WINONA LAKE – If you are a classical music lover, mark your calendars for June 7-9.
Classic Arts Programs is again bringing a series of chamber concerts to the Warsaw/Winona Lake area.
Featured musicians this year are Gert Kumi (violin), Simona Barbu (cello), Nariaki Sugiura (piano), Yeon-Kyung Kim (piano), Steve Stauffer (trombone) and Judie Meulink (piano). In addition, this summer is the Classic Arts Programs debut of the Summer Music Academy. Students in piano and strings will be receiving in-depth instruction on their instruments and will have a chance to perform at the final concert of the weekend.
The concert schedule includes several opportunities to enjoy the performances.
The first concert will be a family friendly event held June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Warsaw Public Library.
Another concert performance is June 7 at 3 p.m. at the Grace Village Chapel.
On June 8 is the third concert at 7 p.m. at the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
The final concert performance will feature some of the students from the Summer Music Academy as well as the faculty. This concert is scheduled for June 9 at 4 p.m. at the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
All concerts are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to help cover performance costs.
Classic Arts Programs Inc. exists to enhance cultural and spiritual life in the Warsaw area through the quality performance of diverse choral works, enabling singers of all ages to grow musically and personally through the rehearsal process and other activities, according to the news release. Visit the website at www.classicartsprograms.com to learn more about the organization.