2022-2023 SEASON
We are pleased to share with you the performances of our 2022-2023 season.
Individual and Subscription tickets go on sale March 3, 2022.
MUSIC FOR WIND QUINTET
Sun Sep 11, 2022 | 2 and 4PM Downtown House Concert
Mon Sep 12, 2022 | 7:30PM Downtown House Concert
Tues Sep 13, 2022 | 7PM Kiawah Island House Concert
Wed Sep 14, 2022 | 7PM Bishop Gadsden House Concert
CMC Wind Players take center stage for this program of music for wind duo, trio and quintet. These performances will take place as outdoor Garden Concerts. Regina Helcher Yost, flute; Zac Hammond, oboe; Charles Messersmith, clarinet; Debra Sherrill Ward, horn; Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon
PROGRAM
STILL Miniatures for Wind Quintet
STRAVINSKY Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet
GINASTERA, Duo for Flute and Oboe, op. 13
HINDEMITH Kleine Kammermusik, Op.24 No.2
FERDINAND THE BULL
Sat Sep 17, 2022 | 11AM C of C Sottile Theatre
The Classical Kids Concert Series opens with the classic “Story of Ferdinand” set to music for wind quintet. Guest Spanish clarinetist Daniel Broncano and local actor Laura Ball join musicians of CMC for this special family concert.
TURINA & BRAHMS
Sun Sep 18, 2022 | 3PM C of C Sottile Theatre
The 2022-23 Ovation Concert Series opens with a return of our good friends from the Musica en Segura Festival in Spain, led by clarinetist Daniel Broncano. Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in the Barnet Courtyard. Performing musicians include Daniel Broncano, clarinet; Alejandro Bustamante, violin; Jenny Weiss, violin; Ben Weiss, viola; Tim O’Malley, cello.
PROGRAM
TURINA La Oraci n del torero Op. 34
TURINA Serenata, Op. 87
BRAHMS Clarinet Quintet in b minor, Op. 115
BRUCKNER & DVORAK
Sun Oct 16, 2022 | 4 and 7PM South Carolina Society Hall
The 2022-23 Salon Series opens with a return of violinist Daniel Ching, member of the acclaimed Miro Quartet, performing in the historic Great Hall of South Carolina Society Hall. Guests may choose from an afternoon tea-time performance, or evening candlelight performance. Performing musicians include Daniel Ching and Frances Hsieh, violins; Jenny Weiss and Ben Weiss, violas; Tim O’Malley, cello.
PROGRAM
BRUCKNER Intermezzo in d minor
DVOŘAK String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 92
BEETHOVEN & MENDELSSOHN
Sun Nov 6, 2022 | 3PM C of C Sottile Theatre
The Ovation Concert series continues with Beethoven’s masterful Septet for Winds and Strings, led by violinist Anthea Kreston. Performing musicians include Anthea Kreston, violin; Ben Weiss, viola; Tim O’Malley, cello; Mary Reed, bass; Charles Messersmith, clarinet; Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon; Debra Sherrill Ward, horn.
PROGRAM
MENDELSSOHN Three Pieces for String Quartet
BEETHOVEN Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
MUSIC FOR FLUTE, VIOLIN & HARP
Sun Nov 13, 2022 | 2 and 4PM Downtown House Concert
Mon Nov 14, 2022 | 7:30PM Downtown House Concert
Tues Nov 15, 2022 | 7PM Kiawah Island House Concert
Wed Nov 16, 2022 | 7PM Bishop Gadsden House Concert
The ethereal combination of flute, viola and harp anchors of second set of House Concerts, intimate afternoons and evenings of chamber music for a small audience, taking place in the beautiful living spaces of Downtown Charleston, Kiawah Island and Bishop Gadsden. Regina Helcher Yost, flute; Jenny Weiss, violin; Abigail Kent, harp
PROGRAM
HANDEL Trio Sonata in B flat Major, HWV 388
DAMASE Flute and Harp Sonata
SAINT-SAENS Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op.124
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Mon Dec 19, 2022 | 11AM and 1PM C of C Sottile Theatre
Celebrate the most magical holiday season with a special Christmas Classical Kids Concert. Sing along to favorite holiday songs and listen as well-loved stories come to life with classical music. Musicians of Chamber Music Charleston and CMC TWO perform a variety of holiday music as actors retell classic Christmas tales such as “Snowman at Christmas,” “The Donkey’s Christmas Carol,” and “The Night Before Christmas.” The audience also becomes part of the performance as they join in for such well-loved holiday songs as “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Jingle Bells.”
SCHUBERT & DVORAK
Sun Jan 15, 2023 | 3PM C of C Sottile Theatre
We are excited to welcome guest violinist Arnaud Sussmann and pianist Phillip Bush back to Charleston for a program of music from the Romantic era for piano and strings for the third Ovation Concert of the season. Performing musicians include Arnaud Sussmann and Frances Hsieh, violins; Ben Weiss, viola; Tim O’Malley, cello and Phillip Bush, piano.
PROGRAM
SCHUBERT Adagio e Rondo Concertante in F Major, D. 487
DVOŘAK Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81
MUSIC FOR CLARINET, VIOLA, BASSOON & PIANO
Mon Jan 23, 2023 | 7:30PM Downtown House Concert
Tues Jan 24, 2023 | 7PM Kiawah Island House Concert
Wed Jan 25, 2023 | 7PM Bishop Gadsden House Concert
Sun Jan 29, 2023 | 2 and 4PM Downtown House Concert
The deep, rich sound of the clarinet, viola and bassoon is the focal point of the third set of House Concerts, intimate afternoons and evenings of chamber music for a small audience, taking place in the beautiful living spaces of Downtown Charleston, Kiawah Island and Bishop Gadsden. Charles Messersmith, clarinet; Jenny Weiss, viola; Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon; Chee-Hang See, piano.
PROGRAM
SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke, Op.73
FAURE Piano Trio in d minor, op. 120 for Clarinet, Viola and Piano
GLINKA Trio Path tique in d minor for Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano
BEETHOVEN & PROKOFIEV
Sun Feb 19, 2023 | 4 and 7PM South Carolina Society Hall
Young virtuoso violinist Francisco Fullana returns for a program for string quartet at South Carolina Society Hall. Guests choose from an afternoon tea-time performance or an evening candlelight concert. Performing musicians include Francisco Fullana and Frances Hsieh, violins; Ben Weiss, viola and Tim O’Malley, cello.
PROGRAM
MOZART String Quartet No.20 in D Major, K.499
BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74
