Haydn’s Drum Roll
The Symphony existed before Franz Josef Haydn, but it was he who formed how we experience it. He composed an astonishing 104 Symphonies, with the “Drum Roll” one of his […]
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Appalachian Spring
Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps, composed […]
Goodyear’s Serenade for Strings
The rhythmic precision Artist in Residence Stewart Goodyear brings a to his playing is also at the core of his compositions. His Serenade for Strings complements the Prelude for Strings […]
Mozart, Schubert & Gruber
Franz Schubert was just 19 when he composed his First Symphony. Developing swiftly, his Fifth is a work of charm and grace. From our own time, H.K. Gruber’s pieces, written […]
Mozart, Schubert & Gruber
Franz Schubert was just 19 when he composed his First Symphony. Developing swiftly, his Fifth is a work of charm and grace. From our own time, H.K. Gruber’s pieces, written […]
Mozart, Schubert & Gruber
Franz Schubert was just 19 when he composed his First Symphony. Developing swiftly, his Fifth is a work of charm and grace. From our own time, H.K. Gruber’s pieces, written […]
The Four Seasons
Celebrations of nature’s renewal. Fusing the glory of the baroque and the seduction of the tango. Be embraced by Vivaldi’s “Summer” and “Autumn” from “The Four Seasons,” and captivated by […]
Holiday Brass
Deck the halls – with Holiday Brass! Chia-Hsuan Lin conducts a shimmering celebration of holiday hits for the whole family. VENUE: Blackwell Auditorium Randolph-Macon College 205 Henry Street Ashland, […]
Holiday Brass
Deck the halls – with Holiday Brass! Chia-Hsuan Lin conducts a shimmering celebration of holiday hits for the whole family. VENUE: Louis F. Ryan Recital Hall St. Christopher’s School […]
Holiday Brass
Deck the halls – with Holiday Brass! A shimmering celebration of holiday hits for the whole family, and right in your neighborhood! Note: The Perkinson Center offers free parking