Community Calendar

We’re thrilled to celebrate our new partnership with King Family Vineyards with an evening of sparkling Baroque and Baroque-inspired chamber music—we’ll even have a harpsichord! The program opens with Jolivet’s playful Pastorales de Noël, for flute, bassoon, and harp, followed by the elegant and groundbreaking violin sonata by 17th century composer Isabella Leonarda. Werner’s whimsical Instrumental-Calender is a Vivaldi’s Four Seasons-inspired celebration of the calendar year, and we’ll present—of course—the month of July! Finally, we’re bringing back Bach, with the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, last heard at Wintergreen in 2015! Wine will be available to purchase. New this year: Food truck onsite!

Executive Director Corinne Horvath explores the vital role music plays in shaping and sustaining a community. Through stories, insights, and open conversation, she reflects on how music brings people together, strengthens connection, and enriches cultural identity—both at Wintergreen and beyond. Join her for a thoughtful and welcoming discussion on why music matters, and how its impact resonates far beyond the concert hall.

In a Wintergreen first, three conductors will grace the stage for the MountainTop Masterworks Season Finale. Nicoletta Moss will conduct world premiere celebratory work by Wintergreen Music Composer in Residence Jorge Sosa. Celebrated pianist, conductor, and artistic leader Awadagin Pratt will lead Beethoven’s third piano concerto from his seat on the piano bench! Finally, Artistic Director Erin Freeman will take the podium for Rachmaninoff’s exhilarating, feisty, and lush Symphonic Dances. All with our incredible wine selection, our joyful and vibrant community, our top notch artists, and our signature Blue Ridge view.

We’re belting it out at Belties. Grab one of Belties’ famous biscuits and enjoy brass chamber music played by our Festival Artists and LEAD instrumentalists, along with festive songs performed by our LEAD vocalists.

Join the students of the 2026 LEAD Cooperative in a free & open to the public chamber music concert showcasing the incredible talents of these budding musicians.

In a Wintergreen first, three conductors will grace the stage for the MountainTop Masterworks Season Finale. Nicoletta Moss will conduct world premiere celebratory work by Wintergreen Music Composer in Residence Jorge Sosa. Celebrated pianist, conductor, and artistic leader Awadagin Pratt will lead Beethoven’s third piano concerto from his seat on the piano bench! Finally, Artistic Director Erin Freeman will take the podium for Rachmaninoff’s exhilarating, feisty, and lush Symphonic Dances. All with our incredible wine selection, our joyful and vibrant community, our top notch artists, and our signature Blue Ridge view.

Please note: This concert includes a pre-concert talk (beginning at 2:00 pm) with guest conductors to add color and perspective to your concert experience.

Forte Chamber Music Presents
Cellist Julian Schwarz and pianist Marika Bournaki, both Juilliard trained and internationally acclaimed, bring passion and brilliance to every performance. Julian, a prize-winning soloist and chamber musician, made his concerto debut at age 11 with the Seattle Symphony under the baton of his father, Gerard Schwarz. Marika, dubbed “the Celine Dion of classical” by The Huffington Post, made her professional debut at 9 and is the subject of the acclaimed documentary "I Am Not a Rock Star."

Wimberly Recital Hall, Randolph College

Tickets: Adults $40 | Students FREE

Tickets available at www.lynchburgtickets.com/schwarz-bournaki, or at the door.

For more information: fortechambermusic@gmail.com or 434.515.1837

Blacksburg Master Chorale is sponsoring a free concert — Summer Sing: Mountaintop Music.

Assistant Conductor Larry Wyatt will lead a group of local singers and guest singers from across the country in a program of choral masterpieces that evoke mountaintop experiences, in the romantic and baroque styles.

There are two dates and locations for this concert. Both are free and open to the public, everyone is welcome to join us for some amazing choral music!

Concert Program:

George Frideric Handel
Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite

Gabriel Faure
Requiem

Felix Mendelssohn
He, Watching Over Israel (from “Elijah”)

Joseph Haydn
Achieved Is the Glorious Work

Blacksburg Master Chorale is sponsoring a free concert — Summer Sing: Mountaintop Music.

Assistant Conductor Larry Wyatt will lead a group of local singers and guest singers from across the country in a program of choral masterpieces that evoke mountaintop experiences, in the romantic and baroque styles.

There are two dates and locations for this concert. Both are free and open to the public, everyone is welcome to join us for some amazing choral music!

Concert Program:

George Frideric Handel
Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite

Gabriel Faure
Requiem

Felix Mendelssohn
He, Watching Over Israel (from “Elijah”)

Joseph Haydn
Achieved Is the Glorious Work