Upcoming Concerts/Events

Chamber Music City: Folk Songs & Fantasy
May
7

Chamber Music City: Folk Songs & Fantasy

Timeless melodies and transformative storytelling converge in Chamber Music City’s most ambitious concert yet. Tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das and violinist Christina McGann ignite Reena Esmail’s BLAZE, fusing Indian and Western sounds in a fiery rhythmic dialogue. Harpist Bridget Kibbey and McGann shine in Saint-Saëns’ FANTAISIE before Christopher Cerrone’s NEW ADDRESSES transports listeners to a haunting sonic landscape. The evening culminates with soprano Ariadne Greif bringing new life to Luciano Berio’s rarely performed FOLK SONGS cycle, a visionary blend of American, Asian, and European folk traditions with contemporary textures. Featuring nine world-class musicians, Folk Songs & Fantasy invites you to witness global traditions reimagined in virtuosic splendor. Don’t miss this intimate celebration of passion, wonder, and the unifying power of music!

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Sound Atlas New Music Festival
Jun
27
to Jun 29

Sound Atlas New Music Festival

Dear Friends, With wondrous anticipation we invite you to join us for Sonic Playground, Sound Atlas New Music Festival’s third annual Summer festival. A musical expedition for adventurous listeners, composers, and artists, Sonic Playground revels in a state of play where whimsy meets the unexpected in a veritable feast for curious ears and imagination!

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Kalmia Garden Music and Arts Spring Concert
Apr
11
to Apr 14

Kalmia Garden Music and Arts Spring Concert

Kick off spring with Artistic Director Max Geissler as he is joined by Oberlin Conservatory pianist Hyunsoo Kim! This intense and exciting program features Kabalevsky's deeply moving Cello Sonata and culminates in a performance of beloved Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata. Experience this rich and expressive program of music in the intimate farmhouse performance venue. This is a rare opportunity to hear this dramatic music up-close and personal!

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Latitude 49 Residency at UNCSA
Apr
5

Latitude 49 Residency at UNCSA

Celebrated international sextet Latitude 49 presents a dynamic evening of music that careens wildly from the whimsical to the sublime. At the center of the program is the haunting "Leviathan" by UNCSA’s own Jared Miller(opens in new tab), which conjures images of the deep and the untold mysteries therein.

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Tennessee Cello Workshop
Jan
31
to Feb 2

Tennessee Cello Workshop

The Tennessee Cello Workshop (TCW) is a three-day exploration and celebration of cello playing and music making. The Tennessee Cello Workshop encourages cellists of any age and proficiency level to participate. The unifying characteristic of all registrants is a great love for the instrument.

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Blair Master Series: Finding Beethoven’s Last Path
Dec
2

Blair Master Series: Finding Beethoven’s Last Path

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Join members of the Blair faculty and guest cellist Max Geissler, Monday, December 2, as they present works from Beethoven’s transformative period into his late style: Opus 95, 96, and 97. The ensemble features Christina McGann, violin; Stephen Miahky, violin; Eric Wong, viola; Max Geissler, cello; Heather Conner, piano, and Caleb Harris, piano.

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