The Chatham Concert Series is pleased to announce the dates for the tenth season of the series!
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Kevin Matheson, Artistic Director of the Chatham Concert Series, announces the series' tenth season! These concerts, presented at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with delightful receptions afterwards provided by Chatham First, have become a tradition in Chatham thanks to your continued support. This year's Series includes:
Friday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. Vivaldi and Piazzolla: The Four Seasons
The Rainier Trio with guest violinist Elizabeth Matheson present the timeless music of Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons paired with The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla.
Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 p.m. Christmas Traditions
Soprano Leslie Mabe will join the Rainier Trio for an afternoon of your favorite songs as a fitting addition to the Christmas in Chatham celebrations. Selections from The Nutcracker, Handel’s Messiah, Believe from the Polar Express, Gesu Bambino and O Holy Night will get you in the holiday spirit. A sing-along of carols will send you out with a song in your heart.
Sunday, January 27 at 3:00 p.m. Mozart, Dvorak and Gershwin by the Saturn String Quartet
Kevin, Bryan and Elizabeth Matheson team up with Russian cellist Julia Goudimova as the Saturn String Quartet to play some of the most famous works for this combination. Dvorak’s “American Quartet,” Gershwin’s “Lullaby for Strings,” Mozart’s virtuosic “Divertimento for Strings” and more make for a delightful afternoon.
Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. Virtuoso Solos for Strings and Piano
Over the centuries, the greatest violinists wrote or arranged music to show off their talents and dazzle their audiences. Pianist Judith Clark will accompany Bryan, Kevin and Elizabeth Matheson playing deFalla’s “Spanish Dance,” “Gypsy Airs,” and “Flight of the Bumble Bee” among other pieces by Heifetz, Sarasate and Kreisler.
As with all artistic endeavors, there are expenses in bringing musicians and programs to Chatham. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to support the concert series and have your name listed in the programs as a sponsor of the Chatham Concert Series, please make checks payable to:
Chatham First (memo to Concert Series Fund)
Chatham First
P. O. Box 716
Chatham, VA 24531
Thank you and I hope to see you at our concerts!
Kevin Matheson, Artistic Director
Chatham Concert Series