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Wed., June 8, 6:00pm
Hello, Saxophone! and UNED!TED Artists
Featuring classical music for saxophone, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano, these two local groups combine to explore a realm of composers including Bartok, Ligeti, Bolling, Copland, Schoenfield, Bozza, Boutry, Lauba, J.A. Lennon, Debussy, and Bach. The concert revisits some of the most beloved works and composers in an engaging performance that encourages the audience to explore some interesting, albeit less often performed masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire. venue City Gallery address 34 Prioleau Street admission $17 adult, $13 senior & student Thu., June 9, 6:00pm
Dez Cordas
This critically acclaimed duo (Matthew Slotkin, guitar; Craig Butterfield, double bass) on the contemporary chamber scene has performed across the United States. They will present several exciting new compositions from their recently commissioned CD, Pilgrimage, along with selections from their previous recordings. venue City Gallery address 34 Prioleau Street admission $17 adult, $13 senior & student Fri., June 10, 6:00pm
Apollo Chamber Players
Known for rhythmic flair and doses of virtuosity, this string quartet has a mission to explore the cultural and folkloric influences in classical music. Apollo debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2013 and is featured frequently on Performance Today. The ensemble presents Folk Nationalism, including Five Folk Songs in Counterpoint by Florence Price, Sorrow Song and Jubilee by Libby Larsen, String Quartet No. 1, From My Life by Bedřich Smetana, and Wallachian Lament, arranged by Apollo Chamber Players. venue Grace Church Cathedral address 98 Wentworth Street admission $17 adult, $13 senior & student
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