This post is one in a series that will introduce you to the Art of Huntsville, more specifically the performing arts of Huntsville. In this series, we will highlight the 2013-14 seasons of our many talented local performing arts groups from Fantasy Playhouse to Huntsville Community Chorus to our local high schools. You can read more posts in our Art of Huntsville series by visiting our performing arts page.

Huntsville Chamber Music 2013

Two major sources for Huntsville Chamber Music are the Twickenham Fest, taking place August 30th-September 1st, and the Huntsville Master Chorale concerts.

Twickenham Fest

Dates: August 30-September 1
Cost: All Twickenham Fest’s concerts are free. The event organizers suggest a donation of $20 per ticket.

About: Twickenham Fest is a summer chamber music festival in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2010, co-founders Susanna Phillips and Matthew McDonald came together to bring the best young classical musicians to Huntsville. Its fourth year brings eleven young Guest Artists to Huntsville to perform three free concerts.

Here are the details on the 2013 Twickenham Fest Concerts.

The Annual Patron Soirée

Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Held each year in a historic home of the Twickenham area, the Annual Patron Soirée is a cocktail meet-and-greet with Twickenham Fest’s guest artists. An exclusive preview concert rounds out the evening .

A Night of Schubert

Date: Friday, August 30, 2013 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Church of the Nativity, Episcopal

Twickenham Fest’s 2013 summer opens with a Night of Schubert. The program includes Auf dem Strom, select songs for baritone, and the Trout Piano Quintet.

twickenham artists — Some of the 2013 artists

A World Premiere from Christopher Weiss

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Church of the Nativity, Episcopal

Saturday’s concert will feature the world premiere of a piece by Twickenham Fest Composer-in-Residence Christopher Weiss.

Ravel’s Piano Trio

Date: Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Church of the Nativity, Episcopal

Sunday’s program will feature an adaptation of Richard Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel followed by Ravel’s Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano.

Learn more about Twickenham Fest:

Huntsville Master Chorale

Season Runs: November-May

About: The Huntsville Master Chorale is a chamber ensemble dedicated to providing choral excellence for the Tennessee Valley. This group, originally the Eugene Brasher Chorale, was founded in 1998 by Dr. Eugene Brasher, who served as the director until his retirement in December of 2005. In May 2012, Dr. Patricia Hacker was appointed as conductor of the Huntsville Master Chorale.