Forging New Trails

100 West Washington Street,Charles Town WV 25414

21 August, 2021

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*Limited Ticket Release* Featuring World Premiere by Ailbhe McDonagh celebrating the life of John Brown Rachelle Hunt, Audrey Pride, Domenic Salerni and Delcho Tenev, violin Koko Dyulgerski and Leah Kovach, viola Schuyler Slack and Katie Tertell, cello Join us for an evening of powerful, deeply meaningful chamber works, which tether us to the past, (specifically the history of John Brown) while forging a new path of hope and optimism into our future. Just across the street from the courthouse where John Brown was tried, this performance features the world premiere of work based on themes relating to John Brown and the surrounding natural area composed by Ailbhe McDonagh. Also included are works by Beethoven, Phillip Glass, Mark David Boden and more. More about ACMF: Appalachian Chamber Music Festival melds world-class chamber music performances, collaboration and outreach, with the rich and inspiring history, nature and culture of Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Jefferson County and surrounding areas. We are all about bringing music to audiences in new, meaningful and accessible ways! We celebrate what is already here on a world stage, while striving to further enrich the region through our shared love of music. We work to elevate and amplify local businesses and organizations as we celebrate and preserve the unique nature, history and culture of the area. Covid news: ACMF believes we need music and cultural experiences now more than ever, which is why it is so important to us to bring live in-person performances to our audience this Summer 2021. We are closely monitoring Covid-19 safety protocols and guidelines in the area, and have plans in place to make the festival a success! This includes a thorough social-distancing safety protocol, and excitingly, most of our events will be available live-streamed and in digital format via our Facebook page, YouTube and other platforms as well as in-person. As of Mar, 2021, 30% capacity for indoor events is allowed in most of our venues. We will be keeping a careful eye on updated guidelines as we move forward to ensure the safety of our audience, artists and volunteers.