Our ninth season concludes with an explosion collision of Baroque and modern music. Baroque-inspired works by Guillaume Connesson, and Valerie Coleman build upon the stately introduction provided by Vivaldi’s concerto for oboe, flute, violin, bassoon, and continuo. The program concludes with Astor Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons of Buenos,” a not-so-subtle nod to Vivaldi’s famous collection, but with a strong tango flavor.

Vivaldi Goes To Buenos Aires

St. Martin's Lutheran Church

Vienna served as the epicenter of much of Europe’s musical output for centuries, with composers like Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven comprising the notable members of the “First” Viennese school, and the “Second” including the likes of Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern. This program showcases the incredible growth of Vienna’s musical identity throughout the years with works by Michael Haydn (brother of Joseph), Schoenberg, and Mozart.

Schools of Thought: Vienna

Our fan-favorite evening of music and wine pairings returns! This year features the return of Soprano, Melissa Wimbish, and the introduction of acclaimed percussionist and faculty at the Peabody Conservatory, Jeff Stern. Exciting works by composers from around the world are paired with incredible wines from our friends at Annapolis’ own Bin 201. Must be 21 or older to partake in wine tastings.

Fine Wine and Finer Music

Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis

We celebrate the 200th birthday of Czech composer Bedrich Smetana, whose works chronicled both the beauty of his native land as well as his own personal struggles with loss and illness. Two of his most well-known works are paired with a wind quintet by the Haitian composer Nathalie Joachim, which commemorates the stories behind important objects found in people’s everyday lives.

From My Life: Music as History

Our 9th season opens with a celebration of contrasting styles, moods, and eras. Bartók’s “Contrasts,” ripe with folk dance melodies from his native Hungary and commissioned by jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, begins the concert with a bang. Works by living composers Dobrinka Tabakova and Jenni Brandon comprise the middle of the program with two unique depictions of introspection, reflection, and calm. The evening closes with Beethoven’s Quintet for Winds and Piano, Op. 16, a seminal work in the wind chamber music repertoire.

Annapolis Chamber Music Festival

Aug 24, 2024

Vivaldi Goes To Buenos Aires

Aug 23, 2024

Schools of Thought: Vienna

Annapolis Chamber Music Festival