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Events, Communities, Projects, Announcements & Ramblings
ArtistsProgramPreviewPerformancesBios “Elevated themselves into those elite ranks alongside Yarn/Wire, Tigue, So Percussion, Iktus and Ensemble Et Al”, as described by the New York Music Daily, Pathos Trio (percussionists Marcelina Suchocka, Felix Reyes, and pianist/composer Alan Hankers) is an ensemble committed to pushing the boundaries of classical/contemporary music, while also aiming to bring adventurous music to …
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ArtistsProgramProgram NotesPreviewPerformancesBios Verità Ensemble VERITÀ is a historically-informed chamber ensemble dedicated to seeking truth through research, expression, and communication in music. Founded in 2020, during a most challenging time for many artists, VERITÀ is committed to creating a musical home for everyone — a community that connects people by uniting music with a variety of …
Read MoreA Brief ReportSupporting our Communities Three Village Chamber Players Twin Forks Musicivic Ambler Musicivic Oakmont MusicivicBig Sky MusicivicSupporting our Ensembles Quartet Salonnières Musicivic BaroqueMusicivic Mission A Brief Report Musicivic has produced over 50 unique episodes of Musicast presented in over 300 performances. Including Three Fests: BachFest, WinterFest, and SpringFest21Five Musicivic Communities: Three Village Chamber Players, …
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ArtistsProgramPreviewPerformancesBios Artists Taylor Ackley, Multi-Instrumentalist, VoiceAlison Ackley, Cello, Voice Program Taylor AckleySongs for Trees“Hey Little Birdie”“Shading Romance”“Letting Go”“Waiting” Taylor AckleyFar From Home Appalachian TraditionalThe Riddle SongThe Cuckoo Taylor AckleyIf You See Him Say Hello Harry C. McAuliffe and Jake TaylorThere Ain’t Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone Preview Performances Musicivic Everywhere April 16, 2021 7:30 …
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ArtistsProgramPerformancesPreview Artists Quartet Salonnières (Click For Quartet & Residency Information) Aniela Eddy, Violin & ViolaMajka Demcak, Violin & ViolaNatalie Rose Kress, Violin & ViolaCullen O’Neil, Cello Program Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)String Quartet in G major, Op. 52, No. 3, G.234 I. Allegretto con motoII. Minuetto Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)String Quartet in B minor Op 33 no 1 …
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ArtistsProgramPreviewPerformancesBios North Coast Winds Artists Kimberly Zaleski – FluteBen Chen – ClarinetArian Gonzalez – OboeArleigh Savage – BassoonEmily Shelley – Horn Program Join the North Coast Winds for a high-octane trip through time and space, culture and place. American-powerhouse composer Valerie Coleman weaves urban-classical roots with a rip-roaring ride through eastern Europe in her virtuoso …
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SpringFest March 19-21, 2021 Hold the Date Free TicketsScheduleCampaignEvents Five Musicast events over three days! And OnDemand through the end of the year. Register now and enjoy great musical experience on you own schedule throughout your holiday season! Any donation of $15 or more will extend OnDemand of the fest through end of 2021. Pre-Register …
Read MoreWith period instruments and an invigorating historically informed approach, the Cramer Quartet brings uncommon warmth, transparency, and texture to Classical and early Romantic repertoire as well as commissioned works that explore and expand the sound world of gut strings. The quartet’s stylish, nuanced interpretations and visionary approach to programming stimulate dialogue around old and new …
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ArtistsProgramPreviewPerformancesBios The Cool Trio met in 2006 when all three of us were colleagues on the faculty of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. In addition to multiple performances on the EIU campus, versions of this program have been presented at universities in Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and Kansas. When not practicing our 11/8 rhythms …
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Artists Bahareh Poureslami, sopranoPauline Kempf, baroque violinCullen O’Neil, baroque cello Program François Francoeur (1698-1787)Violin Sonata no. 4 in B-flat Major I. AdagioII. CouranteIII. SarabandeIV. Gigue Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)Wenn die Frühlingslüfte streichen (from Cantata BWV 202 Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten) Erbarme dich (from St. Matthew Passion) Suscepit Israel (from Magnificat BWV 243) Ich folge dir …
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Read MoreMusicivic, Inc. is pleased to announce our most recent Musicivic Community project. Big Sky Musicivic will implement the Musicivic community model in Kalispell, MT and its surrounding communities beginning with the 2021 Spring Season of Musicast programming. Donor, Member & Sponsor Supported Big Sky Musicivic is a donor, member and sponsor supported organization. Donations currently …
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ArtistsProgramPreviewPerformancesBios Artists Alkemie Tracy Cowart (voice, harp, percussion) David McCormick (vielle, percussion) Elena Mullins (voice, percussion)Sian Ricketts (voice, douçaines, recorders) Niccolo Seligmann (vielles, gittern, scheitholt) Program Printable Program MIRRORING THE OTHER: REFLECTING JEWISH EXPERIENCE IN MEDIEVAL GERMANY Alkemie looks at the Jewish experience in medieval Germany through newly-composed musical settings of Jewish texts and transcriptions …
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ArtistsProgramPreviewPerformancesBios Bell’Art Ensemble The Bell’Art Ensemble produces the Living Room Chamber Music Project concert series in the Pittsburgh metro area. Starting in 2010, they have designed over 60 different musical programs and performed over 130 concerts throughout Allegheny County and beyond. In addition to producing their own concerts, Bell’Art has collaborated with other Pittsburgh-area arts …
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ArtistProgramPreviewPerformancesBio Artist Edson Scheid, Violin Program Violin Virtuosity Beyond Paganini Nicolò Paganini (1782-1840) 1 – Caprice Op. 1 No. 13 “Devil’s laughter”2 – Caprice Op. 1 No. 143 – Caprice Op. 1 No. 17 Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (1812-1865) 4 – Polyphonic Study No. 2 Allegretto – Con grazia5 – Grand Caprice for solo violin (after …
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In celebration of Mozart’s 265th Birthday (January 27, 1759) ArtistProgramPreviewPerformancesBio Artist Anna Betka, piano Program Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1759 – 1791) Fantasia in C minor, K. 475 Sonata in C minor, K. 457i. Molto allegroii. Adagioiii. Allegro assai Preview Performances Three Village Chamber PlayersJanuary 24, 2021 3:00 PM ETJanuary 29, 2021 7:30 PM ETFree Tickets …
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