Concerts

September 18, 2022 – Andrew Sords, violinist

“An Afternoon of Romantic Violin, Part II”

Following collaborations with nearly 300 orchestras on four continents, award-winning American violinist Andrew Sords has garnered accolades for his performances combining virtuosity and radiant, soulful tone. A prolific recitalist, Mr. Sords returns to the Community Concert Series after his 2018 standing-ovation performance with the second concert of romantic violin music. The program will include works by Beethoven, Brahms, Bloch, and Sarasate, accompanied by Brian Wentzel, pianist.

http://www.AndrewSords.com

October 16, 2022- Naho Bessho, pianist

Naho Besso, an accomplished pianist, is known for her lyrical and delicate tonality. Her awards include the Japan Classical Music Competition at age 19, and 2nd prize at Yangtze-River Cup International Competition in 2001. She earned her performance diploma from Boston University in 2006. Ms. Bessho’s program will include works by Dvořák, Poulenc, Brahms, and Schubert.

http://www.nahobessho.com

February 12, 2023 – Brian Ganz, pianist

Brian Ganz, a cornerstone of Calvary’s Community Concert Series, returns for another “All Chopin” concert as he continues his quest to perform every work of music by the great composer. This concert is an interactive and highly energetic performance where Mr. Ganz brings Chopin’s music to life with emotional power and warmth.

http://www.BrianGanz.net

February 26, 2023- District5 Quintet

“Invitation to the Dance”

District5 will present a raucous program of music inspired by dance. This exciting program of piano transcriptions for wind quintet features works by Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Fanny Mendelssohn, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and many others. This award-winning ensemble comprised of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn has a unique repertoire that showcases the virtuosity, colors, and endless possibilities of the wind quintet.

http://www.District5Quintet.org

April 16, 2023 – Lorenzo Cominoli and Danny Webber, guitar duo

Lorenzo Cominoli, Italian jazz guitarist, teacher, and composer, and Danny Webber, jazz, classical, rock guitarist, and teacher, and come together to present refined and melodic guitar music that explores many diverse musical traditions. Their program will include original compositions and arrangements that draw from contemporary jazz, folk/pop, and classical influences.

http://www.DannyWebberGuitar.com

 April 30, 2023 – Westminster Ringers Handbell Choir

The Westminster Ringers, since 1997, is an auditioned group of handbell players under the direction of Larry Henning. The group performs using 85 Malmark handbells (spanning seven octaves) and seven octaves of Malmark Choirchimes, two octaves of Malmark Cymbells and assorted percussion instruments, making for one of the largest collections of bell and chime instruments in the Mid-Atlantic area. They are designated a Community/Professional Group by the Handbell Musicians of America, a classification held by less than one percent of the member choirs and ensembles on Handbell Musicians of America’s roster. The program will include secular favorites and some familiar sacred songs.

The Westminster Ringers, Inc. is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non-profit organization, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

http://www.WestminsterRingers.org