Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Musco Connects, Vijay Gupta, Dominic Cheli, and Yoshika Masuda join us on the Musco Stage for a special presentation about the transcendence of music and the impact that they hope to make as part of the Darshan Trio.
We were so grateful to welcome the Darshan Trio on our stage for an incredible performance of Art of the Hymn during our 25-26 season. With Art of the Hymn, the Darshan Trio—violinist Vijay Gupta, cellist Yoshika Masuda, and pianist Dominic Cheli—bring a fresh perspective to the piano trio. As a “laboratory for creative experimentation,” their uniquely collaborative approach is grounded in the belief that working with others changes how we see ourselves. Gupta, a MacArthur Fellow and founder of Street Symphony, is known for his visionary violin playing and leadership in music-driven community engagement. Masuda, a celebrated cellist and educator who serves as Director of String Studies at Chapman University, is praised for his artistry and innovative approach. Cheli, an inspired keyboardist and educator, brings spontaneity and vision to each performance.
For updates and more videos in our Musco Connects series, subscribe to our channel. The aim of the Musco Connects initiative is to deepen the audience's experience beyond the stage. Through moderated discussions with artists, scholars, and those behind the scenes, audiences will gain insight into the historical and cultural context of the arts and explore its power to transform our lives and experiences.
In this episode of Musco Connects, Vijay Gupta, Dominic Cheli, and Yoshika Masuda join us on the Musco Stage for a special presentation about the transcendence of music and the impact that they hope to make as part of the Darshan Trio.
We were so grateful to welcome the Darshan Trio on our stage for an incredible performance of Art of the Hymn during our 25-26 season. With Art of the Hymn, the Darshan Trio—violinist Vijay Gupta, cellist Yoshika Masuda, and pianist Dominic Cheli—bring a fresh perspective to the piano trio. As a “laboratory for creative experimentation,” their uniquely collaborative approach is grounded in the belief that working with others changes how we see ourselves. Gupta, a MacArthur Fellow and founder of Street Symphony, is known for his visionary violin playing and leadership in music-driven community engagement. Masuda, a celebrated cellist and educator who serves as Director of String Studies at Chapman University, is praised for his artistry and innovative approach. Cheli, an inspired keyboardist and educator, brings spontaneity and vision to each performance.
For updates and more videos in our Musco Connects series, subscribe to our channel. The aim of the Musco Connects initiative is to deepen the audience's experience beyond the stage. Through moderated discussions with artists, scholars, and those behind the scenes, audiences will gain insight into the historical and cultural context of the arts and explore its power to transform our lives and experiences.
