New Music Greensboro presents Red Clay Saxophone Quartet (Susan Fancher, Laurent Estoppey, Steven Stusek, and Mark Engebretson) performing Harriet Steinke, Every Thing Belongs (world premiere), John Supko, Crossed Shadows (world premiere), Janice Misurell-Mitchell, Trash Talk, and Iannis Xenakis, XAS Free Admission
The Raleigh Flute Choir is pleased to announce its fall program, Musical Portraits. This concert will present a selection of movements from Sigfrid Karg-Elert’s 33 Portraits for Harmonium, arranged for flute choir by our own Thiago Bottega. Karg-Elert wrote each movement of this work in the manner of a different influential composer, leading to a fascinating look at the unique characteristics that define these artists’ styles. Founded in 1986, the Raleigh Flute Choir is one of the nation’s leading professional flute choirs. Performing regularly throughout North Carolina, the ensemble has also played at the White House and inChicago, Orlando, Charleston, and Williamsburg. Their varied repertoire ranges from arrangements of familiar orchestral pieces to world premieres of contemporary flute choir literature. The Raleigh Flute Choir has recorded four albums, with the most recent one, Kaleidoscope, available for download on Apple Music. Admission: Donations Accepted
The Cuarteto Casals from Spain, with its distinctive tonal balance and interpretive brilliance, is one of the finest string quartets in the world. Founded 25 years ago, they have received first prizes at the International String Quartet Competition in London and the International Johannes Brahms Competition in Hamburg. Their concert will feature works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Shostakovich. $5-$20 Free for WFU/Medical School students, faculty, staff, and retirees.
BV20: Then & Now will showcase the incredible 20-year journey of Black Violin so far, featuring Kev Marcus on violin and Wil Baptiste on viola/vocals, joined by Nat Stokes on drums, DJ SPS on turntables, and Liston Gregory on keys. This talented ensemble will deliver a performance that transcends genres, combining the elegance of classical strings with the dynamic beats of hip-hop. $45 Tier 1, $35 Tier 2, $25 Tier 3, $15 Students
Join Four Seasons as three unique combinations of musicians take the stage to perform works by W.A. Mozart, Sergei Prokofiev, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Clarinetist Alan Kay, violinists Yura Lee and Jesse Mills, violist Ara Gregorian, and cellist Peter Stumpf join forces for Mozart’s iconic Clarinet Quintet, while the strings unite with pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute for Shostakovich’s fierce Piano Quintet. All six musicians – a rare musical combination indeed – are featured in Prokofiev’s Overture on Hebrew Themes. $40 adult; $10 student/youth; Limited number of $10 Community Rush Tickets available the Monday before the concert.
The Euclid Quartet enjoys one of the most highly regarded reputations of any chamber ensemble of its generation. Formed in 1998, it won top prizes at the Osaka, Hugo Kauder, Carmel, and Chamber Music Yellow Springs competitions. In 2009, the Euclid Quartet was awarded the “American Masterpieces” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. “Rarely has a group found such meaning and vision” (American Record Guide). The Euclid Quartet joins our own clarinet virtuoso, Oskar Espina Ruiz for a clarinet quintet by Anna Wessner, lauded by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for her “simple, unpredictably expressive music.” Program Hugo KAUDER String Quartet #4 William BOLCOM Graceful Ghost Rag Anna WEESNER The Eight Lost Songs of Orlando Underground for clarinet quintet Franz SCHUBERT String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810, & "Death and the Maiden" $35.00 General Admission; $140.00 Season; FREE: Students 18 and under and those attending full time at school, and active duty military
Saxophone faculty Susan Fancher, joined by pianist Ināra Zandmane and the Red Clay Saxophone Quartet, presents an exhilarating concert showcasing four brand new compositions. The program includes music by Mark Engebretson, Jennifer Higdon, Harriet Steinke, and Duke Music faculty members John Supko and Andrew Waggoner.
The Euclid Quartet enjoys one of the most highly regarded reputations of any chamber ensemble of its generation. Formed in 1998, it won top prizes at the Osaka, Hugo Kauder, Carmel, and Chamber Music Yellow Springs competitions. In 2009, the Euclid Quartet was awarded the “American Masterpieces” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. “Rarely has a group found such meaning and vision” (American Record Guide). The Euclid Quartet joins our own clarinet virtuoso, Oskar Espina Ruiz for a clarinet quintet by Anna Wessner, lauded by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for her “simple, unpredictably expressive music.” Hugo KAUDER String Quartet #4 William BOLCOM Graceful Ghost Rag Anna WEESNER The Eight Lost Songs of Orlando Underground for clarinet quintet Franz SCHUBERT String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden" https://www.euclidquartet.com/press-kit Admission: $19 (youth) / $39 (adult)
Ruckus Early Music Ensemble has garnered widespread acclaim and numerous awards for their outstanding contributions to the preservation and performance of early music. Their dedication to authenticity and historical accuracy has led to recognition such as the Early Music America Outreach Award and support from organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts. With their captivating performances and commitment to excellence, Ruckus has not only enriched the cultural landscape but also inspired audiences worldwide, solidifying their position as leading interpreters of Renaissance and Baroque music. $40 general public, $30 Faculty/Staff & Groups of 15+, $10 Student
The Duke Chinese Ensemble, conducted by Jennifer Chang, will present a concert that features a variety of Chinese musical genres, including classical, folk, and orchestral pieces, played on a mix of Eastern and Western instruments. For this concert, the Chinese Ensemble is honored to have guest artists Li Qi, a traditional Chinese Pingtan performer and Ni Yuan, an erhu soloist. Li, Qi is a professional pingtan opera performer from Suzhou, China. Li, Qi took an interest in performance art from a young age and was awarded the Suzhou TV program's "Outstanding Singer Award" during elementary school. Subsequently she attended the renowned Pingtan School in Suzhou. After graduation, she was admitted to the Suzhou Pingtan Troupe, performed all over the country, and participated in large-scale CCTV festival performances many times. P.S. Pingtan is a unique performing tradition that originated over 400 years ago in Southeastern China, and involves stringed instruments, singing, and humorous storytelling as a duet. Yuan Ni, an accomplished Erhu soloist, has been dedicated to her musician's life since birth. She earned a BA in Erhu Performance from Wuhan Conservatory of Music. After graduating, Yuan continued to pursue an advanced musical education in the United States. In 2021, she […]
Sihao He, cello Sydney Lee, cello Haddon Kay, cello Luiz Fernando Venturelli , cello The Galvin Cello Quartet embodies virtuosity, with each member bringing their own artistic nuance and acclaimed background to the ensemble.
Vocal and instrumental Abbey students and others share their talents through the college’s ensembles. In person & live stream https//www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive Admission is Free. Donations accepted
