Concerts | Summer 2025
Saturday, July 26 | 8 PM
Dialogues: Tradition & Innovation
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From Saint-Saëns’ elegant homage to classical forms to Valerie Coleman’s innovative Musical Bridges premiere and Ravel’s masterful fusion of tradition and modernity, this concert celebrates how traditions of the past can inspire exploration of the new.
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS
Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 65
VALERIE COLEMAN
Musical Bridges commission world premiere
MAURICE RAVEL
Piano Trio in a minor
Valerie Coleman flute
Mary Elizabeth Bowden trumpet
Melvin Chen piano
and the Norfolk Fellows
Tickets: $70 – $35, $10 Young Adults (19-35),
Kids Come Free! (under 19) View Seat Map
Programs and artists are subject to change without notice.
PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION
7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL
Festival Director Melvin Chen talks with Festival Artists, sharing performers’ insight into the music, the life of a professional artist, and much more! The Pre-concert Conversation is free and open to the public. Tickets for the concert will be available at the Music Shed following the conversation.
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