You can go home again! Davis (my hometown) was alive and buzzing Saturday night with a great turnout for my show with Bella Trio. I was amped to get to play for Maryvonne le Dizes, my violin teacher from my teenage years spent in Paris. Her attendance was truly a special treat. I also had a another former violin teacher and Davis native, Catherine Heusner, in attendance, so it was a real trip down memory lane.

I was honored to play some solo violin compositions by Pablo Ortiz, Professor of Composition at UC Davis during the show. And, my mom’s artwork and studio space were the absolute perfect compliment for the evening, providing a stunning show on their own.

Julia performing Pablo Ortiz’s Milongitas and a gallery of Maria Ogrydziak’s original watercolors.

Julia with Maryvonne le Dizes, her violin teacher from Paris.

BELLA with Pablo Ortiz, guest composer for the evening and Professor of Composition at UC Davis