The Muldoon Memorial Concert Series is about to begin its 2024-2025 season of free Sunday afternoon concerts, all at 4:00 pm at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. You are warmly invited to attend these concerts, each of which will be followed by an informal reception where you can meet the artists.
October 6, 4:00 pm – Terra Voce Ensemble (Flute and Cello)
Terra Voce thrills audiences with lively concert programs that explore a colorful array of musical styles from Baroque to tango, Brazilian choro and European folk. Known for performances that combine the diverse and unexpected, cellist Andrew Gabbert and flutist Elizabeth Brightbill connect with their listeners through music that surprises, uplifts, and inspires curiosity. The duo’s down-to-earth approach creates a relaxed and refreshingly informal setting for performances that test the limits of what is possible on just two instruments. This performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
January 26, 4:00 pm – Joshua Espinoza Trio
Latino-American jazz pianist Joshua Espinoza blends and bends genres into songs that are immediately relatable yet hard to define. Alongside bassist Kris Monson and drummer Jaron Lamar Davis, the Joshua Espinoza Trio explores the undefined space between jazz improvisation, classical chamber music, pop aesthetics and folk traditions.
March 23, 4:00 pm – Fourth Annual Annandale Bach Birthday Marathon
An afternoon of short performances of organ works of J. S. Bach by talented local artists on St. Alban’s beautiful (and recently restored) mechanical action organ (John Leek, Op. 1).Audience members can drop in and depart at will – but you’ll want to stay for the whole thing! When the marathon ends at 6:00 pm., concertgoers and musicians will continue to celebrate Johann Sebastian with a festive reception, where beer and German fare will be served.
May 18, 4:00 pm – William Porter, Organist
Widely known as a performer in the United States and in Europe, William Porter has also achieved international recognition for his skill in improvis
ation in a wide variety of styles, ancient and modern. He has performed at major international festivals and academies across Europe and North America, and has served as a jury member for a number of important organ competitions. He presently serves as Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music, where he also teaches improvisation, harpsichord, and clavichord. He previously taught at the New England Conservatory, Oberlin College Conservatory, McGill University in Montreal, and Yale University. Prof. Porter will offer a public masterclass for area organists the day prior.
For information about supporting this series by contributing to our concert fund, please see last page of this publication for a donation form or pick a form up in the narthex. We are look forward to welcoming you to our concerts!