Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass

Sunday, September 29, 2019 – 3:00 pm

Rodney Marsalis effortlessly mixes classical, big band swing, New Orleans jazz and straight- ahead jazz…– Trevor Stottlemyer, The Global Cafe

Internationally-acclaimed brass ensemble, The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, is composed of some of America’s top brass musicians dedicated to bringing the joyous experience of great music to a wide range of audiences. A group that always reflects the diverse makeup of men and women in the American culture, RMPBB is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone. The group is especially dedicated to reaching out to the world’s youth and inspiring them to reach for their dreams. Performances by The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass include favorites from every genre, like Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” songs from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, Southern culture staples like “When The Saints Go Marching In,” and even songs made famous by pop and rock artists like Elvis Presley and Tim Olt.

Trio Confero

Friday, October 25, 2019 – 7:00 pm

“…clarity that’s viscerally breathtaking” –  Lucid Culture

  • Graduates from Julliard School and Yale School of Music
  • Prize winners of numerous international competitions

Trio Confero takes you on a journey through two centuries of music written for one of the most beautiful instrumental chamber music combinations – clarinet, cello and piano. Featuring selections by Bizet, the majestic clarinet trio by Brahms and a few intriguing surprises. Chamber music rising stars.

The Maxwell Quartet

Thursday, February 6, 2020 – 7:00 pm

“…enthralling musical experience.” –  The Herald Scotland

  • 1st Prize Winner – Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition, Norway 2017
  • One of Britain’s finest string quartets

This Glasgow based quartet broadcasts regularly on BBC Radio Scotland, performs at many festivals and venues across Europe with notable performances at London’s Wigmore Hall. Their program highlights selections by Beethoven, Hayden as well as original arrangements of Scottish folk music. Celebrated quartet with international flair.

Duo Aliada

Friday, April 17, 2020 – 7:00 pm

“Thoroughbred musicians” –  Matthias Keller, Radio BR KLASSIK

  • Performances at Carnegie Hall and the Hermitage Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia
  • “Artist of the Year 2014” – 12th Annual Fidello Wettberb Awards

Saxophonist Michal Knot and accordionist, Bogdan Laketic form an unlikely alliance drawing from their experiences living in Eastern and Western Europe. Their program offers an impressive range of repertoire spanning from the 17th to the 20th century. Unique highly skilled classical duo.