EXCELLENT BLOCK BOOKING DATE WITH
ASHEVILLE APRIL 11
block with MGS possible on April 4
Sept 27, Nov 1, Dec 6 & 13
Feb 21 & 28,
PIANO - PERCUSSION
October 12, 19
Nov 2
Feb 1
Mar anytime
Apr anytime
May 3
with PALLAVI MAHIDHARA,
November 8, 2026, could be ideal - she will perform with the Greensboro Symphony on November 7th!
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2027
April 11, 18, 25, 2027
PROGRAM HERE
touring from Prague November 15
We presented them in February 2022
Available
2026- Oct 4, 11, 18
2027- Feb 7, 21, 28; Apr 11
SPECIAL EVENTS
September 20 or 27 or Oct. 25
Touring from Italy
September 6, 2026
August 16
September 6
November 1, 8, 15
January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 28
Aug 23 or 30, 2026
@ UNC February 2027 -
would need their permission
solo OR a piano-four-hands program
April 17-30 window
Sept 27
Dec 6, 13
Feb 21
April 25
Oct 25
Nov 1
Nov 8 (first preference)
Dec 6
Dec 13
Jan 10
Jan 31
April 18
April 4, 18, or 25
September 27
starred because we had nearly booked them last year, but had to shift due to scheduling
Hungarian CONCERT PIANIST IN D.C.
Two-time Grammy Nominee
Yale Quartet in Residence
November 8, 2026
August 16, 2026 OR Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
April 4, 2027
NONE PREDETERMINED
Sept. 20, 27
Nov. 15, 22
Jan. 24, 31
April 4, 18
OTHER VENUE DATES
APRIL 4 CARY's RITTER PARK
OCTOBER 2 (Friday @ Governor's Mansion)
COMMITTEE: AIMING FOR 9 REGULAR SEASON
AND 3-4 SPECIAL EVENTS
Oct. 11,18 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
Juilliard grad Luke Henderson is from Raleigh
Our VA colleague interested in block
Aug 23 or 30, 2026
Sept 20 or 27, 2026
Nov 1 or 8, 2026
Dec 13, 2026
Jan 10, 2027
Feb 7 or 14, 2027
Oct 25
additional dates with
violinist Joshua Brown
2-Time Grammy Winner
GRAMMY
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
OPUS3 Artist
Mezzo-Soprano
TAYLOR RAVEN
NC ARTIST
Nov 22 Apr 4
Dec 6 Jan 17
August 30
routing date after Charlotte
December 6, 2026
February 7, 2027
Can also consider
January 17,24,31 2027
February 14,21,28 2027
March 14, 2027
Not at NCMA, if chosen because of Art in Bloom
GRAMMY WINNERS
2025 GRAMMY NOMINEES
The Black Mountain Trio is named to honor the vision of Black Mountain College, a vibrant artistic and educational institution that enriched the cultural history of North Carolina during the middle of the 20th century. Each member of the trio has dedicated a significant part of his career to the musical life of North Carolina and the Southeastern region of the United States. The trio has performed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont and Ohio, as well as Beijing and Shenzhen, China. Here the groups presents three works of passionate and brooding lyricism.
waiting on dates
Rowena saw them in Vevey (Switzerland)
and highly recommends
suggested adding a Family concert at the museum
FRIDAY in
CHAPEL HILL
Sept 13, 27
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 14, 21
Apr 4, 18, 25
Sept 20, 27
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 8, 15, 22
Dec 6, 13
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr 4, 11
NOTE TO PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE:
Below are 75 viable options for Season 85. I know it’s a lot to review, but please email back a list of your top 20, aiming for a mix of ensemble sizes and configurations.
As responses come in, I’ll mark selections with stars to track votes. Once everyone has weighed in, I’ll narrow the list, and we can then schedule a meeting to fine-tune the final balance.
You’ll also notice a few green stars—I’ve noted the specific reasons for flagging those.
Ravel Trio program with cellist Peng Li and
violinist Chris Jusell from the NC Symphony
APRI L DATES 2027
TSQ Residency
April 4 or 18, 2027 Routed
look at Island Prayers and Piazzolla
GREENSBORO INTEREST
October 18, 2026
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Note America's 250th Program
Available July 4 & 5
collaboration with NCMA Music
One member is NC-based
2026- Sept 13, 20; Nov 8, 15
2027- Apr 4, 18
Aug 16, 23, 30, 2026
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026
2025 GRAMMY WINNER
Best Instrumental Composition
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Sunday, April 18, 2027
PRIVATE BOARD PAGE FOR SHARING INFORMATION
GALVIN CELLO QUARTET RETURNS
Aug 16, 23, 30
working a collaboration with NCMA's
Jeff Yelverton
January 17, 2027
Special "A Night at the Opera" Program
Touring from Munich
Greensboro pianist Annie Jeng's Khemia Ensemble is dedicated to reflecting broader perspectives in contemporary classical chamber music by presenting engaging performances, commissioning new works, and mentoring the next generation of musicians.
April 11, 2027
April 18, 2027
from Goldsboro
Wake Forest Renaissance Center says they have been selling out there every year
Oct 18 Nov 15 & 22 Dec 6 & 13
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 21, 28
Apr 11, 18, 25
VIDEO HERE
with Henry Kramer
October 25, 2026
December 13, 2026
PROGRAM HERE
NOTE:
ELON WANTS CLEVELAND CELTIC FOR
Wed, March 10, 2027
GRAMMY WINNERS
Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
GREENSBORO INTEREST
2025 GRAMMY NOMINEES
Nov. 8; Apr. 11, 18, 25
AVAILABLE SUNDAY DATES @ NCMA
Aug 16, 23, 30
Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
Oct 11, 18, 25 (State Fair is 15-25)
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Thanksgiving is 26th)
Dec 6, 13 (4-12 is Hanukkah)
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 (Pacifica at Duke Jan 10)
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 (Super Bowl is Feb 14)
Mar (none) Art in Bloom & 28 is Easter
Apr 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 26, 23, 30 (May 9 Mother's Day)
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 21, 28
September 6
EARLY MUSIC
Oct 18 and 25 available. Nov 8
April 4, 2027 Routing Opportunity by would need to be at NCMA
April 11 & 18, 2027
9/6; 9/13
11/15; 11/22;
12/6
2/14
2/28
4/25
October 25
January 17, 24
February 14, 21
April 25
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Jan 10 and Jan 31
Can do acoustic &
"classical-leaning". Family in Raleigh
HEADLINING VIOLINIST PROGRAM PITCHES
Sept 13/20 Oct 11/18/25 Jan 10
CMR sent notices to 78 statewide arts councils and these are
the pitches we have so far. They include program proposals.
After we select and nail down dates and schedules with the committee's favorites, we will then share program choices with the group and shoot for having those finalized by Spring.
Jan 11, Feb 15 (less preferred), Mar 15
May 3 (less preferred), 10 (less preferred), 24
HOLDING OFF TO POSSIBLY BLOCK WITH UNCG and MGS for Fall 2027
touring from Germany
February 28, 2027
Unplugged February 28
Dec 6, Jan 10, 17
Feb 7, 28, Apr 11, 25
Dec 13
Jan 10, 17, 24
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
April 11, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Ruckus
Baroque Band
"Strawberry Fields" with Emi Ferguson (flute)
and Rachell Ellen Wong (violin)
October 15, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
Sept 13, 2026
Sept 11, 18, 25
holding April 4 Ritter Park date
Aug 30
Sept 6 (Nice routing as they are in Clemson on Sept 4!), 13, 20, 27
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8 (preferred over other Nov options), 15, 22
Dec 13
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7 (preferred over other Feb options), 14, 21, 28
Apr 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 23, 30
April 18
11/8, 15, 22
12/6
12/13
with Piano or Fortepiano
October 25, 2026 (Chapel Hill Friday)
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2027
PROGRAM HERE
Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
Oct 11, 18, 25
Dec 13
Jan 17, 24
Feb 7
2022 GRAMMY
with piano
August 16, 23, or 30, 2026
September 13 or 20, 2026
PROGRAM HERE
TOURING FROM GERMANY
GRANT ELIGIBLE
with STANISLAV IOUDENITCH
October 11 or 18, 2026
January 17, 2027
February 14, 2027 (likely with pianist Sam Hong)
PROGRAM HERE
Nov 1 and 15
Feb 28
- Durham-based Venezuelan-Appalachian virtuosic folk fusion duo, Larry & Joe (harp & banjo) VIDEO LINK WEBSITE
- Ieva Jakubaviciute (pianist/associate Professor at Duke) BIO
with Itamar Zorman (violin) BIO THEIR DUKE CONCERT A
THEIR DUKE CONCERT B - Andrew Finn Magill, a multi-genre violinist and composer from Asheville, North Carolina featured on PBS, NPR and MTV and a Fulbright Fellow and North Carolina Arts Council Fellow for jazz composition.
VIDEO LINK WEBSITE IRISH FIDDLING VIDEO PROMO - Raleigh-based Lyricosa Quartet THEIR WEBSITE BIOS
VIDEO from John Q. Walker's Home - Gowri Srinivas, a Carnatic musician in the Raleigh area
proposing "Strings and Percussion from South India".
2022 Concert Video 2019 Concert Video PINECONE FEATURE - Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba is a North Carolina kora-led dance band combining West African traditionals, funk, and elements of jazz into an irresistible and authentic experience. WEBSITE VIDEO
- Mac McClure (pianist UNC – taught in Barcelona – teaches in Columbia) specializes in Spanish music tours with Columbian violinist Juan Carlos Higuita - 1st or 3rd week in October (Brahms) $2500 fee - Lamberts willing to support it SOLO VIDEO VIOLIN & PIANO VIDEO BIO
- The Catchfire Collective - Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Catchfire was founded by six graduates of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in May 2019.
WEBSITE VIDEO VIDEO B - Solomon Eichner (piano) Amit Peled (cello) "America Landscapes" program includes Gershwin, Carter, Copland & Barber
VIDEO VIDEO B AMIT WEBSITE EICHNER WEBSITE - North Carolina Brass Band - The pitch is to present a quintet but they can offer other ensembles as well. The Gabrieli and Boysen videos (9/10-piece groups) show you a couple of examples of other items I included in the program. ELEVEN FIVE NINE WEBSITE
- Khemia Ensemble - pianist Annie Jeng is an NC Resident and Assistant Professor of Music at UNC-Greensboro. The program has three newly-commissioned works by David Biedenbender, Bobby Ge and Florence Maunders. SIZZLE REEL VIDEO
- Simone Baron Pianist, Accordionist, Composer
WEBSITE KENNEDY CENTER VIDEO a chamber jazz ensemble Arco Belo. The instrumentation is string quartet, (violins viola cello), piano/accordion, double bass, and percussion, as well as a beatbox/rapper. - Elon Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (ECCE). AUDIO LINK AUDIO LINK
- Richard Drehoff; the co-director of the Raleigh-based contemporary ensemble EARSPACE proposing a quartet of clarinet , piano & percussion (2) VIDEO LINKS WEBSIT
SEASON 85 PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE MATERIAL
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Sunday, April 11, 2026
Aug 16, 23, 30 Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
Oct 11, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 Dec 6, 13
Jan 10, 17. Feb 7, 28 Apr 11, 25
FUQUAY
GREENSBORO - FRIDAY
RALEIGH - SUNDAY
WORTHAM, (Asheville)
DOWD (Monroe) Broy (Lenoir)
Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 1, 8 (VA)
Dec 6, 13
Jan 10, 17, 31
Feb 7
Apr 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 8, 15
Dec 13
Jan 10, 24
Feb 7
April 11