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A little music. A little art. A lot of culture.
Now in its fourth season, the A Little Night Music concert series offered by Community Music School (of Collegeville) presents both established and rising stars in the world of music. Each of the six concerts this season is paired with an opening exhibit in The Gallery at CMS that features the artworks of some of the regions most gifted visual artists.
Enjoy a sociable evening that begins with a wine and cheese gallery reception and ends with a performance of beautiful music in the 200-seat Ingrid Larsen Evans Hall at Community Music School.
2009-2010 Concert SEASON Schedule
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Artist Reception opens at 7:00pm Concert begins at 8:00pm CMS faculty artists will present an evening of lively and tuneful music composed by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi as well as other baroque composers whom you may be less familiar with! In The Gallery at CMS: A Moment To See Things by Katherine Krieg ______________________________________________________________________________________
Imani Winds, woodwind quintet Saturday, November 7, 2009 Artist Reception opens at 7:00pm Concert begins at 8:00pm
Since 1997, the Grammy nominated ensemble consisting of five unabashedly adventurous musicians has carved out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, cultually poignant gramming and genre-blurring coloaborations.
In The Gallery at CMS: Artists Equity 3rd Annual Exhibition ______________________________________________________________________________________
Saturday, January 9, 2010 Artist Reception opens at 7:00pm Concert begins at 8:00pm Hailed for his warm, expressive sound, consummate musicianship and winning way with the audience, Randall Scarlata has become one of the most sought-after musical interpreters of his generation. His performances throughout the United States, Europe, South America and Asia have garnered raves from audiences and critics alike. “A triumph...this baritone has the vocal wherewithal to do just about anything he wants." - Boston Globe In The Gallery at CMS: Musings from Life by Dale O. Roberts __________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, February 20, 2010 Artist Reception opens at 7:00pm Concert begins at 8:00pm A winner of Astral Artists' 2005 National Auditions, pianist Michael Mizrahi is noted for his compelling performances of a wide range of repertoire and his ability to connect with audiences of all ages. He has appeared as concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and music educator across the U.S. and in Europe. “...the performance had transparency, revealing a forward-moving logic and chord voices you didn't previously realize were there...textures were sumptuous " - The Philadelphia Inquirer In The Gallery at CMS: Recent Paintings by Mike Hale _____________________________________________________________________________
Saturday, March 27, 2010 Artist Reception opens at 7:00pm Concert begins at 8:00pm With extensive solo performance experience throughtout the U.S. and Europe, the pairing of these virtuosi from Astral Artists offers an unusual concert experience that will both delight and astound. “Kaminska has caused jaws to drop at concert halls from Europe to the Kimmel Center. " – Philadelphia Magazine "Mr. Franch-Ballester played with technical wizardry and tireless enthusiasm." - The New York Times In The Gallery at CMS: Threads by Terese DeSeve _____________________________________________________________________________
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Artist Reception opens at 7:00pm Concert begins at 8:00pm CMS faculty artists present a program of vocal and instrumental music from some of the world's best-loved operas. In The Gallery at CMS: Three Years in the Making, an exhibition of photography by Tara Grant _____________________________________________________________________________ * Presented in cooperation with Astral Artists Community Music School thanks the following businesses for their additional support of A Little Night Music concerts. Please let them know how much you appreciate their support of the arts in our community by visiting them whenever you are in need of their services!
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