Strings – Past Concerts

Featuring Ólafur and a uniquely wired ensemble of a string quintet, drums, two Disclaviers, and other artists and technological elements.

A journey into the world of early modern medicine, from the humorous to the terrifying. Includes Marin Marais’ Tableau of a Gallbladder Operation, selections from Lully’s The Love Doctor, and more medical music.

Paul Hindemith – String Trio No. 1, Op. 34
Benjamin Britten – Gemini Variations for flute, violin, and piano four-hands, Op. 73
Franz Schubert – String Quartet No. 15 in G major, D. 887

Pietro Locatelli – Concerto Grosso in C minor, Op. 1
Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in G minor, BWV 1056R
Charles Avison – Concerto Grosso No. 3 in D minor, "After Scarlatti"
Hanna Benn – Where Springs Not Fail
Dag Ivar Wirén – Serenade for Strings, Op. 11

High-school string players from throughout the region perform literature for string orchestra with a nationally recognized guest conductor.

Sarah Bassingthwaighte – World premiere
Angelique Poteat – Morning at the Sound
Kaley Lane Eaton – Sacred Geometry
Carly Ann Worden – San Juan Sinfonietta

A unique collaboration between guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga exploring the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the world.

Johannes Brahms – Sonata in E-flat major for viola and piano, Op. 120 No. 2
Bohuslav Martinů – Three Madrigals for violin and viola, H. 313
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost"

A fluid, experimental chamber ensemble meets a collective of artists who use locally-sourced wood as their instruments.

A family concert designed for ages 2-8 exploring the contrasts of high/low, slow/fast, and major/minor while learning what make the string family truly unique.

A smörgåsbord of more than 10 instruments with a program of music spanning the folk and classical traditions of Finland.

Johann Sebastian Bach – Concerto in A major for harpsichord, strings, and continuo, BWV 1055
Tomaso Albinoni – Sonata in G minor for two violins, two violas, and continuo, Op. 2 No. 6
Georg Philipp Telemann – Concerto in G major for viola, strings, and continuo, TWV 51:G9
Robert de Viseé – Prelude in A minor for theorbo
Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre – Sonata No. 5 in A minor for violin and continuo
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto in F minor for violin, strings, and continuo, Op. 8 No. 4 “Winter”
Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello – Chaconne in A major for strings and continuo

Schütz’s beautiful The Christmas Story, presented by Plymouth Chancel Choir and accompanied by string orchestra and organ.

Key to Change students perform in a holiday-themed recital celebrating the culmination of Fall Semester lessons.

Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Flute Concerto in G major, H. 445
Christoph Gluck – Melody from Orfeo
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48

Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Flute Concerto in G major, H. 445
Christoph Gluck – Melody from Orfeo
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48

A unique live performance fusing electronic elements (vintage synthesizers, field recordings, sound design) with Japanese koto (a traditional 13-stringed harp to create a lush, atmospheric electro-acoustic experience. Presented in quadraphonic 4-channel sound.

A benefit for Mary’s Place No Child Sleeps Outside campaign, featuring the Amazon Symphony Orchestra and special guests the Amazon Choir and a cappella group Vocally Self Critical! Featuring Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, and Carol of the Bells.

Festive live music in the Glasshouse featuring Ian Williams and Strings!

The Ravenna String Orchestras present a free community concert.