Founded in 1997, the Picasso Ensemble consists of a piano trio and mezzo-soprano, with frequent contributions from guest artists.  The ensemble performs regularly at Cabrillo College and at other locations throughout the San Francisco–Monterey Bay area.

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"The Picasso Ensemble does its namesake proud, as a painter of sound. This performance was as fine as this writer has ever heard."

-Richard Lynde, Register-Pajaronian

Picasso Ensemble

Wendy Hillhouse, mezzo-soprano  ·  Victoria Ehrlich, cello  ·  Susan C. Brown, violin  ·  Josephine Gandolfi, piano

Benefit Concert for the Children's Library of Nicaragua, Thursday, April 26th, 7:00 pm

The benefit concert will offer a wide range of music from the Baroque to the present based on themes celebrating nature and care of the earth. Music of earlier eras will be represented by Rameau's vivid musical depiction of an earthquake, Handel's melodious representation of nature's peace, Turina's chronicling the unfolding of a day as the sun makes its way across the sky, and Ravel's musical re-telling of fairy tales set in an enchanted forest and garden through his beloved "Mother Goose Suite."

The Picasso Ensemble Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Earth Day Concert at the Sesnon House, Sunday, April 22nd, 3:00 pm

The Picasso Ensemble enters its fifteenth anniversary year with a musical tribute to Earth Day. The wide-ranging program offers a three hundred year span of music celebrating nature and its wonders, depicting its fury, lamenting its possible demise, and offering hope for a harmonious return to balance and well-being. Featured Bay Area composers:  D'Arcy Reynolds whose new piece, "Rediscovering Eden," will be premiered; and Karen Linford.

Picasso Ensemble CDs for sale

Picasso Ensemble CDs are for sale on Amazon! Visit our "Recordings" page for more information.

Picasso Ensemble Launches New Website

The Picasso Ensemble has launched a new website, featuring information about upcoming performances, bios of group members, and recordings.

We invite you to browse the new site and join our mailing list!