Chamber music concert with faculty of the Vox Musicae International Festival and Academy

Chamber music concert with faculty of the Vox Musicae International Festival and Academy

Special event/ Festival Opening Night Concert In collaboration with the Harpers Ferry Historical National Park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, and the Howard Burns Quartet Join us for this one-hour sunset concert on the lawn of historic Storer College in Harpers Ferry for the music of jazz legend and Storer College alumnus, Don Redman. Back by popular request, ACMF String musicians are delighted to collaborate with the Howard Burns jazz quartet. Featuring original arrangements by ACMF artist Chris Jusell of some of Redman’s most celebrated jazz works. Bring the family or friends and a picnic, kick off your shoes and unwind into a relaxing summer weekend in arguably one of the most beautiful settings in Harpers Ferry! Folding chairs will be available, patrons are welcome to bring their own comfy seating as well. Only outdoor portajohn facilities are available at this venue, accessible parking available on site. Register early to guarantee your spot indoors in case of rain.

Back by popular demand! Join us for a one-hour late morning "coffee concert" filled with delectable miniature works for two players. This concert will feature the coming together of our talented wind and string players in a delightfully causal and intimate experience. Coffee and treats will be provided. Not to be missed! Due to the intimate venue, limited seating is available for this event. Be sure to get your ticket in advance - this venue is almost always sold out! Program will be announced from the stage.

Opening weekend highlight event, featuring world-premiere by composer Dr. Karen Walwyn 5pm- Exhibit and discussion, poetry reading: Dr. Jordan Burke and Dr. Karen Walwyn in conversation with Artistic Director, Katie Tertell 6pm- Concert The highlight event of our opening weekend will celebrate all aspects of ACMF’s tagline: history, nature and culture in a special evening that remembers the extraordinary life of artist and poet, Patty Willis (1879-1953), who grew up and lived in Jefferson Co. WV. The concert will culminate in a world-premiere String Quartet by Karen Walwyn, commissioned specifically for this event and taking direct inspiration from Patty Willis’s life in Charles Town. Willis was an accomplished artist and poet who drew much inspiration from her locale of Charles Town and from her family life. This is a special opportunity to discover Willis’ art and poetry, hear music that might have inspired Willis during her lifetime as well as works we feel remind us of her, and experience an enlightening conversation about the intersection of Willis’ work with Jefferson County, music, poetry and art with leading historians and specialists. This is a once in a generation opportunity for the public to see her artwork in person, all of which is currently held in private collection and is being generously loaned for the event. A collection of works by Willis will be on display on Aug. 9 at Charles Washington Hall. The afternoon and evening event will begin with a discussion lecture with preeminent scholars on WV Art. Additionally, Dr. Jordan Burke will lead a discussion on Willis’s poetry and art, and composer Karen Walwyn will discuss her newly commissioned musical work and its relation to Willis’ life. After the discussion there will be a short break before a one-hour concert program where musicians will contextualize the relationship of musical works to Willis’ life, including the world premiere by Karen Walwyn. After the event, there will be a reception and “Meet & Greet” with ACMF artists where attendees at the event can mingle and relax with performers. A full biography on Patty Willis can be found at https://www.pattywillisartist.com/. Program Trad. arr Coltman - Shenandoah Debussy arr. Suggs - “Beau Soir” Karen Walwyn - New Work (tba) - world premiere Puccini - I Crisantemi Caroline Shaw - Entr’acte Mozart - “Mentre ti lascio, oh figlia” (As I leave you, oh Daughter) Kenji Bunch - String Circle (one mvt)

5:30pm - Pre-concert talk with Dr. Jordan Burke 6 pm - Concert Art curation by Dr. Jordan Burke Following last year's resounding success, our Art and Music concert returns – bigger and better! This year, experience a captivating double bill featuring the interplay of Art, Music, and Film. This hour-long concert of chamber masterpieces, both classic and contemporary have been chosen for their evocative imagery. These sonic landscapes will be amplified by powerful artwork displayed on the big screen, expertly curated by Dr. Jordan Burke. Arrive early to hear Jordan's insightful pre-concert talk, exploring the visual selections and their connection to the music. A highlight of the concert will be the premiere of Karen Walwyn’s new string quartet, commissioned by ACMF 2025 and inspired by the life and art of Jefferson County native, Patty Willis. Her stunning paintings will be uniquely integrated into this performance. From Saariaho’s shimmering "Changing Light" to Beethoven's iconic B-flat major quartet, prepare to be immersed in a world where music and art converge. Enhance your evening with a special prix-fixe three-course private ticketed dinner at Bistro 112, available exclusively for ACMF patrons after the show. Choose to attend the concert individually or as part of the expanded double bill - return at 8:30 pm for "Film & Music" featuring the 1911 Italian silent film "L'Inferno" with an original score for violin and bass by composer and violinist Dominic Salerni with Sam Suggs. Program Saariaho - Changing Light Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18, No. 6 (1st mvt) Allegro con brio Rufus Reid - String Quartet No. 1 Adagio Animated Adagio Karen Walwyn - New Work, world-premiere, second performance Kenji Bunch - String Circle I. Lowdown

Join us for a truly special evening at the Barns of Rose Hill as we celebrate ACMF's 5th season with a program deeply rooted in both tradition and innovation. This concert marks a poignant return to our origins, as our very first opening night in the midst of the pandemic became an unexpected beacon of community at the Barns. This year, we bring you a work particularly close to our hearts: Copland’s iconic "Appalachian Spring." The emotional resonance of this piece, with its tender embrace of the Shaker melody "Simple Gifts," was palpable when we performed it at ACMF 2022, leaving both musicians and audience members deeply moved. Experiencing this quintessential American sound in the very foothills of Appalachia creates an undeniable and unforgettable connection. Continuing our commitment to new music, we are thrilled to present the world premiere of a work by Richmond native Benjamin Broening, commissioned especially for ACMF’s 5th season and performed by two talented Virginia artists, Schuyler Slack and Audrey Gray. To complete this celebratory program, we'll also share the passionate and beloved Brahms Piano Quintet. Join us for what promises to be an emotionally rich and musically stunning evening, a true testament to the journey of ACMF and the enduring power of music in Appalachia.

Program Schoenberg - Verklärte Nacht – Intermission – Kenji Bunch - String Circle Lowdown Shuffle Step Ballad Porch Picking Overdrive Copland - Appalachian Spring Suite, version for 13 instruments

Start off your weekend with the hottest ticket in town! Back by popular demand, we’re giving you an opportunity to hear the solo voices of our ACMF artists in works by Bach and his friends. By friends, we don’t only mean Bach’s contemporaries, but all the composers who were inspired by his incredible solo works for stringed instruments. Grab some coffee and a donut and sit back and take in the one-hour program formt which is a regular sell-out event at ACMF since year one. You’ll get to hear some music that Bach might have heard in his day, as well as some duos that take inspiration from the great German master. Right across the street from the beloved Shepherdstown Train station, the former Christ Reformed Church on German Street offers an exquisite and unique acoustic perfect for solo Bach performances… as well as a little more space. See you there! Program annouced from the stage. Limited parking available on site, or park at The Station at Shepherdstown

Program Mozart - Per questa Bella mano (By This Fair Hand) Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18, No. 6 Allegro con brio Adagio ma non troppo Scherzo: Allegro - Trio La Malinconia -intermission- Schoenberg - Verklärte Nacht

Unwind and celebrate the magic of music together at ACMF's vibrant outdoor finale in a stunning historic setting! Bring your family and friends and join us on the back lawn of Happy Retreat to celebrate the end of our 5th season! This casual, family-friendly, one-hour concert has something for everyone and is the perfect way relax and enjoy a summer afternoon. Spread out your picnic blankets, grab your lawn chairs, and get ready for an afternoon filled with uplifting music. The program is a joyful culmination of the ACMF season, featuring a mix of highlights from our 5th season from Beethoven to Kenji Bunch as well as the only performance at ACMF of Thomas’ Coltman’s take on traditional Welsh folk melodies. Expect playful melodies, heartwarming classics, and everything in between! It's the perfect opportunity to relax under the sun with your loved ones and experience the beauty of music in a relaxed, outdoor setting. We thank Friends of Happy Retreat for helping make this event possible! Rain venue: Zion methodist church Program Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18, No. 6 I. Allegro con brio Ben Broening - New Work, world premiere, second performance Traditional, Arr. Coltman - Welsh Songs Kenji Bunch - String Circle Lowdown Shuffle Step Ballad Porch Picking Overdrive Selections from the Danish String Quartet

Violine/Klavier Rezital mit Nami Ejiri Gemeinsam mit meiner japanischen Kollegin Nami Ejiri am Klavier erkunden wir, wie Musik heilen und erlösen kann: unsere Großväter kämpften im Zweiten Weltkrieg gegeneinander, und heute sind wir gute Freunde, die durch die Musik in unserer Wahlheimat Deutschland zusammengeführt wurden. Jessie Montgomery: Peace Paul Hindemith: Violinsonate Nr 1 in Es-Dur, Op. 11 No. 1 Michiru Oshima: “Memories” Aaron Copland: Violinsonate (1943) Johannes Brahms: Violinsonate Nr. 1 in G-Dur, Op. 78 "Regensonate"