Concerts on Colonial

November 3, 2024, 3pm        

Mendelssohn Piano Trio

www.mendelssohnpianotrio.com

Since its founding in 1997, the Mendelssohn Piano Trio has performed over 500 concerts in the US, Europe and Asia.  As the Ensemble-in-Residence at Messiah University since 2002, the Mendelssohn Piano Trio has performed Beethoven Triple Concerto with the Harrisburg Symphony and enjoyed a multi-year collaboration with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, as well as, two decades long affiliation with the Embassy Series in Washington DC. Pianist, Ya-Ting Chang is from Taiwan; violinist, Peter Sirotin is from Ukraine; and cellist, Fiona Thompson is from England.

 

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December 15, 2024, 3pm      

Hershey Handbell Ensemble

www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org       

Formed in 2004, this auditioned community handbell ensemble performs in south-central Pennsylvania seasonally during April and December. The group numbers fifteen on a regular basis and rings on seven and a half octaves of Malmark handbells, six octaves of Malmark Choirchimes, four octaves of Petit & Fritsen handbells, and two octaves of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells. The ensemble is under the direction of Artistic Director, Dr. Shawn Gingrich.

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January 26, 2025, 3pm      

Fry Street Quartet

www.frystreetquartet.com    

This exceptional quartet – praised as "a triumph of ensemble playing" by The New York Times – is a dynamic group leading chamber music into innovative directions. Performing both the masterpieces of the classical canon and bold new works from visionary contemporary composers, the Fry Street Quartet has honed a "blend of technical precision and scorching spontaneity" (The Strad). Since claiming the Grand Prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the ensemble has captivated audiences worldwide, from Carnegie Hall to London, Sarajevo, and Jerusalem, pushing the boundaries of the string quartet with "profound understanding...depth of expression, and stunning technical astuteness" (Deseret Morning News). The Fry Street Quartet’s touring repertoire spans the musical spectrum, featuring works by Britten, Schubert, Beethoven, and Bartók alongside contemporary compositions. The quartet’s touring history includes appearances at prestigious venues and festivals such as Carnegie Hall, The New School, and Rockefeller University in New York, Guarneri Hall and the Jewel Box Series in Chicago, Chamber Music Columbus, the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, The Theosophical Society in London, the Mozart Gemeinde in Klagenfurt, Austria, and China’s Fujian Grand Theatre, Xiaoshan Grand Theatre, and Shanghai Oriental Art Center. They also enjoy an ongoing residency with the NOVA series, where they serve as Artistic Partners and Quartet-in-Residence.

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May 4, 2025, 3pm      

James Martin & Bradley Hull

JAMES MARTIN has won critical acclaim for his performances in opera, musical theater, and concert as a versatile singer, actor, and entertainer. Always an audience favorite, his artistic repertoire spans from Bach to be-bop, Busoni to Burleigh, and Berg to Bernstein. He has appeared with leading musical organizations throughout the United States and abroad, most recently he toured Taiwan and Thailand with frequent collaborator Lynn Raley.  He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and his Master of Music from the Juilliard School. Most recently, he has released a critically-acclaimed album titled “Wide as Heaven: A Century of Song by Black American Composers.”  BRADLEY HULL has performed frequently as a solo artist and across the eastern United States as part of the Oberlin Piano Duo. Dr. Hull graduated from Oberlin Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music degree with a double major in Piano Performance and in Music History.  He holds a Master of Music degree in piano performance and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Administration. Their program will include a selection of Rachmaninoff songs, a set of spirituals, and piano music by Brahms and Chopin.