Chatham Concert Series Begins January 16th at Emmanuel

Spring of 2009 will see the beginnings of a new cultural event in our town.  The Chatham Concert Series, directed by new Chatham Hall choirmaster Kevin Zakresky in collaboration with Emmanuel Episcopal Church, will bring professional musicians to the area for four entertaining recitals of classical music. 

Intended mainly as a new venue for art music in Pittsylvania County, the Chatham Concert Series will also serve as a stage for the young emerging artists of our town.  Each concert will include “opening act” performances by young people from Chatham, followed by a “headlining act” professional musician from out of town.

The concerts will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Main Street in Chatham, with the finale concert being staged in St. Mary’s Chapel at Chatham Hall.  Admission is by donation.

Performance details and musicians scheduled to appear are as follows:

High Strung - Friday, January 16 , 7 pm at Emmanuel

            Kevin Matheson, violin

           

            Bryan Matheson, viola

 

There’s always room for Cello -  Sunday,  February 22, 8 pm at Emmanuel

            Ben Wyatt, cello

 

The Magic Flute - Friday, March 27 , 7 pm at Emmanuel

            Janet Phillips, flute

 

The 1 Tenor - Saturday,  May 9, 7 pm at St. Mary’s Chapel, Chatham Hall

            Kevin Zakresky, tenor

            Katherine Dowling, piano