2019 Chamber Music Festival
October 8th, 2018
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce its second concert series in February 2019 — The McKnight Chamber Music Festival — TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Registration is required for the March 2 Free Community Concert. Tickets are required for the four Soirées. Please see below for ticket options and registration information. If you have questions, please contact Cristy Racy at events@osugiving.com or 405-385-5655.
In anticipation of its October 2019 opening, the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts presents its second Chamber Music Festival, featuring a series of intimate soirée performances, a youth concert for area students, masterclasses for OSU student musicians, and a free community concert. Internationally known pianist Anne-Marie McDermott returns as Artistic Director, along with the famed St. Lawrence Quartet—Geoff Nuttall, violin; Owen Dalby, violin; Lesley Robertson, viola; and Christopher Costanza, cello—and renowned musicians Alexander Kerr, violin, and Tara Helen O’Conner, flute. Don’t miss your chance to experience these world-class musicians in a series of never-to-be-repeated performances.
Soirées
Join us in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Stillwater (SOLD OUT) and Dallas for a series of intimate soirée performances. Each evening begins with a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception. Following a private concert performed by world-renowned artists, guests enjoy a sumptuous catered dinner. Tickets required.
Free Community Concert
Join us Saturday March 2 at the Seretean Center on campus at OSU for a free community concert. The evening’s programs feature Beethoven, Mozart, and more—to be announced! Registration required.
Scheduled Events
Monday, February 25 | 6:00 PM
Sponsors-Only Welcome Reception with Anne-Marie McDermott
the McKnight Center
Tuesday, February 26 | 6:00 PM
Tulsa Soirée - Papa Haydn
Home of Stephanie & Jack Allen
Haydn Piano Sonata in G major, Hob: XVI: 40
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Weber Flute Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
- Tara Helen O'Connor, flute
- Alexander Kerr, violin
Haydn String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 20
- St. Lawrence String Quartet
- Geoff Nuttall, violin
- Owen Dalby, violin
- Lesley Robertson, viola
- Christopher Costanza, cello
Wednesday, February 27 | 12:30 PM
Youth Concert
OSU Seretean Center
Thursday, February 28 | 6:00 PM
Oklahoma City Soirée - Folk Influences
CHK Central Boathouse
Prokofiev Flute Sonata in D major, Op. 94
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
- Tara Helen O'Connor, flute
Dvorak Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 87
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
- Alexander Kerr, violin
- Lesley Robertson, viola
- Christopher Costanza, cello
Friday, March 1 | 6:00 PM (SOLD OUT)
Stillwater Soirée - Americana
Home of Amy & Brett Jameson
Gershwin/Heifetz
Summertime
A Woman is a Sometimes Thin
It Ain't Necessarily So
- Alexander Kerr, violin
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Weber Flute Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
- Tara Helen O'Connor, flute
- Alexander Kerr, violin
Ian Clarke
Zoomtube
The Great Train Race
- Tara Helen O'Connor, flute
Amy Beach Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor, Op. 67
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
- St. Lawrence String Quartet
- Geoff Nuttall, violin
- Owen Dalby, violin
- Lesley Robertson, viola
- Christopher Costanza, cello
Saturday, March 2 | 7:30 PM
Stillwater Community Concert - Just Great Music!
OSU Seretean Center
Mozart Flute Quartet No. 4 in A major, K. 298
- Tara Helen O'Connor, flute
- Geoff Nuttall, violin
- Lesley Robertson, viola
- Christopher Costanza, cello
Beethoven Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135
- St. Lawrence String Quartet
- Geoff Nuttall, violin
- Owen Dalby, violin
- Lesley Robertson, viola
- Christopher Costanza, cello
INTERMISSION
Chausson Concert for Violin, Piano & String Quartet in D major, Op. 21
- Alexander Kerr, violin
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
- St. Lawrence String Quartet
- Geoff Nuttall, violin
- Owen Dalby, violin
- Lesley Robertson, viola
- Christopher Costanza, cello
Sunday, March 3 | 6:00 PM
Dallas Soirée
Home of Monica & Joe Eastin
Bach English Suite No. 2 in A minor
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Beethoven Violin/Piano Sonata, Op. 30, No. 2 in C minor
- Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
- Alexander Kerr, violin
Musicians
Sponsors
Festival:
Susan & A.J. Jacques
Presenting:
Monica & Joe Eastin
Nancy Payne Ellis
Brian Hobbs & Mark Sarno
Helen Hodges
Billie & Ross McKnight
OSU President's Office / OSU Foundation
Virtuoso:
Terri & Brett Carver
Cathey & Don Humphreys
Rae & Michael Hyatt
InterWorks Inc
Amy & Brett Jameson
Brandi & Mark Waits
Principal:
Sheryl & Bruce Benbrook
Rodette & Rick Green
Vickie & Joe Hall
Lynn Hughes
Player:
Patty & Steve Armbruster
Roberta & Bill Armstrong
Andrea & Ed Arquitt
Judi Baker
Suzy and David Bennett
Peggy & Del Boyles
Linda Burks
Mary & Jerry Burson
Ann & Tracy Caine
Caroline Crain
Diane Crane & Doyle Wright
Sara Earnest
Deb & Dave Engle
Malinda & Dick Fischer
Diane & Bob Graalman
Ann & Jim Halligan
Christie Hawkins
Jim Horn
Kathy & James Huston
Karen & Tom Kapella
Pat & Bob Knaub
Nigel Jones
Pam & Joe Martin
Julia & Steve Moomau
Carolyn Gang & Edward Noltensmeyer
Jeri & Alan Seefeldt
Carol & Tom Stewart
Betty & Bud Townsend
Lana & Chuck Van Cleave
Rosemary & Stuart Van Orden
Interested in being a sponsor?
Chamber Music Festival sponsors enjoy a private reception with Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott and other benefits. For sponsorship information, please download the sponsorship brochure or contact Deb Engle at dengle@osugiving.com or 405-385-5600.
