Community Calendar

The Department of Music at the University of Mary Washington is proud to present an immersive evening with Simone Baron & Arco Belo, blending avant-garde chamber music, creative jazz and global folk. Led by dynamic composer, pianist and accordionist Simone Baron, Arco Belo has toured nationally and their music has been featured in well-known jazz publications, Downbeat and Jazz Times.

The department is excited to host a composition/performance workshop at 5pm and concert at 8pm on Friday, November 7th.

Charlottesville Symphony and UVA University Singers present Dvořák's Mass

Description
Benjamin Rous and Michael Slon, conductors
Christina Pier, soprano
Emily Marvosh, contralto
Jamison Walker, tenor
Kevin Spooner, bass-baritone
UVA University Singers
Kevin Spooner’s appearance is made possible by the Davidson Guest Artist Fund.

Johann Strauss II – Overture to Die Fledermaus
One of Strauss’s most popular orchestral works, the overture to Die Fledermaus (The Bat) is a medley of lively waltzes and polkas from an opera much loved for its humor, intricate plot and catchy melodies.

Dinuk Wijeratne – Polyphonic Lively
Inspired by 20th century artist Paul Klee’s painting of the same name, Canadian composer Dinuk Wijeratne has created a kaleidoscope of tone colors that weave together elements of jazz, rock and classical music.

Antonín Dvořák – “The Colors of the Flag” from The American Flag
The chorus and alto soloist join the orchestra in this first movement of The American Flag, commissioned around the 400th anniversary of what used to be called “Columbus’s discovery of America”.

Antonín Dvořák – Mass in D major
Steeped in the influences of Czech folk music, this mass cemented Dvořák’s reputation as a composer who could flawlessly blend deep spirituality and musical sophistication.

Charlottesville Symphony and UVA University Singers present Dvořák's Mass

Description
Benjamin Rous and Michael Slon, conductors
Christina Pier, soprano
Emily Marvosh, contralto
Jamison Walker, tenor
Kevin Spooner, bass-baritone
UVA University Singers
Kevin Spooner’s appearance is made possible by the Davidson Guest Artist Fund.

Johann Strauss II – Overture to Die Fledermaus
One of Strauss’s most popular orchestral works, the overture to Die Fledermaus (The Bat) is a medley of lively waltzes and polkas from an opera much loved for its humor, intricate plot and catchy melodies.

Dinuk Wijeratne – Polyphonic Lively
Inspired by 20th century artist Paul Klee’s painting of the same name, Canadian composer Dinuk Wijeratne has created a kaleidoscope of tone colors that weave together elements of jazz, rock and classical music.

Antonín Dvořák – “The Colors of the Flag” from The American Flag
The chorus and alto soloist join the orchestra in this first movement of The American Flag, commissioned around the 400th anniversary of what used to be called “Columbus’s discovery of America”.

Antonín Dvořák – Mass in D major
Steeped in the influences of Czech folk music, this mass cemented Dvořák’s reputation as a composer who could flawlessly blend deep spirituality and musical sophistication.

“Andreas Ottensamer … brings such a velvety tone on all registers, his first entrance after the short orchestra introduction sounds almost seductive.” – The Classic Review

“[Soltani] is a remarkable cellist, with a piercingly beautiful tone and utterly pure intonation.” The Times [London]

Bax is “perhaps the most elegant of today’s young pianists” – The New Yorker

Program: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Brahms

An extraordinary trio of musicians, this performance brings together three of the most dynamic and sought-after artists in classical music today.

Andreas Ottensamer, longtime principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic, is renowned for his expressive musicianship and versatility. As a soloist, he has performed with major orchestras throughout the world.

Kian Soltani is a "remarkable cellist" (The Times), praised for his emotive depth, technical mastery, and charismatic stage presence. Soltani has quickly ascended to the top ranks of the classical world,

Alessio Bax, acclaimed for his "exceptional lyricism and technical brilliance" (Gramophone), is a multiple award-winner, including First Prizes at the Leeds and Hamamatsu International Piano Competitions.

Friday, November 21, 7:30PM
Tickets: $35|Students FREE

First Presbyterian Church
1215 V.E.S. Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Tickets available at www.lynchburgtickets.com/ottensamer, or at the door.

For more information call: 434.515.1837 or email fortechambermusic@gmail.com

Known around the world for its eclectic repertoire and dazzling virtuosity, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer – under the leadership of Music Director Tim Keeler – has been hailed by the Boston Globe as “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of style.”

Program: "A Chanticleer Christmas"

The Nutcracker
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center

Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday tradition captures the wonder of the winter season.

Dates & Times
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.

Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.

The Nutcracker
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center

Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday tradition captures the wonder of the winter season.

Dates & Times
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.

Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.

The Nutcracker
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center

Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday tradition captures the wonder of the winter season.

Dates & Times
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.

Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.

The Nutcracker
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center

Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday tradition captures the wonder of the winter season.

Dates & Times
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.

Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.