2022-2023 SPIRE SERIES SEASON
UPCOMING CONCERTS
The 2023-2024 Spire Series season will be announced in June 2023.
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about how you can become a Spire Series season Donor/Subscriber.
Welcome to the Spire Series! We are committed to building community through the presentation of extraordinary performance artists in one of Baltimore's most beautiful sacred spaces. The Series features local, national, and international talent and includes both free and paid concerts.
Each season, we have Donor/Subscriber packages available which give you a subscription to the entire Spire Series season, access to preferred seating, and other exclusive opportunities. Single tickets for each concert are also available.
PAST CONCERTS
(2022-2023 Season)
Friday, Sept. 30 | 7:30pm Joshua Diaz & Mark Markham
Mexican American tenor Joshua Diaz partners with pianist Mark Markham in music by John Carter, Henri Duparc, and Richard Strauss, along with his interpretation of mariachi songs, a reflection of his family’s heritage.
Friday, Oct. 21 | 7:30pm Bach by Candlelight, Wade Davis
Wade Davis, a Baltimore-based baroque cellist is in high demand as a solo performer and chamber music collaborator. He regularly performs with the Washington Bach Consort and the Folger Consort.
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 4:00pm Candlelight Choral Concert
The First & Franklin Sanctuary Choir with conductor Jason Kissel are joined by harpist Jacqueline Pollauf, US Armed Forces Brass, and organist Kathie Metz in this annual concert of choral music for the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Opening with a stunning setting of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, the concert will feature John Rutter’s Gloria along with other music of the season.
Sunday, March 19 | 2:30pm The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet
The father-son team of Ken & Brad Kolodner weave together a captivating soundscape on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo, blurring the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music, joined by Alex Lacquement (bass, banjo) and Rachel Eddy (fiddle, guitar, vocals, banjo).
More about Ken & Brad Kolodner: https://www.kenandbrad.com/
Friday, April 21 | 7:30 pm Jessica Tong & Michael Sheppard
Jessica Tong, violinist, and Michael Sheppard, pianist, share a rare, singular vision in their approach to music-making and have presented adventurous programs that integrate both well-loved and lesser-known masterpieces for violin and piano.
Thursday, May 25 | 7:00 pm Armstrong Honors Recital
The Armstrong Honors Recital will feature selected students of the Class of 2023 from the Baltimore School for the Arts. This recital is named for one of Baltimore’s great educators and BSA founder, Margaret Armstrong.
Sunday, June 4 | 3:00 pm | Sara Davis Buchner
Noted for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence, Baltimore native, pianist Sara Davis Buechner makes a long overdue return to Baltimore and is one of the most original concert pianists and storytellers of our time. Sara, who is a proud transgender woman, will help us kick off Pride Month 2023.
Learn more about Sara Davis Buechner: http://saradavisbuechner.com/
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