The Coronado Public Library is pleased to announce the return of its annual Autumn Concert Series. The Library will host a different musician each Friday at 1 p.m. beginning on Friday, September 4, and running through Friday, October 23.
Now in its 14th year, this series began as a brown bag lunch concert for attendees to bring a snack to enjoy while listening to piano music. It has evolved to encompass many different music forms in an elegant and peaceful setting. This year, the following musicians are scheduled to play: Alex Guillen (guitar), Amy Kanner (Celtic harp), Vania Pimentel (Brazilian music on piano), Alex Ciavarelli (guitar), Wilfrido Terrazas (flute), Irina Bessonova (piano), and Pei-Chun Tsai (violin). With music from Brazil to the classics, this series will have something everyone can enjoy. Head to the library calendar for more information about each concert.
On Friday, September 4th at 1 p.m., the inaugural concert of the series will feature trombonist Dr. Eric Starr with special guest Hyemi Kwon accompanying him on piano, performing a variety of classics by Vivaldi and more. A professor at SDSU, he has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, San Diego Opera, La Jolla Music Society, and on Broadway shows including Frozen and Mary Poppins. He is the trombonist for Westwind Brass, a board member for the Hausmann Quartet Foundation, and serves as the Director of the Emerging Composers Project for San Diego New Music. A multifaceted artist, he will be complemented by pianist Hyemi Kwon. Kwon’s career began in South Korea and has included performances with the Chicago Civic Orchestra and San Diego Symphony. Together, they’ll bring their extensive experience to the Winn Room in a stunning performance.
All concerts in the series are free thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and the City of Coronado. The Winn Room doors will open to the public 15 minutes prior to each performance.
VOL. 116, NO. 35 – Sept. 2, 2026