MADISON, Ga. - The 15th annual Madison Chamber Music Festival would like to present its upcoming concerts this June with nationally-esteemed performers in a variety of local venues.
June’s artists include the talented Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet, the stunning Chistiania Trio, and the awe-inspiring City of Angels Saxophone Quartet.
The Festival is under the artistic direction of Christopher Rex, Principal Cellist for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now, so get them before they run out!
Here’s a taste of what’s to come:
Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m., Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet at Madison Town Park: Who doesn't love an outdoor concert in the beautiful month of June? Bring your chairs and a cooler and join us in Madison's Town Park for a free evening concert. The ASBQ began 46 years ago as the "Ceremonial Troupe" of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and has performed for numerous dignitaries including HRH Prince Charles. This lively concert will feature American music, classics, and marches. Sponsored by: Brady Inn
Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m., Christiania Trio at Burge Plantation: Join the Christiania Trio - David Coucheron (ASO Concertmaster), pianist Julie Coucheron, and Christopher Rex (ASO Principal Cellist & the Festival's Artistic Director)- for a memorable afternoon of chamber music. With an exciting program sure to astound, three world-renowned musicians and Festival favorites are sure to astonish us yet again. Reception to follow.
Sponsored by: Betsy & Sandy Morehouse, Libby & Ben Hendricks
Sunday, June 11 at 6 p.m., City of Angels Saxophone Quartet Dinner Gala at Empire Mills: With a passion for both the classical tradition and the unique heritage of the saxophone, the group performs a vast mixed repertoire of classical, swing era, and emerging contemporary pieces. Dinner included. Sponsored by: Brady Inn, Alla & Charles Campbell & Empire Mills
Monday, June 12 at 10 a.m., City of Angels FREE Family Concert & Bike Parade at MMCC Auditorium: Bring your entire family out for a fun and free event of music with the City of Angels Saxophone Quartet! Come learn about some new instruments and styles of music and stay for a free ice cream social on the Front Lawn! Come decorate your bike decorated for our annual Bike Parade with the Painted Pineapple! Prizes will be awarded for the "Most Musical" and "Most Madison" design! (Parade route is one block around MMCC.) Sponsored by: Anonymous. Bike parade Partner: The Painted Pineapple.
For tickets and more information about the 2017 season and tickets, visit the MMCC website at www.mmcc-arts.org or contact Rebecca Bonas at rbonas@mmcc-arts.org.
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is a multi-disciplinary non-profit arts organization located in a renovated 1895 Romanesque Revival school building in historic Madison.
Through the performing and visual arts, the Center serves a multi-county area and maintains an active membership base. The Cultural Center is handicap accessible and offers hearing devices for its audience members. For more information about the Cultural Center, please visit www.mmcc-arts.org or call 706-342-4743 (877-233-0598 toll free). The Center is located at 434 S. Main Street, Madison, GA 30650.
