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37th Season
Written By: Brenda Baldwin | Issue: 2018/06 - June
Creative programming pairs with world-class musicians in beautiful, intimate settings to produce an exceptional 37th season of the Highlands- Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.
The music begins with Opening Gala concerts and receptions on July 6 and 7 featuring a “Sibling Rivalry” theme. Concerts throughout the season are held in Highlands on Friday and Sunday evenings at the Performing Arts Center and in Cashiers on Saturday and Monday evenings at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.
Programs will include “Songs of Norway,” “Jazz Meets Classics: Songs of Love,” “Best of Beethoven,” and “Shubertiade.”
This season will feature an enticing mix of favorite Festival performers and musicians making their Festival debuts. Returning favorites include Grammy Awardwinning cellist Zuill Bailey, violinist Philippe Quint with cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Elizabeth Pridgen, Gary Motley, violinist David Coucheron, pianists Julie Coucheron and David Deveau, clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, and the Vega Quartet.
The American String Quartet, pianist Natasha Paremski, and jazz singer Johnaye Kendrick will be making their first Festival appearances, along with legendary violinist Pinchas Zukerman and
his Trio featured at the Final Gala Concert and Dinner on August 12. Pinchas Zukerman has remained a phenomenon in the world of classical music for over four decades. His musical genius, prodigious technique and unwavering artistic standards are a marvel to audiences and critics. Devoted to the next generation of musicians, he has inspired younger artists with his magnetism and passion. This a rare opportunity to hear and meet him in our intimate setting.
Tickets for the season or for individual concerts may be purchased by calling 828-526-9060, via email at hccmfnc@ gmail.com, or online at h-cmusicfestival. org where you will also find details about this summer’s superb chamber music festival season.
