This Mother’s Day, treat the mothers and mother figures in your life to something thoughtful, beautiful, and shared — brunch or dinner followed by an intimate live concert at Meyhouse.

For this special Classical Sunday, we are honored to welcome Mads Tolling, two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist, joined by Juilliard graduate and pianist Oskar Yao.

This engaging program weaves together the lyrical beauty of Edvard Grieg, the folk-inspired warmth of Antonín Dvořák, the charming virtuosity of Fritz Kreisler, and the jazz-infused brilliance of George Gershwin.

Tolling’s expressive tone and dynamic stage presence blend seamlessly with Yao’s nuanced, powerful piano playing, creating an intimate yet electrifying musical dialogue. From the Nordic elegance of Grieg’s “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen” to the rhythmic sparkle of Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, the duo brings fresh energy and sensitivity to each work.

Artist Thoughts:

Oskar and I grew up in Scandinavia, and we both immigrated to the…