The La Jolla Music Society announced that acclaimed American-Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan will lead the popular SummerFest music festival for another five years.

“Inon’s artistic vision has propelled SummerFest to new heights, uniting a vibrant community of world-class musicians, jazz artists, and dancers who are eager to share the stage with him,” said LJMS Artistic Director Leah Rosenthal in a statement. “I am delighted to continue this journey together over the next five years.”

The announcement was made Saturday night, at the beginning of the last concert of SummerFest 2025.

“Every SummerFest has felt like both a homecoming and a new beginning,” said Barnatan. “I’m thrilled to extend my role as music director and to keep exploring the music, ideas, and collaborations that make this

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