This summer concert series is designed to celebrate the rich diversity of artistic styles and cultural backgrounds in our place and time. Through innovative collaborations, we explore the layers of our stories and the composite of our passions in four programs, each a different world created with its unique voice and narrative, sounds and expressions, ranging from baroque to folk, from minimalistic to classical, from poetry to modern novella.
Tickets to individual shows are $30 or $100 for a season pass (4 total). Limited tickets available, don’t delay! Concerts begin at 6:00 pm on the grounds of the Thompson House Museum (with an alternate location for the August show, at The Orchard).
This is a B.Y.O.E event (Bring Your Own Everything). Bring a chair or blanket, some yummy snacks and refreshments, and be ready to be serenaded!
May 27 “Bach, Ballads & Ballet”
An exquisite collaboration of three extraordinary women artists: a classical violinist, a folk singer, and a ballerina. Meeting at the charming intersection of Bach’s movements, Irish & Old Time music, and folk songs, this is where we play, dance, and sing our hearts out about the delights of Springtime.
Performers: MinTze Wu (violin), Natalie Spears (vocals/bango), Alexandra Jerkunika (dance)
MinTze Wu
Natalie Spears
Alexandra Jerkunika
June 24 “Sambe e Bossa Nova”
Indulge in the exotic senses with this dynamic trio of violin, guitar, and vocal. We dive into the sound and groove of traditional Brazilian choro, samba, bossanova, and Argentinian tango, where we celebrate our musical roots from Europe, Africa, and South America.
Performers: MinTze Wu (violin), Alfredo Muro (guitar), Shannon Johnson (vocal).
Alfredo Muro
MinTze Wu
Shannon Johnson
July 29 “Mozart Divertimento”
Mozart Divertimento takes you into the imagination of meandering into a 18th century garden, and amongst the elegant fragrance is the blossom of the most delightful music. Each of the six movement of the Mozart masterpiece will be paired up with a special reading inspired by Nature. In the space created with adornment of garden bdeauty, join us with the presentation of Music, Words, & Flowers.
Performers: MinTze Wu (violin), Jay Yiu (viola), Michael Graham (cello) with narration by Jem Moore.
Michael Graham
Jay Yiu
Jem Moore
MinTze Wu
August 18-19 “Death of the Pugilist” *will be held at The Orchard
An experimental ensemble piece based on contemporary American novelist Daniel Mason’s story of the same time. A narrator tells the story in its unedited entirety and five musicians weaves the emotional tapestry with music. From the quayside docks, to taverns of low-repute, and the squalor of family life in the working class, the narrative follows a young man as he comes of age in a rough-and-tumble profession, and an actual boxing event that took place in the 1800’s England. Settling on modern, minimalistic music to emphasize the objectiveness of the story teller, Bach as the point/counterpoint inherent in boxing, and Irish folk music to set the tone for the time period, the production creates something greater than the whole of its parts, a moving, emotionally rapt work that is truly unique.
Performers: Jem Moore (narrator & musician) MinTze Wu (violin), Eric Thorin (musician), Joy Adams (musician), Blayne Chastain (musician).
MinTze Wu
Blayne Chastain
Eric Thorin
Joy Adams
Jem Moore