Special Programs

RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Thursday – Sunday, April 30-May 3 Highlands & Cashiers

Saturday May 2 @ 5 PM – Free Highlands concert – Episcopal Church of the Incarnation - Highlands

October: TBA

 

HCCMF continues its Residency Program April 30-May 3rd with the award winning Terra String Quartet from The Juilliard School, the New England Conservatory, Harvard University and the Curtis Institute of Music. They will be presenting programs at Blue Ridge, Summit, Highlands Schools, the Eckerd Living Center, a concert at Western Carolina University and a free community concert and reception in Highlands.

 

Both Residencies are sponsored by the Cullasaja Women's Outreach

 

Free

 

Terra String Quartet

MOUNTAIN MUSIC SOIREE

Sunday, June 21 @ 6 PM
Home of Mary Thompson

 

A supreme concert will be performed by pianist William Ransom and violinist David Coucheron. A gourmet dinner will follow the performance at the elegant home of Mary Thompson with the added benefit of a spectacular view.

 

$200/per person
Call for required reservations @ 828-526-9060 or order online.

 

Purchase Tickets

William Ransom and David Coucheron

45TH ANNIVERSARY OPENING GALA CONCERT

Sunday, June 28th @ 5 PM
Highlands Performing Arts Center-Martin Lipscomb Theater

 

The Zukerman Trio

Park Yellow - Jennifer Higdon

Piano Trio in F Major, Op. 18 - Saint Saens

Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 15 - Smetana

 

A special champagne reception will follow the concert with The Zukerman Trio in attendance.

 

$80/person – concert only
$125/person – concert and champagne reception

 

Call for required reservations @ 828-526-9060 or order online.

 

Purchase Tickets

 

Sponsored by Ruth Gershon & Sandy Cohn

 

The Zukerman Trio

INTERLUDE CONCERT

Wednesday, July 8 @ 2 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Highlands

 

In collaboration with First Presbyterian Church, a concert featuring Nina Bernat, bass and William Ransom, piano will present an outstanding program of Clara and Robert Schumann and Edvard Grieg.

 

Three Romances - Clara Schumann

Fantasie Pieces - Robert Schumann

Sonata in A Minor - Edvard Grieg

 

Free

Nina Bernat, William Ransom

FAMILY CONCERTS

Wednesday, July 15 @ 3 PM
Albert Carlton Cashiers Library

 

Thursday, July 16 @ 3 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Highlands

 

The family concerts will present an all-new "Musical Animals" with Sasha Prior, oboe/English horn; Kevin Lyons, trumpet; William Ransom, piano; Alice Hong, violin; Choo Choo Hu, piano.

 

The Lark Ascending - Vaughn-Williams

Swan of Tuonella – Sibelius
Animal Ditties – Plog

Bird-movements; Sun Dance - Paul Reade

Finale from Carnival of Animals – Saint-Saens

 

Free

 

Sponsored by Mountain Findings - Highlands

 

Sasha Prior, Kevin Lyons, William Ransom, Alice Hong, Choo Choo Hu

MARTINIS, MOZART & MORE!

Thursday, July 23 @ 5 PM
Old Edwards Farm PAVILLION - Highlands

 

HCCMF presents, in collaboration with Old Edwards Hospitality Group, a special event featuring The Formosa and Erinys String Quartets in a larger, staged venue.

 

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - W. A. Mozart

Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber

Finale from the Death and the Maiden Quartet - Franz Schubert

 

Refreshments will be served before the concert; a cash bar will be available.

 

$125/per person which includes two (2) drink tickets

Call for required reservations: 828-526-9060 or order online.

 

Purchase Tickets

 

Sponsored by Dianne & Myron Mall, Barbara Guillaume, Margaret Pennington

The Formosa and Erinys String Quartets

CLE CLASSES

Call CLE for tickets/locations at 828-526-8811.

Office@CLEHighlands.com

 

Monday, August 3rd 10-12 PM

Beethoven String Quartet Manuscripts discussion with Nicholas Kitchen of the Borromeo String Quartet

Nicholas Kitchen

ANGEL PARTY

Thursday, August 6 @ 6 PM

The home of the McNellis - Highlands Falls Country Club

 

Enjoy an outstanding cocktail party and performance by Abigel Kralik, violin and Charae Krueger, cello at the stunning McNellis home at Highlands Falls Country Club. We thrive on generous contributions and are rewarding those patrons who contribute $4000 and above with an Angel Party. To join, please consider giving and becoming a part of this exclusive celebration of your generosity and our 45th Anniversary season.

Abigel Kralik, Charae Krueger

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Tel: 828-526-9060      Email: hccmfnc@gmail.com
507 Chestnut Street/P.O. Box 1702 - Highlands, NC 28741

 

 

 

 

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