The Next Festival 2026 Featuring Tommy Mesa

Cellist Dr. Tommy Mesa performs the world premiere of Andrea Casarrubios' 'The Book of Signatures' for The Next Festival of Emerging Artists' 2026 season celebrating the vital contributions of women immigrant composers to the American musical landscape. Coinciding with the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this landmark program continues the Festival’s advocacy for diverse, global voices through a series of evocative world premieres.