*Reena will be present at the starred events. Please come say hello!

• December 2026

• Wed 2
  

  Hilary Hahn and Matthias Goerne Perform New Violin and Baritone Work

  Santa Barbara, CA

  Hilary Hahn (violin) and Matthias Goerne (baritone) perform Esmail’s bold, 30-minute work for violin and baritone at the UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures series. Texts by Paul Celan and Rebecca Gayle Howell.

• February 2027

• Thu 18
  

  Viano Quartet performs Dhara at UC Santa Barbara

  Santa Barbara, CA

  Viano Quartet performs Dhara, Esmail's new string quartet, at UC Santa Barbara's Arts & Lectures series.