The Spire Series
2026/2027 Season
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7:30p
Neave Trio with Laura Strickling, soprano
Featuring American women composers
- Jennifer Higdon: Trio, “Zesty Orange” and “Majestic Green”
- Aaron Copland: "Prelude" from Symphony
- Lori Laitman: Daughters
- Higdon: Love Sweet
- Clarice Aaad: Confessions
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Friday, October 23, 2026 | 7:30p
Jessica Tong, violin | Michael Sheppard, piano
Quasi come d’un concerto
- BARTÓK, Rhapsody for Violin and Piano, no. 1, Sz86
- JANÁCEK, Violin Sonata
- BEETHOVEN, Violin Sonata no. 9 in A Major, op. 47, “Kreutzer”
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 7:30p
Double Strung - Jacqueline Pollauf, harp | Dariusz Skoraczewski, cello
- Gabriel Fauré
- Henriette Renié
- Romanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartók
- Meditation from Thaïs by Jules Massenet
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 4:00p
Annual Candelight Choral Concert
The First & Franklin Sanctuary Choir | Jacquline Pollauf, harp | Jason Kissel, conductor
Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | 7:30p
Angel Blue, soprano | Bryan Wagorn, piano
TICKETS REQUIRED
Friday, May 14, 2027 | 7:30p
Piano Quintet with Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Agnes Tse, violin | Adam Wu, violin | Colin Sorgi, viola | Jeremy Tai, viola | Wan-chi Su, piano
Thursday, May 27, 2027 | 7:00p
Armstrong Honors Recital
Featuring select members of the 2027 graduating class from the Baltimore School for the Arts.
Friday, June 4, 2027 | 7:00p
Annual Prelude to Pride Concert + Auction
Proceeds of this event benefit the LGBTQ Fund at The Baltimore Community Foundation.
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