2023 Cello Concerts and Events
Awesome Calendar of Cello Concerts and Events 2023
Greater National Capital Region
Kindler Cello Society of Washington, DC
The concert calendar now covers almost all of 2023.
For virtual events, a great resource is CelloBello, hosted by Paul Katz. Find their latest offerings here: https://www.cellobello.org/events/
While we do our best to provide accurate information, we also suggest checking in advance with the presenters.
To share info on your upcoming events, contact Ann Franke, annfranke@verizon.net.
Sunday, May 21, 2023. 3 pm. The National Philharmonic's Cello Choir plays an ensemble program in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute. The program includes works by Villa-Lobos, Albéniz, Granados, and Piazzolla, among others. Free, with $20 suggested donation. Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. NW, Washington, DC. Full program, list of artists, and reservations available at https://nationalphilharmonic.org/event/natphil-chamber-series-cello-choir/
Saturday, May 27, 2023. 4 pm. Amit Peled plays the Dvorak concerto with the Mount Vernon Virtuosi. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 811 Cathedral Street Baltimore. Free.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mount-vernon-virtuosi-buddies-in-music-tickets-631624314327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Friday, June 23, 2023. 7:30 pm. Astrid Schween, cello, and violinist Ilya Kaler each play solos on the first half of a program that also features Brahms sextet #1. Happy hour at 6:30 pm. Heifetz Festival, Mary Baldwin University, Francis Auditorium, 227 E. Frederick Street Staunton, VA. $40/$5 students/ free under 12.
https://heifetzinstitute.org/event/celebrity-series-i-beginning-with-brahms-heifetz-2023-festival-of-concerts/
Friday, June 23, 2023. 7:30 pm. DC debut recital by young French artists Léo Ispir, cello, and pianist Laure Cholé. Program includes Rachmaninov sonata, a Brahms song arrangement, and a Brahms piano solo. Champagne reception. $35 and up. La Maison Française, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-young-artists-washington-us-debut-recital-tickets-527330609047?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Saturday, September 23, 2023. 7 pm. Glenn Garlick, National Symphony Assistant Principal cellist, has a solo spot in NSO's gala season opening concert. With conductor Gianandrea Noseda, Garlick is featured in Elgar's Introduction and Allegro. Individual tickets not yet available. https://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/home/2023-2024/opening-night/
Saturday, October 21, 2023. 7:30 pm. David Teie, National Symphony cellist, in recital with pianist Kathryn Brake. Program includes Bach, Brahms, and a world premiere commission from David Teie as composer. Dumbarton Concerts. Live and virtual options. $48 live, $14 virtual available for two days. 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC. https://www.dumbartonconcerts.org/23-24-tickets
Any Punk/Goth Fans Out There? This One's for You.
Friday, June 2, 2023. 7 pm, doors open at 6 pm.
DC’s own Boy Meets Pearl opens. "Post steampunk pirate pop meets post steampunk goth-folk for an evening of alt. cabaret!" With cellos. Crazy Aunt Helen's. $13. 713 8th Street SE, Washington DC. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-concert-boy-meets-pearl-and-charming-disaster-tickets-555196857747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
For Students...just a few of the many upcoming offerings
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras has compiled a fab list of summer camps and programs of potential interest to young players. Check out the amazing list here:
https://mcyo.org/?page_id=187
Sunday, May 21, 2023. 1 to 5 pm. ASTA Cellobration with Julian Schwarz. All-cello student orchestra and much more. Strathmore Hall, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.
https://www.asta.net/event/western-swing-improv-katie-glassmans-5-easy-wins-2-2-2-2-2/
June 25-29, 2023. Capitol Sound Strings Summer Festival
Three-and-a-half day outdoor program for cello, violin, and viola students. Presented by Capitol Sound Strings. Beginner and intermediate options. $225 to $475. Rocklands Farm Winery, 14531 Montevideo Road, Poolesville, MD
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-capitol-sound-strings-june-festival-registration-515072514757?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
June 26-30, 2023. Cello Fury's Annual Rock Camp for Strings
Space is still available for one week of Cello Fury's day camp, now in its 15th season. The open week is a senior camp for string players ages 12 to 17, at all levels Located in greater Pittsburgh area. https://www.cellofury.com/rock-camp
August 7-11, 2023. Levine Music Strings Camp
Among the many summer offerings from Levine Music is Strings Camp for ages 10 to 15. Over the summer you can also learn jazz or theory, play in an orchestra, and much more.
https://www.levinemusic.org/summer/camp-experiences/
October 30 - November 12, 2023. Audition Preparation Workshop
CelloBello hosts its annual virtual audition workshop to help students prepare for upcoming admission auditions for either undergraduate or graduate degrees. Video application required. https://www.cellobello.org/audition-preparation-workshop/
ENJOY!
To share info on your upcoming events, contact Ann Franke, annfranke[at]verizon.net
Saturday, May 27, 2023. 4 pm. Amit Peled plays the Dvorak concerto with the Mount Vernon Virtuosi. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 811 Cathedral Street Baltimore. Free.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mount-vernon-virtuosi-buddies-in-music-tickets-631624314327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Friday, June 23, 2023. 7:30 pm. Astrid Schween, cello, and violinist Ilya Kaler each play solos on the first half of a program that also features Brahms sextet #1. Happy hour at 6:30 pm. Heifetz Festival, Mary Baldwin University, Francis Auditorium, 227 E. Frederick Street Staunton, VA. $40/$5 students/ free under 12.
https://heifetzinstitute.org/event/celebrity-series-i-beginning-with-brahms-heifetz-2023-festival-of-concerts/
Friday, June 23, 2023. 7:30 pm. DC debut recital by young French artists Léo Ispir, cello, and pianist Laure Cholé. Program includes Rachmaninov sonata, a Brahms song arrangement, and a Brahms piano solo. Champagne reception. $35 and up. La Maison Française, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-young-artists-washington-us-debut-recital-tickets-527330609047?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Saturday, September 23, 2023. 7 pm. Glenn Garlick, National Symphony Assistant Principal cellist, has a solo spot in NSO's gala season opening concert. With conductor Gianandrea Noseda, Garlick is featured in Elgar's Introduction and Allegro. Individual tickets not yet available. https://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/home/2023-2024/opening-night/
Saturday, October 21, 2023. 7:30 pm. David Teie, National Symphony cellist, in recital with pianist Kathryn Brake. Program includes Bach, Brahms, and a world premiere commission from David Teie as composer. Dumbarton Concerts. Live and virtual options. $48 live, $14 virtual available for two days. 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC. https://www.dumbartonconcerts.org/23-24-tickets
Any Punk/Goth Fans Out There? This One's for You.
Friday, June 2, 2023. 7 pm, doors open at 6 pm.
DC’s own Boy Meets Pearl opens. "Post steampunk pirate pop meets post steampunk goth-folk for an evening of alt. cabaret!" With cellos. Crazy Aunt Helen's. $13. 713 8th Street SE, Washington DC. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-concert-boy-meets-pearl-and-charming-disaster-tickets-555196857747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
For Students...just a few of the many upcoming offerings
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras has compiled a fab list of summer camps and programs of potential interest to young players. Check out the amazing list here:
https://mcyo.org/?page_id=187
Sunday, May 21, 2023. 1 to 5 pm. ASTA Cellobration with Julian Schwarz. All-cello student orchestra and much more. Strathmore Hall, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.
https://www.asta.net/event/western-swing-improv-katie-glassmans-5-easy-wins-2-2-2-2-2/
June 25-29, 2023. Capitol Sound Strings Summer Festival
Three-and-a-half day outdoor program for cello, violin, and viola students. Presented by Capitol Sound Strings. Beginner and intermediate options. $225 to $475. Rocklands Farm Winery, 14531 Montevideo Road, Poolesville, MD
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-capitol-sound-strings-june-festival-registration-515072514757?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
June 26-30, 2023. Cello Fury's Annual Rock Camp for Strings
Space is still available for one week of Cello Fury's day camp, now in its 15th season. The open week is a senior camp for string players ages 12 to 17, at all levels Located in greater Pittsburgh area. https://www.cellofury.com/rock-camp
August 7-11, 2023. Levine Music Strings Camp
Among the many summer offerings from Levine Music is Strings Camp for ages 10 to 15. Over the summer you can also learn jazz or theory, play in an orchestra, and much more.
https://www.levinemusic.org/summer/camp-experiences/
October 30 - November 12, 2023. Audition Preparation Workshop
CelloBello hosts its annual virtual audition workshop to help students prepare for upcoming admission auditions for either undergraduate or graduate degrees. Video application required. https://www.cellobello.org/audition-preparation-workshop/
ENJOY!
To share info on your upcoming events, contact Ann Franke, annfranke[at]verizon.net
