Arts and Entertainment
January 23, 2023
From: Madison Chamber Music FestivalThe Madison Chamber Music Festival returns to Madison! Join us for a weekend filled with world-class chamber music performances by internationally-acclaimed musicians.
Festival Sponsor: The Brady Inn
Founding Festival Sponsor: Robert M. & Lilias Baldwin Turnell Foundation
Concert Schedule:
Thursday, March 2, 2023
4:30PM: Musical Adventures with Babar, Ferdinand, & Skywalker - MMCC Auditorium - Free
This Free Family Concert features the enchanting musical tales of Babar the Elephant, Ferdinand the Bull, and Star Wars. This delightful afternoon concert will be performed by pianist Julie Coucheron along with fellow pianist William Ransom and violinist Helen Hwaya Kim, and narrated by Atlanta’s WABE radio host, Lois Reitzes. Free reception to follow. No ticket required. Ruby Sponsor: Betsy & Steve Briley
Friday, March 3, 2023
7:30PM: Spanish Brass - MMCC Auditorium - $50
An evening of fiery, energetic music with the international award-winning brass quintet. With a thirty-two year trajectory in the world of chamber music, Spanish Brass is one of the most dynamic groups on the international music stage. Most recently, they were awarded the Spanish National Music Award (2020). Ruby Sponsor: Alla & Charles Campbell
Saturday, March 4, 2023
7:30PM: A Night At The Opera - MMCC Auditorium - $50
A night of operatic offerings by soprano Maria Valdes, tenor John Riesen, and pianist Julie Coucheron. Maria Valdes has been praised for her “silvery tone, glassily smooth phrasing, and fine-caliber dynamics” by the San Francisco Classical Voice, and John Riesen is hailed as "every inch the hero in stature and voice” (Classical Voice North America), consistently impressing the audiences with his impassioned… and vibrant” timbre (Opera Today). The concert will feature beloved songs and arias from your favorite operas and musicals such as Madama Butterfly, Gianni Shcicchi, Tosca, West Side Story, and Phantom of the Opera. Ruby Sponsor: Sharon & Bill Ross
Sunday, March 5, 2023
4:00PM: Georgian Chamber Players - MMCC Auditorium - $50
Atlanta’s premier chamber music group performs a delightful afternoon program with music by Johannes Brahms, Ludvig van Beethoven, and Antonin Dvorak. Georgian Chamber Players was founded in 1984 and consists of all of the principal players of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra led by concertmaster David Coucheron. Principal violist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Zhenwei Shi, and concert pianist Julie Coucheron will also perform. Free reception to follow, open to all ticket holders. Ruby Sponsor: Wayne & Lee Harper Vason
Date:
March 3-5, 2023
Location:
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center,
434 South Main Street,
Madison, GA 30650.
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