Five concerts showcase world-class pianists in performances of the most monumental piano masterworks ever written and a concert by pop piano artist George Winston (December 9). Look for performances of Bach’s Goldberg Variations (by Anne-Marie McDermott on November 17); Schubert’s Sonata in B-flat (by Shai Wosner on December 1); Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata (by Joel Fan on February 23); and Ives’s Concord Sonata (by Gilles Vonsattel on March 16). See below for a complete list of the programs and bios of these marvelous artists. Oh yeah, all performed on the spanking new Steinway piano in Leffler Performance Center. A feat of piano virtuosity and artistry rarely-before heard in central Pennsylvania.
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Dinner at Leffler
Even great music just doesn't sound the same on an empty stomach.
But no fear! Gretna Music offers Dinner at Leffler, a delicious
buffet meal served before each concert in Leffler Chapel’s McCormick
Gallery. The
menu includes a choice of 2 entrees, sides, desserts and an assortment
of non-alcoholic drinks. Arrive early, enjoy fine food and good company,
take in an enlightening pre-concert talk, and then hear great music
by world-class musicians, all without ever leaving Leffler Chapel.
Reservations required one week in advance. Make yours by calling
717-361-1508 or click
here. Bon appetit! (Dinner $22)
Upcoming Events
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
2:00 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
The country's premiere and popular handbell ensemble returns to Leffler Chapel for another rare mid-state performance. Leffler is quickly becoming one of this group's favorite performance venues, which is understandable given the fabulous acoustics and ambience. Raleigh Ringers website
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
6:00 PM
Trattoria Fratelli, Lebanon
Trattoria Fratelli, LebanonMusic at Gretna's 2012 kickoff dinner at Trattoria Fratelli, voted the #1 Italian Restaurant in Central PA 12 years straight. It's fabulous food, good company, and great fun to whet the appetite for this year's festival!
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Clark Wilson, Theatre Organ: "Robin Hood"
Friday, August 3, 2012
8:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Champion theatre organist Clark Wilson performs to a showing of the 1922 Hollywood classic Robin Hood. Mr. Wilson has performed throughout the world and recently was accompanist to the world premiere of Wings in Beverly Hills. He is also a consultant to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the area of theatre organ performance. Come early for fun movie trivia games. Note later start time so that we are sure it is dark! Clark's websiteOrgan demonstration with Clark Clark on Robin Hood
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mt. Gretna
Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the architecture and style of Mt. Gretna's iconic homes. A self -guided walking tour includes homes and gardens of contrasting sizes and styles, some homes almost a century old; others just finished.
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by James & Colette Hipolit.Grammy winner Kurt Elling is one of the leading voices of jazz today. His rich baritone, spanning four octaves, features both astonishing technical mastery and emotional depth. The New York Times declared, “Elling is the standout male vocalist of our time.” Kurt's website
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with Elizabeth Shammash, mezzo-soparno
Sunday, August 5 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Charles & Elaine Bornstein.The Wister Quartet, a perennial favorite of MAG audiences, is comprised of our friends Nancy Bean (violin), former assistant concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra; Davyd Booth (violin), violinist and harpsichordist with the Philadelphia Orchestra; Pamela Fay (viola), Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia violist; and Lloyd Smith (cello), former Philly Orchestra assistant principal cellist. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Shammash joins the Wister in music for string quartet and voice.Program
Respighi, Il Tramonto
Spohr, 6 Songs, Op. 154
Debussy, Beau soir
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Carl Ellenberger, flute; Nancy Bean, violin; Lloyd Smith, cello; Allen Krantz, guitar
Friday, August 10, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Joan Ruffle & George Gish.Light classics by Haydn and Paganini, and a charming quartet arranged by Schubert, make the perfect way to wile away a mid-summer evening in what’s sure to be August’s most convivial musical soiree.Program
Haydn, Trio for violin, cello & guitar
Guitar solo TBA
Matiegka, Quartet for flute, viola, cello & guitar, arr. Schubert, D. 96
Krantz, Summer Music for flute and guitar
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
2:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Masters of dixieland jazz and the true dukes of the Playhouse stage, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band still sound as fresh as when they first played Music at Gretna in 1976. Hum along to their inimitable takes on old favorites like Tiger Rag and Basin Street Blues, listen with delight as they unearthed forgotten jazz age curios, and tap along to their own original compositions.
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An Evening with John Sebastian
Saturday, August 11, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
With top ten hits like, "Do You Believe In Magic," "Summer In the City," and "Daydream," plus an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on his resume, John Sebastian has been thrilling audiences ever since the debut of Lovin’ Spoonful more than 40 years ago.John's website
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
11:00 AM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
An inspiring service of worship, praise, fun and reflection with the Black Eagles and jazz reverend John Overman. No admission charge. A freewill offering to benefit Gretna Music will be taken.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously co-sponsored by Leesa Crnogorac.Boston Brass always manages to make friends with their audiences, dazzling with virtuosic playing and lively repartee. From exciting classical arrangements, to burning jazz standards, and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment, which captivates all ages. Program Highlights
Ritual Fire Dance Manuel de Falla, arr. Jose Sibaja
Three Movements from Romeo & Juliet, D.B. Kabalevsky, arr. Lance LaDuke
The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, Astor Piazzolla, arr. Lance LaDuke
Music for Five Brass, Brian Balmages
Blue Rondo a la Turk, Dave Brubeck, arr. Chris Castellanos
Fly Me to the Moon, Bart Howard, arr. Nathan Tanouye
Joy Spring, Clifford Brown, arr. JD Shaw
Summertime, George Gershwin, arr. Chris Castellanos
Blues for Ben, Stanton Moore, arr. Sam Pilafian
One Hand One Heart from West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein, arr. Jake Gale
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
For more than 30 years and over 15 albums, Leon Redbone has continued his love affair with tunes from the turn-of-the-century (as in the second-to-last century), flapper-era radio ditties, Depression-spawned ragtime and World War II folk-jazz. And if there is one common element to Redbone's diverse music it's his mastery of his acoustic guitar. Discover what a truly fine player he is -- fingerpicking with a ragtime bounce or jumping between chords with the grace of a hurdler. Leon's Website
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
NCM is the group that recorded hits like Green, Green, This Land is Your Land, and Chim Chim Cher-ee, the group that has won Grammys, been nominated for Oscars, and even had their own show on network TV, the group that launched the careers of folks like Kenny Rogers and John Denver. Minstrel's Website
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Intersections III: Beethoven & Schubert Have a Ball
Momenta Quartet
Friday, August 24, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Estelle Hartranft & Pat HartranftThe third concert in our Intersections series exploring classical music and the dance. This time we head off to early 19th century Vienna and the Habsburg court Beethoven and Schubert's times. Performed by the exquisite Momenta Quartet and dancers. Program
Beethoven, Minuets and Landler from WoO 9 & 15
Schubert, dances for piano solo
Beeferman, world premiere composition -
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with special guests Chieli Minucci & Carol Riddick
Saturday, August 25, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously co-sponsored by Neal & Sharon Bozentka.The smoothest of smooth jazz bassists, Gerald Veasley, returns with his band to Gretna Music for the first time in four years. This time Gerald brings special guests, sultry singer/songwriter Carol Riddick, and Chieli Minucci, guitar, for an evening that will seduce even those who hate music. As for the rest of us, prepare to absolutely melt.
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Intersections IV: Stravinsky's Rite of Spring
Charles Abramovic, piano & Matthew Bengston, piano; Ting-Yu Chen, choreographer; Flying Lions Dance Company
Sunday, August 26, 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously co-sponsored by David & Susan Wood and Daniel & Patricia Hottenstein.The fourth and final concert in our Intersections series exploring classical music and the dance. We come full circle to classical music written for dance - ballet. And what a ballet! Stravinsky's groundbreaking score will be performed in its original version for piano four-hands and danced to new choreography Ting-Yu Chen. Pianist Charles Abramovic, who appeared on the Gretna stage with Midori in 2007, returns with Matthew Bengston to perform this electrifying score.Program
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Akemi Takeyama, violin; David Salness, violin; Doris Lederer, viola; Tom Shaw, cello; Frank Shaw, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello
Friday, August 31, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Thirty-six wonderful years of the Audubon Quartet come to a close in these final performances of the group that built Music at Gretna. On August 31 they are joined onstage by their own family members who are accomplished musicians in their own right, chips off the ol' quartet, so to speak. Check out the finale on September 2 for a gala evening of performances by over a dozen friends of the group.Program
Beethoven, Duet with Two Obligato Eyeglasses, WoO 32
Boccherini, Quintet TBA
Brahms, Sextet in B-flat Major, Op. 18
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September 1
The Philly Legends of Jazz Battle of the Tenors
Bootsie Barnes, Tenor Saxophone; Larry McKenna, Tenor Saxophone; Jimmy Bruno, Guitar; Matthew Parrish, Bass; Vana Gierig, Piano; Byron Landham, Drums; Opening Act: Meta4
Saturday, September 1, 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Tenor sax legends Bootsie Barnes and Larry McKenna are featured in an old-school tenor battle. Adding to the excitement is Philadelphia jazz guitar master Jimmy Bruno. Matthew Parrish, acoustic bass, provides the 'anchor' for the group with John di Martino at hte piano and drummer yron Landham. Opening Act: Meta4 from Manheim, PA.
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An Audubon Celebration Gala Concert
James Campbell, clarinet; Carl Ellenberger, flute; Allen Krantz, guitar; David Oei, piano; Anna Polonsky, piano; David Salness, violin; Eriko Sato, violin; Frank Shaw, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello; Donovan Stokes, bass; Garrick Zoeter, Clarinet
Sunday, September 2, 2012
6:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Paul & Irena Merluzzi.An evening of musical fun in celebration of the Audubon Quartet's thirty-six incredible years at Music at Gretna. A dozen of their musical friends - each of whom have shared the stage with the Audubon in Mt. Gretna at some point - will gather from far and wide to pay tribute to the group that has performed more often at Music at Gretna than any other. The celebration continues at a post-concert buffet dinner reception at Mt. Gretna's Community Center (separate admission required). Note early concert start time.Program
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Goldberg Variations by Bach
For over 25 years Anne-Marie McDermott has played concertos, recitals and chamber music throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. She is artistic director of the Vail Music Festival as well as Curator for Chamber Music for the Mainly Mozart Festival. She performs with leading orchestras around the world and is a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Her recordings include the complete Prokofiev Piano Sonatas, Bach’s English Suites and Partitas, and, most recently, Gershwin’s Complete Works for Piano and Orchestra. Ms McDermott studied at the Manhattan School of Music.
Bach’s music has been called “the sound of God’s thought.” In the Goldberg Variations, Bach spins 30 miraculous variations from a simple theme – the supreme musical example of fashioning a silk purse from a sow’s ear. More info -
Eileen Ivers' An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas
Thursday, November 29, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Piano Sonata in Bb Major by Schubert
Shai Wosner has attracted international recognition for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity, and creative insight. His virtuosity and perceptiveness have made him a favorite among audiences and critics, who have praised him for his “keen musical mind and deep musical soul” (NPR’s All Things Considered) and for exemplifying a “remarkable blend of the intellectual, physical and even devilish sides of performance.” (Chicago Sun Times). Shai's website -
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
George Winston grew up in Montana, and spent his formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & The MG’s, Jimmy Smith, and many more. Inspired by R&B, jazz, Blues and rock (especially the Doors), George began playing organ in 1967. In 1971 he switched to the acoustic piano after hearing recordings from the 1920s and the 1930s by the legendary stride pianists Thomas “Fats” Waller and the Teddy Wilson. He also at this time came up with this own style of melodic instrumental music on solo piano, called folk piano. In 1972, he recorded his first solo piano album, BALLADS AND BLUES 1972, for the late guitarist John Fahey’s Takoma label.
His latest solo piano release is LOVE WILL COME – THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, VOL. 2, which features compositions by the late jazz pianist, including pieces from the Peanuts® TV specials. Since 1980 he has released ten other solo piano albums. George's website -
Saturday, February 23, 2013
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Piano Sonata Op. 106 Hammerklavier by Beethoven
Joel Fan’s engaging personality, technical assurance, lyricism and sheer musicality win over audiences everywhere. He collaborated with cellist Yo-Yo Ma as a member of the Silk Road Ensemble and has appeared as soloist with orchestras throughout the world. Joel began his performing career with the New York Philharmonic at age 11, as a winner of the Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert Auditions. His teachers have included the composer Leon Kirchner and Leon Fleisher. Joel's website -
Saturday, March 16, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Piano Sonata #2: Concord 1840-1850 by Ives
Winner of a 2008 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the 2002 Naumburg International Piano Competition, Gilles Vonsattel has appeared as soloist with the Boston Symphony and San Francisco Symphony. He is also an artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The Boston Musical Intelligencer said Mr. Vonstattel’s Boston Symphony debut “was a pure triumph, piercing the veil and grabbing the audience by the lapels.” Mr. Vonsattel received a B.A. in political science and economics from Columbia University and a M.M. from The Juilliard School. Gilles' website
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
2:00 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
The country's premiere and popular handbell ensemble returns to Leffler Chapel for another rare mid-state performance. Leffler is quickly becoming one of this group's favorite performance venues, which is understandable given the fabulous acoustics and ambience. Raleigh Ringers website
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- Classic Fridays
- Saturday
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July 29
Sunday, July 29, 2012
6:00 PM
Trattoria Fratelli, Lebanon
Trattoria Fratelli, LebanonMusic at Gretna's 2012 kickoff dinner at Trattoria Fratelli, voted the #1 Italian Restaurant in Central PA 12 years straight. It's fabulous food, good company, and great fun to whet the appetite for this year's festival!
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Clark Wilson, Theatre Organ: "Robin Hood"
Friday, August 3, 2012
8:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Champion theatre organist Clark Wilson performs to a showing of the 1922 Hollywood classic Robin Hood. Mr. Wilson has performed throughout the world and recently was accompanist to the world premiere of Wings in Beverly Hills. He is also a consultant to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the area of theatre organ performance. Come early for fun movie trivia games. Note later start time so that we are sure it is dark! Clark's websiteOrgan demonstration with Clark Clark on Robin Hood
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mt. Gretna
Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the architecture and style of Mt. Gretna's iconic homes. A self -guided walking tour includes homes and gardens of contrasting sizes and styles, some homes almost a century old; others just finished.
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by James & Colette Hipolit.Grammy winner Kurt Elling is one of the leading voices of jazz today. His rich baritone, spanning four octaves, features both astonishing technical mastery and emotional depth. The New York Times declared, “Elling is the standout male vocalist of our time.” Kurt's website
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with Elizabeth Shammash, mezzo-soparno
Sunday, August 5 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Charles & Elaine Bornstein.The Wister Quartet, a perennial favorite of MAG audiences, is comprised of our friends Nancy Bean (violin), former assistant concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra; Davyd Booth (violin), violinist and harpsichordist with the Philadelphia Orchestra; Pamela Fay (viola), Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia violist; and Lloyd Smith (cello), former Philly Orchestra assistant principal cellist. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Shammash joins the Wister in music for string quartet and voice.Program
Respighi, Il Tramonto
Spohr, 6 Songs, Op. 154
Debussy, Beau soir
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Carl Ellenberger, flute; Nancy Bean, violin; Lloyd Smith, cello; Allen Krantz, guitar
Friday, August 10, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Joan Ruffle & George Gish.Light classics by Haydn and Paganini, and a charming quartet arranged by Schubert, make the perfect way to wile away a mid-summer evening in what’s sure to be August’s most convivial musical soiree.Program
Haydn, Trio for violin, cello & guitar
Guitar solo TBA
Matiegka, Quartet for flute, viola, cello & guitar, arr. Schubert, D. 96
Krantz, Summer Music for flute and guitar
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
2:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Masters of dixieland jazz and the true dukes of the Playhouse stage, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band still sound as fresh as when they first played Music at Gretna in 1976. Hum along to their inimitable takes on old favorites like Tiger Rag and Basin Street Blues, listen with delight as they unearthed forgotten jazz age curios, and tap along to their own original compositions.
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An Evening with John Sebastian
Saturday, August 11, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
With top ten hits like, "Do You Believe In Magic," "Summer In the City," and "Daydream," plus an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on his resume, John Sebastian has been thrilling audiences ever since the debut of Lovin’ Spoonful more than 40 years ago.John's website
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
11:00 AM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
An inspiring service of worship, praise, fun and reflection with the Black Eagles and jazz reverend John Overman. No admission charge. A freewill offering to benefit Gretna Music will be taken.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously co-sponsored by Leesa Crnogorac.Boston Brass always manages to make friends with their audiences, dazzling with virtuosic playing and lively repartee. From exciting classical arrangements, to burning jazz standards, and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment, which captivates all ages. Program Highlights
Ritual Fire Dance Manuel de Falla, arr. Jose Sibaja
Three Movements from Romeo & Juliet, D.B. Kabalevsky, arr. Lance LaDuke
The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, Astor Piazzolla, arr. Lance LaDuke
Music for Five Brass, Brian Balmages
Blue Rondo a la Turk, Dave Brubeck, arr. Chris Castellanos
Fly Me to the Moon, Bart Howard, arr. Nathan Tanouye
Joy Spring, Clifford Brown, arr. JD Shaw
Summertime, George Gershwin, arr. Chris Castellanos
Blues for Ben, Stanton Moore, arr. Sam Pilafian
One Hand One Heart from West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein, arr. Jake Gale
Boston Brass website
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
For more than 30 years and over 15 albums, Leon Redbone has continued his love affair with tunes from the turn-of-the-century (as in the second-to-last century), flapper-era radio ditties, Depression-spawned ragtime and World War II folk-jazz. And if there is one common element to Redbone's diverse music it's his mastery of his acoustic guitar. Discover what a truly fine player he is -- fingerpicking with a ragtime bounce or jumping between chords with the grace of a hurdler. Leon's Website
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
NCM is the group that recorded hits like Green, Green, This Land is Your Land, and Chim Chim Cher-ee, the group that has won Grammys, been nominated for Oscars, and even had their own show on network TV, the group that launched the careers of folks like Kenny Rogers and John Denver. Minstrel's Website
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Intersections III: Beethoven & Schubert Have a Ball
Momenta Quartet
Friday, August 24, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Estelle Hartranft & Pat HartranftThe third concert in our Intersections series exploring classical music and the dance. This time we head off to early 19th century Vienna and the Habsburg court Beethoven and Schubert's times. Performed by the exquisite Momenta Quartet and dancers. Program
Beethoven, Minuets and Landler from WoO 9 & 15
Schubert, dances for piano solo
Beeferman, world premiere composition -
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with special guests Chieli Minucci & Carol Riddick
Saturday, August 25, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously co-sponsored by Neal & Sharon Bozentka.The smoothest of smooth jazz bassists, Gerald Veasley, returns with his band to Gretna Music for the first time in four years. This time Gerald brings special guests, sultry singer/songwriter Carol Riddick, and Chieli Minucci, guitar, for an evening that will seduce even those who hate music. As for the rest of us, prepare to absolutely melt.
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Intersections IV: Stravinsky's Rite of Spring
Charles Abramovic, piano & Matthew Bengston, piano; Ting-Yu Chen, choreographer; Flying Lions Dance Company
Sunday, August 26, 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously co-sponsored by David & Susan Wood and Daniel & Patricia Hottenstein.The fourth and final concert in our Intersections series exploring classical music and the dance. We come full circle to classical music written for dance - ballet. And what a ballet! Stravinsky's groundbreaking score will be performed in its original version for piano four-hands and danced to new choreography Ting-Yu Chen. Pianist Charles Abramovic, who appeared on the Gretna stage with Midori in 2007, returns with Matthew Bengston to perform this electrifying score.Program
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Akemi Takeyama, violin; David Salness, violin; Doris Lederer, viola; Tom Shaw, cello; Frank Shaw, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello
Friday, August 31, 2012
8:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Thirty-six wonderful years of the Audubon Quartet come to a close in these final performances of the group that built Music at Gretna. On August 31 they are joined onstage by their own family members who are accomplished musicians in their own right, chips off the ol' quartet, so to speak. Check out the finale on September 2 for a gala evening of performances by over a dozen friends of the group.Program
Beethoven, Duet with Two Obligato Eyeglasses, WoO 32
Boccherini, Quintet TBA
Brahms, Sextet in B-flat Major, Op. 18
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September 1
The Philly Legends of Jazz Battle of the Tenors
Bootsie Barnes, Tenor Saxophone; Larry McKenna, Tenor Saxophone; Jimmy Bruno, Guitar; Matthew Parrish, Bass; Vana Gierig, Piano; Byron Landham, Drums; Opening Act: Meta4
Saturday, September 1, 2012
7:30 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
Tenor sax legends Bootsie Barnes and Larry McKenna are featured in an old-school tenor battle. Adding to the excitement is Philadelphia jazz guitar master Jimmy Bruno. Matthew Parrish, acoustic bass, provides the 'anchor' for the group with John di Martino at hte piano and drummer yron Landham. Opening Act: Meta4 from Manheim, PA.
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An Audubon Celebration Gala Concert
James Campbell, clarinet; Carl Ellenberger, flute; Allen Krantz, guitar; David Oei, piano; Anna Polonsky, piano; David Salness, violin; Eriko Sato, violin; Frank Shaw, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello; Donovan Stokes, bass; Garrick Zoeter, Clarinet
Sunday, September 2, 2012
6:00 PM
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Playhouse
This concert generously sponsored by Paul & Irena Merluzzi.An evening of musical fun in celebration of the Audubon Quartet's thirty-six incredible years at Music at Gretna. A dozen of their musical friends - each of whom have shared the stage with the Audubon in Mt. Gretna at some point - will gather from far and wide to pay tribute to the group that has performed more often at Music at Gretna than any other. The celebration continues at a post-concert buffet dinner reception at Mt. Gretna's Community Center (separate admission required). Note early concert start time.Program
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Goldberg Variations by Bach
For over 25 years Anne-Marie McDermott has played concertos, recitals and chamber music throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. She is artistic director of the Vail Music Festival as well as Curator for Chamber Music for the Mainly Mozart Festival. She performs with leading orchestras around the world and is a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Her recordings include the complete Prokofiev Piano Sonatas, Bach’s English Suites and Partitas, and, most recently, Gershwin’s Complete Works for Piano and Orchestra. Ms McDermott studied at the Manhattan School of Music.
Bach’s music has been called “the sound of God’s thought.” In the Goldberg Variations, Bach spins 30 miraculous variations from a simple theme – the supreme musical example of fashioning a silk purse from a sow’s ear. More info -
Eileen Ivers' An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas
Thursday, November 29, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Piano Sonata in Bb Major by Schubert
Shai Wosner has attracted international recognition for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity, and creative insight. His virtuosity and perceptiveness have made him a favorite among audiences and critics, who have praised him for his “keen musical mind and deep musical soul” (NPR’s All Things Considered) and for exemplifying a “remarkable blend of the intellectual, physical and even devilish sides of performance.” (Chicago Sun Times). Shai's website -
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
George Winston grew up in Montana, and spent his formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & The MG’s, Jimmy Smith, and many more. Inspired by R&B, jazz, Blues and rock (especially the Doors), George began playing organ in 1967. In 1971 he switched to the acoustic piano after hearing recordings from the 1920s and the 1930s by the legendary stride pianists Thomas “Fats” Waller and the Teddy Wilson. He also at this time came up with this own style of melodic instrumental music on solo piano, called folk piano. In 1972, he recorded his first solo piano album, BALLADS AND BLUES 1972, for the late guitarist John Fahey’s Takoma label.
His latest solo piano release is LOVE WILL COME – THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, VOL. 2, which features compositions by the late jazz pianist, including pieces from the Peanuts® TV specials. Since 1980 he has released ten other solo piano albums. George's website -
Saturday, February 23, 2013
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Piano Sonata Op. 106 Hammerklavier by Beethoven
Joel Fan’s engaging personality, technical assurance, lyricism and sheer musicality win over audiences everywhere. He collaborated with cellist Yo-Yo Ma as a member of the Silk Road Ensemble and has appeared as soloist with orchestras throughout the world. Joel began his performing career with the New York Philharmonic at age 11, as a winner of the Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert Auditions. His teachers have included the composer Leon Kirchner and Leon Fleisher. Joel's website -
Saturday, March 16, 2012
7:30 PM
Leffler Performance Ctr, Elizabethtown College
Featured Monster: Piano Sonata #2: Concord 1840-1850 by Ives
Winner of a 2008 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the 2002 Naumburg International Piano Competition, Gilles Vonsattel has appeared as soloist with the Boston Symphony and San Francisco Symphony. He is also an artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The Boston Musical Intelligencer said Mr. Vonstattel’s Boston Symphony debut “was a pure triumph, piercing the veil and grabbing the audience by the lapels.” Mr. Vonsattel received a B.A. in political science and economics from Columbia University and a M.M. from The Juilliard School. Gilles' website
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