Schedule :

October 12, 2023

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT NO. 1

Opening Night Gala

Vivaldi and Piazzolla’s Four Seasons

CCCMF 2023’s Opening Night Gala in the gorgeous sanctuary of Trinity Episcopal Church features four brilliant violin soloists from Ensemble-in-Residence the Manhattan Chamber Players sharing the stage with local New Orleans musicians in exciting performances of Antonio Vivaldi’s celebrated Four Seasons and Astor Piazzolla’s masterful Four Seasons of Buenos Aires!

CCCMF Artistic Director Luke Fleming gives an informal Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A at 7 PM.

Program:

Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741)
Le Quattro Sagioni (“The Four Seasons”) (1720)

Pause

Astor Piazzola (1921 – 1992), arr. Desyatnikov
Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (“The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires”) (1969)

Manhattan Chamber Players

- Francisco Fullana, Violin Soloist
- Siwoo Kim, Violin Soloist
- Grace Park, Violin Soloist
- Brendan Speltz, Violin Soloist
- Brook Speltz, Cello/Continuo
- Adam Golka, Harpsichord
- Luke Fleming, Viola

Doors Open : 6:30 PM

Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A : 7 PM

Music : 7:30 PM

October 13, 2023

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT #2 DIXON CONCERT HALL

Music Without End

The seldom heard music of Ernest Chausson is featured on this program, with a rendition of his heartbreaking Chanson Perpétuelle (“Endless Song”) and his sprawling, ecstatic masterpiece, the Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet. 

The warm, majestic acoustic of Dixon Concert Hall at Tulane University will be home to an evening of glorious music making!

CCCMF Artistic Director Luke Fleming gives an informal Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A at 7 PM.

October 15, 2023

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT #3 FELICITY CHURCH

The Sunset

Ensemble-in-Residence the Manhattan Chamber Players is joined by acclaimed soprano Faylotte Crayton for a concert of contemplative, transcendent music by Richard Strauss and Chris Rogerson, closing with Ottorino Respighi’s Il Tramonto, The Sunset.

Enjoy this beautiful program against the backdrop of the sunset in the historic Felicity Church!

CCCMF Artistic Director Luke Fleming gives an informal Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A at 5 PM.

Feel free to BYOB and enjoy this inspiring evening of music making!

October 16, 2023

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT #4 SAINT CHARLES AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Quelled Longing

CCCMF Ensemble-in-Residence the Manhattan Chamber Players headlines this mid-festival program centered around some of the most unabashedly

Romantic music of Johannes Brahms – two sumptuous songs with soprano Faylotte Crayton followed by his darkly dramatic Clarinet Quintet, all performed in the beautiful sanctuary of Saint Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.

CCCMF Artistic Director Luke Fleming gives a Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A at 7 PM.

October 18, 2023

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT #5 URBAN SOUTH BREWERY

This informal, fan-favorite concert has been on CCCMF’s lineup since our very first season. 

Special, one-evening only beer flights (available for purchase) from one of New Orleans’ finest breweries are paired with great Classical music in the festive atmosphere of Urban South Brewery‘s tasting room, where CCCMF Festival Artists will perform selections you won’t hear on any of our other programs!

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Crescent City Chamber Music Festival.

Stick around for some tasty brews with CCCMF Festival Artists immediately after the concert!

October 20, 2023

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT #6 UNO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

One of New Orleans’ best-kept secrets is the UNO Performing Arts Center, and its intimate setting and perfect chamber acoustic will frame a program by 2023 Ensemble-in-Residence the Gryphon Trio. 

This award-winning, world-renowned Canadian ensemble will be making their first New Orleans appearance, so be sure not to miss it!

CCCMF Artistic Director Luke Fleming gives an informal Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A at 7 PM.

October 22, 2023

FREE PUBLIC CONCERT #7 SEASON FINALE AT RAYNE MEMORIAL UMC

The Trout

In CCCMF 2023’s Season Finale Concert, Ensemble-in-Residence the Gryphon Trio is joined by CCCMF Founding Artistic Director Luke Fleming and LPO double bassist Paul Macres for two of Franz Schubert’s most celebrated works: his “Arpeggione” Sonata and the celebrated Trout Quintet. 

Join us in the historic sanctuary of Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, and meet the Artists at the reception that follows!

CCCMF Artistic Director Luke Fleming gives an informal Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A at 3:30 PM.

Date : October 12, 2023 - October 22, 2023

Location : Various Location

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