Apr 18 Saturday
Three Notch’d Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble closes its 15th season with a joyful Eastertide program of early German, English, and Italian music. Led by Baroque trombonist Paul Von Hoff, the program will feature vocal and instrumental works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Heinrich Schütz, William Byrd, Josquin des Prez, Michael Praetorius, and Orlando di Lasso.
Experience HDC's upcoming bi-annual performance, Renascent Moments, featuring original works choreographed and performed by local dancers and artists.
Doors open 30 min prior to show start, with live music played by Sebastian Grinberg-Bly. Refreshments, including handmade vegan and gluten-free baked goods, available for purchase.
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert-it’s an exuberant exploration of this expansive and singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring acclaimed vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, together they will perform iconic songs including “This Land is Your Land” (Woody Guthrie), “This Train” (Sister Rosetta Tharpe), “Just Like a Woman” (Bob Dylan), “Angel From Montgomery” (Bonnie Raitt and John Prine), “Car Wheels On a Gravel Road” (Lucinda Williams), and more! Coinciding with the upcoming Semiquincentennial (the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding), Women of Americana will entertain and inspire audiences at a historic moment in our nation’s history.
The Charlottesville Symphony invites audiences to experience an evening of vivid storytelling and sweeping orchestral color with its April performances of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade," conducted by Benjamin Rous. The piece features violinist Daniel Sender. Also on the program is Gubaidulina's charming "Fairytale Poem" and Sibelius' stirring Finlandia.
Apr 19 Sunday
FREE ADMISSION!Bluegrass Concert live every Sunday 2pm-4pm
Performance on Sunday, April 19 at MLK Jr. Performing Arts Center.
Apr 21 Tuesday
The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) offers classes for all ages and skill levels in Irish dance, music and singing. The winter/spring semester begins on January 20 & 22 and runs for 12 weeks.
Apr 23 Thursday