Mellon Music Festival

Classical music is a polarizing genre, stereotypes of snobbery and elitism are rampant. It doesn’t help that many classical concerts have tickets priced far higher than an average person can afford, nor does it help when people new to classical music are alienated when they do not follow the unwritten codes of conduct in a fancy concert venue.

That’s why Mellon Music Festival was born. Cellist Eunghee Cho wanted to challenge traditional notions of classical music performance by creating an inclusive and community-oriented environment while continuing to provide high-quality performances of life-changing repertoire.

Mellon Music Festival was inaugurated in his beloved hometown of Davis because he believes there is huge potential for this festival to have a positive impact on the community. He hopes the festival will continue to grow as the years pass and continue to enrich the lives of those who give classical music a chance.

Note: Concerts take place in Davis at Odd Fellows Hall, John Natsoulas Gallery, and Davis Public Library. For a full schedule of locations and events, click here.