It’s the annual Bridge Chamber Music Festival. For almost two decades, this low-profile concert series has been presenting distinct talent ranging from young artists to internationally known chamber musicians. In recent years, the Festival has also been presenting regionally and nationally recognized jazz musicians. This year’s concerts once again bring a number of great artists to Music City, Minnesota:
Festival Concert I
Wednesday, August 20
7:30 PM Urness Recital Hall
The ARTARIA STRING QUARTET with Scott Anderson, clarinet
THE BRIDGE CHAMBER PLAYERS with Christopher Atzinger, piano and Martin Hodel, trumpet
Young Artist Recital
Thursday, August 21
7:30 PM, Studio A, Skifter Hall
Jazz Concert I
Friday, August 22
7:30 PM Northfield Middle School Auditorium
SEVEN STEPS TO HAVANA
Festival Concert II
Sunday, August 24
7:30 PM Urness Recital Hall
WINDWORKS with pianist Andrew Hisey
KYU-YOUNG KIM, violin, PITNARRY SHIN, cello, ESTHER WANG, piano
Festival Concert III
Monday August 25
7:30 PM Carleton College Concert Hall
THE BRIDGE CHAMBER PLAYERS
NICOLA MELVILLE and JILL DAWE, piano
STEPHANIE ARADO, violin, JOHANNA TORBENSON, viola and TOM ROSENBERG, cello with THE BRIDGE CHAMBER PLAYERS
Jazz Concert II
Tuesday August 26
7:30 PM The Grand Event Center (316 Washington St, Northfield)
THE DAVE HAGEDORN TRIO
The Festival is supported by an Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council. For more information, visit the Bridge Chamber Festival website.