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Dear friends, February 1, 2021

Musichastheuniqueabilitytohelpusthroughdifficulttimes,providingglimpsesofbeauty,momentsofreflection,andtimeforescapeandhealing. Thecurrent2020-2021concertseasonisunlikeanyotherwehaveexperienced,andIamcontinuallyinaweoftheoutpouringofsupportthathasbeenshowntoCMC.Thankstoyou,weareinastrongpositiontocreateaseasonofcelebrationfor2021-2022:acelebrationofthereturnoflivemusicpairedwithacelebrationofCMC’s15thanniversary. Thereissomuchtohighlightfromtheupcomingseason:theacclaimedviolinistRachelBartonPineandharpsichordistJoryVinikourwilljoinusforaspectacularseasonopeningeventinSeptember;virtuosobassistXavierFoleyandviolinistFranciscoFullanawillperformVaughanWilliam’sluxuriousPianoQuintetwithourmusiciansinthespringof2022;favoritereturningartistsincludingAntheaKreston,AmySchwartzMoretti,AndrewArmstrongandJasonDuckleswillbringtheirexuberantmusicianshiptotheDockStreetTheatre,playingalongsidetheCMCstringsformusicofBrahms,MahlerandDohnányi.MusicofBrahms,Schumann,Mozart,BorodinandHaydnwillfillSouthCarolinaSocietyHallandapotpourriofinstrumentalcombinationswillreturntothelivingroomsofprivateresidencesonKiawahIsland,BishopGadsdenandDowntownCharleston. Ihopeyouenjoylookingthroughthisbooklet,exploringallthewonderfulmusicwehaveaheadofus.AndIcan’twaituntilwecanallcometogethertoexperiencelivechambermusic!

Most sincerely,

PresidentandArtisticDirector,CMCsandra@chambermusiccharleston.org

CHAMBER MUSIC CHARLESTONSandra Nikolajevs, President & Artistic Directorsandra@chambermusiccharleston.orgPost Office Box 80072, Charleston, SC 29416843.763.4941

Board of DirectorsGriff Hogan, ChairRosa FullertonNelson HicksJoe LambrightSusan LobellSally Gray LovejoySusan ParsonsKatie RobertsCharles Tremann

Performing Musicians for the 2021-2022 Season*Andrew Armstrong, pianoPhillip Bush, pianoDaniel Ching, violinJason Duckles, celloXavier Foley, double bassFrancisco Fullana, violinZac Hammond, oboeFrances Hsieh, violinTomas Jakubek, violinAnthea Kreston, violinCharles Messersmith, clarinetAmy Schwartz Moretti, violinSandra Nikolajevs, bassoonTimothy O’Malley, celloIrina Pevzner, pianoRachel Barton Pine, violinMary Reed, double bassJory Vinikour, harpsichordBen Weiss, viola Jenny Weiss, viola and violinRegina Helcher Yost, flute

*performing artists and programs subject to change

March 7, 2020 rehearsal for what was to be the finallive Chamber Music Charleston performance of the year.

Anthea Kreston, violin; Ricky Hsieh, spectator; Frances Hsieh, violin; Jason Duckles, cello; Ben Weiss, viola

OVATION CONCERT SERIES #1 OPENING EVENT

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 AT 7PMCollege of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street, Charleston

BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050BACH Sonata in E Major, BWV 1016BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95

Rachel Barton Pine guest violinistJory Vinikour guest harpsichordistRegina Helcher Yost fluteFrances Hsieh violinJenny Weiss violinBen Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley celloMary Reed double bass

The 2021-22 Ovation Concert Series opens with a celebration of Bach and Beethoven under the expert musicianship of internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine and harpsichordist Jory Vinikour.

Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in the Barnet Courtyard.

Frances Hsieh

Jory Vinikour

Regina Helcher Yost

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between October 1 and October 15, 2021

“...prodigious talent with obvious personality and a clear-eyed vision. Her technical skills can make the jaw drop. She has a full, singing sweet tone and plays with a confidence and elan that make an audience’s heart soar.”

- CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Rachel Barton Pine, violin

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021 AT 7:30PMDock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street

DAVID Soirée d’AutomneBRAHMS String Sextet in B flat Major, Op. 18

Anthea Kreston guest violinistJason Duckles guest cellistFrances Hsieh violinBen Weiss violaJenny Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

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Ben Weiss

Jenny Weiss

The Ovation Concert Series continues with a celebration of strings as volinist Anthea Kreston and cellist Jason Duckles return to Charleston to lead a program of music by Brahms and David.

Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in 2nd floor Drawing Room of the Dock Street Theatre.

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between November 12 and November 26, 2021

Jason Duckles, cello

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2022 AT 3PMDock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street

MAHLER Quartet Movement for Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello in A minorTCHAIKOVSKY Valse Scherzo DOHNÁNYI Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1

Amy Schwartz Moretti guest violinistAndrew Armstrong guest pianistFrances Hsieh violin Ben Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

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Ben Weiss

Amy Schwartz Moretti

Timothy O’Malley

No season would be complete without our good friends, Amy Schwartz Moretti and Andrew Armstrong, joining our musicians at the Dock Street Theatre. The January Ovation Concert revels in the intense music of Mahler and Dohnányi, with a brief and virtuosic respite provided with music of Tchaikovsky.

Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in 2nd floor Drawing Room of the Dock Street Theatre.

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between January 12 and January 26, 2022

Andrew Armstrong, piano

“The freshness and spontaneity of these interpretations is unfaltering, as is the instantaneous rapport and subtle, crystal-clear tonal beauty of the...playing.”

- GRAMOPHONE

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SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022 AT 3PMCollege of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street

DAVID Soirée de PrintempsVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Piano Quintet in C minor

Francisco Fullana guest violinistXavier Foley guest bassist Phillip Bush guest pianistJenny Weiss violinBen Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

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“A dazzling player who hears borders between styles as limitations best ignored.”

– PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Xavier Foley, bass

We are thrilled to welcome guest violinist Francisco Fullana and pianist Phillip Bush back to Charleston along with Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and virtuoso bassist, Xavier Foley. This grand finale of the 2021-2022 Ovation Concert Series is sure to leave you breathless!

Guests who purchase section “A” seating receive a special invitation to the post-concert reception in the Barnett Courtyard.

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between March 23 and April 6, 2022

Francisco Fullana, violin

“ ... A Rising Star ... ” - BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE

“ ... electric and virtuosic ... ” - THE STRAD

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HOUSE CONCERTSExperience chamber music in the historic drawing rooms of downtown Charleston, luxurious homes of Kiawah Island and refined living spaces of Bishop Gadsden.

Each hour long program is followed by a light post-concert reception.Please note most Downtown House Concert homes are not handicap accessible. Please email sandra@chambermusiccharleston.org to inquire about accessibility.

Subscriptions are available for the Sunday Downtown, Monday Downtown, Kiawah Island and Bishop Gadsden House Concert Series, providing a ticket to each of the 5 concerts in each location.

Specific concert locations will be posted online beginning March 1 and shared with ticket holders when purchases are made.

Program 1: The Art of the String Trio BACH, ARR. SITKOVESKY Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, for String TrioBEETHOVEN String Trio in G Major, Op. 9 No 1

Frances Hsieh violinBen Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 AT 2 AND 4PM. Sunday Downtown House Concert

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 AT 7:30PM. Monday Downtown House Concert

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert

Frances Hsieh

Timothy O’Malley

Ben Weiss

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between September 19 and October 3, 2021

Program 2: The Art of the Violin MOZART Sonata for Piano And Violin In E Minor, K.304 MILHAUD - Sonata for 2 Violins and Piano, Op. 15 MOSZKOWSKI - Suite for Two Violins and Piano in G Minor, Op. 71

Frances Hsieh and Tomas Jakubek violinsIrina Pevzner piano

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2021 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert

Program 3: The Art of the FluteJ.S. BACH Trio Sonata in G Major, BWV 1039 MILHAUD Sonatine for Flute and Piano DEBUSSY Petite Suite for Two Flutes and Piano

Viviana Cumplido Wilson and Regina Helcher Yost flutesIrina Pevzner piano

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert

MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert

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Irina Pevzner

Viviana Cumplido Wilson

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this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between November 21 and December 5, 2021

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between January 30 and February 13, 2022

Program 4: The Art of the Double Reed BRITTEN Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and StringsDEVIENNE Quartet for Bassoon and Strings in G minor, Op. 73 No. 3MORRICONE Gabriel’s Oboe from “The Mission” for Oboe and String Trio

Zac Hammond oboe; Sandra Nikolajevs bassoonJenny Weiss violin; Ben Weiss viola; Timothy O’Malley cello

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert

Program 5: The Art of the Reed TrioMOZART Divertimento in B-Flat Major, K. 439b, No. 1 BRITTEN Metomorphoses POULENC Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon IBERT Cinq Pièces en Trio

Zac Hammond oboe; Charles Messersmith clarinetSandra Nikolajevs bassoon

SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022 AT 2 AND 4PM. Downtown House Concert

MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022 AT 7:30PM. Downtown House Concert

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 AT 7PM. Kiawah Island House Concert

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 AT 7PM. Bishop Gadsden House Concert

Zac Hammond

Sandra Nikolajevs

Charles Messersmith

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between March 13 and March 27, 2022

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between May 15 and May 29, 2022

the SALON SERIES

Spend a delightful Sunday enjoying a peformance of light classical music in the beautiful historic setting of South Carolina Society Hall. Choose from an afternoon tea-time performance or evening candlelight performance.

Each hour-long program is followed by a light post-concert reception featuring specially crafted punch and light bites.

South Carolina Society Hall72 Meeting Street, Charleston

Daniel Ching, violin

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Robert Schumann

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 AT 3 AND 7PM

MOZART String Quartet No. 14 in G Major K387, “Spring” SCHUMANN String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op. 41, No. 2

Daniel Ching violinJenny Weiss violinBen Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

The great Romantic composer Robert Schumann once remarked that the string quartet is “by turns beautiful and even abstrusely woven conversation among four people.”

We begin the 21-22 Salon Series with a conversation between guest violinist Daniel Ching (1st Violin of the award-winning Miró Quartet) and CMC strings Jenny Weiss, Ben Weiss and Tim O’Malley that brings to life two great quartets by Mozart and Schumann.

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between October 20 and November 3, 2021

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022 AT 3 AND 7PM

HAYDN Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV/25, “Gypsy”BRAHMS Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8

Phillip Bush guest pianistFrances Hsieh violinTimothy O’Malley cello

Franz Joseph Haydn Johannes Brahms

The piano trio takes center stage in a program that pairs Haydn’s youthful G Major trio with Brahms lushly romantic B Major trio. Guest pianist Phillip Bush, “a pianist of poetry, elegance, and power” (American Record Guide), join CMC violinist Frances Hsieh and cellist Timothy O’Malley for this exciting program.

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between February 16 and March 2, 2022

Alexander Borodin

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SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022 AT 3 AND 7PM

BEATLES Come Together, Eleanor Rigby and I Am The WalrusBORODIN String Quartet No. 2 in D Major

Jenny Weiss violinBen Weiss violaTimothy O’Malley cello

The Beatles

this program will be available to view for virtual ticket holders on-demand between April 6 and April 20, 2022

Rock and Rondo Redux returns for the 9th year in a row! This program opens with audience-favorite arrangements of Beatles tunes. The program concludes with Borodin’s famed String Quartet No. 2, many parts of which were adapted into the 1953 Broadway musical Kismet.

Timothy O’Malley

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Guarantor $10,000 and more• Private Chamber Music House Concert (upon request)• Complimentary tickets to Ovation and House Concerts*• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC Audio Download - Advance ticket purchase opportunity• Invitation to Dock Street Theatre Post-Concert receptions

Patron $5,000 to $9,999• Complimentary tickets to Ovation and House Concerts*• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC Audio Download - Advance ticket purchase opportunity• Invitation to Dock Street Theatre Post-Concert receptions

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 Audio Download - Advance ticket purchase opportunity• Invitation to Dock Street Theatre Post-Concert receptions

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 Audio Download - Advance ticket purchase opportunity• Invitation to Dock Street Theatre Post-Concert receptions

Donor $500 to $999• Two guest tickets to performance of choice*• Listing on all concert programs and on CMC website• Best of CMC Audio Download - Advance ticket purchase opportunity• Invitation to Dock Street Theatre Post-Concert receptions

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

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

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

When ordering Ovaton and Salon Series tickets (which have assigned seating), we will select the best available seats for you. You are welcome to note seating preference on the printed order form on in the comment section for online ordering.

SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS:l Discount

Buying a subscription affords a 10% discount off the full ticket prices for Ovation andSalon Concerts.

l Guaranteed SeatingNo disappointment at sold out concerts. As House Concerts traditionally sell outmonths in advance, this is the best way to make sure you can experience all of theconcerts!

l Priority SeatingPriority seating for Ovation Concerts is given to those who subscribe by March 15, 2021. Seating preferences are subject to availability and orders are processed in theorder of receipt.

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

SUBSCRIPTION PRICES:Ovation Concert Subscriptions (4 concerts):

Section A with post-concert reception = $180Section B = $126Section C = $90Senior (Section C) = $72Student/Parent (Section C) = $20

Salon Series Subscriptions (3 concerts):Section A = $140Section B = $105Senior (Section B) = $80

Downtown, Kiawah & Bishop Gadsden House Concert Subscriptions (5 concerts): $240CMC at Home (Virtual Tickets for On-Demand viewing at home)

$50 for House Concert (5 concerts) subscription$75 for Ovation + Salon Concert (7 concert) subscription$100 for Full Season (House, Ovation + Salon; 12 concert) subscription

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES:CMC AT HOME virtual tickets

$20 each for individual concerts.

Downtown, Kiawah and Bishop Gadsden House Concerts*$50 each for individual, in-person concerts. Open seating.

*As house concerts tend to sell out early in the season, please emailsandra@chambermusiccharleston.org to check availability online beforeordering house concert tickets after 8/1/21.

Ovation Concerts Performances at the historic Dock Street Theatre and College of Charleston Sottile Theatre

$50 Section A (RED seats) (includes post-concert reception)$35 Section B (BLUE seats)$25 Section C (YELLOW seats)$20 Senior; $5 Student (Section C only, YELLOW seats)

Salon Series Performances at the South Carolina Society Hall$50 Section A (RED seats)$40 Section B (BLUE seats)$30 Senior (Section B)

Edisto Island Concert Series Performances at the Presbyterian Church on Edisto with open (unassigned) seating.

Edisto Island Concert Series will be announced in the Spring 2021 online at chambermusiccharleston.org

$25 at the door$20 in advance

CMC AT HOMEWe are pleased to continue to present all of our concerts online, available to watch on-demand approximately 3 days after the live performance. Concerts can then be viewed for a 2-week period. All in-person ticket holders and virtual ticket holders will have access to on-demand viewing of the ticketed concert.

DOCK STREET THEATRE SEATING CHARTPlease use seating chart below for Ovation Concert seat requests.

SECTION A (RED): $50 SECTION B (BLUE): $35 SECTION C (YELLOW): $5-$25

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SC SOCIETY HALL SEATING CHARTPlease use seating chart below for Salon Series seat requests.

SECTION A (RED): $50 SECTION B (BLUE): $40

Special note about Ovation and Salon Series ConcertsOvation and Salon Series Concerts have assigned seating. For Ovation Concerts, existing subscribers have first choice to renew their seats until April 1, 2021. After this date, seating is assigned based on availability. Orders are processed in the order of receipt.

SOTTILE THEATRE SEATING CHARTPlease use seating chart below for Ovation Concert seat requests.

SECTION A (RED): $50 SECTION B (BLUE): $35 SECTION C (YELLOW): $5-$25

Please visit chambermusiccharleston.org for a larger view of the seating chart and to view specific seat numbers and availability for Ovation Concert Series and Salon Series.

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CHAMBER MUSIC CHARLESTON 2021-2022 CONCERT SEASON