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Music for a Great Space presents The String Octet

Greenhill Center for NC Art 200 North Davie Street, Greensboro, United States

Music for a Great Space presents the Borromeo and Verona String Quartets, combining to present an exhilarating program of string music of Enescu, Shostakovich, and the beloved Mendelssohn Octet. NC audiences will know the Borromeo String Quartet and Durham born first violinist Nicholas Kitchen for their many performances across the state and Verona String Quartet has their own NC connection after a residency with the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle. This collaboration of these powerhouse musicians is not to be missed! $22 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students

$22

Chamber Music Raleigh: Verona Quartet and Borromeo Quartet

North Carolina Museum of History 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

The first concert of CMR's 83rd Season explores three masterpieces of the string octet repertoire with two award-winning quartets: Verona Quartet and Borromeo Quartet will perform Enescu’s Octet for Strings, Op. 7; Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11; and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings, Op. 20.

$18 – $31

Pan Harmonia: “Dances in Nature” for flute and harp

First Presbyterian Church of Asheville 40 Church St, Asheville, United States

RETROSPECTIVE 25 – Pan Harmonia celebrates 25 seasons! Kate Steinbeck, flute · Jessica Schaeffer, harp This program leans toward modern lyrical – from Leonard Bernstein to South Carolina waltz-composer Andrew Levin and mystical Alan Hovhaness – with a common thread weaving throughout. What thread is that? Kate and Jessica’s love for what they find beautiful, surprising, sublime, and exciting (and sometimes challenging!). Join in on a journey into the breadth and depth of life, distilled in music! Pan Harmonia is passionate about sharing its music with everyone. This concert is a donation-based, free admission community concert. All are welcome!

Free

Baroque & Beyond: The Voice of the Cello

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 227 East Rosemary Street Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Early Italian arias and sonatas featuring the cello Amy Broadbent, soprano Stephanie Vial, cello William Simms, theorbo.  Works by Angelo Maria Fiorè, Antonio Bononcini, Caterina Grazianini, Alessandro Scarlatti, Nicolo Porpora, Antonio Vivaldi, and Antonio Caldara Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Chapel Hill Tickets: $25, students free https://baroqueandbeyond.org/individual-tickets/

$25

Secrest Artists Series at Wake Forest University presents: “Bartók Reborn:” icarus Quartet

Brendle Recital Hall 1834 Wake Forest Drive Scales Fine Arts Center, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

A Secrest Series world premiere! "Bartók Reborn" will be presented by the icarus Quartet, an ensemble of two pianists and two percussionists anchored by Wake Forest Music faculty member Larry Weng. Bartók’s Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion will be followed by three new works commissioned by the Secrest Artists Series – and written in response to Bartók’s masterpiece – by composers Martin Bresnick, Viet Cuong, and Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon. $5-$20 Free for WFU/Medical School students, faculty, staff, and retirees.

$20

Chamber Music Raleigh: Gabriel Martins (cello) ​Victor Santiago Asuncion (piano)

NC Executive Mansion 200 N Blount St, Raleigh, United States

Hors d'oeuvres by Governor's Chef Curated Wine Tastings from  NC Wineries​ Dress is Business Casual Cellist Gabriel Martins (b. 1998) has established himself as one of the world’s most compelling young musicians. His artistry has already been recognized through an extensive list of accolades including the Concert Artists Guild/Young Classical Artists Trust Grand Prize, the Sphinx Competition Gold Medal, the David Popper International Cello Competition Gold Medal, the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians Silver Medal, the Schadt String Competition Gold Medal, the Orford Music Award, and the Prague Spring Czech Music Fund Prize. Hailed by The Washington Post for his “poised and imaginative playing,” Filipino-American pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion has appeared in concert halls in Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Turkey and the USA, as a recitalist and concerto soloist.

$150 – $250
Event Series Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Nicolas Bearde

Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Nicolas Bearde

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join acclaimed jazz vocalist Nicolas Bearde as he returns to the Bechtler stage alongside the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie on saxophone with Noel Freidline on piano, Ron Brendle on bass, and Al Sergel on drums, for an evening of smooth, sophisticated jazz. TICKETSTickets are $25 for Bechtler members; $30 for nonmembers; free for Jazz Affinity Group members. Advance ticket registration is required for all shows to guarantee seating. ​Museum donors in our three Giving Circles (Firebird, Curator and Director) receive complimentary seats at Jazz at the Bechtler and Music and Museum.  For details, please refer to the current benefits here. Contact Bob Scheer (bob.scheer@bechtler.org) to reserve your spot.

$30
Event Series Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Nicolas Bearde

Jazz at the Bechtler: An Evening with Nicolas Bearde

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join acclaimed jazz vocalist Nicolas Bearde as he returns to the Bechtler stage alongside the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie on saxophone with Noel Freidline on piano, Ron Brendle on bass, and Al Sergel on drums, for an evening of smooth, sophisticated jazz. TICKETSTickets are $25 for Bechtler members; $30 for nonmembers; free for Jazz Affinity Group members. Advance ticket registration is required for all shows to guarantee seating. ​Museum donors in our three Giving Circles (Firebird, Curator and Director) receive complimentary seats at Jazz at the Bechtler and Music and Museum.  For details, please refer to the current benefits here. Contact Bob Scheer (bob.scheer@bechtler.org) to reserve your spot.

$30

Raleigh Camerata’s Ensemble Absolut presents: ​Le trésor du romantique

Westwood Baptist Church 200 Westhigh Street, Cary, NC, United States

Raleigh Cameratas Ensemble Absolut presents: Le trésor du romantique, an afternoon of amazing and delightful works for early Romantic piano and wind instruments. Featuring pianist Katya Kramer Lapin, this free concert will be a dazzling opener to Raleigh Camerata's 2024-25 season. The afternoon will feature early Romantic works on original instruments and copies thereof, and pianist Kramer Lapin will perform on an original 1840's Fortepiano by Wihelm Dörr of Vienna. Come hear these early Romantic treasures like you cannot hear anywhere else! ​ Works to include: Friedrich Kalkbrenner's Septet A major for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, cello, double bass, and piano Conradin Kreutzer's Quintet A major for flute, clarinet, viola, cello, and piano Louise Farrenc's Sextet c minor for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, and piano Musicians: Kelly Nivison, flute Sarah Huebsch-Schilling, oboe Dominic Giardino, clarinet Kelsey Schilling, bassoon Rachel Niketopolous, horn Matvey Lapin, viola Stephanie Vial, cello Robbie Link, double bass Katya Kramer Lapin, fortepiano Free, donations gratefully accepted

Free

AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Akropolis Reed Quintet in Concert

First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, United States

Celebrating their 15th year as “a sonically daring ensemble who specializes in performing new works with charisma and integrity” (BBC Music Magazine) and a “collective voice driven by real excitement and a sense of adventure” (The Wire), Akropolis has “taken the chamber music world by storm” (Fanfare). Winner of 7 national chamber music prizes including the 2014 Fischoff Gold Medal, Akropolis performs “works that brilliantly exploit their unique instrumentation” (Gramophone). Remaining the same 5 members since their founding in 2009, Akropolis delivers 120 concerts and educational events worldwide each year and has premiered and commissioned over 130 works by living artists and composers. Program Marc MELLITS Splinter Derrick SKYE A Soulful Nexus Nina SIMONE For All We Know Jeff SCOTT Homage to Paradise Valley $35.00 General Admission; $140.00 Season; FREE: Students 18 and under and those attending full time at school, and active duty military

$35

Salem Band: Fall Concert – “Rock ‘n Roll Band”

Hanes Auditorium, Salem College 500 E. Salem Ave. Elberson Fine Arts Center, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Rock 'n Roll with Salem Band on our annual Fall Concert! Music from your favorite '70's and '80's bands, including Journey, The Eagles, Queen, Toto, The Rolling Stones, Chicago, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Kansas, and more! Sing-along lyrics available. Free concert in Hanes Auditorium, Elberson Fine Arts Centeron the Salem Academy & College campus - donations gratefully accepted. Established in 1771, Salem Band is the oldest, continuous mixed wind ensemble inthe nation. Eileen Young, Music Director. www.salemband.org https://www.facebook.com/SalemBandFan/

Free

Rescheduled from Sept. 27 to Oct 13 / Greenville, SC: Pan Harmonia: “Dances in Nature” for flute and harp

Greenville Temple of Israel Greenville, South Carolina, United States

RETROSPECTIVE 25 – Pan Harmonia celebrates 25 seasons! Kate Steinbeck, flute · Jessica Schaeffer, harp A small silver lining - harpist Jessica Schaeffer and I will be playing this same program this Sunday, October 13 in Greenville at Temple of Israel. We are grateful for this opportunity to play the music we've worked so hard to prepare. INFO HERE Sadly, the storm has up-ended the rest of our fall performances. Due to the uncertain water situation throughout the city of Asheville, October 27 Sonidos Picantes concert at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville is cancelled as well as Saturday, October 26 performance in Greer, South Carolina. We hope to be back in Greer with another offering in March 2025. INFO HERE