Saint Francis United Methodist Church, at 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, is presenting its first full season of The Cary Classical Concerts.
These concerts are free, but donations are welcome.
Each concert brings high-caliber artistry ranging from the talents of professional NC musicians to the internationally-renowned. Our goal is to bring together the greater Cary community and to give back with donations that benefit local/regional mission work.
Sat., Sept. 30, 2017 at 5 pm | Lopez & Tabor Duo
Sat., Nov. 18, 2017 at 5:30 pm | A Night of Dvorak
Sat., Jan. 13, 2018 at 5:30 pm | Steven Spooner, pianist
Sat., March 3, 2018 at 3 pm | Furman University Chamber String Orchestra
Sun., June 3, 2018 at 5 pm | The Schumann Quintet
Here’s more information on each concert:
Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 5 pm
Lopez-Tabor Duo
violin & piano
The duo performs a wide variety of master works by composers who wrote for violin and piano, including Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven, Piazzolla, Kreisler and Wieniawski. Read more and watch a video from the Lopez-Tabor Duo.
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 5:30 pm
A Night of Dvorak
violin, cello & piano
Cortney Baker, violin; Nathan Leyland, cello; Anthony Lee, piano
Cary Classical Concerts welcomes the collaborative efforts of three artists with ties to the Triangle. Read about the artists.
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Steven Spooner
piano
Steven Spooner will present a unique program called the “Audience Choice”. As he explains the nature of a pair of pieces, audience members will vote for their favorite based on the description and he will perform the work favored by the audience. Come witness this phenomenal pianist in a truly fun concert format. Read more about Steven Spooner.
Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 3 pm
Furman Chamber String Orchestra
with soloists Thomas Joiner (violin) and Anna Barbrey Joiner (viola)
Chamber music groups from the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute (NCCMI) will perform in a masterclass preceding the concert, and select members will join the Furman University Chamber Orchestra in a side-by-side for part of the concert program. Read more about the Furman University Music Program and this evening’s solists.
Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 5 pm
The Schumann Quintet
Emily Glover, violin; Cortney Baker, violin; Carrie Fischer, viola; David Oh, cello; Anthony Lee, piano
For our season finale, five, talented, professional musicians from North Carolina will perform what is considered a favorite work for quintet. Come experience an exciting presentation of this masterpiece in our unique venue. Read more about the members of the Schumann quintet.
