BCCA

PO Box 621
Brunswick, GA
31521

Concert One

Thuringer Salon Quintett -- Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005-- 8:00 PM

With a repertoire ranging from the virtually forgotten vestiges of 18th Century European music to the chic 20th Century sounds of legendary American composers, the Thuringer Salonquintett represents one of the most long-lasting and successful combinations of instruments to evolve from the coffeehouse (or "Kaffeehaus") tradition. Comprised of two violins (one doubling on viola), cello, double bass and piano, this group is committed to the very spirit of the Kaffeehaus movement of the late 1800’s - to create a light-hearted, inviting atmosphere by unabashedly integrating elements from different cultures.

Concert Two

Cristiana Pegoraro, pianist --
Thursday, Jan.12, 2006 -- 8:00 PM

In the world of classical pianists, critics have hailed Cristiana Pegoraro as among the best interpreters of Cuban and South American music. Ms. Pegoraro has consistently inspired audiences through her original programming, mastery of phrasing and expressive artistry. Having graduated with high honors from Conservatory of Terni, Italy, at a mere 16 years of age, she has gone on to perform in some of the greatest concert venues in the world, including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The United Nations (New York), the Sydney Opera House, Bosendorfer Sad (Vienna), Teatro Municipal (San Paulo and Rio de Janiero) and Santa Cecilia Auditorium (Rome). She even played a private concert for the President of Italy, Mr. Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, in 2003.

Concert Three

Westwind Brass -- Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006-- 8:00 PM

Westwind Brass’ magnificent tradition of musical excellence has touched audiences across the United States, Mexico, and Japan. Comprised of two trumpets, one French horn, one trombone and one tuba, this ensemble has won two international brass competition awards and has been heralded for their musical genius and diverse programming by several major publications, including the Los Angeles Times. The mission of this San Diego based group is to foster appreciation of brass music as an exciting, multicultural art form, through music education and dynamic entertainment to enrich local and international communities.

Concert Four

Moscow Chamber Orchestra --
 Sunday, Mar. 5, 2006 -- 3:00 PM

Dubbed the greatest chamber orchestra in the world by Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, the incomparable Moscow Chamber Orchestra will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2006. Under the direction of brilliant American pianist/conductor Constantine Orbelian, the Orchestra plays over 120 concerts a year to sold-out houses worldwide, including one or more annual Carnegie Hail appearances and a sold-out subscription series in the Great Hall of Moscow’s famed Tchaikovsky Conservatory.

Concert Five

Nathan Granner, vocalist -- Monday, Apr. 10, 2006 -- 8:00 PM

Nathan Granner’s mix of "golden age" timbre and exuberant, daring character on the stage have garnered accolades from Opera News, Opera Now, The New York Times, London Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. He has made leading principal debuts with notable companies including Wolf Trap Opera, Opera Theatre Saint Louis and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Twice he has sung with the National Symphony Orchestra and has been a regional and semi-finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. And with all of this accomplishment, he has still found time to serve as Artistic Director of "Musical Theater Heritage," which produces Night on the Town radio program, hosted by Geaorge Harter and Night of Song, featuring intimate nights of musical theater and opera. He is also one of the members of "The American Tenors," who have recently completed their first album on Sony Classical/ Odyssey.