Flutist

Late summer nights are for passion, romance, and sometimes… fiery duels. Join us for a red-hot concert of “dueling” double-concertos, inspired by the art of fencing! Highlights include J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins; René Schiffer’s thrilling Tango Concerto for Two Violas da Gamba; a colorful suite by Rameau; and Telemann’s Concerto for Flute and Recorder, with its famous Polish folk-inspired finale. AF principal players including concertmaster Alan Choo take turns stepping into the spotlight in this evening of dazzling agility.

EPSG:4326

FENCING MATCH: Round One

Rocky River Presbyterian Church

The Bath Church, United Church of Christ

Case Western Reserve University

This heartwarming program from Jeannette Sorrell follows the hopes and fears of the Irish who bravely crossed the Atlantic, bringing their music with them. Irish singer Fiona Gillespie joins with fiddlers, medieval harp, hammered dulcimer, and bagpipes in this communal celebration of the American immigrant experience – welcoming Christmas with LOVE, SINGING, DANCING, and PRAYER.

Wassail!

Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy

On Christmas night in Old Ireland, families and friends gathered for singing, storytelling, … and plenty of wassail. From a caroling party through the streets of Dublin to a holiday barn dance in Virginia, this heartwarming program follows the hopes and fears of the Irish who bravely crossed the Atlantic. Irish singer Fiona Gillespie joins with fiddlers, medieval harp, hammered dulcimer, and bagpipes in this communal celebration of the American immigrant experience. The people of the mountains welcome the holidays with love, prayer, singing, and dancing!

WASSAIL! An Irish-American Christmas

Martin Theatre

In this cozy winter program, eight Apollo’s Fire musicians set sparks flying in virtuoso works of J.S. Bach, Telemann, Vivaldi, and more. Debra Nagy takes the spotlight in a lively Vivaldi oboe concerto, while Kathie Stewart and Alan Choo lead a fiery chamber performance of Bach’s Orchestral Suite no. 2. Viola da gambist HyunKun Cho steals the thunder in Marais’ famous Sonnerie de Sainte Geneviève, an imaginative showpiece evoking the sounds of church bells in Paris.

Winter Sparks from Bach & Vivaldi

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cleveland Heights

Federated Church

First United Methodist Church, Cuyahoga Falls

Inspired by the 18th-century tradition of instrumentalists facing off in friendly yet breathtaking displays of skill, Apollo’s Fire principal players step into the spotlight with double-concertos by Bach, Vivaldi, and more. Repeating a few favorites from Round 1, and adding some daring surprises in Round 2, this will be an evening of dazzling agility among playful friends. This program heads to London following the local performance!

Flutist

Kathie Stewart

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2026

Winter Sparks from Bach & Vivaldi · Apollo's Fire

Apr 16, 2026

FENCING MATCH: Round Two Special Tour Send-Off Concert · Apollo's Fire

Past events

8 - 10 Aug, 2025

FENCING MATCH: Round One · Apollo's Fire

6 - 17 Dec, 2024

Wassail! · Apollo's Fire

Future and recently performed repertoire

Flute in Orchestral Suite No. 2 by Bach

Apollo's Fire

Flute in Concerto for Flute and Recorder by Rieu

Apollo's Fire

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