2021-2022 Concert Season CHAMBER MUSIC CHARLESTON CHAMBER MUSIC CHARLESTON Dear friends, February 1, 2021 Sandra Nikolajevs, President & Artistic Director [email protected] Post Office Box 80072, Charleston, SC 29416 Music has the unique ability to help us through difficult times, providing 843.763.4941 glimpses of beauty, moments of reflection, and time for escape and healing. The current 2020-2021 concert season is unlike any other we have Board of Directors experienced, and I am continually in awe of the outpouring of support that has Griff Hogan, Chair been shown to CMC. Thanks to you, we are in a strong position to create a Rosa Fullerton Nelson Hicks season of celebration for 2021-2022: a celebration of the return of live music Joe Lambright paired with a celebration of CMC’s 15th anniversary. Susan Lobell There is so much to highlight from the upcoming season: the acclaimed Sally Gray Lovejoy violinist Rachel Barton Pine and harpsichordist Jory Vinikour will join us for a Susan Parsons spectacular season opening event in September; virtuoso bassist Xavier Foley Katie Roberts and violinist Francisco Fullana will perform Vaughan William’s luxurious Piano Charles Tremann Quintet with our musicians in the spring of 2022; favorite returning artists Performing Musicians for the 2021-2022 Season* including Anthea Kreston, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Andrew Armstrong and Jason Andrew Armstrong, piano Duckles will bring their exuberant musicianship to the Dock Street Theatre, Phillip Bush, piano Daniel Ching, violin playing alongside the CMC strings for music of Brahms, Mahler and Dohnányi. Jason Duckles, cello Music of Brahms, Schumann, Mozart, Borodin and Haydn will fill South Carolina Xavier Foley, double bass Society Hall and a potpourri of instrumental combinations will return to the living Francisco Fullana, violin rooms of private residences on Kiawah Island, Bishop Gadsden and Downtown Zac Hammond, oboe Charleston. Frances Hsieh, violin I hope you enjoy looking through this booklet, exploring all the Tomas Jakubek, violin Anthea Kreston, violin wonderful music we have ahead of us. And I can’t wait until we can all come Charles Messersmith, clarinet together to experience live chamber music! Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon Most sincerely, Timothy O’Malley, cello Irina Pevzner, piano Rachel Barton Pine, violin Mary Reed, double bass President and Artistic Director, CMC Jory Vinikour, harpsichord [email protected] Ben Weiss, viola Jenny Weiss, viola and violin Regina Helcher Yost, flute
*performing artists and programs subject to change March 7, 2020 rehearsal for what was to be the final live Chamber Music Charleston performance of the year.
Anthea Kreston, violin; Ricky Hsieh, spectator; Frances Hsieh, violin; Jason Duckles, cello; Ben Weiss, viola OVATION CONCERT SERIES #1 OPENING EVENT
The 2021-22 Ovation Concert Series opens with a celebration of Bach and Beethoven under the expert musicianship of internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine and harpsichordist Jory Vinikour. Jory Vinikour
Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in the Barnet Courtyard.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 AT 7PM College of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street, Charleston BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050 BACH Sonata in E Major, BWV 1016 BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95 Rachel Barton Pine guest violinist Regina Helcher Yost Jory Vinikour guest harpsichordist Regina Helcher Yost flute Frances Hsieh violin Jenny Weiss violin Ben Weiss viola Timothy O’Malley cello Mary Reed double bass
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between October 1 and October 15, 2021 Frances Hsieh OVATION CONCERT SERIES
“...prodigious talent with obvious personality and a clear-eyed vision. Her technical skills can make the jaw drop. She has a full, singing sweet tone and plays with a confidence and elan that make an audience’s heart soar.” - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Rachel Barton Pine, violin OVATION CONCERT SERIES #2
The Ovation Concert Series continues with a celebration of strings as volinist Anthea Kreston and cellist Jason Duckles return to Charleston to lead a program of music by Brahms and David. Anthea Kreston Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in 2nd floor Drawing Room of the Dock Street Theatre.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021 AT 7:30PM Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street DAVID Soirée d’Automne BRAHMS String Sextet in B flat Major, Op. 18
Anthea Kreston guest violinist Ben Weiss Jason Duckles guest cellist Frances Hsieh violin Ben Weiss viola Jenny Weiss viola Timothy O’Malley cello
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between November 12 and November 26, 2021 Jenny Weiss OVATION CONCERT SERIES
Jason Duckles, cello OVATION CONCERT SERIES #3
No season would be complete without our good friends, Amy Schwartz Moretti and Andrew Armstrong, joining our musicians at the Dock Street Theatre. The January Ovation Concert revels in the intense music of Mahler and Dohnányi, with a brief and virtuosic respite provided with Ben Weiss music of Tchaikovsky.
Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in 2nd floor Drawing Room of the Dock Street Theatre.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2022 AT 3PM Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street MAHLER Quartet Movement for Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello in A minor TCHAIKOVSKY Valse Scherzo DOHNÁNYI Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1
Amy Schwartz Moretti Amy Schwartz Moretti guest violinist Andrew Armstrong guest pianist Frances Hsieh violin Ben Weiss viola Timothy O’Malley cello
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between January 12 and January 26, 2022 Timothy O’Malley OVATION CONCERT SERIES
“The freshness and spontaneity of these interpretations is unfaltering, as is the instantaneous rapport and subtle, crystal-clear tonal beauty of the...playing.”
- GRAMOPHONE
Andrew Armstrong, piano OVATION CONCERT SERIES #4
We are thrilled to welcome guest violinist Francisco Fullana and pianist Phillip Bush back to Charleston along with Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and virtuoso bassist, Xavier Foley. This grand finale of the 2021-2022 Ovation Concert Series is sure to leave you breathless!
Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in the Barnett Courtyard.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022 AT 3PM College of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street DAVID Soirée de Printemps VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Piano Quintet in C minor Francisco Fullana guest violinist Xavier Foley guest bassist Phillip Bush guest pianist Jenny Weiss violin Ben Weiss viola Timothy O’Malley cello
“A dazzling player who hears borders between styles as limitations best ignored.”
this program will be available to view for – PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER virtual ticket holders on-demand between March 23 and April 6, 2022 Xavier Foley, bass OVATION CONCERT SERIES
“ ... A Rising Star ... ” - BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
“ ... electric and virtuosic ... ” - THE STRAD
Francisco Fullana, violin HOUSE CONCERTS
Experience chamber music in the historic drawing rooms of downtown Charleston, luxurious homes of Kiawah Island and refined living spaces of Bishop Gadsden. Each hour long program is followed by a light post-concert reception. Please note most Downtown House Concert homes are not handicap accessible. Please email [email protected] to inquire Frances Hsieh about accessibility. Subscriptions are available for the Sunday Downtown, Monday Downtown, Kiawah Island and Bishop Gadsden House Concert Series, providing a ticket to each of the 5 concerts in each location. Specific concert locations will be posted online beginning March 1 and shared with ticket holders when purchases are made. Program 1: The Art of the String Trio BACH, ARR. SITKOVESKY Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, for String Trio BEETHOVEN String Trio in G Major, Op. 9 No 1 Frances Hsieh violin Timothy O’Malley Ben Weiss viola Timothy O’Malley cello
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 AT 2 AND 4PM. Sunday Downtown House Concert MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 AT 7:30PM. Monday Downtown House Concert TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between September 19 and October 3, 2021 Ben Weiss HOUSE CONCERT SERIES Program 2: The Art of the Violin MOZART Sonata for Piano And Violin In E Minor, K.304 MILHAUD - Sonata for 2 Violins and Piano, Op. 15 MOSZKOWSKI - Suite for Two Violins and Piano in G Minor, Op. 71 Frances Hsieh and Tomas Jakubek violins Irina Pevzner piano
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2021 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert
Chee-Hang See TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between November 21 and December 5, 2021
Program 3: The Art of the Flute J.S. BACH Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039 MILHAUD Sonatine for Flute and Piano Irina Pevzner DEBUSSY Petite Suite for Two Flutes and Piano Viviana Cumplido Wilson and Regina Helcher Yost flutes Irina Pevzner piano
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between January 30 and February 13, 2022
Viviana Cumplido Wilson Program 4: The Art of the Double Reed BRITTEN Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings DEVIENNE Quartet for Bassoon and Strings in G minor, Op. 73 No. 3 MORRICONE Gabriel’s Oboe from “The Mission” for Oboe and String Trio Zac Hammond oboe; Sandra Nikolajevs bassoon Jenny Weiss violin; Ben Weiss viola; Timothy O’Malley cello
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert Zac Hammond SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between March 13 and March 27, 2022
Program 5: The Art of the Reed Trio MOZART Divertimento in B-Flat Major, K. 439b, No. 1 BRITTEN Metomorphoses POULENC Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon Sandra Nikolajevs IBERT Cinq Pièces en Trio Zac Hammond oboe; Charles Messersmith clarinet Sandra Nikolajevs bassoon
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between May 15 and May 29, 2022
Charles Messersmith the SALON SERIES South Carolina Society Hall 72 Meeting Street, Charleston
Spend a delightful Sunday enjoying a peformance of light classical music in the beautiful historic setting of South Carolina Society Hall. Choose from an afternoon tea-time performance or evening candlelight performance.
Each hour-long program is followed by a light post-concert reception featuring specially crafted punch and light bites.
Daniel Ching, violin SALON SERIES
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Robert Schumann
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 AT 3 AND 7PM The great Romantic composer Robert Schumann once MOZART String Quartet No. 14 in G Major K387, “Spring” remarked that the string quartet is “by turns beautiful and SCHUMANN String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op. 41, No. 2 even abstrusely woven conversation among four people.” Daniel Ching violin Jenny Weiss violin We begin the 21-22 Salon Series with a conversation between Ben Weiss viola guest violinist Daniel Ching (1st Violin of the award-winning Timothy O’Malley cello Miró Quartet) and CMC strings Jenny Weiss, Ben Weiss and this program will be available to view for Tim O’Malley that brings to life two great quartets by Mozart virtual ticket holders on-demand between and Schumann. October 20 and November 3, 2021 Franz Joseph Haydn Johannes Brahms
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022 AT 3 AND 7PM The piano trio takes center stage in a program that pairs HAYDN Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV/25, “Gypsy” Haydn’s youthful G Major trio with Brahms lushly romantic B BRAHMS Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8 Major trio. Guest pianist Phillip Bush, “a pianist of poetry, Phillip Bush guest pianist elegance, and power” (American Record Guide), join CMC Frances Hsieh violin violinist Frances Hsieh and cellist Timothy O’Malley for this Timothy O’Malley cello exciting program.
this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between February 16 and March 2, 2022 SALON SERIES
The Beatles Alexander Borodin
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022 AT 3 AND 7PM Rock and Rondo Redux returns for the 9th year in BEATLES Come Together, Eleanor Rigby and I Am The Walrus a row! This program opens with audience-favorite BORODIN String Quartet No. 2 in D Major arrangements of Beatles tunes. The program concludes with Borodin’s famed String Quartet No. Jenny Weiss violin Ben Weiss viola 2, many parts of which were adapted into the 1953 Timothy O’Malley cello Broadway musical Kismet.
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