Pianist

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music at the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association's (ORCMA) free Coffee Concert. This delightful event will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, located at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike. 

The concert will feature the exceptional talents of Zofia Glashauser on violin and Emi Kagawa on piano. Together, they will perform an exquisite selection of pieces by renowned composers such as Wieniawski, McKay, Vaughn Williams, Fauré, and Drigo-Heifitz. Zofia Glashauser, a distinguished violinist with a rich background in both solo and chamber music, brings her experience from orchestras across the United States and Europe. Emi Kagawa, an acclaimed pianist known for her captivating performances, joins her with a repertoire that spans solo and collaborative engagements worldwide.

The concert is free to attend, and refreshments will be served following the performance, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy beautiful music and community fellowship. Don't miss this unique musical experience brought to you by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association.

Zofia Glashauser (violinist) & Emi Kagawa (piano)

First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge

Discover the magic of classical music in the heart of Oak Ridge as the Cumberland Piano Trio takes center stage at the First United Methodist Church on January 14, 2024. Renowned for their expressive performances, violinist Karen Kartal, cellist Dan Allcott, and pianist Emi Kagawa promise an enchanting afternoon, showcasing the works of Johannes Brahms, Florence Price, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Paul Schoenfeld. The concert, beginning at 3:00 PM with a pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM, invites you to experience the timeless allure of Brahms's musical brilliance and the groundbreaking compositions of Price and Coleridge-Taylor.

Cumberland Piano Trio

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Knox Chamber Music

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Join us for "A Jazzy Evening with Concertmaster Karen Kartal & Friends," a unique chamber concert experience brought to you by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association. This special event is set to take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM, with a pre-concert talk beginning at 6:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, located at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Dive into an evening where classical music meets jazz, featuring the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Karen Kartal and an ensemble of talented friends. The program promises a fascinating blend of Johannes Brahms' Piano Quintet in F minor Op. 34, performed by an exceptional lineup including Emi Kagawa on piano, Karen Kartal and Sara Lee Cho on violins, Josh Ulrich on viola, and Dan Allcott on cello. The concert will take a jazzy turn with compositions by Knoxville-based saxophonist and composer Marcel Holman, inspired by Brahms and other jazz pieces, showcasing Marcel Holman on sax, Karen Kartal on violin, Jeanine Fuller on vocals, Sam Adams on keyboard, Joe Jordan on trumpet, David Slack on bass, and Kevin Krapf on drums.

This concert is not just a performance but an exploration of the intersections between Brahms and jazz, offering a fresh perspective on both genres. Major funding for the Chamber Music Series is generously provided by the Feldman Family, the Tom & Effie Carlson Estate, Korsmeyer Endowment & Consulting, Spectra Tech, Inc., Bill Schwenterly, and Charles Darling, with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge as the lodging sponsor for the Series.

Tickets are available online at https://orcma.vbotickets.com/events. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of innovative music that bridges the gap between classical and jazz, performed by some of the most talented musicians in the region.

Emi Kagawa

Pianist

Events

Past events

Apr 21, 2024

Zofia Glashauser (violinist) & Emi Kagawa (piano) · Oak Ridge Civic Music Association

Jan 14, 2024

Cumberland Piano Trio · Oak Ridge Civic Music Association

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Quintet by Shostakovich

Knoxville Chamber Music Society

Piano in Piano Quintet in F minor by Brahms

Oak Ridge Civic Music Association

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