The third annual summer concert series at St. John’s
Church in Valle Crucis features four unique presentations by nationally
and regionally acclaimed performers.
The Fire Pink Trio, from
left, Debra Pivetta, Sheila Brown and Jacquelyn Bartlett,
will perform June 7 at St. John’s Church in Valle
Crucis. Photo
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The performances begin at 5 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.
These events will be “family friendly,” with opportunities
for members of the audience to meet and interact with the artists.
Please note that pets are not allowed on the property during these
events.
Jacquelyn Bartlett, a Boone resident, performer and professor
of harp at Appalachian State University, UNC-Greensboro and N.C.
School of the Arts, is serving as the artistic director of the
series. In conjunction with Bartlett, Holy Cross Episcopal Church,
which oversees events at St. John’s Church, is pleased to
announce the following performances of the 2009 Music at St. John’s
series.
Sunday, June 7
Fire Pink Trio
Flutist Debra Pivetta, violist Sheila Brown, and harpist Jacquelyn
Bartlett combine three sensual instruments to create the dynamic
and poetic Fire Pink Trio. Just as each instrument has its uniquely
beautiful voice, each artist brings to the group a multitude of
accolades including top prizes in international competitions,
concerto performances and critically acclaimed recordings. Performing
music from romantic to contemporary, Latin and jazz, Fire Pink
Trio brings energy, elegance, style and virtuosity to the stage.
Sunday, July 5
Philidor Percussion Group
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with a talented ensemble
known for combining exciting music, virtuoso musicians and theatrical
sensibilities. Named after 17th-century kettledrummers Jacque
and Andre Philidor, Philidor Percussion Group is primarily a
chamber music group, which performs music written for percussion
instruments. The ensemble is comprised of North Carolina musicians
John R. Beck, Rob Falvo, Wiley Sykes and Peter Zlotnick, who
will perform pieces representing musical traditions from cultures
worldwide. This will be an evening of lively fun for the whole
family.
Sunday, Aug. 2
Choir of St. Mary of the Hills
The Choir of St. Mary of the Hills Parish, Blowing Rock has
a deep commitment to the great music of the Anglican tradition,
which has led the choir on numerous trips to study with the
foremost directors of choral music in Cambridge, England, including
George Guest at St. John’s College, Stephen Cleobury at
King’s College, and Tim Brown at Clare College. Twice featured
as choir-in-residence at Durham Cathedral in England, the choir
was chosen to represent the state of North Carolina at the National
Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Sunday, Sept. 6
The Degas Quartet
The Degas’ players are violinists James Dickenson and Tamaki
Higashi, violist Simon Értz, and cellist Philip von Maltzahn.
One of America’s finest performing ensembles, The Degas
Quartet is celebrated by audiences and critics alike for vibrant
performances of classical and contemporary repertoire. Founded
at the Bowdoin Music Festival in 2000, the Quartet has since
performed in many of the world’s finest halls, including
Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Atlanta’s Spivey Hall,
Aspen’s Harris Hall and the Library of Congress.
The cost of each events is $15 donation for adults; students
may attend for $10; children under 12 years are admitted free-of-charge.
Proceeds help underwrite the continuing summer series, Music
at St. John’s. For more information about the Music at
St. John’s summer concerts or St. John’s Church, e-mail
holy_cross@skybest.com or call (828) 963-4609.
Directions
From Linville: Take 105 North 12.3 miles to stoplight at
Watauga River Bridge. Turn left onto Broadstone Road (SR1112).
Go 4.2 miles to intersection of 194 and Mast Gap Road. Turn
left onto Mast Gap Road. Go .4 miles and turn left on Herb Thomas
Road. Go 1.5 miles to St. John’s Church on the right
From Boone:Take Hwy 105 South from 105/321 intersection in Boone.
Go 4.8 miles to stoplight at Watauga River Bridge. Turn right
onto Broadstone Road (SR 1112) and go 4.2 miles to intersection
of 194 and Mast Gap Road. Turn left onto Mast Gap Road and go
.4 miles to Herb Thomas Road. Turn left onto Herb Thomas Road
and go 1.5 miles to St. John’s Church.
From Mast Store in Valle Crucis: Go 1.3 miles on Hwy 194. From
Mast General Store to Mast Gap Road on left. Turn left and go
.4 miles to Herb Thomas Road on left. Turn left and go 1.5 miles
to St. John’s Church on the right.
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