# Event Details - **Event Name**: WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Acclaimed cellist Anita Graef presents a captivating program of works by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Gaspar Cassadó, J.S. Bach, and more.About this EventIMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ:Because this event is general admission, reserving a ticket does not guarantee a place to sit! Plan to arrive early to grab a seat. Standing room will be available if all seats are claimed. Doors open at 6:30 PM.______________________________________________Acclaimed cellist Anita Graef makes her Small Batch concert series debut Thursday, January 15 at Free Range Brewing! WDAV is pleased to welcome this extraordinary young musician, praised for her “superb artistry” and “high energy and polish," to Charlotte for a distinctive solo cello recital. A winner of the 2022 Gheens Young Artist Award and the 2021 American Prize, Graef has prepared a captivating program featuring works by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Gaspar Cassadó, J.S. Bach, and more.Each $20 ticket comes with a limited-edition pint glass filled with the delicious Free Range beverage of your choice. "Pay-What-You-Can" and no-cost ticket options are also available. Check out the full season lineup at wdav.org/smallbatch!The Small Batch Concert Series is made possible, in part, by a Project Support Grant received through the City of Charlotte's Creative Growth Grant program.Small Batch is sponsored by Via Health Partners and Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dbb43c60-d62d-11f0-8b49-41359ed287ca-rimg-w1200-h267-dcffffff-gmir.jpg ABOUT ANITA GRAEFAmerican cellist Anita Graef has garnered praise as a musician of “superb artistry” (Pasadena Now) who plays with “high energy and polish” (WQXR). She has appeared both nationally and internationally in concerto, recital and chamber music engagements, while establishing a reputation as an artist who is equally at home exploring traditional as well as contemporary works, along with a deep commitment to service, outreach and education.Notable appearances include features in Strings Magazine, as well as Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert series, and “Concerts from the Library of Congress.” She has also performed as a guest of various radio programs, including WQXR, WFMT and NPR, among others.As the winner of the 2022 Gheens Young Artist Award and the 2021 American Prize, recent seasons have seen concerto debuts from Ms. Graef with the Louisville Orchestra, the Arkansas Philharmonic, the Riverside Symphony, the Miami Valley Symphony and many others. She recently concluded an appointment as the 2023 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence for the Taft Museum of Art. Upcoming recital and chamber music appearances include engagements with the Norton Museum of Art (West Palm Beach, FL), Saugerties Pro Musica, the Turner Center for the Arts (Valdosta, GA), Musica Sierra (Lake Tahoe/Reno, NV), the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, and the Partnership for the Performing Arts (Brookings, OR), with return appearances to Chicago’s “Live from WFMT” and others. Ms. Graef has appeared at numerous festivals, most recently including the Victoria Bach Festival, Green Lake Festival of Music, along with Artist-in-Residence positions at pianoSonoma and Lake George Music Festival. Anita serves as the Artistic Director for both Tallgrass Chamber Music Festival and the Juliani Ensemble, with whom she performs extensively both on tour and in residence in her hometown of Chicago.Ms. Graef performs on a modern Italian cello by Ferdinando Garimberti, dated 1923. . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/wdavs-small-batch-anita-graef-cello/100001977082262268 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, festivals, concerts, music-festivals, performances, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Free Range Brewing - **lat**: 35.2406127 - **long**: -80.8131453 - **full address**: Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/368431ad3e7eab47828dce2cc75e3094b786d9ff173d29a75abd2a8acf4400fb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb8a796-gmir.jpg?v=1765415292 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello being held? - **A:** WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello? - **A:** Tickets for WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello are priced at USD 20 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityOptional "Pay What You Can" ContributionFreeAvailableStandard Ticket (Music + Pint Glass + Beer)USD 20AvailableFree TicketFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello? - **A:** WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello is organized by WDAV Classical Public Radio. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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