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Five Concerts on Monday Evenings at 7:30 p.m.
at AVA, the Academy of Vocal Arts
1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia

Concert 1

September 14, 2026
“Mozart in Italy”

Anne Sullivan, harp
Patrick Williams, flute

W. A. Mozart String Quartet in Eb Major, K. 160
Pietro Nardini Violin Sonata in E Major
Giovanni Paisiello Flute Quartet in D Major, Op. 23, No. 2
W. A. Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp, K. 299

Concert 2

October 5, 2026
The Wister Quartet


Our American Program — “celebrating 250 years”

J. C. F. Bach “Die Amerikanerinn” (1776)
Lloyd Smith String Quartet No. 1, Op. 3
Antonín Dvořák “American” Quintet, Op. 97

Concert 3

November 30, 2026
The Casimir Piano Quartet

L. Van Beethoven Piano Quartet in Eb Major, Op. 16
Joaquin Turina Piano Quartet in A Minor, Op. 67
Ernest Chausson Piano Quartet in A Major, Op. 30

Concert 4

March 15, 2027


Nancy Bean, violin and Pellegrina viola
Clancy Newman, cello
Cynthia Raim, piano

Florence Price Deserted Garden, for viola and piano (ca. 1933)
Martin Heyworth Aria for Pellegrina Viola (World Premiere)
Johannes Brahms Cello Sonata No, 2 in F Major, Op. 99
Maurice Ravel Piano Trio in A Minor

Concert 5

April 19, 2027
The Wister Quartet

Charles Tomlinson Griffes Two Sketches Based on Indian Themes
W. A. Mozart “The Hunt” Quartet in Bb Major, K. 458
Claude Debussy String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10