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Event Series Jazz at the Bechtler: A Tribute to Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” ft. Lovell Bradford

Jazz at the Bechtler: A Tribute to Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” ft. Lovell Bradford

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

Celebrate the groundbreaking album "Maiden Voyage" by jazz legend Herbie Hancock, as interpreted by pianist Lovell Bradford and the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie. 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 UNCG School of Music: Red Clay Saxophone Quartet in Concert!

UNCG School of Music: Red Clay Saxophone Quartet in Concert!

UNC Greensboro Tew Recital Hall 100 McIver St. School of Music, Greensboro, NC, United States

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

Free

Baroque & Beyond: “Italian à la mode”

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

Baroque & Beyond, together with the University of Virginia, assemble a 10-piece band to revel in Italian string playing and its influences abroad. Including works by Antonio Stradella, Tomaso Albinoni, Maria Margherita Grimani, Antonio Vivaldi, Georg Muffat,  Michel Corrette, and J.C.F. Bach Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Chapel Hill Tickets: $25, students free https://baroqueandbeyond.org/individual-tickets/

Event Series UNCG School of Music: Red Clay Saxophone Quartet in Concert!

UNCG School of Music: Red Clay Saxophone Quartet in Concert!

UNC Greensboro Tew Recital Hall 100 McIver St. School of Music, Greensboro, NC, United States

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

Free

The Raleigh Flute Choir: Musical Portraits

Glenaire Retirement Community 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary, NC, United States

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

Free/Donations

Secrest Artists Series at Wake Forest University presents: Cuarteto Casals

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

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.

$20

Wilson Center: Black Violin

Wilson Center, Cape Fear Community College 701 N. Third St., Wilmington, NC, United States

Experience the evolution of Black Violin from their humble beginnings to widespread acclaim with a show that promises to leave you feeling inspired, energized, and uplifted. Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste take the stage, along with Nat Stokes on drums, DJ SPS on the turntable, and Liston Gregory on the keys - blending classical strings with hip-hop beats through a performance that defies expectations and redefines genres.

Schaefer Center presents: Black Violin — BV20: Then & Now

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St., Boone, NC, United States

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

$45

Duke University Music Department: Saxophone Quartet and Composer Workshop

Bone Hall, Biddle Music Building 9 Brodie Gym Drive Mary Duke Biddle Music Building, Durham, NC, United States

Discussion of the collaborative process between performers and composer, with the Red Clay Saxophone Quartet (Susan Fancher, Laurent Estoppey, Steven Stusek, and Mark Engebretson) and composer Harriet Steinke, featuring a performance of Steinke’s new work for saxophone quartet Every Thing Belongs. Free Admission

Free

AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Euclid Quartet & Oskar Espina Ruiz, Clarinet

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

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  

$35

Duke University Department of Music: New Creations: Susan Fancher, Ināra Zandmane and the Red Clay Saxophone Quartet

Baldwin Auditorium 1336 Campus Drive, Durham, NC, United States

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.  

SRAPAS: Ruckus

A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall East 10th Street and College Walk, Greenville, NC, United States

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

$40