Concerts
Living Mosaic
September 2025. February 2026. March 2026. June 2026.
Chapel of the Christ. Martin Luther College. New Ulm, MN.
Trinity Chapel. Bethany Lutheran College. Mankato, MN.
Strum
What:
Jessie Montgomery: “Strum” (pictured. Photo credit Jiyang Chen Photography)
Maurice Ravel: Ravel Violin Sonata No. 2
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34
Who: Bethel Balge, piano; Susie Park, violin, Sarah Grimes, violin; Marlea Simpson, viola; Tony Ross, cello;
When: September 21, 2025 3:00 pm
Where: Chapel of the Christ, Martin Luther College, New Ulm
Mother Tongue
What:
Clara Schumann: Three Romances
Nadia Boulanger: Three Pieces for Cello & Piano (pictured)
Rebecca Clarke Songs: June Twilight, Salley Gardens, Shy One, The Cloths of Heaven
Rebecca Clarke: Piano Trio
Jennifer Higdon: Pale Yellow.
Who: Bethel Balge, piano; Susie Park, violin; Silver Ainomäe, cello; Jenny Haugen-Hesse, soprano
When: February 15, 2026 3:00 pm
Where: Chapel of the Christ, Martin Luther College, New Ulm
Mosaics of Time
What:
Beethoven, Piano Trio, Op. 11, B-flat Major (1797)
Aaron Copland, Waltz and Celebration from Billy the Kid (pictured)
Schumann, Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44
Who: Bethel Balge, piano; Maureen Nelson, violin; Eunae Koh, violin; Daniel Orsen, viola; Richard Belcher, cello
When: June 12, 2026 7:00 pm
Where: Trinity Chapel, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato
American Mosaic
What:
Amy Beach, Trio Op. 150
Arthur Farwell, Land of Luthany
Andre Previn, Four Songs for Soprano, Cello, Piano
Paul Schoenfeld, Cafe Music
JP Sousa: Stars & Stripes Forever for two pianos (pictured)
Who: Bethel Balge, piano; Alan Snow, violin; Silver Ainomäe, cello; Kathryn Wurster, soprano
When: March 22, 2026 3:00 pm
Where: Chapel of the Christ, Martin Luther College, New Ulm
Young Artists’ Concert
When: June 13, 11:00 am
Where: Trinity Chapel, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato
Student Art Competition
When: June 12 - 13
Where: Trinity Chapel, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato
Memorable Moments from Past Performances
Experience the Magic of the Lunar New Year!
Captured live on January 29, 2023, during ProMusica Minnesota’s Lunar New Year celebration, this stunning performance features:
Rui Du – Violin
Bethel Balge – Piano
Click on the video and let the music transport you.
Climbing Tiger Mountain
Captured live on January 29, 2023, during ProMusica Minnesota’s Lunar New Year celebration, this stunning performance features:
Mei Hu: Yue Qin
Zheng Xie: Jing Hu
Click on the video and immerse yourself in the beauty of the music!
