert: Joshua Ranz & Friends
Sunday, April 19, 2026
4:00 pm
Location
South Pasadena Public Library
Friends Community Room
1115 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
$26 tickets available here.