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Main Series No. 1: Ben and HyeJin Recital


Friday, September 26, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - West LA
Moroccan Room at The Village Studios

Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 3 PM - OC
Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall at
Concordia University Irvine

Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - Santa Barbara
Lehmann Hall at Music Academy of the West

Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 3 PM Pasadena + Livestream
Location to be announced

Two masters of their instruments take on a trio of Russian-born visionaries: one who stayed (Prokofiev), one who left (Rachmaninoff), and one who redefined music abroad (Stravinsky). Salastina’s Resident Flutist Ben Smolen and Resident Pianist HyeJin Kim play Prokofiev's Flute Sonata in D, Op. 94 and premiere Ben’s original arrangement of Stravinksy’s Suite Italienne. The program also includes several of Rachmaninoff’s preludes for solo piano.

Complimentary wine reception with the artists to follow. More info on our venues and parking here.

General Admission $45; Students with ID $10; Livestream $10; Salastina Members (Friend-level and above) receive 20% discount

Artists:
Benjamin Smolen, Resident Flutist
HyeJin Kim, Resident Pianist

Earlier Event: September 26
Main Series No. 1: Ben and HyeJin Recital
Later Event: November 7
Main Series No. 2: Beauty in Tension