Join us for an evening of inspiration and exceptional music at the "Inspirational Women - Ascent Music" event, part of the Ascent Summer Concert Series. This special concert will take place on July 10th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Chapel at Western Reserve Academy, located at 147 College St., Hudson, OH 44236.

The program celebrates the groundbreaking contributions of female composers to classical music, featuring works by Rebecca Clarke, Florence Price, and Amy Beach—pioneers who forged paths in a male-dominated field. The evening will conclude with Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet, a piece dedicated to his wife Clara Schumann, herself an accomplished pianist and composer.

Performances will be delivered by a stellar lineup of musicians, including Ilya Kaler (violin), Sarah Kim (cello), Judith Ingolfsson (violin), Michael Linville (piano), Karla Donohew Perez (violin), Masumi Per Rostad (viola), and Alan Rafferty (cello).

Thanks to our generous sponsors, admission to all concerts in the Ascent Summer Concert Series is free and open to the public. This event is organized by Ascent Music Group, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the future of classical music. Donations to Ascent Music are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

For more information, visit the Ascent Music Group website or the venue's website. Add this event to your calendar using Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook 365, or Outlook Live and join us for a memorable night celebrating the achievements of women in music.

Inspirational Women

Western Reserve Academy

Join us for an evening of profound musical expression at the Rising Artists Concert, presented by Ascent Music. This special event is scheduled for July 3, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and will take place at the serene Chapel at Western Reserve Academy, located at 147 College St., Hudson, OH 44236.

The concert will feature an evocative program that pays homage to resilience through the power of music. Highlighting the evening is Mieczysław Weinberg's Sonata No. 5 for violin and piano, alongside Dmitri Shostakovich's epic Piano Quintet, reflecting their personal battles and triumphs against oppressive regimes. Additionally, the concert will premiere "Anne Frank" by Victoria Bond and present an original arrangement of "Wiegala" by Ilse Weber, a poignant piece penned in the Theresienstadt concentration camp.

Performances will be delivered by a distinguished ensemble of musicians, including Grigory Kalinovsky (violin), Sarah Kim (cello), Melissa Kraut (cello), Paul Laraia (viola), Alan Rafferty (cello), Karlos Rodriguez (cello), and Vladimir Stoupel (piano).

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, admission to all Ascent Summer Concert Series concerts, including this moving evening, is free and open to the public. This is a unique opportunity to experience the transformative power of music while supporting the future of classical music.

Ascent Music is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of classical music. Contributions to Ascent Music are tax-deductible, ensuring the continuation of accessible classical music experiences for all.

For more information, visit the Ascent Music Group website or the venue's website. Add this event to your calendar and join us for a memorable night of music and resilience.

Ascent Music

Jul 10, 2024

Inspirational Women

Jul 3, 2024

Resilience

Ascent Music