
All performances begin at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary of Catonsville Presbyterian Church. Admission is free, no tickets required.
The Maryland State Boychoir was founded to offer talented boys from diverse backgrounds a foundation in choral singing and a discipline that develops the mind, builds character, and sustains the spirit. They perform a wide repertoire that ranges from Gregorian chant through contemporary choral music and have conducted national and international tours that have taken them to over forty states and fifteen countries.
The Hotel Paradise Orchestra is a 15-piece ensemble dedicated to authentically recreating the sound and style of the 1920s and 1930s. Their repertoire features the timeless works of Duke Ellington, Baltimore’s own Eubie Blake, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, and the Gershwin brothers. The orchestra musicians are committed to historically informed performance.
Using percussion, saxophones, and acoustic bass, the Anansi Trio create a music that’s unique and experimental yet remains accessible. The language of Jazz is their starting point and they also use elements of Afro-Cuban music, Indian music, and other global traditions. With a diverse rhythmic approach and a focus on improvisation, the Anansi Trio hopes to put their own stamp on the American legacy known as Jazz.
The dynamic father-son team Ken & Brad Kolodner, joined by Alex Lacquement and Rachel Eddy weave together a captivating soundscape on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo blurring the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots. They’ve sculptured their own brand of driving, innovative acoustic sound with a creative curiosity and passion for traditional music.
A talented ensemble of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians presents a diverse program of chamber music selections. The musicians include Melissa Hooper, oboe; Jaewon Kim, clarinet; Peter Minkler, viola; and Wan Chi-Su, piano.
Confero is a Latin verb meaning “to bring together, unite, and contribute.” And this is precisely what Trio Confero does as three musicians unite to bring together the repertoire for clarinet, cello, and piano with works by Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch, Fauré, and Glinka. The trio include three exceptionally talented musicians; clarinetist Maksim Shtrykov, cellist Emil Olejnik, and pianist Misuzu Tanaka.
Photo Credit: Marco Borggreve