Kalish/Walker Duo

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"A huge range of emotions are all expressed magnificently by the duo of Kalish and Walker, in their inventive and far-reaching programs.They always put the music first, and always seek the most honest, nuanced, and technically perfect interpretation of whatever they are playing."

— Laura Kaminsky, composer and presenter

The following programs for violin and piano were all designed by Kyle Walker and myself to be approximately one hour-long programs without intermission, but can easily be adapted to longer or shorter formats.

Classical Blues

This program explores 100 years of the magic that happens at the intersection of classical and jazz.

20th and 21st Century Women

Experience works by (and the fascinating stories of) brilliant female composers.

Adoration

A feeling of reverential love ties together this program of Bach and music by Black composers.

Beethoven and Bridgetower

Beethoven’s 9th Sonata has an intriguing backstory...

For The Beauty of the Earth

In this era of climate crisis, how can music play a role?

Other Folks' Folk Music

The composers on this program were fascinated by folk music from foreign lands.

In addition to recitals, we are happy to offer masterclasses, chamber music coaching, and workshops for composition students.

"As educators, Kalish and Walker are precise, incisive, inventive, and open-minded. As guest artists for the composition program at SUNY Purchase, they inspired and challenged the students to write music better than any of them thought possible. Watching the students' eyes light up as they heard their works interpreted so respectfully, creatively and sensitively was a joyful thing indeed."

-Laura Kaminsky, Professor of Music/Head of Composition at SUNY Purchase