Camarada @ The Conrad
Creativity & Madness

Saturday, January 24, 2026
7:30 - 9:00 PM PDT

flute, violins, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, piano, percussion

music by Marais, Beethoven, Daughtrey, Paganini, Serrano, Telemann, and featured composer Jordan Kuspa

Baroque beauty, classical elegance, and modern inspiration
Creativity & Madness invites you on a journey through the sublime and the unexpected, where Baroque elegance meets bold modern invention. Narrated by the captivating Robert John Hughes, this dynamic program weaves together the timeless beauty of Marin Marais’ La Folia, the rich textures of Haydn and Paganini, and the contemporary voices of Nathan Daughtrey and Jordan Kuspa. Kuspa’s newly commissioned chamber work—celebrating the rich biodiversity of San Diego County—adds a vibrant and local voice to the mix. From the rhythmic pulse of guitar and cajón in Tempestad to the shimmering interplay of flute and marimba in Azul, each piece explores the delicate balance between structure and freedom — between creativity and madness. Performed by an ensemble of flute, strings, piano, guitar, percussion, and more, this evening promises a kaleidoscope of color, emotion, and musical adventure.

Beth Ross Buckley, flute
David Buckley, violin
Adrian Evarkiou-Kaku, violin
Travis Maril, viola
Lars Hoefs, cello
Mackenzie Leighton, double bass
Fred Benedetti, guitar
Dana Burnett, piano
Matt Armstrong, percussion
Robert John Hughes, narrator

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037

7:00 PM Doors Open
7:30 PM Concert Begins

Parking and valet information can be found here.

Kindly underwritten by Jeff Barnouw