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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016 49 Center student recitals are held in the Bell House Salon at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Seating is very limited and is first-come, first-served. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand. Student Solo and Chamber Ensemble Concerts Monday, September 19 Monday, October 10 Monday, November 14 Monday, December 5 Monday, January 30 Monday, February 27 Monday, March 27 Monday, April 24 7:30 p.m. Neva Langley Fickling Hall in the McCorkle Music Building. Tickets are $15 per person/Free with Mercer ID/Free with any valid student ID. Pay at the door, or to reserve seats by phone, call (478) 301-5470. English Prelude Tuesday, October 18 Edward Arron, cello Jeewon Park, piano Daniel Tosky, bass Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin The opening concert of the 2016-17 Fabian series features works by English composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar. The concert marks new Center bass faculty Daniel Tosky's first appearance on the series. Espressivo Tuesday, November 8 Richard Aaron, cello Julie Albers, cello Annie Fullard, violin Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin Returning guest artists Richard Aaron and Annie Fullard join the Center's Julie Albers and Amy Schwartz Moretti for an evening of chamber music. It's always fun to watch these friends perform together! The Cortona Trio Tuesday, December 13 Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Julie Albers, cello; Elizabeth Pridgen, piano The popular trio returns with an early holiday gift, including the "Archduke" trio by Beethoven. Ehnes Quartet Monday, February 6 James Ehnes, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Richard O'Neill, viola; Edward Arron, cello Hailed as 'an important new force in the chamber music arena' with a 'dream-team line-up' (Strings magazine), and fresh off a triumphant tour of South Korea, the Ehnes Quartet brings its power, poise and passion to Fickling in a return engagement. Brahms Clarinet Quintet Tuesday, March 21 Erin Keefe, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Osmo Vanska, clarinet; Becca Albers, viola; Elizabeth Pridgen, piano Minnesota Orchestra conductor Osmo Vanska, concertmaster Erin Keefe, and assistant principal violist Becca Albers join Amy Schwartz Moretti to perform Brahms' great clarinet quintet. Pianist Elizabeth Pridgen also performs on the program. Fiery Finale Tuesday, April 11 Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin; Anne-Marie McDermott, piano; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin An exciting evening of music featuring the great Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and Anne-Marie McDermott. Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Fabian Concert Series McDuffie Student Concerts Master classes are held at 4 p.m. at the Bell House. Tuesday, October 18 With Edward Arron Tuesday, November 8 With Richard Aaron Sunday, February 5, 3 p.m. With James Ehnes and Edward Arron Monday, March 20 With Osmo Vanska Tuesday, March 21 With Erin Keefe Monday, April 10 With Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Tuesday, April 11 With Anne-Marie McDermott Master Classes For Tickets Call (478) 301-5470 or Visit TICKETS.MERCER.EDU. Bringing world-class artistry to Mercer and Macon Labor Day Concert Monday, September 5, 3 p.m. Celebrate Labor Day with a free afternoon concert featuring Center faculty and students. 3 p.m., Fickling Hall, seating is first-come, first-served. Robert McDuffie, violin Saturday, February 25 Robert McDuffie's annual community concert is always exciting, and this year's is no different – stay tuned for details as we get closer to the date! $25 per person/Free with Mercer or any valid student I.D. Master classes allow Center students to interact with and learn from our talented guest artists, all in the intimate setting of the Bell House Salon, 315 College Street. The classes are free and open to the public.