Lovers of classical music, rejoice! The Faulkner Chamber Music Festival is almost here.
This summer concert series from the Chamber Music Society of Little Rock will take over the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall at UA Little Rock Aug. 1-6. The 2017 Faulkner Chamber Music Festival features three concerts including performers running the gamut of students to Grammy-nominated pianists.
The faculty concerts feature Katherine Williamson, Yaira Matyakubova and Geoffrey Robson on violin, Ryan Mooney on viola and Caitlin Sullivan on cello, with a special guest performance from internationally-renowned pianist Andrius Zlabys.
Here’s a look at the series program.
FCMF Faculty Concert I
Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m.
String Quartet in Bb, Op. 18 No. 6 – Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 2 “Moth” – Yevgeniy Sharlat
Harp and Altar for String Quartet and Electronics – Missy Mazzoli
FCMF Faculty Concert II
Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Sonata in E minor, K. 304 for Violin and Piano – W. A. Mozart
Prelude, Chorale and Fugue in B minor for Piano – Cesar Franck
Piano Quintet in Eb major, Op. 44 – Robert Schumann
FCMF Student Recital
Aug. 6, 3 p.m.
Tickets to the the faculty concerts are $15 for adults and free for students, and the student recital is a free performance. Get your tickets online here or at the door.
Learn more about the Chamber Music Society at the organization’s website and follow along on Facebook.