2017-2018CONCERT SEASON

HILTON HEAD CONCERTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

OVATION CONCERTS

KIDS CONCERTS

HOUSE CONCERTS

EDISTO CONCERTS

Dear friends,

I am very pleased to present to you our 2017-2018 Season: a season full of chamber music that will be performed as close as downtown Charleston and as far away as Spain.

As we enter our 11th season, we are excited to announce that the Dock Street Theatre will be our home for the Ovation Concert Series. We will continue the tradition of great chamber music on this historic stage with three exceptional programs featuring guest artists and masterworks of the chamber music repertoire.

We are also pleased to announce a thrilling collaboration with the Música en Segura Festival in Spain. Three of the festival’s guest artists will perform in Charleston alongside our musicians at the Dock Street Theatre in March 2018. Then, our musicians will travel to Spain to participate in the Música en Segura Festival in May 2018.

Of course, we continue with our House Concert Series with performances in Downtown Charleston, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island and Bishop Gadsden in addition to Classical Kids Concerts and performances on Edisto Island and Hilton Head Island.

There is so much to share with you in the 2017-2018 season, and I look forward to seeing you in the audience!

Most sincerely,

Sandra NikolajevsPresident and Artistic Director, CMC

CHAMBER MUSIC CHARLESTON

Sandra Nikolajevs, President & Artistic Directorsandra@chambermusiccharleston.orgPost Office Box 80072Charleston, SC 29416843.763.4941chambermusiccharleston.org

Board of DirectorsRobert MacPherson, ChairmanBarbara CampbellNelson HicksSusan LobellSally LovejoyJanice MesseroffSusan ParsonsNorman Smith

Performing Musicians for the 2017-2018 SeasonAndrew Armstrong, pianoDaniel Broncano, clarinet Zac Hammond, oboeJulia Harlow, harpsichordFrances Hsieh, violinTomas Jakubek, violinKaren Kim, violinCharles Messersmith, clarinetAmy Schwartz Moretti, violinSandra Nikolajevs, bassoonTimothy O’Malley, celloIrina Pevzner, pianoDorine Schoon, oboeGhadi Shayban, pianoAna Valderrama, violin Debra Sherrill Ward, french hornBen Weiss, violaJenny Weiss, violinRegina Helcher Yost, flute

*performing artists and programs subject to changeBrochure cover photography by Steven Hyatt , Imaging Arts Printing

Sandra Nikolajevs Ben Weiss Charles Messersmith

Regina Helcher YostTimothy O’Malley Debra Sherrill Ward

OVATION CONCERTSSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 AT 3PMSAINT-SAËNS Havanaise in E major Op. 83 DVOŘÁK Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 87

Andrew Armstrong pianoAmy Schwatz Moretti violinBen Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 AT 3PMBEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59 No. 2MENDELSSOHN String Quintet No. 2, Op. 87

Karen Kim violinFrances Hsieh violinBen Weiss violaJenny Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 AT 7:30PMBRAHMS Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano in E-Flat Major, Op. 40STRAVINSKY Suite from “L’Histoire du Soldat” for Violin, Clarinet and PianoBEETHOVEN Quintet in E-Flat Major for Piano and Winds, Op. 16

Andrew Armstrong pianoAna Valderrama violinDorine Schoon oboeDaniel Broncano clarinetSandra Nikolajevs bassoonDebra Sherrill Ward horn

Chamber Music Charleston returns to the historic Dock Street Theatre for three exceptional programs featuring masterworks of the chamber music repertoire.Guest artists from accross the globe join our very own musicians of Chamber Music Charleston for a series that is not to be missed!

All performances at the Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street

Andrew Armstrong

Amy Schwartz MorettiDorine Schoon

Karen Kim

Daniel Broncano

Ana Valderrama

HOUSE CONCERTS

SUNDAY DOWNTOWN HOUSE CONCERTSSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 AT 3PM The Marterer Residence, 106 East Bay StreetBRUCH Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 for Cello and PianoTCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42 BEETHOVEN Piano Trio Op. 70, No. 1

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 AT 3PMThe Kuhn Residence, 2 Water StreetFRANCAIX Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano RUTTER Suite Antique for Flute and PianoRESPIGHI Three Pieces for Piano and Winds

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 AT 3PMThe Dixon Residence, 47 South BatteryC.P.E. BACH Duet for Flute and Violin, H.598 BEETHOVEN Serenade in D major, Op. 25DVOŘÁK Terzetto in C, Op. 74

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 AT 3PMLOCATION TBAZELENKA Sonata No. 3 in B-Flat Major, ZWV 181 TIKKER Three Dances for Oboe and Harpsichord J.S. BACH Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 AT 3PMLOCATION TBAIBERT Trois Pièces Brèves GINASTERA Duo for Flute and Oboe, Op. 13 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition arr. for winds

MONDAY DOWNTOWN HOUSE CONCERTSMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 AT 7:30PM The Lesher Residence, 67 Rutledge AvenueBRUCH Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 for Cello and Piano TCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42 BEETHOVEN Piano Trio Op. 70, No. 1

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017 AT 7:30PMThe Kuhn Residence, 2 Water StreetFRANCAIX Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano RUTTER Suite Antique for Flute and PianoRESPIGHI Three Pieces for Piano and Winds

MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 AT 7:30PMThe Edmondston-Alston House, 21 East BatteryC.P.E. BACH Duet for Flute and Violin, H.598 BEETHOVEN Serenade in D major, Op. 25DVOŘÁK Terzetto in C, Op. 74

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 AT 7:30PMThe Sessions-Hooker Residence, 32 Rutledge AvenueZELENKA Sonata No. 3 in B-Flat Major, ZWV 181 TIKKER Three Dances for Oboe and Harpsichord J.S. BACH Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039

MONDAY, MAY 7, 2018 AT 7:30PMSt. Johannes Lutheran Church Parsonage, 50 Hasell StreetIBERT Trois Pièces Brèves GINASTERA Duo for Flute and Oboe, Op. 13 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition arr. for winds

Experience chamber music as it was originally intended - in a private home amongst a gathering of friends. Each program concludes with a light post-concert reception.

Photo by Jess Wood Photography

KIAWAH ISLAND HOUSE CONCERTSTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 AT 7PM The Rush Residence, 143 Flyway DriveBRUCH Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 for Cello and PianoTCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42 BEETHOVEN Piano Trio Op. 70, No. 1

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 AT 7PMThe Collar-Brown Residence, 194 Sanderling CourtFRANCAIX Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano RUTTER Suite Antique for Flute and PianoRESPIGHI Three Pieces for Piano and Winds

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 AT 7PMLOCATION TBAC.P.E. BACH Duet for Flute and Violin, H.598 BEETHOVEN Serenade in D major, Op. 25DVOŘÁK Terzetto in C, Op. 74

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018 AT 7PMThe Early Residence, 206 Sand Fiddler CourtZELENKA Sonata No. 3 in B-Flat Major, ZWV 181 TIKKER Three Dances for Oboe and Harpsichord J.S. BACH Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018 AT 7PMThe Fielding-Lobell Residence, 42 Surfsong RoadRAVEL Valses Nobles et Sentimentales ROTA Trio for Flute, Violin and PianoMOZART/HUMMEL Piano Concerto in C major, K. 503 arr. for Flute, Violin, Cello and PIano

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 AT 7PMThe Clark Residence, 54 Surfsong RoadIBERT Trois Pièces Brèves GINASTERA Duo for Flute and Oboe, Op. 13 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition arr. for winds

SEABROOK ISLAND HOUSE CONCERTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 AT 7PM The King Residence, 3087 Marshgate DriveBRUCH Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 for Cello and PianoTCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42 BEETHOVEN Piano Trio Op. 70, No. 1

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 AT 7PMThe Potter Residence, 2733 Seabrook Island Roadselection of classical rock tunes arranged for quartetMOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018 AT 7PMThe Wildermann Residence, 3138 Privateer Creek RoadC.P.E. BACH Duet for Flute and Violin, H.598 BEETHOVEN Serenade in D major, Op. 25DVOŘÁK Terzetto in C, Op. 74

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 AT 7PMThe Dolinsky Residence, 3270 Privateer Creek RoadRAVEL Valses Nobles et Sentimentales ROTA Trio for Flute, Violin and PianoMOZART/HUMMEL Piano Concerto in C major, K. 503 arr. for Flute, Violin, Cello and PIano

HOUSE CONCERTS Experience chamber music as it was originally intended - in a private home amongst a gathering of friends. Each program concludes with a light post-concert reception.

BISHOP GADSDEN HOUSE CONCERTSLocations to be announced by September 1, 2017

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 AT 7PMselection of classical rock tunes arranged for quartetMOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 AT 7PMC.P.E. BACH Duet for Flute and Violin, H.598 BEETHOVEN Serenade in D major, Op. 25DVOŘÁK Terzetto in C, Op. 74

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 AT 7PMZELENKA Sonata No. 3 in B-Flat Major, ZWV 181 TIKKER Three Dances for Oboe and Harpsichord J.S. BACH Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 AT 7PMIBERT Trois Pièces Brèves GINASTERA Duo for Flute and Oboe, Op. 13 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition arr. for winds

Photo by Jess Wood Photography

EDISTO ISLAND andHILTON HEAD ISLAND CONCERTS

EDISTO ISLAND CONCERT SERIESThe Presbyterian Church on Edisto, 2164 SC-174Edisto IslandPrograms and dates to be announced in April, 2017online at www.chambermusiccharleston.org

HILTON HEAD ISLAND CONCERT SERIESAll Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting StreetHilton Head Island

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 AT 7:30PM Rock & Rondo Reduxselection of classical rock tunes arranged for quartetMOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465

MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 AT 7:30PM BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59 No. 2MENDELSSOHN String Quintet No.2, Op.87

CLASSICAL KIDS CONCERTS& STUDENT TICKETS

CLASSICAL KIDS CONCERTSClassical Kids Concerts are 45-minute programs of sing-along songs and stories set to music. Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 children 4-16; and free for children 3 and under. Advance tickets will be available online beginning in August 2017 or they can be purchased at the box office on the day of the performance (based on availability)

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASSATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017 AT 1PM Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street

Celebrate the most magical holiday season with a special Christmas Classical Kids Concert featuring CMC’s Wind Quintet. Sing along to favorite holiday songs and listen as well-loved stories come to life through classical music.

CIRCLE UNBROKENDATE TO BE ANNOUNCED (SPRING 2018)Charleston Museum Auditorium, 360 Meeting Street

CMC’s award-winning program recounts the history of the sweetgrass basket through the words of Margot Theis Raven, illustrations of E.B. Lewis and music of William Grant Still.

STUDENT & FAMILY DISCOUNT TICKETSThanks to the support of our generous patrons, CMC is pleased to continue to offer $5 tickets for students, their parents and their teachers for all Ovation Concerts. For more information call 843-763-4941 or visit chambermusiccharleston.org

2017-18 OVATION CONCERTSAll performances at the Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 AT 3PMSAINT-SAËNS Havanaise in E major Op. 83 DVOŘÁK Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 87

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 AT 3PMBEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59 No. 2MENDELSSOHN String Quintet No. 2, Op.87

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 AT 7:30PMBRAHMS Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano in E-Flat Major, Op. 40STRAVINSKY Suite from “L’Histoire du Soldat” for Violin, Clarinet and PianoBEETHOVEN Quintet in E-Flat Major for Piano and Winds, Op. 16

Photo by Robbin Knight Photography

MÚSICA EN SEGURA

bringing Chamber Music Charleston to an international stage...

Musicians of Chamber Music Charleston will participate in the Música en Segura’s 2018 Festival, taking place in the charming Spanish villiage of Segura de la Sierra deep in the Segura and Cazorla National Park.

With a population of only 140, Segura preserves the stunning beauty of a village from a time long ago. For five days in May, Segura is the meeting spot for a combination of charismatic artists and international audiences. The festival’s bold and innovative programming crosses over traditional genre divisions and formats to focus on the audience enjoyment of live music in historic and outdoors locations.

Chamber Music Charleston musicians Sandra Nikolajevs (bassoon), Debra Sherrill Ward (horn) and Andrew Armstrong (piano) will be artists in residence from May 16-20, 2018.

A CHARMING VILLAGE IN A NATIONAL PARK

The sight cannot be more delightful: a medieval hilltop castle and a whitewashed town of narrow streets beneath. Mountains as far as the eye can see, and the vast expanse of Spanish blue sky above. Segura de la Sierra was designated a Spanish History and Art Heritage Site in 1972.

Blue skies and rosemary and thyme scent prevail all year round in Segura, Cazorla and Las Villas National Park. Waters are clean, forests are alive and the summits are clear. Segura National Park, one of the gems of Iberian wildlife, enjoys outstanding figures in terms of biodiversity. Some of the animals that live here (which sometimes we sight on our hikes) are red and fallow deer, wild goats, mouflon, wild boar, golden eagle and bearded vulture. This chalky mountain range is covered with one of the richest Mediterranean forests where black pines and holm oaks champion a large number of other vegetal species.

Castles, mountain villages and white washed narrow-streeted towns are scattered throughout this well preserved rural area, as the local human population has always lived in harmony with its impressive natural surroundings. This scenery, presumably amongst the most exciting ones in Southern Europe, is still to be discovered by the vast majority of tourists.

Learn more at www.musicaensegura.com or www.chambermusiccharleston.com/segura

May 16-20, 2018

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Patron $5,000 and more• Complimentary tickets to Ovation and House Concerts*• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC CD - Advance ticket purchase opportunity

Benefactor $3,000 to $4,999• Complimentary tickets to concert series of choice*• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC CD - Advance ticket purchase opportunity

Sustainer $1,000 to $2,999• Four guest tickets to performance of choice*• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC CD - Advance ticket purchase opportunity

Donor $500 to $999• Two guest tickets to performance of choice*• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC CD - Advance ticket purchase opportunity

Contributor $250 to $499• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC CD - Advance ticket purchase opportunity

Supporter $100 to $249• Best of CMC CD - Advance ticket purchase opportunity

Friend $50 to $99• Best of CMC CD

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CMC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.*Guest tickets may be requested at any time but are based upon availability.

Your generosity helps sustain CMC’s unique programs and its mission to develop audiences for classical music through chamber music concerts and educational performances of high artistic quality.

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Tickets may be purchased by using the attached order form, calling 843-763-4941, or visiting chambermusiccharleston.org.

If you would like to choose specific seats for Ovation concerts, you may do so through online ordering. When ordering through the mail, we will select the best available seats for you.

SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS:l Discount

Buying a subscription affords a 5% disocunt off the full ticket prices.l Guaranteed Seating

No disappointment at sold out concerts. As House Concerts traditionally sell out months in advance, this is the best way to make sure you can experience all of the concerts!

l Priority SeatingPriority seating for Ovation Concerts is given to those who subscribe by June 1, 2017. Seating preferences are subject to availability and orders are processed in the order of receipt.

l FlexibilityNot able to attend a concert? We can easily exchange your ticket to another performance at the same price level.

Subscription RatesOvation Concert Subscriptions (3 concerts): Section A with post-concert reception = $142.50 Section B = $99.75 Section C = $57 Senior (Section C) = $42.75 Student/Parent (Section C) = $14.25Downtown House Concert Subscriptions (5 concerts): $237.50Kiawah Island House Concert Subscriptions (6 concerts): $285Seabrook & Bishop Gadsden House Subscriptions (4 concerts): $190

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES:Individual tickets are available for all concerts. Please refer to the price list below and simply list the concert date and type (Downtown, Kiawah, etc.) on a separate paper. Visit chambermusiccharleston.org for a larger view of the seating chart and to view specific seat numbers for Ovation Concerts.

OVATION CONCERTS All performances at the historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street$50 Section A (pink seats) (includes post-concert reception in the Drawing Room)$35 Section B (green seats)$20 Section C (blue seats)$15 Senior; $5 Student (Theater Seating Section C only, blue seats)

DOWNTOWN, KIAWAH, SEABROOK AND BISHOP GADSDEN HOUSE CONCERTS*

$50 each for individual concerts *As house concerts tend to sell out early in the season, please call 843-763-4941 or email sandra@chambermusiccharleston.org to check availability before mailing in orders after 9/15/17.

EDISTO & HILTON HEAD CONCERTS$20 in advance; $25 at the door

Please use seating chart below for Ovation Concert seat requests. Priority seating is given to those who subscribe by June 1, 2017. Seating preferences are subject to availability and orders are processed in the order of receipt.