Music

PROGRAM: W.A. MOZART: Quintet No. 4 for Two Violins, Two Violas and Cello in G minor, K.516; KEVIN MCKEE (b.1980): Three Seasonal Vignettes; ELGAR: Piano Quintet in A major, op.84 Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

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PERFORMED BY: Young Artist Orchestras; Grant Cooper, conductor; José-Luis Novo, conductor PROGRAM: VERDI: Overture to Nabucco; R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s lustige Streiche, TrV 171, op.28 (Till Eulenspigel’s Merry Pranks); PONCE: Chapultepec; RAVEL: Rapsodie espagnole, M.54 Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

Young Artist Orchestra; José-Luis Novo, conductor PROGRAM: MAHLER: Symphony No. 6 in A minor Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

DAUBER: Serenade for Violin and Piano; REENA ESMAIL (b.1983): Saans (Breath); PROKOFIEV: Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola and Double Bass in G minor, op.39; BRAHMS: Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, op.87 Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

Bring your friends, grab a drink and bites from the on-site taqueria and enjoy a relaxing listening experience featuring works by Dvorak, Bloch, and Mendelssohn, among others.

Young Artist Orchestra; José-Luis Novo, conductor; EMF 2024 Conducting Scholars PROGRAM: TCHAIKOVSKY: Selections from Act I of The Nutcracker, op.71 TH 14; STRAVINSKY: Petrushka (1911, original version) Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

PERFORMED BY: Young Artist Orchestra; Grant Cooper, conductor; EMF 2024 Conducting Scholars PROGRAM: TCHAIKOVSKY: Selections from Act II of The Nutcracker, op.71 TH 14; SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, op.39 Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

DRING: Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano; KODALY: Duo for Violin and Cello; FAURE: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, op.15 Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

PERFORMED BY: Meagan Gillis, percussion; John Shaw, percussion; Alison Chorn, percussion; Anna Kate Mackle, harp PROGRAM: JOE TOMPKINS (b.1970): Trio in Rudimental Style; JLIN (b.1987): Fourth Perspective; GREEN: Chromatic Fox Trot; ELLIOT COLE (b.1984): Postludes No. 6 & 7; DAVID NOON (b.1946): Hit the Deck; MATTEA WILLIAMS (b.1997): Shrill; DAVID SKIDMORE (b.1982): Ritual Music Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

Hailed as a “dream team of performers” (Strings Magazine), world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Jeremy Denk will offer an unparalleled evening of Fauré chamber music. This summer marks the trio’s first U.S. appearances since their debut tour in 2019, where they received widespread praise for their “fresh and cohesive sensitivity and superb technical polish” (Boston Classical Review). These three longtime musical collaborators and friends are masters at the top of their crafts, not to be missed.

PERFORMED BY: Young Artist Orchestra; Grant Cooper, conductor PROGRAM: BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, WAB 104 “Romantic” Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

PERFORMED BY: Young Artist Orchestra; José-Luis Novo, conductor PROGRAM: REVUELTAS: Sensemayá, R. 67; STRAVINSKY: Le baiser de la fée: Divertimento (The Fairy’s Kiss); PROKOFIEV: Scythian Suite, op.20 Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

PERFORMED BY: Gerard Schwarz, music director and conductor; Jason Vieaux, guitar; Chee-Yun, violin; Amanda Forsyth, cello; Marika Bournaki, piano; Eastern Festival Orchestra PROGRAM: VIVALDI: Guitar Concerto in D major, RV. 93; R. STRAUSS: Don Juan, op.20; HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler (Symphony); BEETHOVEN: Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C major, op.56 “Triple Concerto” Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

Acclaimed pianists Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt, each celebrated for remarkable artistry, come together to present a program showcasing a selection of timeless works for two pianos. From the introspective depths of Pēteris Vasks’ Castillo Interior and the shimmering harmonies of Philip Glass’ Etude No. 6, to the elegant melodies of Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos and the natural serenity of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale,” arranged by Selmar Bagge for piano four hands, experience a diverse range of emotions and styles in this captivating program.

PERFORMED BY: EMF Conducting Scholars; Eastern Festival Orchestra PROGRAM: MOZART: Overture to Die Zauberflöte, K.620 (The Magic Flute); BEETHOVEN: Overture to Egmont; WEBER: Overture to Euryanthe, J.291; ROSSINI: Overture to William Tell; MENDELSSOHN: The Hebrides, op.26 (Fingal’s Cave); BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival Overture; VERDI: Overture to La forza del destino; DEBUSSY: Prélude à “L’après midi d’un faune”; WAGNER: Overture to Die Fliegende Hollãnder (The Flying Dutchman) This is a Pay-What-You-Can performance. Set your own ticket price to support Eastern Music Festival with a donation of any amount. If you can afford to, consider paying a little extra to cover those who cannot. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221

Young Artist Orchestras; José-Luis Novo, conductor; Grant Cooper, conductor PROGRAM: EMF 2024 Concerto Competition winners and concerto selections to be announced. Pre-concert lecture, “Musically Speaking,” at 7:00PM in the Moon Room, Dana Auditorium. Ticket Office 336-333-7450 x221