Concerts 2013
The new Waterford Old School auditorium offers the best of old and new: a larger, more versatile space that retains the intimacy and remarkable acoustics of the original building, which burned down in January 2007. The new auditorium is fully handicapped-accessible.
Join us in 2013 for six outstanding concerts in our beautiful, historic village. All concert ticket holders are also offered a free, guided walking tour of the village at 2 p.m. before each concert. Please reserve a tour by 5 p.m. on the Friday before your concert by calling 540 882 3018, ext. 117.
And followers of the local music scene got another Old School House Rocks Concert on April 20, with Janet Emma and Seven West.
Next Generation
Competition Winners From The Levine School Of Music
Sunday, June 2, 4 p.m.
Old School, Waterford
A Levine School performer
Competition winners from the Levine School of Music return for their 10th Waterford concert. Precocious elementary and high school age musicians show off their winning best. A leading U.S. community music school, the Levine School of Music operates from four campuses in the Washington metropolitan area. Classical and jazz instruction on a variety of instruments is open to students of all backgrounds and ages.
Sponsored by Friends of the Waterford Concert Series
Horszowski Trio
Sunday, October 20 at 4 p.m.
Old School, Waterford
Horszowski Trio
Formed in 2011, the Horszowski (Hor-SHOV-ski) Trio connects three talented friends: Jesse Mills, violin; Raman Ramankrishnan, cello’ and Rieko Aizawa, piano. Ms. Aizawa was a pupil of the legendary pianist Mieczyslaw Horszowski (1892-1993), and the trio takes its name in his honor. Their repertoire includes works by composers with whom Horszowski had personal contact, such as Ravel, Faure, and Saint-Saens, plus a range of music from the traditional to contemporary. Members of the trio teach at Columbia University and Bard College.
Sponsored by Presidential Bank
Joseph Holt & Singers: Gilbert & Sullivan Highlights
Sunday, November 17 at 4 p.m.
Old School, Waterford
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Dr. Joseph Holt
Dr. Joseph Holt is well known in the Washington, D.C., area as a pianist, conductor, educator, arranger and former associate music director for the Choral Arts Society of Washington. He now lives in Sarasota, Florida, where he directs Gloria Musicae, but he returns here often when friends and music call. Fir this special concert, Dr. Holt will assemble a cast of singers to acco0mpany and conduct in rousing selections from Gilbert and Sullivan.
Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. John H. Cook III
Musical memories–past concerts from 2013:
Washington National Opera
Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists
Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m.
Old School, Waterford
- Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists in performance
Professional young artists of the highest caliber from the Washington National Opera sing and perform arias, ensembles, and scenes from current company productions. The Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist program, founded by Placido Domingo in 2002, is a leading program for singers on the verge of international careers. This concert is sure to please newcomers to opera and aficionados alike.
Sponsored in memory of Alfred P. Dennis by his family and Friends of the Waterford Concert Series
A Far Cry
Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m.
Old School, Waterford
- A Far Cry
A self-conducted chamber orchestra from Boston, A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. These 17 young professional musicians have won national and international followings for their skill, verve, and seamless collaboration. Founded in 2007, the ensemble is now Chamber Orchestra in Residence at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Sponsored by Amy V. Smith Wealth Management, LLC
John O’Conor
Sunday, May 5, 4 p.m.
Old School, Waterford
- Irish pianist John O’Conor
The great Irish pianist is noted for masterful interpretations of Beethoven, John Field and other classical and Romantic era composers. He has recorded all the Beethoven sonatas and Field nocturnes. Among the critical praise for his performances is one review in The Washington Post: “…this artist has the kind of flawless touch that makes an audience gasp.” Mr. O’Conor is Distinguished Visiting Artist and Professor of Piano at Shenandoah Conservatory and Professor of Piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin.
Sponsored by Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company
Old School House Rocks - Janet Emma Garbe
Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Old School, Waterford
Following on the sellout James McMurtry concert last November, you can again dance to the music of home-grown indie music talent Janet Emma Garbe in the second of our Old School Rocks concerts (not part of the regular Waterford Concert Series). Her 2009 Release Ghostfields, recorded with Walt Wilkins in Austin, Texas, garnered several Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) nominations. In 2006, Janet led Loudoun-based band One Horse Town to earn the “Wammie” for New Artist of the Year with Dawn Will Deliver (produced by Jon Carroll and recorded in Leesburg). Janet Emma & Seven West features a few of Washington’s finest musicians including Wil Gravatt, David Kitchen, Angus Mackay & Robbie Magruder.
Doors will open at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. concert. Tickets for this Foundation fundraising concert are $15 apiece. Purchase now! (Not part of the Concert Series.)
