SOUNDS of VENEZUELA
Auditorium - St. John The Apostle Catholic Church
Discover the vibrant soul of Venezuela through its classical music. This captivating program for violin and piano shines a spotlight on the country's most inspiring composers – blending European elegance with rich folkloric roots. Passionate, lyrical, and full of character, Sounds of Venezuela invites you on a musical journey that's both refined and deeply rooted in tradition.
Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra
Celebrate the season with Grieg's In Autumn, Mahler's Lieder from Des Knaben Wunderhorn featuring soprano Ann Fogler, and Brahms' majestic Symphony No. 4.
The concert will be at the Church of the Abiding Presence, at the United Lutheran Seminary.
6pm. Free admission.
Music for Dessert Concert Series
Franklin Park Arts Center
ROOTS & RHYTHMS Spirit of the Americas through Violin and Piano
Experience the vibrant sound of the Americas with violinist Marjory Serrano-Coyer and pianist Hsin-Yi Chen.
This dynamic program features music from the USA, Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina – blending lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and infectious rhythms that highlight the cultural diversity of the continent.
Autumn Rhapsody: Strings and Keys
Experience the vibrant colors of the Fall with works by Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Ponce, Piazzolla, and more.
Marjory Serrano-Coyer, violin
Camilo Perez-Mejia, piano
Hsin-Yi Chen, cello
Performance #1: Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville, VA - 7:30pm
Performance #2: Shipley Recital Hall, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV - 7:30pm
Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
This stunning program, in collaboration with Potomac Valley Audubon Society, celebrates nature and birds in two works admired for their beauty and expressive depth:
Respighi's Suite for Orchestra ("The Birds") and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F major (Pastoral).
Saturday performance at 7:30pm
Sunday performance at 3:00pm
Serenade from the Americas
Matinee Idylls at Hylton Performing Arts Center
Embark on an enchanting journey with “Serenade from the Americas: A Musical Voyage for Violin and Piano,” showcasing the rich soundscapes of the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, and Venezuela.
Lunch: 12:30 p.m.
Concert: 1:30 p.m.
Performances take place in the Jacquemin Family Foundation Hall. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m.
Run Time: one-hour concert, followed by a coffee and dessert reception with the artists.
Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
The program features Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto, renowned for its unforgettable slow movement, and Villa-Lobos’s lively concerto inspired by Brazilian folk rhythms. The orchestra will be joined by virtuoso guitarist Junhong Huang. The concert concludes with one of Schubert’s deeply lyrical and captivating symphonic works.
Saturday performance at 7:30pm
Sunday performance at 3:00pm
