Join executive director Matthew Duncan for an afternoon of chamber music in a unique format. Three ensembles — two duos and a trio — will each play 25-30 minute sets. It’s a “Whitman’s Sampler” of classical (and not-so-classical) music!
“Lively, full of energy, high octane; the spirit is infectious…” — Classical Voice of New England
“Felicitous music making… radiant… subtle…” — The Greenfield Recorder
1. Violin & Banjo
Chris Devine — violin, viola, mandolin, guitar, flute
Michael Nix — guitar, mandolin, banjar, banjo
Chris and Michael are innovative multi-instrumentalists, composers, and arrangers who combine classical, folk, international, jazz, and bluegrass influences on MANY instruments (see above).
Imagine a Bach as a Celtic jig or a tango. Add in banjo compositions based on 17th century transcriptions, ragtime novelty pieces , a bluegrass string-duel, and a fiery jazz violin. It’s a wild musical ride as styles collide and are served up with energy, style, & wit!
2. Cello & Piano
Mark Fraser — cello
Matthew Duncan — piano
Mark is a founding member of the internationally-acclaimed Adaskin String Trio and the director of Mohawk Trail Concerts in Charlemont. Matthew is the director of the 1794 Meetinghouse. They will perform works from the standard repertoire as well as original compositions.
3. Bassoon, Clarinet, & Piano
Becky Eldredge — bassoon
Ann Cenzano — piano
Mary Ellen Miller — clarinet
Becky, Mary Ellen, and Ann met when in the 1970’s when they were all students at Lowell State College. Amazingly, they all settled down in Western Mass. Becky is a member of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and formerly a member of the Rhode Island Philharmonic. Ann is the music director of the Congregational Church in Montague. The trio will perform Mendelssohn’s woodwind trio.
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