We are thrilled to bring back our friends Lúnasa with their “Irish Winter Solstice Celebration” concert featuring special guest vocalist Dave Curley! Named for a Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. For more than 20 years, its members have formed the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys. Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland, played with Moving Cloud, and piper Cillian Vallely comes from the same talented musical family as brother Niall, of the Karan Casey Band. Dynamic guitarist Patrick Doocey will be joined by the amazing fiddler, Colin Farrell. Inspired by the legendary Irish group The Bothy Band, Lúnasa uses melodic interweaving of wind and string instruments pairing flutes, fiddle, whistle and pipes in breathtaking arrangements. They are universally acclaimed as one of the best Irish bands in the world. Dave Curley, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and dancer from Corofin, Co. Galway, has been making big waves in the Irish music scene in the last decade. After graduating from the University of Limerick’s groundbreaking Irish Music and Dance programme with 1st class honours, Dave became a creative member of award-winning bands SLIDE and RUNA.

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Lúnasa – Irish Winter Solstice Celebration

Blackstone River Theatre

In their engaging, thoughtful, and approachable concerts, they invite listeners to experience the familiar and the unfamiliar, often pairing folk songs from around the world with contemporary chamber and classical selections and pop culture treats from film and anime.

Stringfest: Rasa String Quartet

Salvation Army Kroc Center

Duo Turgeon

Berger Center

Join us at Thunder Mountain High School for this beloved holiday tradition featuring the Sitka Holiday Brass, Symphony Strings, Vox Borealis, and Symphony Brass!

Holiday Cheer 2024

Thunder Mountain High School

Fall Academy Showcase

Benaroya Hall

This 45-minute concert is a family event, perfect for young children. We’ll perform many songs kids are sure to know, and they’re invited to sing and play along! Join us for a fantastic event for youngsters, packed with fun and excitement – including a surprise visit from Santa!

Jingle All the Way

First United Methodist Church

Ignite your holiday spirit with the Kruger Brothers, famed for their unique infusion of bluegrass, classical, and folk music. Their heartfelt performances and virtuosic skills will kindle warmth in your heart and imbue you with festive cheer. Don't miss this unique holiday concert, promising joyous memories.

Kruger Brothers | In the Holiday Spirit

Brevard Music Center

### Espressivo Piano Quartet Concert

**Date:** Saturday, December 14, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Washington Irving  
**Virtual Concert Availability:** Monday, December 16 - Saturday, December 21, 2024

#### Event Description:
Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music with the Espressivo Piano Quartet, featuring renowned artists Jaime Laredo (violin), Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt (viola), Sharon Robinson (cello), and Anna Polonsky (piano). This concert will showcase the New York City premiere of "Joy Stepping," a new work by acclaimed composer Nokuthula Ngwenyama, co-commissioned by Peoples’ Symphony Concerts.

#### Program Highlights:
- **NYC Premiere of "Joy Stepping"** by Nokuthula Ngwenyama

#### Artists:
- **Anna Polonsky** - Piano
- **Jaime Laredo** - Violin
- **Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt** - Viola
- **Sharon Robinson** - Cello

These four distinguished musicians, known for their expressive performances, have come together to form the Espressivo Piano Quartet. Their passion for chamber music promises an unforgettable experience for the audience.

#### Ticket Information:
- **Mann Series Tickets:** Available for purchase
- **Single Tickets:** Starting at $20 (General Admission) after October 7, 2024

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit [Espressivo Quartet's website](http://espressivoquartet.com).

**Photo Credit:** Steve Riskind

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the debut of a remarkable new quartet and the premiere of an exciting new composition. Secure your tickets now and be part of a memorable musical journey!

Espressivo

Washington Irving High School

Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of Christmas classics and fashions a wondrous mixture of both instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American music genres. Concertgoers are treated to fresh takes on traditional songs with a few original compositions included. His renditions are playful and joyous, but can be strikingly earnest too.

Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas featuring Maggie O’Connor

Walker’s Landing

As the TSO’s Artist in Residence, Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa will perform TWO concertos, juxtaposing classic Haydn with the recent Divided by Jessie Montgomery. The composer describes Divided as a response to the social and political unrest of the recent past, the sense of helplessness people feel in a world that seems in constant crisis. By contrast, Brahms’ sunny second symphony closes the program, composed in the summer of 1877 surrounded by the beauty and quiet of the Austrian countryside.

Haydn And Brahms

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Chamber Concert

Munich Residence

Evangelische Akademie

Get in the holiday spirit with The Sebastians, the acclaimed New York early music ensemble with Michigan native harpsichordist Jeffrey Grossman, making their CM Detroit début with a spirited program of joyful Baroque works. Celebrate the season with Handel, Corelli, and others, and be swept away by Vivaldi’s infectious La Folia - sample below!

The Sebastians: Holiday Baroque Matinee

Detroit Country Day School - Upper School

Digital Concert: The Sebastians: Holiday Baroque Matinee

In celebration of our 60th Anniversary, the Chorale presents the rarely performed Mozart version of Handel’s Messiah.  A tribute from one musical genius to another—Mozart’s “cover” of Handel’s Messiah is a revelation of symphonic grandeur and sensuous orchestral colors. In this extraordinary collaboration across centuries, Mozart’s nuanced arrangement elegantly enhances the grandeur of Handel’s sacred masterpiece. This is a rare opportunity to experience a beloved classic in a totally new way.

Handel-Mozart Messiah

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Join us for an intimate afternoon of exquisite music as soprano and pianist Chelsea Guo performs duets with bass-baritone Joseph Parrish. This enchanting concert is suitable for all ages, offering a unique opportunity to experience their artistry up close. Following the performance, mingle with the musicians at a wine reception. Adult tickets include a complimentary beverage

Hayden's Ferry Chamber Music Presents: Soprano and Bass Baritone

Rio Salado Park

**Event: Music at the Mansion - Cassatt String Quartet Performance**

**Date & Time:** December 15, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

**Location:** Lounsbury House, 316 Main Street, Ridgefield, 06877, United States

**Description:**
Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music with the renowned Cassatt String Quartet at the prestigious Lounsbury House. The event kicks off at 4:00 PM with a delightful reception featuring wine, cheese, and crackers, setting the stage for a memorable experience. The performance begins at 4:45 PM, showcasing a meticulously curated program that includes masterpieces by Beethoven, Fanny Mendelssohn, and a special piece composed for the Quartet by Victoria Bond.

The Cassatt String Quartet, named after the Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt, is celebrated for its exceptional rapport and unwavering dedication to the craft. Comprising violinists Muneko Otani and Jennifer Leshnower, violist Rosemary Nelis, and cellist Gwen Krosnick, the Quartet has captivated audiences worldwide with its performances in prestigious venues such as Alice Tully Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, among others.

**Organizer:** Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra

**Contact Information:**
- Phone: 203-438-3889
- Email: emailridgefieldsymphony.org
- Website: [Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra](https://ridgefieldsymphony.org/music-at-the-mansion)

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music performed by one of the world's leading string quartets. Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises to be both inspiring and unforgettable.

Music at the Mansion Cassatt String Quartet 2024

Lounsbury House

Chelsea Guo & Joseph Parrish are both winners of the 2022 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions.

Soprano and Bass Baritone

Ehnes Plays Tchaikovsky

Naples Philharmonic

Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5-piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic. Originally formed in 2015 for a one-off yuletide concert, A Winter Union have gone from strength to strength in the following 5 tours and now are fast becoming thought of as the pre-Christmas kneesup for folk & roots lovers all over the country. The band, that features members of The Willows, Gilmore & Roberts and Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage have gone on to play the likes of the Great British Folk Festival, Cecil Sharp House were invited for a live session on BBC Radio 3’s inTune.

A Winter Union

Norwich Puppet Theatre

A laureate of both the junior and senior divisions of the Sphinx Competition, Adé Williams makes her Phillips debut with pianist Chelsea Wang. Both graduates of the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music, they begin with Johannes Brahms’s first Violin Sonata in G major, Op. 78, a beguiling and tuneful work where the violin and piano converse in absolute balance with neatly unfolding melodies. 

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