The Friday Noon Concert Series
Ixia Chamber Music
Hoorig Taline Poochikian, violin
Celaya Kirchner, violin
Santiago Vazquez-Loredo, viola
Emma Hays Johnson, cello
Friday, November 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required
(limited seating available)
Program
Ixia Chamber music will perform movements from the following works:
Three Musings - John Holter
String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51 No. 1 - Johannes Brahms
About the Artists:
Founded by violinist Hoorig Taline Poochikian and cellist Emma Hays Johnson, Ixia Chamber Music is a Maryland-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing audiences closer to music through engaging performances, artistic exploration, and education. Ixia presents chamber music from across the centuries, pairing familiar masterworks with lesser-known and contemporary compositions. Through storytelling, historical context, and connections to other art forms, Ixia invites audiences to discover new perspectives on the music and its relationship to their own experiences.
For this performance, founding artists Poochikian and Johnson are joined by guest violinist Celaya Kirchner and violist Santiago Vazquez-Loredo. Together, these accomplished chamber musicians bring a wealth of experience performing with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and festivals throughout the United States and abroad. Now in its inaugural 2026–2027 season, Ixia seeks to create musical experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage connection, and leave audiences with something to carry beyond the concert hall.
The free, Friday Noon Concert Series follows our free, Friday Guided Tours, which begin at 11:00 AM. If you'd like to enjoy a guided tour prior to the concert, please RSVP separately through our events page.
