Even as a child, MARY AU was an unabashed lover of music as well as of food. Her mission is to make classical music part of the fabric of everyday life, in settings where both audience and artist can share in the joy of live music.
Feel free to view Mary's music biography, performance schedule, and repertoire lists.
Selected Performances
Selected Performances
JAN 5, 8 pm
Harris Concert Series
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
• Works by Popper, Franck, Melikov and Shostakovich
Private performance
JAN 7, 12:30 pm
Associated Arts Performance
Rochelle Lewis, cello and Mary Au, piano
• Work by Popper
Private performance
JAN 19
"Musicale" for Mozart Classical Orchestra
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
• Works by Haydn/Popper, Davidov and Paganini
Private performance
JAN 20, 2:30 pm
The Chamber Music Society of North County
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
16889 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064
• Popper: Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68
• Franck: Sonata for cello and piano in A major
• Melikov: Nocturne for cello and piano
• Shostakovich: Sonata for cello and piano in d minor, Op. 40
Please call 323.663.3601 for further information.
Please call Carol Saunders at 858.618.5520 for subscription information.
JAN 27, 3 pm
Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Whittney Thomas, viola and Mary Au, piano
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Rachmaninoff: Sonata in g minor, Op. 19
The Jonathan Club
545 So. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA
JAN 29, 1:30 pm
Alto Polis Outreach Series
Music at Hollenbeck Palms
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Popper: Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68
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Saint-Saëns: Concerto for cello and orchestra in A minor, Op. 33
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Dvorak: Concerto for cello and orchestra in B minor, Op. 104
Admission free
Hollenbeck Palms, 573 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
For more information, please call 323.663.3601
FEB 17
MTAC-San Diego Branch VOCE Recital
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Works by Popper, Dvorák and Paganini
Hammond Ashley Recital Hall, 5889 Oberlin Dr, #106, San Diego, CA
Reception following
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
FEB 25, 7:30 pm
USC THORNTON SCHOOL
Whittney Thomas, viola and Mary Au, piano
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Bach: Suite No. 2 in D minor (for unaccompanied viola)
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Schumann: Adagio and Allegro
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Rachmaninoff: Sonata in g minor, Op. 19
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Paganini/Primrose: Caprice No. 24
United University Church, 817 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.666.2603.
FEB 28, 11 am
LACC Noontime Concert Series
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
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Dvorák: Concerto for cello and orchestra in b minor, Op. 104
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Saint-Saëns: Concerto for cello and orchestra in a minor, Op. 33
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
MAR 1, 8 pm
Thornton Music Masters Series
USC Flora L. Thornton School of Music
Nathaniel Rosen, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Haydn-Piatigorsky: Divertimento in D
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Grieg: Sonata for cello and piano in A minor, Op. 36
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Bach: Suite No. 2 in D minor (for unaccompanied cello)
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Falla-Piatigorsky: “Dance of Terror” from El Amor Brujo
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Tchaikovsky-Fitzenhagen: Nocturne Op. 10 No. 4
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Popper: Spinning Song, Op. 55 No. 1
USC Alfred Newman Hall, University Park, Los Angeles, CA
Parking entrance Gate 2 at Exposition Blvd (between Vermont and Figueroa St.)
Driving directions: please view this page.
MAR 7, 3 pm
Dunn School Recital Series
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
• Works by Popper, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Paganini
Dunn School
Los Olivos, CA 93441
MAR 7, 8 pm
Schoolhouse Music Evenings Chamber Music Series
Dunn School Presents
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Popper: Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68
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Franck: Sonata for cello and piano in A major
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Shostakovich: Sonata for cello and piano in d minor, Op. 40
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Tchaikovsky: Pezzo Capriccioso for cello and piano, Op. 62
St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441
For ticket information, please call Rose Knowles at 805.688.4933.
MAR 30, 5 pm
Music at St. Luke’s Concert Series
Trio Del Mar with Ruslan Biryukov, cello, Mary Au, piano and Alan Busteed, violin
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Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
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Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 E. 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813
Free admission. For more information, please call 562.436.4047
APR 1, 11 am
LACC Noontime Concert Series
Xian Zhuo, cello and Mary Au, piano
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
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Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brillante, Op. 3
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Rachmaninoff: Sonata in g minor, Op. 19
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Massenet: Meditation from “Thais”
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Paganini: Moses Variations
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
APR 3, 11 am
Los Angeles City College Daytime Concert Series
Trio Del Mar with Ruslan Biryukov, cello, Mary Au, piano and Alan Busteed, violin
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
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Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
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Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
APR 19, 10 am
MPEIC Artist Concert Series
MPE Foundation and MPE Berkeley Alumni Chapters presents
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
In Performance and Workshop
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Works by Chopin, Popper, Francoeur, Amirov and Tchaikovsky among others
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Workshop
Cue Productions Live!
1835 Colfax St, Concord CA 94520
For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
APR 20, 3 pm
MPEIC Artist Concert Series
MPE Foundation and MPE Berkeley Alumni Chapters presents
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Popper: Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68
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Schnittke: Suite im alten stil
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Luxemburg: Dedication: In memory of Mstislav Rostropovich
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Tchaikovsky: Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62
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Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations, Op. 33
Rossmoor Walnut Creek
1001 Golden Rain Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
APR 26, 7 pm
MPEIC Artist Concert Series
MPE Foundation and MPE Palos Verdes Alumni Chapters
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Details to come
For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
MAY 14, 8 pm
University of Southern California Thornton School of Music
Lee Beckwith, guitar and Mary Au, piano
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Johann Sebastian Bach: Second Lute Suite
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Joaquin Rodrigo: Fantasia para un gentilhombre for guitar and piano
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Eduardo Sainz de la Maza: Campanas del Alba
United University Church, 817 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0751
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.666-2603
MAY 21, 8-11 am
ALTO POLIS OUTREACH SERIES
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
Music at Rio Hondo College
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Program to come
For more information, please call 323.666-2603.
MAY 22, 8-11 am
ALTO POLIS OUTREACH SERIES
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
Music at Rio Hondo College
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Program to come
For more information, please call 323.666-2603.
MAY 30, 3:15 pm
ALTO POLIS OUTREACH SERIES
Music at Hollenbeck Palms
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Program to come
Hollenbeck Palms, 573 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Admission free
For more information, please call 323.666-2603.
JUN 1, 7:00 pm
Salon d'Or Concert Series
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Program to come
Salon d’Or, call 323.666.2603 for address and directions
Admission free
For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
JUN 14, 7:30 pm
First UUC of San Diego Concert Series
Trio Del Mar with Ruslan Biryukov, cello, Mary Au, piano, and Alan Busteed, violin
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Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
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Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
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Ravel: Piano Trio in a minor (1914)
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Please call Ken Herman 619.298.9978 for ticket information
JUL 31
MPEIC Artist Concert Series
MPE International Convention (July 30 – August 2)
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Recital details to come
For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
AUG 31, 6 pm
Sundays Live Chamber Music Series
LACMA Music Program
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Program details to come
Leo S. Bing Theatre at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Streamed live at this site
Delayed broadcast over KCSN (FM 85.1)
Free admission. Please contact William Vestal at 323.857.6234 or view www.sundayslive.com for details.
SEP 3, 12 noon
Sundays Live Chamber Music Series
KCSN 88.5 FM Arts & Roots Radio
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Same program as Aug 31 Sunday’s Live at LACMA
To listen to the program, please go here
For more details, please view this site
SEP 11, 12 noon
LACC Noontime Concert Series
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Details to come
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
SEP 18, 12 noon
LACC Noontime Concert Series
Trio Del Mar with Ruslan Biryukov, cello; and Mary Au, piano; and Alan Busteed, violin
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Recital details to come
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
OCT 2, 12 noon
LACC Noontime Classical Concert Series
Charles Taylor, viola and Mary Au, piano
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Program to come
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
OCT 14, 12 noon
LACC Noontime Classical Concert Series
Xika Huang, violin, Xian Zhuo, cello, Anna Cho, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Program to come
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
OCT 16, 12 noon
LACC Noontime Classical Concert Series
Xian Zhuo, cello, and Mary Au, piano
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Program to come
Los Angeles City College, 855 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA
Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.953.4000 x2880.
OCT 21, 7:30 pm
LACC Noontime Classical Concert Series
Xian Zhuo, cello, and Mary Au, piano
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Program to come
USC Alfred Newman Hall, University Park, Los Angeles CA
Free admission. For more information, please call 323.666.2603.
OCT 26, 3 pm
Crocker Art Museum Classical Concert Series
MPEIC Artist Concert
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Details to come
For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
NOV 15, 8 pm
MPEIC Artist Concert Series
MPE Foundation and MPE Austin Alumni Chapter presents
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Sonatas by Francoeur, Debussy and Franck
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin
4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX 78756
For more information, please call 323.663.3601.
NOV 20
L'Ermitage Foundation Concert Series
Ruslan Biryukov, cello and Mary Au, piano
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Sonatas by Francoeur, Debussy and Franck
Details to come.