Charlotte Symphony al Fresco is a new, free virtual concert series featuring CSO musicians performing a variety of works, giving a glimpse into the music and their lives as performing musicians.
Hosted by Principal Cellist Alan Black in his backyard in Charlotte, the concerts premiered on Facebook and YouTube on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm between June 10 and July 29.
"For the past four years I have been creating a backyard space with the intent to host concerts. When COVID-19 shut down the world I immediately thought that this was an opportunity for me to use this space with two goals in mind: to provide live intimate performances to our community, and to give CSO musicians and my friends the chance to play together again in a safe way." ~ Principal Cellist Alan Black
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Charlotte Symphony al Fresco
Music for Harp and CelloWednesday, June 10 | 7:30 pmAndrea Mumm, principal harp Alan Black, principal cello J.S. BACH Prelude in C major VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Six Studies in English Folk Song ARVO PÄRT Spiegel im Spiegel SAINT-SAËNS Le cygne (The Swan) This performance is dedicated to hope and healing for our community.
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Music in the Time of MozartWednesday, June 17 | 7:30 pmVictor Wang, principal flute Monica Boboc, violin Kirsten Swanson, acting asst. principal viola Alan Black, principal cello Sarah Markle, cello Jeff Ferdon, bass PLEYEL Theme and Variations, for Cello and Bass MOZART Flute Quartet |
Winds in the WoodsWednesday, June 24 | 7:30 pmAmy Orsinger-Whitehead, flute Hollis Ulaky, principal oboe Sam Sparrow, clarinet Olivia Oh, principal bassoon Robert Rydel, french horn MUCZYNSKI Movements for Wind Quintet HAYDN Divertimento No. 1 FARKAS Antiche Danze Ungheresi |
Viennese SerenadesWednesday, July 1 | 7:30 pmJenny Topilow, violin Lenora Leggatt, violin Alan Black, principal cello STAMITZ Trio in G major HAYDN Divertimento No. 12 |
All-Lamb Jam!Wednesday, July 8 | 7:30 pmJeremy Lamb, cello Sarah Markle, cello Taddes Korris, bass JEREMY LAMB The Lamb Jam Set: The Hempeh Tempeh Jam
JEREMY LAMB A Ride on OumuamuaA Stroll Down Alpha Mill Lane Keepin' It Schwifty |
Romance of the ViolaWednesday, July 15 | 7:30 pmJoseph Meyer, assoc. concertmaster Kirsten Swanson, acting asst. principal viola Alan Black, principal cello Marlene Ballena, cello KJELL MARCUSSEN Berceuse for Viola and Cello CLARKE Lullaby for Viola and Cello DOHNÁNYI Serenade in C Major |
Cellissimo!Wednesday, July 22 | 7:30 pmAlan Black, principal cello Sarah Markle, cello Marlene Ballena, cello Jeremy Lamb, cello Taddes Korris, bass J.S BACH Allemande & Courante from Suite No. 2 for solo cello MOZART Sonata in D Major 1. Allegro
GOLDFRAPP/arr. Black & Lamb Stranger2. Andante OLA GJEILO/arr. Alan Black Northern Lights JEREMY LAMB The Quarantango This performance is dedicated to the memory of Mary Black. |
Charlotte Symphony BrassWednesday, July 29 | 7:30 pmAlex Wilborn, principal trumpet Jon Kaplan, trumpet Andrew Fierova, horn Tom Burge, trombone Scott Hartman, principal bass trombone FARNABY/Ed. Howorth Fancies, Toyes, and Dreames 1. The Old Spagnoletta
2. His Rest 3. The New Sa-hoo DUKE ELLINGTON In a Sentimental Mood
MORELY CALVERT Suite from the Monteregian Hills 1. La Marche
2. Chanson Mélancolique 4. Danse Villageoise FLORENCE PRICE/arr. Felix Linsmeier Adoration
LEW POLLACK/arr. Cooper That's a Plenty |
