Edisto Island Special Event
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7pm
The Presbyterian Church on Edisto
2164 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438
Tickets: $20 online in advance; $25 at the door
PROGRAM
WEBERN Langsamersatz for String Quartet
BARTOK String Quartet No. 2 in a minor
MOZART String Quartet in F Major, K. 590
Isaac Willocks, violin; Brinson Moore, violin; Anna Stein, viola; Peter O’Malley, cello
students from the McDuffie Center for Strings, Macon, GA
Chamber Music Charleston is pleased to present a special concert at the Presbyterian Church on Edisto which commemorates America’s 250th anniversary through masterworks for string quartet, illuminating the Lowcountry’s pivotal role in the nation’s early musical life while reflecting Europe’s enduring influence on the development of chamber music.
Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts with support from the Edisto Art Guild, this concert is part of a broader initiative by Chamber Music Charleston connecting America’s early musical foundations to the profound legacy of European composers. Central to this history is the Saint Cecilia Society, founded in Charleston in 1766 and among the earliest musical organizations in the United States. Through its concerts until 1820, the Society helped cultivate a vibrant cultural life in a young nation. By revisiting repertoire connected to this era in historically resonant settings, Chamber Music Charleston honors the Society’s lasting contributions to America’s musical identity and celebrates a defining chapter in the country’s cultural heritage.
2026-2027 Edisto Island Concerts
Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3pm
HANDEL Handel Trio Sonata in g minor, HWV 387
JACOB Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Clarinet
STRAVINSKY Suite Italienne
Kelly Moziek, oboe l Charles Messersmith, clarinet
Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon l Julia Harlow, harpsichord
Chamber Music Charleston’s performances on Edisto Island is sponsored in part by the Edisto Art Guild.
The mission of the Edisto Art Guild is to support and promote the arts in our community for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
The Edisto Art Guild was organized in the early 1990s and has grown over the years to over 150 active members, both artists and those that appreciate and support art in the community. The Guild is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are fully tax deductible. Income from membership dues, donations and sponsorships go directly towards art programs and events on Edisto.
Learn more at https://www.edistoartguild.com/about-edisto-art-guild.