OUR 2026 SEASON
A SEASON OF MUSIC AND MINDFULNESS FOR OUR TIMES
Music & Meditation Santa Barbara brings together the timeless beauty of live music with the calming practice of guided meditation. Each concert is designed as a journey inward — preparing the mind through stillness and breath, then opening the heart to music.
Our 2026 Season will start on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the intimate setting of Weinman Hall at the Music Academy of the West.
Each concert begins with a 15-minute guided meditation led by Jessica Kolbe, who gently prepares listeners to enter a space of awareness and presence. Her guidance offers a bridge from silence to music, inviting the audience to listen with openness and calm.
Seating is limited to just 70 guests — we encourage you to reserve early to be part of this special first season of Music & Meditation Santa Barbara.
Tuesday February 10, 2026 - 2pm
ANI AZNAVOORIAN, cello
“Renowned for its affinity with the human voice, the cello offers a powerful medium for contemplative listening.”
Internationally acclaimed cellist Ani Aznavoorian is joined by pianist Antonio Artese for a program of solo and duo classical works, curated to invite an inner landscape of reflection and to embody the core values of deep listening and mindfulness.
Friday March 6, 2026 - 2pm
ARTIST TBA, violin
The intimate sound of the violin serves as a bridge between human emotion and profound stillness. This performance offers a subtle new perspective on the instrument, treating it not just as a vehicle for virtuosity, but as a guide for quiet, intentional listening.
artist bio | website
Friday April 10, 2026 - 2pm
LAURIE RASMUSSEN, harp
Through a multi-harp performance, Laurie Rasmussen weaves a program between classical and folk traditions, revealing shimmering overtones and timeless resonance in an immersive soundscape that invites the mind to settle and the heart to open.
Tuesday May 12, 2026 - 2pm
JILL FELBER, flute
Internationally recognized for her innovative artistry, Jill Felber extends the voice of the flute—across both C and alto instruments—through a repertoire of solo and duo masterworks. The flute’s ancestral vibrations offer a primal connection to sound, enveloping the audience in an intimate, near-field listening experience that is both healing and transformative
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