Appalachian Chamber Music Festival: The Power of the Human Spirit

110 Church Street,Harpers Ferry WV 25425

20 August, 2022

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Rachelle Hunt, Audrey Pride, Domenic Salerni, Delcho Tenev: Violin Lauren Nelson, Danielle Wiebe: Viola Schuyler Slack, Katie Tertell: Cello Sam Suggs: Bass Program: Silvestrov, Valentyn: Ikon Mark Boden: World Premiere for solo cello Boccherini: Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid, Opus 30 No. 6 Sarah Gibson: “As one who loves poetry” 2 cellos A respite from a hot August afternoon in the beautiful acoustic of St. Peter’s Chapel in the heart of historic downtown Harpers Ferry, WV. Join us for this hour long concert of poignant and reflective works that explore how music helps us carry on through extraordinary times. Featuring “Ikon” by living Ukrainian composer, Valentin Sylvestrov. This concert also featured a world-premiere performance of Mark Boden’s “A Winter’s Journey, Reimaged” (solo cello movement), part of an international cross-disciplinary project curated by Artistic Director, Katie Tertell. Works by Boccherini and American composer Sarah Gibsonwill also be performed. **NOTE: RSVP/Ticket options including parking and event shuttle will end on Friday, 8/19 at 3:00 PM. ** Parking location TBA - Updates will be sent to ticket holders and posted on our website no later than August 1. *** 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.​ *Please note: program subject to changes COVID-19 Statement: 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 2022. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines provided by the CDC, the local area, and venues where we will be performing. Due to the ongoing and evolving nature of this situation, we will provide updates to our patrons closer to the festival to clarify what measures will be in place for our events in August. Our artists, staff, volunteers, and patrons will abide by any and all safety measures put in place by ACMF or our partner venues.