The following lineup of artists for the 45th season of the Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series has been announced. Concerts are held at St. Mark’s in-the-Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos.
Opening Concert — An Evening of Brahms Chamber Music, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Repertoire: “Trio in A Minor, Op. 114 for Clarinet, Cello and piano;: “Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40 for Horn, Violin and Piano;” “Trio in B Major, Op. 8 for Violin, Cello and Piano.
Artists: Ani Aznavoorian, cello; Robert Cassidy, piano; David Gresham, clarinet; Joan Kwuon, violin; Jean Smith, horn.
Seraph Brass quintet — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Takács Quartet — 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Repertoire: Beethoven “Quartet in G Major Op. 18, #2;” Ngwenyama “Flow;” Dvořák “Quartet in G Major. Op. 106.”
Giorgi Guliashvili, tenor; Carrie-Ann Matheson, piano — 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1.
Duo Giacopuzzi, piano four hands — 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26.
“The 45th season promises to be our best yet, with the much-anticipated return of the world famous Takács Quartet; the future star Georgian tenor Giorgi Guliashvili with celebrated pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson; the all-female quintet Seraph Brass; the renowned Italian brother and sister piano four hand team of Jacopo and Maddelena Giacopuzzi; and the all-star cast of musicians for the opening Brahms concert,” said Robert Cassidy, artistic director.
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Tickets go on sale to the public on Sept. 6. Ticket are General Admission seats, $25, patron seats, $45, and students receive complimentary tickets.
St. Mark’s in-the-Valley provides an intimate concert experience with seating for just over 100 patrons. Formed in 1926 and serving the Santa Ynez Valley at its present location in downtown Los Olivos since 1979, St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church practices a spacious Christianity and welcomes people of all faiths or none.
St. Mark’s offers a no-fee community center for nonprofit groups and community meetings; an arts venue for musical and cultural events; a welcome center for residents and area visitors; and home to an inclusive faith community.
St. Mark’s non-sectarian professional preschool serves Santa Ynez Valley families with early childhood education. The county-permitted SYV Community Kitchen at St. Mark’s serves as a regional food hub.
St. Mark’s is also home to the area’s Jewish community and a local Zen sangha (part of Santa Barbara Zen Center).
Open doors, restrooms, free Wi-Fi, a shady courtyard, gardens, a labyrinth, and water for pets are available for visitors and area residents all day, every day.
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