Season's Highlights
21 CONCERTS
Friday (6 PM - New Time) & Sunday (5 PM) concerts are at the Highlands Performing Arts Center
Saturday and Monday concerts (both 5 PM) are at the Albert Carlton Library in Cashiers
- Grand Opening Receptions
- 30 internationally acclaimed musicians
- Solo works to large chamber ensembles
- Feasts of the Festival
- Open rehearsals
- Movies about Music
- Final Gala Concert and Dinner
WELCOME to our 28th season!
The world’s greatest music, internationally-known performers, beautifully intimate settings, the cool mountains, fine art and dining, theatre and film, golf, shopping – make your plans now to join us for an unforgettable summer at the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival as we celebrate our 28th summer of chamber music at its best.
It is difficult for me to pick highlights of the season because every concert will be spectacular! We kick off the season with the incomparable Eroica Trio in a special program entitled “The Eroica Trio- Solo!” giving each member of the trio a rare solo turn. We will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mendelssohn’s birth with his thrilling Octet for Strings led by William Preucil as well as his Piano Trio in D Minor, Viola Quintet and Violin Sonata; commemorate the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death with string quartets performed by the brilliant young Biava Quartet as well as old friends the Vega; celebrate art and music with Mussorgsky’s great “Pictures at an Exhibition” performed by new guest artist pianist Robert Henry along with a showing of cellist Chris Rex’s watercolors; delve into the depths of Bach’s most spiritual music with an all-solo Bach program; and we close the season by bringing back the Eroica to perform together as a Trio.
Some exciting programs in addition to the regular series of concerts include “Bach at Buck’s”, featuring music for strings in the warmth of a coffeehouse setting; picnic-concerts by the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park (Pine Street Park) and Zachary-Tolbert House; “Movies about Music” on Tuesday nights with live musical performances prior to several screenings – and much, much more.
Take a look through our website for all the details of what promises to be an incredible season. Many concerts sold out last season, so make your plans NOW so you don't miss a beat!
William Ransom, Artistic Director
Phone: 828-526-9060
Email: hccmf@verizon.net
Fax: 828-526-4893
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William Ransom Artistic Director |
Nancy Gould-Aaron Executive Director |
Lucas Drew Artistic Director Emeritus |