On April 6 and 7, the Odeon presents the annual Mason Chamber Music Festival. This year, all performances are free to the public.
The April 6 concert at the Odeon Theater, beginning at 7:00 pm, will feature the Artisan String Quartet performing Felix Mendelssohn’s Op. 44 #1 and Franz Schubert’s String Quartet D. 810 “Death and the Maiden.”
With a shared passion for classical music and an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, the Artisan String Quartet captivates audiences with their breathtaking performances and profound musical interpretations.
Patrice Calixte, the first violinist of the quartet, brings an unparalleled depth of emotion to each piece with his rich and expressive playing. Mariama Alcântara, the second violinist, adds a captivating warmth and lyrical quality to the ensemble’s sound. Bruce Williams, the quartet’s violist, possesses a unique ability to create a rich and resonant tone that forms the backbone of the ensemble’s sound. Completing the ensemble is Douglas Harvey, the quartet’s cellist. His powerful yet sensitive approach to the cello lends the ensemble a solid foundation and a compelling presence on stage.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
On Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 pm, The Sandstone Series at the First Methodist Church in Mason returns featuring Patrice Calixte on violin and guest artist Francesco Barfoed on piano. The program will include Mozart’s Violin Sonata in E minor KV 304, Franz Kreisler Three Pieces; George Enescu, Violin Sonata No. 3, Op.. 25; and Antonin Dvorak, “Songs My Mother Taught Me.”
Visit the Mason Chamber Music Festival website at http://masonchambermusicfestival.org/.
Admission to all 2024 Mason Chamber Music Festival events is free.