As the sun sets, experience an intimate performance of salon music featuring three innovative 20th‑century composers who bridge the worlds of popular and classical, reinterpreting the Romantic genre in their own distinctive styles.

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Chamber Spotlight: The Salon after Dark

Royal College of Music

Concert lesson

Scuola elementare di Vaglia

love triangle

Seamen's Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, featuring the exceptional talents of clarinetist Sebastian Manz and pianist Danae Dörken. This captivating duo will take the stage on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:30 pm in the intimate setting of the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS.

The program promises a journey through the rich landscape of chamber music, showcasing works from the Romantic period to the 20th century. Audiences will be treated to Niels Gade's "Fantasiestucke for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43," André Messager's "Solo de concours for Clarinet and Piano," Witold Lutosławski's "Dance Preludes for Clarinet and Piano," and Giuseppe Verdi's "Concert Fantasia on Motives from Rigoletto for Clarinet and Piano." The evening will also feature Jörg Widmann's "Funf Bruchstucke Five Fragments for Clarinet and Piano," Joseph Horovitz's "Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano," and Gioachino Rossini's "Introduction, Theme, and Variations for Clarinet and Piano."

Sebastian Manz, celebrated for his beautiful intonation and technical prowess, and Danae Dörken, known for her breathtaking technique and musical depth, promise to deliver performances that will resonate long after the final note. This event is not just a concert but an exploration of the artistry and chemistry between two of the most exciting musicians in the classical music world today.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including an intermission, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of chamber music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Sebastian Manz and Danae Dörken live in concert. Tickets are not yet on sale but keep an eye out for this must-see event in the heart of New York City.

Sebastian Manz & Danae Dörken

Samuel B. & David Rose Building

### Event Description: On Your Doorstep: Ballycastle Welcomes Ulster Orchestra

**Date and Time:** 14 June 2024, 19:30  
**Venue:** Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, Ballycastle  
**Tickets:** £10 (Doors open at 7:00 PM)  
**Presented by:** Lir Arts Festival

**Event Overview:**
Spend a summer's evening immersed in the enchanting sounds of the Ulster Orchestra at the historic Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid in Ballycastle. This special concert, part of the "On Your Doorstep" series, promises a delightful program featuring a diverse selection of classical pieces.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Dukas:** Fanfare from La Peri
- **Bartók:** Romanian Folk Dances
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto for Two Trumpets
- **Bach:** Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
- **Susato arr. Iveson:** Renaissance Dance Suite
- **Hovhaness:** Alleluia and Fugue
- **Horovitz:** Movements from Music Hall Suite
- **Grieg:** Holberg Suite

**Additional Information:**
- **Refreshments:** Served in the Crypt after the concert.
- **Booking:** Tickets are available for purchase now.

Join us for an evening of exquisite music and community spirit, brought to you by the Lir Arts Festival, dedicated to bringing the arts to Ballycastle.

On Your Doorstep: Ballycastle Welcomes Ulster Orchestra

Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid

Join us for an enchanting evening of euphonium music featuring the talented Oliver Stark, a Master of Music student under the guidance of Matthew Gaunt and Gene Pokorny. This solo recital is set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.

Oliver Stark will perform a captivating program that includes John Stevens' "Elegy for solo euphonium," Gail Robertson's "Rock Hopper," Michael Forbes' "Cosmic Voyage," and arrangements by Oliver Stark himself, including Karl Jenkins' "Benedictus" from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, and Philip Sparke's "Pantomime." This event promises to be a showcase of Stark's virtuosity and the expressive capabilities of the euphonium.

The recital will also feature performances by a brass ensemble and a euphonium quartet, including musicians Chris Carrigg, Evan DeRicco, Noah Vincent, and others, under the direction of conductor Imran Amarshi.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that music lovers everywhere can enjoy this exceptional performance.

Location: Regenstein Master Class Room, Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beautiful sounds of the euphonium performed by Oliver Stark and his fellow musicians.

Oliver Stark, euphonium

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of clarinet music featuring the talented Connor Myers, a Master of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This captivating recital is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 2:30pm CDT, in the Regenstein Master Class Room.

Under the tutelage of esteemed instructors Stephen Williamson and Todd Levy, Connor Myers will showcase his mastery through a diverse program. Accompanied by Ke Wang on piano, the repertoire includes Johannes Brahms' Clarinet Sonata No. 2, Op. 120, Catherine Likhuta's "Lesions," Joseph Horovitz's Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano, Malcolm Arnold's Fantasy for B-flat Clarinet, Op. 87, and Andre Messager's "Solo de concours."

This event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the depth and versatility of the clarinet, brought to life by emerging talents in the field of music. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, ensuring you don't miss this remarkable performance.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at the Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.

Don't miss this showcase of musical brilliance at the Bienen School of Music.

Connor Myers, clarinet

Student Recital: Bruce Gao

Carnegie Mellon University

The UMD School of Music launched its first-ever graduate fellowship brass quintet, Terrapin Brass, in the Fall 2021 semester as a way to further showcase its esteemed brass program. Now in its second iteration, the group presents a recital of brass works and transcriptions in this performance, Ascension, featuring works by Bozza, Bach and more!

School of Music Fellowship Ensemble: Terrapin Brass Quintet

University of Maryland

Jaejun Kang, Clarinet

The Juilliard School

Clarinet Students of Ayako Oshima and Anton Rist

This family-friendly ballet showcases charming characters and a fantastical journey narrated by Alice herself.

Alice in Wonderland - Dallas

AT&T Performing Arts Center

The second concert of Season VIII features LA Opera Orchestra Principal Oboe Leslie Reed, pianist Edith Orloff, violinists Roger Wilkie and Ana Landauer, violist Shawn Mann and cellist John Walz in a recital program of favorite works that reflect the lyric side of the oboe, ranging from the pastoral to folk traditions, including works inspired by famous paintings - projections of which will be displayed during the performance.

The Lyric Oboe

First United Methodist Church

In Songs of a Wayfarer you’ll hear Mahler’s affecting blend of joy and despair, as a young man mourns the loss of his beloved in four songs, performed by English baritone Roderick Williams. Never has heartbreak sounded more haunting. Our Principal Brass Quintet opens the concerts with engaging selections including Bernstein’s Dance Suite. Through Songs of a Wayfarer, Roderick Williams becomes a young man mourning the loss of his beloved, and the Philharmonic performs a new work by the “utterly original” (The New York Times) composer David Hertzberg.
Part of Mahler’s New York, two weeks celebrating the great composer and former New York Philharmonic Music Director.

Saturday Matinee: Mahler's 'Songs of a Wayfarer'

Oleg Shebeta-Dragan made a sensational career breakthrough as winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Competition, where he also received the Special Prize of the Odense Symphony Orchestra and the Junior Jury Prize. The Ukrainian clarinettist, who joined the latest cohort of BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in 2025, moves from works inspired by the great French tradition of clarinet playing to the wit and verve of Joseph Horovitz’s effervescent Sonatina, offered at the close of the composer’s centenary year.

Joseph Horovitz

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Oleg Shebeta-Dragan clarinet; Kristoffer Hyldig piano · Wigmore Hall

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Chamber Spotlight: The Salon after Dark · Royal College of Music

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Concert lesson · Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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