EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT CONCERT

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2pm
Dock Street Theatre
135 Church Street, Charleston, SC

SCHUBERT Quartettsatz in C Major, D. 703
SCHUBERT “Death and the Maiden” String Quartet
TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings in C Major, Mvt. 4

Francisco Fullana, Maude Cloutier, Elijah Liu, Ava Whitener: violin
Govanny Brown , Callie Williams: viola
Peter O’Malley, Myles Owens-Walker: cello

As part of its 20th Anniversary Season, Chamber Music Charleston (CMC) presents a special concert at the historic Dock Street Theatre celebrating the organization’s dedication to education and mentorship.

The program showcases the youthful artistry of emerging musicians, featuring high school string students who are part of the CMC TWO mentoring program alongside accomplished conservatory students. The program will be led by guest violinist Francisco Fullana, who is known for his radiant sound and commanding stage presence. Francisco has appeared with major orchestras across the United States and abroad, and his ongoing collaborations with Chamber Music Charleston have become audience favorites.

The performance will feature an ensemble of outstanding young artists coached by violin soloist Francisco Fullana, including Maude Claudier (violinist studying at the Juilliard School of music), violist Govanny Brown and cellist Peter O’Malley (currently studying at the McDuffie Center for Strings), and violinists Elijah Liu and Ava Whitener, violist Callie Williams, anc cellist Myles Owens Walker (students at the Charleston County School of the Arts).

A recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Francisco Fullana is known for his radiant sound and commanding stage presence. He has appeared with major orchestras across the United States and abroad, and his ongoing collaborations with Chamber Music Charleston have become audience favorites.

The “CMC TWO” mentoring program was launched to provide exceptional high school musicians with the opportunity to work closely with CMC’s professional artists. Through private coaching, performance opportunities, and side-by-side collaborations, the program helps these students develop the artistry and professionalism required for a career in music.