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  • Clarinet Masterclass and Mini-Performance

    Marian Chapel O'Neill Circle, Dumore, PA, United States

    Clarinetist and guest artist, Calvin Falwell, gives a masterclass at Marywood University.

  • Clarinet Counterpoint (Wilkes-Barre)

    St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral 35 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A Major was written almost 125 years earlier than Somervell's Clarinet Quintet in G Major, yet both works have extraordinary poignancy and feature the clarinet as a lyrical voice. Despite, or one might argue that by virtue of, the difficulties Mozart was experiencing the year he composed the work, between Constanze's […]

    $15 – $20

  • Back Mountain Library Holiday Open House

    Back Mountain Memorial Library 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, PA, United States

    NEPACMS plays at the Back Mountain Memorial Library's Holiday Open House!

  • Sensational Strings (Hayfield House)

    Hayfield House at Penn State Wilkes-Barre 44 University Drive, Dallas, PA, United States

    NEPACMS is thrilled to present its most ambitious program yet, pairing the sublime Brahms Second Sextet, a masterpiece exuding elegance and rich lyricism, with Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, a bright and vigorous composition for string sextet, reminiscent of his renowned ballets. Over several years, Tchaikovsky painstakingly sketched, worked on, and reworked Souvenir de Florence, and […]

    $20

  • Mini-concert and talk at Wyoming Valley West High School

    Wyoming Valley West High School 150 Wadham St, Plymouth, PA, United States

    Artists from the January "Sensational Strings" program gives a performance and has a conversation/Q&A session with orchestra students at Wyoming Valley West High School. This program is supported in part by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National […]

  • Sensational Strings (Bloomsburg)

    First Presbyterian Church of Bloomsburg 345 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA, United States

    NEPACMS is thrilled to present its most ambitious program yet, pairing the sublime Brahms Second Sextet, a masterpiece exuding elegance and rich lyricism, with Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, a bright and vigorous composition for string sextet, reminiscent of his renowned ballets. Over several years, Tchaikovsky painstakingly sketched, worked on, and reworked Souvenir de Florence, and […]

    $15 – $20

  • Sensational Strings (Clarks Summit)

    First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit 300 School Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    NEPACMS is thrilled to present its most ambitious program yet, pairing the sublime Brahms Second Sextet, a masterpiece exuding elegance and rich lyricism, with Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, a bright and vigorous composition for string sextet, reminiscent of his renowned ballets. Over several years, Tchaikovsky painstakingly sketched, worked on, and reworked Souvenir de Florence, and […]

  • Dedications (Wilkes-Barre)

    First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre 97 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    The Schumann Piano Quintet, Borodin String Quartet No. 2, and Webern Langsamer Satz were all written as an expression of love for their wife: Clara Schumann is the dedicatee of the Piano Quintet and gave its first performance, the Second String Quartet was dedicated to Borodin's wife as an anniversary gift 20 years after being […]

    $15 – $20

  • Dedications (Lycoming College)

    Lycoming College Trachte Music Center, Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall 304 E 4th St, Williamsport, United States

    The Schumann Piano Quintet, Borodin String Quartet No. 2, and Webern Langsamer Satz were all written as an expression of love for their wife: Clara Schumann is the dedicatee of the Piano Quintet and gave its first performance, the Second String Quartet was dedicated to Borodin's wife as an anniversary gift 20 years after being […]

    $15 – $20

  • Dedications (White Haven)

    White Haven Area Community Library 121 Towanda St, White Haven, PA, United States

    The Borodin String Quartet No. 2 and Webern Langsamer Satz were written as an expression of love for their wife: Borodin wrote the Second String Quartet as an anniversary gift for his wife 20 years after being engaged, and Webern was inspired to write the Langsamer Satz after falling in love with his future wife. […]

    $25

  • Side-by-side with Wyoming Valley West & Mini-Performance

    Wyoming Valley West High School 150 Wadham St, Plymouth, PA, United States

    Artists from the May 11, 2024 Vibrant Sonorities concert engage with students at Wyoming Valley West High School with a side-by-side session with the WVW Chamber Orchestra and gives a performance of some of the Vibrant Sonorities program. This program is supported in part by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and Pennsylvania Council on […]

  • Talk and Mini-Performance at Dallas Middle School

    Dallas Middle School 2020 Conyngham Ave, Dallas, United States

    Artists from the May 11, 2024 Vibrant Sonorities concert gives a talk and mini-performance to band students at Dallas Middle School. This program is supported in part by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the […]

  • Vibrant Sonorities

    St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral 35 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    A grossly underrated composer, Josef Labor was a respected organist, pianist, teacher, and composer, who was colleagues with Johannes Brahms, Richard Strauss, Anton Bruckner, Clara Schumann, and Gustav Mahler. His piano quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass highlights each instrument with sonorous melodies and masterfully integrates expansive harmonies. In this season-ending concert, […]

    $15 – $20

  • Arts at Hayfield Summer Arts Festival

    Hayfield House at Penn State Wilkes-Barre 44 University Drive, Dallas, PA, United States

    NEPACMS will make its annual appearance at the Arts at Hayfield Summer Arts Festival, Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 12:15pm to 1pm, with a delightful program of string quartets! More information at the Arts at Hayfield website.

  • A Story, A Song

    St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral 35 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Musicologist and composer Paul Epstein once described the four movements of Haydn's "Lark" Quartet as "a story, a song, a dance, and a party," capturing the vivid emotions and narratives that music can evoke. This season-opening program embodies that same spirit, with each piece reflecting profound stories and personal experiences. Golijov's "Tenebrae" for String Quartet […]

    $15 – $20

  • All About the Birds

    Bell House 915-901 Laporte Ave, Eagles Mere, PA, United States

    For tickets, please visit the Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts website's ticket page: emfoa.org/purchase-tickets PROGRAM Joseph Haydn: String Quartet, Op. 64, No. 5, “The Lark”Alexander Borodin String Quartet No. 2***Intermission***Æ Rømeser (Danish traditional) arr. by Danish String Quartet The Dromer (Danish traditional) arr. by Danish String Quartet Antonín Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in […]

  • Masterclass with cellist, Dr. Bryan Hayslett

    Kirby Center for Creative Arts 260 N Sprague Ave, Kingston, PA, United States

    Dr. Bryan Hayslett led an engaging session for participants of the Young Apprentice Program, offering a masterclass to two cellists and a string quartet. The session culminated in a dynamic ensemble exercise, where all attendees joined together for a collaborative effort.

  • Masterclass with artists from “Joy & Retrospection” concert

    Marian Chapel O'Neill Circle, Dumore, PA, United States

    Guest artists from the November "Joy & Retrospection" concerts, Erin Ellis and Amadi Azikiwe, gave a masterclass to participants of the Young Apprentice Program which included a violin duo, violin solo, and two string quartets.  

  • Joy and Retrospection

    St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral 35 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

    Written in their later years, the string quintets by Mozart and Brahms exemplify the pinnacle of both composers' creative genius, showcasing intricate harmonies and breathtaking melodies that reflect their artistic maturity. In contrast, Britten's Phantasy Quintet, composed at just 18 for a Royal College of Music scholarship application, already reveals the distinctive skill and style […]

    $15 – $20

  • Joy and Retrospection

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church 276 Church Street, Montrose, PA, United States

    Written in their later years, the string quintets by Mozart and Brahms exemplify the pinnacle of both composers' creative genius, showcasing intricate harmonies and breathtaking melodies that reflect their artistic maturity. In contrast, Britten's Phantasy Quintet, composed at just 18 for a Royal College of Music scholarship application, already reveals the distinctive skill and style […]