Appalachian Chamber Music Festival
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 07:30pm
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
100 W Washington St
The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival is held each August in Jefferson County, West Virginia and the surrounding region. This two week festival is full of lively and fun performances featuring an ensemble of world-class musicians. From familiar and new favorites, to contemporary works by living composers and world premieres - there's something for everyone at ACMF!
Schedule
7:30 PM: Voices for all Seasons (of life)
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, West Washington Street, Shepherdstown, WV, USA
Embark on a captivating journey through time with the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival's "Voices for all Seaons (of life)" concert. Held in the beautiful Presbyterian Church of Shepherdstown, this program promises a vibrant tapestry of music that reflects on the seasons of life, from youthful vibrancy to nostalgia of greater age.
The evening opens with the playful energy of Strauss's "Capriccio," a piece shimmering with a youthful vibrancy. The delicate intimacy of "Morgen", “Zueignung” and “Allerseelen" also by Strauss, whisper with a touch of longing and represent some of the different seasons in life.
Prepare to be swept away by the powerful emotions of Max Bruch's Octet. This monumental work explores a kaleidoscope of human experience, just as the changing seasons bring a rich harvest of emotions. The virtuosic ensemble of eight musicians will bring this masterpiece to life, with a performance of breathtaking intensity.
Following intermission, we experience Vivaldi's iconic "Four Seasons", with an ACMF twist. This timeless masterpiece vividly paints a musical portrait with its vibrant melodies and dynamic energy, a testament to the enduring power of nature's artistry.
Join us at the Presbyterian Church in Shepherdstown and celebrate the beauty of nature's diverse expressions, captured in the timeless language of music.
Musicians
Violin | Martin Gwilym-Jones, Rachelle Hunt, Chris Jusell, Audrey Gray
Viola | Sam Kelder, Danielle Wiebe Burke
Cello | Katie Tertell
Bass | Sam Suggs
Cost: $28 / Kids under 18 Free
